We want a Sanggunian that decentralizes power, [a Sanggunian that] puts primacy not on top officers but on block and course reps, and indeed on everyday students. We want opportunities for people to involve themselves on all levels—through representative channels, and through their own direct initiative as well.”
 – AJ Elicaño, SOH Junior CB Representative

The inclusion of the House of Representatives in the Constitution is a stepping stone for [House of Representatives] to be fully institutionalized into the structure of the Sanggunian. It can also empower the block and course representatives to fully execute their powers as both executive and legislative.”

 – Cate Sison, SOSE Sophomore CB Representative

The provisions on the House of Representatives stand out, but again we find them wanting, simply because they don’t go far enough in giving representatives the leeway in making decisions. It is as if the Central Board still sees the House not as a co-equal branch of government but a sub-level of governance still under their purview.”

– Bian Villanueva, Crusada Secretary-General

I see that there should be a pure separation of executive and legislative, which can only be done by changing the constitution. In the constitution lie the job description and the purpose of each officer. So, by separating the executive from the legislative, things would be done differently—like proposing projects to the executive body instead of proposing it to the Central Board (which is legislative).”

– Alvin Yllana, SOM Junior CB Representative