{ The Alliance An introduction to the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines

 In 1996, out of the vision of student leaders coming from different major universities and colleges nationwide came up an avenue where student councils and leaders shared commitment to reinvent the student movement out of its continuous decline. From a vision…

 Now, with student council and student political party membership coming from 150 schools all over the country, SCAP is the largest and widest student alliance in the Philippines. …to a national alliance!

{ SCAP’s Perspective 2 Roles of the Student Councils

 A center for leadership, training ground for future leaders and movers in society. Site of Leadership

 A relationship based on trust and confidence of delivering what is expected. And also, of forging beyond the confines of their perceived limitations. For Students’ Rights and Welfare

{ SCAP’s Perspective Functions of the Student Councils

As Activity Center: The more traditional function of the Student Council is to spearhead various campus activities that are geared toward the holistic development of the student body.

As Campaign Center: As a center of leadership, the Student Council must continue to affirm its relevance by addressing the issues confronting the students, the community and the nation.

As Service Center: Service and leadership cannot be divorced. It is in this spirit that the Student Council is viewed as a center that provides services to its constituents.

{ SCAP’s Perspective The Student Political Parties

Electoral Parties -seen only during elections as campaign machineries for student council candidates -do not in any way represent a strategic framework which can carry a political agenda in campus politics

Political Parties -alternative centers of power -facilitate the transfer of political technology and knowledge on new leaders

{ What’s important for us! Our Values

Authentic Humanization o Tunay na Pagpapakatao – valuing relationships in the spirit of love and justice, individual uniqueness and humanity.

Democratic Persuasion – strength of ideas over strength in numbers.

Student Empowerment – to serve and empower by asserting civil, political and economic rights.

Unity and Solidarity - among members and non-members, among the marginalized sectors and international struggles. Free Burma Campaign with YPSEA Agrarian Reform Campaign with the Sumilao Farmers

International Solidarity -upholding national interest while maintaining a global outlook. Berlin, Germany

Gender Equality -based on mutual respect and consideration as well as recognition of each individual’s uniqueness and humanity.

{ Our Structure

FTV Cebu The National Executive Board – serves as the highest executive body of the Alliance. Chairperson National Secretary General-National Secretariat Vice Chairpersons for NCR for Luzon for Visayas for Mindanao National Finance Officer (4) Members-at-Large The National Congress – serves as the highest legislative body of the Alliance and convenes every two years.

FTV Cebu The Regional Assemblies – serves as the legislative body of the four regions. The Chapters – serve as the functioning body in the local (municipal, city or district) level.