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In addition to the revocation of the authority to operate, the student organization may either be
reprimanded, suspended or dropped from the roll of the school or expelled from the University
depending on the seriousness of the offense committed.

Section 19. Convocations, For a and Concerts

Any recognized organization of the University may sponsor convocations, for a and concerts
provided that a written proposal to this effect is approved by the Dean of Student Affairs.

Any person form within the University or outside the University may speak before student
groups or University Organizations subject to provision of Par 3. Section 2 above.

Section 20. Student’s Participation in Co-Curricular Activities.

Freedom of expression which subsumes free speech, press and assembly is an inalienable and
cherished right that is enshrined and guaranteed by the Philippine Constitution and existing laws as well
as national policies and democratic traditions. Student of the University are free to participate in co-
curricular activities and to express their view and sympathy on any public question/issue.

Freedom of expression is the mother of all human rights and for as long as this freedom subsists;
violation or vitiation of rights can be protested and denounced and thus rights are protected and
preserved. Freedom of expression like other human rights, however, is not absolute or unbounded; the
right imposes the correlative duty to exercise it responsibly with due regard for the rights of others in
the larger interest of harmony and welfare of society, and to preclude mob rule.

Section 21. Student Publication

There shall be a student publication, which shall be official organ of the students of the
University anchored on the principle of freedom of the press.

Aims and purposes of student publication (please refer to the implementing rules and
regulations of RA 7079 Campus Journalism Act.)

The mission orientation, goals and objectives of the student publication should aim to support
the University in its quest for educational excellence particularly in the improvement of instruction,
promotion of research and involvement in meaningful activities of the community.

Furthermore, the student publication should exercise its leadership and influence to foster and
enhance the attainment of the goals for national development.

The editor-in-chief, associate editor, section editors and business/circulation manager are the
senior staff members of the student publication. The reporters, art/layout staff typists, among others,
composed the support personnel of the publication who shall assist the senior staff members in the
performance of their official functions.

The Editor-in-Chief shall be selected during the first two months after the beginning of classes
for the first semester/term through a written examination and evaluation by the selection committee.