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c. Promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the University by observing the rules and
discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationship with fellow students,
the teaching and non-teaching staff and other University personnel;
d. Participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare, particularly in
the social, economic and cultural development of his community and in attainment of a just,
compassionate and orderly society;
e. Exercise his rights and in the knowledge that he is answerable for any infringement or
vibration of the welfare and of the rights of others;
f. Strive to lead an upright, virtuous and useful life;
g. Love, respect and obey his parents, and cooperate with them to maintain the family
solidarity;
h. Respect the customs and traditions of our people, the duly constituted authorities, the laws
of the country and the principles of democracy;
i. Help in the observance and exercise of individual and social rights, the strengthening of
freedom everywhere, the fostering of cooperation among nations in the pursuit of progress,
prosperity and peace;
j. Respect and cooperate with teachers, fellow students and University authorities in the
attainment and preservation of order in the University and in the society.

Section 2. Freedom of Expression and Advocacy

Students have the right of freedom of speech, petition and assembly, so long as the exercise
thereof is peaceful and does not interfere with, obstruct tor disrupt the normal operation of the
University and does not violate the rights of others.

The time, place and manner of exercising speech and advocacy on the campus shall be subject
to regulations adopted by the University to minimize any conflict between the exercise and use of
University facilities, as well as the possible interference with the responsibilities of the University as an
educational institution.

Registered student organizations may invite speakers who do not come from the University
Academic community to address meetings or convocation sponsored by them on campus with the
permission of OSA Dean. Approval of invitation does not necessarily mean that the University endorses
the views expressed by the resource speaker.

Section 3. Central Student Government (CSG). There shall be a university student government with the
following duties:

a. To develop school spirit among students and promote their general welfare;
b. To organized and direct student activities of the nature described;
c. To inform the University President through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) the planned
activities and those being undertaken;
d. To exercise such powers and perform such other functions in accordance with its
constitution and by-laws;
e. The composition of the Central Student Government, its officers and the manner of electing
its members and officers shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations embodied in
tis constitution and by-laws;