By Lysander Tiu
The Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) 35th Student Assembly passed a total of 27 resolutions from June to December 2025, centered on boosting internal operations and campus facilities.
The Assembly published its transparency report last Jan. 23, disclosing all resolutions and budget proposals discussed in its sessions during the first semester of academic year 2025 to 2026.
Following impacts of earthquakes last year, an inspection on the College of Visual and Performing Arts building was made after Rep. Uldarico Calasang II filed a resolution requesting the Facilities Management and Administrative Services to conduct structural evaluations.
Representatives of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) urged the university through FMAS to update campus maps in particular areas to assist students, faculty and staff, and visitors’ navigation.
On facilities and security, recent resolutions also called for the installation of CCTV cameras at the SU Gym through the Campus Security and Safety Office, and replacement of doorknobs at the Ausejo Hall.
Fourteen representatives also lobbied for budget allocation on the temporary fostering and management of stray animals on campus through FMAS, being the most-authored resolution yet.
After a series of consultations with the faculty and concerned offices, FMAS then implemented a custodianship system and ensured “non-removal” of campus cats.
Operations and mechanisms
Meanwhile, some resolutions targeted compliance and regulatory mechanisms in SUSG programs, such as the implementation of environmental clearances for concessionaires and a resolution compliance audit.
Accessible resources and efficient operations were aimed by increasing the SUSG semestral discretionary fund, and establishment and service provider blacklist database.
Other resolutions eyed at establishing a SUSG sports fund for student-athletes, first-aid response training for volunteers, and an internship financial aid program.
Transparency and accountability measures within the Assembly were also expanded through the formation of permanent committees and a committee on appropriations, and expansion of its mandate on publishing transparency reports.
Out of 27, 10 resolutions have been implemented, nine are yet to be implemented, while 7 are either under review by concerned offices or with pending response.
Moreover, the top authors for the first semester were Graduate School Representative Joshua Miguel Amante and College of Business Administration (CBA) Rep. Zoe Ozoa each passing 13 resolutions.
They are followed by College of Arts and Sciences Rep. Zild Jan Teves authoring 9 resolutions, while CBA Rep. Gerarica Villaflores Shelley and College of Arts and Sciences Rep. Frienzylle Kate Jamera with 7 resolutions each.
Expenditures
In its financial report, over ₱580,000 of the total SUSG funds were released for the Hibalag Booth Festival and respective SUSG committee programs during the first semester of academic year 2025 to 2026.
Other expenditures included Assembly session rentals amounting to around ₱13,000 and semestral sponsorship fund at ₱20,000.
Among its administrative actions, the Assembly began releasing quarterly transparency reports to summarize session discussions and launched its official YouTube channel where livestreams and other recordings are posted.
All resolutions are accessible through a resolution tracker, which indicates the approval status, status of implementation, and important dates.
