PROUD PUPian

We were branded 'hooligans'; earned the moniker 'hotbed of activism'; but whatever term is coined of PUP, we will forever be proud PUPians.

The recent display of undaunted defiance against Dr. Dante Guevarra's attempt to impose tuition hike only shows the continuing militant tradition of PUP. We have shown to the whole nation that only through militant struggle can we oppose and impede all attempts to make education commercialized and oppressive, which previous Philippine presidents have done in the past through their 'education programs'.

In the 80's, PUP actively opposed the padlocking of student councils and publications by the late iron-man Ferdinand Marcos. We fearlessly opposed Martial Rule along with then President Dr. Francisco Nemenzo. In the 90's, we actively exposed Philippines 2000 of then president Ramos; Erap's rationalization of education and re-channeling of education budget for his all-out war in Mindanao.

We, along with thousands of students nationwide launched and successfully protested against tuition hikes and budget cuts in education.

The P12/unit was a product and clear proof of our collective action and unwavering commitment to live up to our pledge to serve the people and the students; for we are proud sons and daughters of farmers, ordinary wage earners, and OFWs, we, PUP alumni, are with you in this big fight.

The big protest action that we have started shall ignite and serve to inspire other universities and colleges to mount same protests against brazen commercialization of education.

Let us clench our fists as we proudly sing:

Sintang paaralan tanglaw ka ng bayan
Pandayan ng isip ng kabataan
Kami ay dumating nang salat sa yaman
Hanap ng dunong ay iyong alay

Ang layunin mong makatao
Dinarangal ng Pilipino
Ang iyong aral, diwa, adhikang taglay
PUP aming mahal
Paaralang dakila
PUP pinagpala.

Gagamitin ang karunungan
Mula sa'yo, para sa bayan
Ang iyong aral, diwa, adhikang taglay
PUP aming mahal
Paaralang dakila
PUP pinagpala.


-PUP Student Regent 2000-2001