The FOI Youth Initiative 15th Congress Batch (Manifesto and Roster of Partner Organization Leaders)

MARAMING SALAMAT! MAGKITA-KITA TAYO SA PANIBAGONG LABAN SA 16TH CONGRESS! 

MABUHAY ANG MGA KABATAANG NAGBUBUKLOD 

PARA SA ISANG PAMAHALAANG BUKAS AT MAY PANANAGUTAN! PADAYON! 

MANIFESTO OF YOUTH AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW

We are the FOI Youth Initiative (FYI), a network of youth and student organizations that call for transparency and accountability in government through the passage of the Freedom of Information Bill.

We are in solidarity with different sectors of society in the clamor for more solid mechanisms in ensuring governance that is open and honest to the people.

We affirm that our right to information enshrined in the Constitution must be institutionalized through the FOI Law to guarantee that transparency among public officials and employees becomes a norm and not simply a discretion of individuals bound by their terms of office.

We believe that the FOI Law is a measure that shall curb corruption and advance participatory governance that will ultimately benefit each and every Filipino.

We appeal to Malacañang to not merely express support for the FOI Bill, but to strongly push for its enactment in fulfillment of its promise of change under the Administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III.

We call on the Senators and Representatives in the 15th Congress to sincerely respond to the interests of the people by eliminating all obstacles that cause the slow pace of tackling the measure in the legislative mill.

Finally, we invite our fellow young leaders to join us in ensuring the passage of the Freedom of Information Bill into law to strengthen democracy and to transform our government into a genuine instrument of social justice and social progress.

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Kami ang FOI Youth Initiative (FYI), isang ugnayan ng mga samahan ng kabataan at mga mag-aaral na nananawagan para sa pagkakaroon ng pamahalaang bukas at may pananagutan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapasa ng Freedom of Information Bill.

Nakikibuklod kami sa iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan sa paghangad para sa mas solidong mga mekanismong magsisiguradong ang paggugubyerno ay bukas at tapat sa mamamayan.

Sumasang-ayon kaming nararapat na mainsitusyonalisa sa pamamagitan ng FOI Law ang ating karapatan sa impormasyon na nakapaloob sa Saligang Batas upang matiyak na ang pagiging bukas ng mga pampublikong opisyal at kawani ay maging praktika at hindi lamang simpleng diskresyon ng mga indibidwal na saklaw ng kanilang termino ng panunungkulan.

Naniniwala kaming ang FOI Law ay isang paraan para mawaksi ang katiwalian at maisulong ang pakikilahok sa pamamahala kung saan tuluyang makikinabang ang bawat Pilipino.

Umaapela kami sa Malacañang na hindi lang sana basta ihayag ang suporta sa FOI Bill, kundi manindigang itulak ito para maisabatas upang maisakatuparan ang pangako ng pagbabago ng Administrasyon ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III.

Nananawagan kami sa mga Senador at Kinatawan sa ika-15 Kongreso na tugunan nang may sinseridad ang mga interes ng mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng pagtanggal ng lahat ng mga balakid na nagdudulot ng pagbagal ng pagtalakay sa panukalang ito sa prosesong panlehislatura.

Higit sa lahat, iniimbitahan namin ang aming mga kapwa lider sa hanay ng kabataan na sumama sa amin sa pagtitiyak ng pagsasabatas ng Freedom of Information Bill na magpapalakas ng demokrasya at babaguhin ang pamahalaan para maging tunay na instrumento ng panlipunang katwiran at kaunlaran.

Signed:

1. Carlo Brolagda, Chairperson, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Student Council (CSSPSC), University of the Philippines - Diliman
2. Viko Fumar, President, BUKLOD CSSP, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines - Diliman
3. Joseph Angelo Gutierrez, Chairperson, Movement of Students for Progressive Leadership in UP (MOVE UP), University of the Philippines - Los Baños
4. Ace Ligsay, Chairperson, UP Alyansa ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran (UP ALYANSA), University of the Philippines - Diliman
5. JC Tejano, National Chairperson, Bukluran ng mga Progresibong Iskolar - UP System (BUKLURAN - UP SYSTEM), University of the Philippines System
6. Tristan Daine Zinampan, Chairperson, Linking Everyone Towards Service CDC (LETS CDC), College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines - Los Baños
7. Joshua Lorenzo Layog, Primer, Katipunan CHE, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines - Los Baños
8. April Lamentillo, Supremo, Sandigan ng mga Iskolar para sa Nagkakaisang CAS (SINAG CAS), College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines - Los Baños
9. Deg Daupan, President, Alternatibong Katipunan ng mga Mag-aaral (AKMA), University of the Philippines - Baguio
10. Joshua Young, Chairperson, Bigkis ng mga Iskolar Para sa Bayan Tungo sa Makabuluhang Pagbabago - UPM (BIGKIS-UPM), University of the Philippines - Manila
11. Edward Dayog, President, UP Organization of Human Rights Advocates (OHRA), University of the Philippines - Diliman
12. Mickey Eva, President, Coalition for Students’ Rights and Welfare (STRAW Coalition)
13. John Mark Salvador, President, Bagong Benilde, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
14. Curt Russel Lopez Delfin, President, Metro Manila Alliance of Communication Students (MACS)
15. Marlon Cornelio, National Chaiperson, Akbayan Youth
16. Melba Tampakan, National Chairperson, Alliance of Progressive Labor - Youth (APL Youth)
17. Marian Bahalla, Chairperson, Laban COC Party, College of Communication, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
18. Arjay Mercado, President, UP Economics Towards Consciousness (ETC), University of the Philippines - Diliman 
19. Gio Alejo, President, Sanggunian ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila, Ateneo de Manila University 
20. Moses Albiento, Chairperson, Alliance of Student Leaders (ASL), Ateneo de Manila University
21. Benedict Nisperos, President, Law Student Government (LSG), College of Law, University of the Philippines - Diliman
22. Walter Tamayo, History Department Representative, AngKAS (CSSP History Department Core Group), University of the Philippines - Diliman
23. Ernest Calayag, Secretary General, Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP)
24. Nico Ibaviosa, President, UP Alliance for Responsive Involvement and Student Empowerment (ARISE), College of Engineering, University of the Philippines - Diliman
25. Gibby Gorres, Executive Director, Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN) 
26. Ara Tan, President, UP Kalipunan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Sosyolohiya (KMS), University of the Philippines - Diliman
27. Serge Aclan, Chairperson, College of Allied Medical Professions Student Council (CAMPSC), University of the Philippines - Manila
28. Jason Alacapa, Chairperson, University Student Council (UPM USC), University of the Philippines - Manila
29. Marjorie Anne Yoro, Suprema, UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo (KaPiTas), University of the Philippines - Diliman
30. Karla Mae de Leon, Suprema, UP Kalipunan para sa Agham Panlipunan at Pilosopiyang Pilipino (UP KAPPP), University of the Philippines - Diliman
31. Luisa Lioanag, Bos Tsip-Tsip, UP Bukluran sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (Buklod-Isip), University of the Philippines - Diliman
32. Patricza Torio, Tagapangulo, UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan (LIKAS), University of the Philippines - Diliman
33. Paulina Miranda, Chairperson, College of Education Student Council (CESC), University of the Philippines - Diliman 
34. Joni Dumasig, President, Union of Progressive Students (UPS), University of the Philippines - Cebu 
35. Fred Omalza, President, People United to Lead, Obey, and Serve (PULOS), University of the Philippines - Mindanao 
36. Adrian Martinez, National President, Kabataang Liberal
37. Ema Escanilla, Speaker, UP People-Oriented Leadership in the Interest of Community Awareness (UP POLITICA), University of the Philippines - Diliman
38. Van Battad, President, UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (SIKAT), University of the Philippines - Diliman
39. Heart Diño, Chairperson, University Student Council (UPD USC), University of the Philippines - Diliman
40. Robin Charles Ramos, President, Cor Jesu Association of Graduate Students (CJAGS), Cor Jesu College, Digos City, Davao del Sur
41. Juan Paulo Oreta Rodriguez, Executive Board / Federation Chairman, Barkadahang San Joseño, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan  
42. Leo Christian Lauzon, Chairperson, Youth Against Debt (YAD) Eastern Visayas
43. Jennifer Julia Lacaba, President, Animal Concerns and Awareness Club (AC2), University of the Philippines - Visayas Tacloban College
44. Princess Kimberly Ubay-ubay, President, School of Business and Management Student Council (SBMSC), Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City
45. Frezalva Vir Burce, Program Coordinator / Child Protection Officer, Children International - Child Sponsorship for Community Development Inc. (CSCDI), Tabaco City, Albay
46. Xavier Peredo, Party President, REPUBLICA Socio-Political Party (UA&P REPUBLICA), University of Asia and the Pacific
47. Roy Dahildahil, Chairperson, Partido sang Mainuswagon nga Bumulutho (PMB), University of the Philippines - Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo
48. Glosuvel Requina, President, Council of Maritime Leaders (CML), University of Cebu - Maritime Education and Training Center, Cebu City
49. Cedrick Sagun, President, UST Political Science Forum (UST-TPSF), University of Santo Tomas - Manila
50. Dawn Po Quimque, President, College of Communication Student Council (COC-SC), Polytechnic University of the Philippines
51. Jonah Elaine Abubakar, President, School of Business and Management (SBM) - Business Economics Society (BES), Universidad de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City
52. Michael Villamor, President, Supreme Student Government - Northern Cebu Colleges, Bogo City, Cebu
53. Danise Talaba, President, Team Communication (TeamComm), De La Salle University - Manila
54. Xander Losaria, OIC / Secretary General, SENTRO - La Salle, De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
55. Jem Francelle Sanico, Chairperson, Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Alternatibong Reporma at Pagbabago (SAMAR Party), University of Eastern Philippines, Northern Samar
56. Charisse Marie Catama, Student Regent, University of Eastern Philippines, Northern Samar
57. Marlon Padua, Vice President for Non-Academics, STI Student Council, STI College - Southwoods, Carmona, Cavite
58. Anne Lorraine Garcia, Most Idyllic Sister, UP Sigma Beta Sorority, University of the Philippines - Diliman
59. Jana Cabuhat, President, University Student Government (DLSU USG), De La Salle University - Manila
60. Allenia Nia Chua, Vice President, Youth Aids Filipinas Alliance (YAFA), University of the Philippines - Visayas Tacloban College
61. Arisa Bajana, Lord Chancellor, Vox La Salle Debate Society, De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
62. Renier Louie Bona, Youth Representative, TLF - Sexuality, Health, and Rights Educators (TLF-SHARE) Collective, Inc.
63. Robbie Edward Dalanon, National Chairperson, National Alliance of Liberal Student Formations (NALSF)
64. Paula Escamis, University Chairperson, KILOS! - PUP, Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila
65. Francesca Glenn Ymata, University Chairperson, Filipino Liberal Youth - PUP, Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila 
66. Gab Andres, President, Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (TAPAT), De La Salle University - Manila
67. Kelvin Tagnipez, Chairperson, School of Economics Student Council (SESC), University of the Philippines - Diliman
68. John Tobit Cruz, President, Angat Kabataan, Taytay, Rizal
69. Migs Angeles, Secretary General, Akbayan Youth - UPD, University of the Philippines - Diliman
70. Khim Joseph Naval, President, Association of Political Science Students, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur
71. Paolo Martin Saberon, Executive Director, Cebuano Youth Ambassadors

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