the initial survey official report

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The Initial Survey

As part of the Constitutional Convention Central Teams multi-sectoral approach of

research and consultation, and toward the ultimate goal of facilitating the Conventions

drafting of the new Constitution, the initial survey was conducted with the objectives of (1)

generating information on student body attitudes toward existing Sanggunian systems, and

(2) assessing key decision points for the Convention involving the student body at large. In

line with these, we identified key areas of inquiry to include (a) Sanggunian performance, (b)

Sanggunian structure, (c) platforms for plebiscite, and (d) interest in ConCon activities.

Questions were generated, piloted, and finalized in collaboration with key

informants1. In general, questions were presented as closed statements in a Likert format,

requiring a response on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 6 (Strongly Agree) 2. Open-

ended questions were also included to allow respondents to elaborate on their views. Once

finalized, the survey was distributed among upperclassmen Ateneans through online

platforms, including the student bodys official university email accounts and the Central

Teamssocial media account. Data was analyzed by examining the percentage distribution of

responses, with significance levels determined through one-sample t-test3.

The final survey results consisted of the aggregated responses of 229 students4. By

sex, female respondents represented 55.0% of the sample, while male respondents

represented 45.0%. By school, the composition of the sample was 16.6% SOH, 22.3% SOM,

29.7% SOSE, and 31.4% SOSS. Finally, by year level, the sample was comprised of 34.9%

sophomores, 36.7% juniors, and 28.4% seniors/superseniors. All data are presented at the end

of this report.

1This included past and current officers of the Sanggunian, members of the previous Constitutional Convention,the Constitution itself.2This precludes the possibility of a totally neutral response.

3Inferences were drawn using 3.5 as the test value, =.05.4Sample size allowed inferences to be drawn with an approximate confidence interval of 6.0 with a 95% confidencelevel.


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On Sanggunian Performance

In general, respondents do not believe the Sanggunian is important to their lives as

students (M = 2.51, SD = 1.33). They believe that the Sanggunian failed to do its job well (M

= 3.31, SD = 1.13). In terms of representation, respondents believe the Sanggunian failed to

adequately represent the student body outside campus (M = 3.31, SD = 1.13), but no

conclusion can be drawn as regards representation to the school administration (M = 3.48, SD

= 1.19). Respondents believe the Sanggunian updated the student body adequately regarding

campus-wide issues (M = 3.72, SD = 1.40), but not on nation-wide issues (M = 3.17, SD =

1.35).

That said, people remain ambivalent regarding their satisfaction with the Sanggunian

(M = 3.51, SD = 1.02). People do think that the Sangguniansprojects and services are

helpful (M = 4.50, SD = 1.17) and necessary (M = 4.74, SD = 1.18). The open-ended

responses, however, generally indicate that respondents are unaware of what these projects

and services are, specifically (see Table 3: A3, A14, A18). Services mentioned, however,

include DSWS and the subsidy system (A12, A13, A47).

Finally, some respondents believe the Sanggunian as an institution is redundant

(A23), ineffective (A6), or irrelevant and not addressing students real, immediate needs (A5,

A10, A38). Others, however, point out that the Sanggunian may actually be doing its job, and

its issue may in fact be one of visibility, a failure to let their presence be felt (A8, A15, A26).

On Sanggunian Structure

Respondents generally think all positions are necessary, and they should all be elected

(see Table 2; B13, B15, B24). The strength of responses tends to increase as rank of positions

increase. This suggests majority believe in the structure in status quo: all the positions, all

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Some respondents are open, however, to alternatives. For instance, some respondents

are proponents of having offices instead of officers (B34). Others are in favor of appointing

certain positions instead of electing them (B32, B36, B41). Still others favor having an

entirely new system put in place (B17, B42). In the present system, however, a number of

respondents believe that a key problem may be the redundancy and lack of clarity in each

positions functions(B5, B20, B29).

Finally, there are divided views on quota, but majority believe that they are necessary

for fair elections (M = 4.01, SD = 1.66). For instance, some respondents believe that elections

ought to have a quota because the problem does not lie with the electoral system but with the

institution (B4). Others, however, believe that quota should be abolished, as those who vote

are those who are concerned, and that what is important is the seats are filled regardless (B1,

B2, B3).

On Platforms for Plebiscite

All proposed platforms are generally considered fair and convenient. Respondents

generally believe they would vote on each platform, and that others would as well. Majority

prefer the proposed platforms in this order: AISIS, campus polling stations, and INAF (see

Table 2).

Divergent views exist, however, regarding the ideal platform (C19). For instance,

while some believe AISIS would be convenient (C2, C6, C37), it might be unreliable or

unsafe as a platform (C12, C27). As for polling stations around campus, some believe they

would generate visibility for plebiscite (C7), but they would also generally be inconvenient

due to long queues (C18). On the other hand, while some believe INAF would designate a

time dedicated to voting (C54), it does not encompass the entire student body (C8, C38), and

it could be seen as coercive by some (C7, C10, C29). What many agree upon, however, is a


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longer voting period (C43, C52), adequate dissemination of information (C17, C56, C70),

and no coercion to vote (C9).

On Interest in ConCon Activities

Respondents believe in the need for student government (M = 5.32, SD = 0.98), are

concerned for the present state of Atenean politics (M = 4.69, SD = 1.35), and believe

something has to be done (M = 5.24, SD = 1.06). Respondents are hopeful for the

Constitutional Convention (M = 4.96, SD = 1.20), and they want to be updated (M = 5.15, SD

= 1.03) or participate in its activities (M = 4.15, SD = 1.40).


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Others would vote through INAF. 11% 9% 11% 21% 22% 26%

INAF would be convenient. 14% 9% 9% 18% 23% 27%

INAF would be fair. 10% 9% 10% 25% 20% 26%

On I nterest in ConCon Activi ties

I am concerned for campus politics. 2% 7% 8% 23% 22% 38%I am hopeful for ConCon. 1% 2% 9% 21% 20% 47%

I want updates on ConCon activities. 0% 1% 6% 18% 24% 50%

I want to be involved in ConCon. 4% 8% 21% 26% 19% 23%

Something has to be done. 0% 2% 5% 15% 21% 57%

The student body needs a government. 0% 2% 5% 12% 22% 59%


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Table 2.Means and significance.

Item Mean SD Interpretation

On Sanggu Performance

I was satisfied with past elections. 2.51* 1.33 No

Sanggu is important to my student life. 3.17* 1.25 NoSanggu did its job well. 3.31* 1.13 No

Sanggus projects are helpful. 4.37* 1.17 Yes

Sanggus projects are necessary. 4.52* 1.18 Yes

Sanggusservices are helpful. 4.50* 1.17 Yes

Sanggus services are necessary. 4.74* 1.18 Yes

Sanggu represents me well with admin. 3.48 1.19 Cant say

Sanggu represents me well outside. 3.31* 1.13 No

Sanggu updates me on campus issues. 3.72* 1.40 Yes

Sanggu updates me on nation issues. 3.17* 1.35 No

I am satisfied with Sanggu. 3.51 1.02 Cant say

On Sanggu Structure

Quota is necessary for fair elections. 4.01* 1.66 Yes

Block Reps are necessary. 4.56* 1.12 Yes

Block Reps should be elected. 4.66* 1.20 Yes

EOs are necessary. 4.40* 1.35 Yes

EOs should be elected. 4.68* 1.38 Yes

CB Reps are necessary. 4.77* 1.12 Yes

CB Reps should be elected. 4.98* 1.20 Yes

The Finance Officer is necessary. 5.13* 1.01 Yes

The Finance Officer should be elected. 4.90* 1.34 Yes

The SecGen is necessary. 5.05* 1.07 Yes

The SecGen should be elected. 4.89* 1.34 Yes

The VP is necessary. 4.84* 1.27 Yes

The VP should be elected. 5.09* 1.25 Yes

The President is necessary. 5.32* 0.97 Yes

The President should be elected. 5.36* 0.99 Yes


I would vote on AISIS. 5.06* 1.36 Yes

Others would vote on AISIS. 4.32* 1.45 YesAISIS would be convenient. 5.08* 1.33 Yes

AISIS would be fair. 4.93* 1.28 Yes

I would vote at campus stations. 4.62* 1.36 Yes

Others would vote at campus stations. 3.89* 1.30 Yes

Campus stations would be convenient. 4.39* 1.40 Yes

Campus stations would be fair. 4.84* 1.17 Yes

I would vote through INAF. 3.98* 1.84 Yes

Others would vote through INAF. 4.14* 1.64 Yes

INAF would be convenient. 4.10* 1.73 Yes

INAF would be fair. 4.16* 1.60 Yes


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On I nterest in ConCon Activi ties

I am concerned for campus politics. 4.69* 1.35 Yes

I am hopeful for ConCon. 4.96* 1.20 Yes

I want updates on ConCon activities. 5.15* 1.03 Yes

I want to be involved in ConCon. 4.15* 1.40 Yes

Something has to be done. 5.24* 1.06 YesThe student body needs a government. 5.32* 0.98 Yes


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Table 3. Open-ended responses

On Sanggunian Performance

A1Sanggunian isn't really seen to most of the student population. Their

projects are not that much known.

A2I think it comes intuitively to every atenean that there's a big need forsanggu to engage students.why not apply modes of engagement done by

CSOs or grassroots-oriented organizations to aid this?

A3

I am sure that there are services by the Sanggunian that are very

important to students, however I don't know what these services are

hence I cannot really make a solid judgement on them aside from the

fact that I am not aware of these services and that I seem to be able to

have a normal student life even without a solid Sanggunian. Although I

do still think that student representation should be an important factor in

the Ateneo.

A4 Sanggunian does little to be relevant to me.

A5i feel that Sanggu isn't catering to the more IMMEDIATE needs of the

student body ie. PARKING

A6

"I think the Sanggunian has adequately represented the student body to

admin."

I guess if there's a score lower than 1, that's what I would have chosen

instead.

A7 I don't even know what the Sanggu does.

A8

The Sanggunian has a very important job, and I agree that it is essential

to student life. However, I have never actually been on the receiving

end of the benefits of Sanggu, unless it involves being informed of acancellation of classes due to weather conditions (though usually, my

teacher does the same job slightly faster).

I am not sure if this is because of the current perceptions of the Sanggu,

or just my lack of attentiveness to their actions. Either way, it would be

to the benefit of this org to become more visible.

A9

The Sanggunian have been there for years, however, there arent visible

level of engagement happening inside and outside (i.e. social media) of

the campus. From my experience, SOSS Sanggu never had an intiative

to bring students closer as a school but rather functioned in a

constitutional monarchy as such the constitutional part was left out andonly the Queen of England is left to represent us. The problem is that

the Queen only do charity work and is there just for show, thats how I

see the SOSS Sanggu.

A10 Sanggu is barely part of my school life at all :(

A11

I really don't feel the Sanggunian's presence in my Atenean journey. It

would be better if we (Ateneo) were better represented outside the

school. I really would like the Ateneo to be part of something BIGGER

or something MORE than what it is currently.

A12

DSWS is one of the Sanggunian things that I appreciate. Since it's been

relatively peaceful not much scandals outside failure of elections,

Sanggu seems pretty okay. It has updated on campus wide issues, one

that I remember is the one with Imelda. Then I really appreciate having


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Ateneo as a Voting Registration Satellite.

A13

Other than DSWS, I felt nothing. I also don't like the fact that my ID

number is in the form, since it feels awkward and scary to elaborate

further.

A14

I'm not really all that knowledgable if Sanggu's projects. So i'm basing

my answers to what little I know. Maybe it would be nice to make yourprojects more known to the Ateneo student body?

A15

The Sanggunian is definitely an important part of the ADMU student

life and I cannot deny that it is behind overseeing the operations of the

various sectors of the community that are relevant to student life.

However,I just wish they were more visible in what they are doing

The Sanggunian has to foster a more competitive political arena around

the campus. If candidates are always unopposed, should we even call it

an election?

A16

I know it's the student's initiative to know what's happening around the

university and what Sanggu does, but somehow I still can't feel it's

effect. However, I am aware of the fact that I may be lacking

knowledge about it.

A17

My answers generally lie on 3. This is not because I disagree with how

the projects or services work but from the standpoint that not many

people know/see these efforts. An effort unseen and unknown is

wasted, and so I would rate it on the side of unhelpful/no impact.

A18

Not really made much aware of these projects and initiatives.

I know service need not be acknowledge but since Sanggu is losing its

relevance and grip of the student body, better make all those efforts

known para alam na gumagalaw talaga kayo.A19

I believe that Sanggu's necessary but its role is just not visible enough

to students.

A20 Partisans like Crusada are more active than the actual government.

A21

I sometimes do not feel the presence of Sanggunian but I'm quite sure

they do a lot of things in the background that makes things easier for

me.

A22

My basis is the previous years' happenings. If there's a nation-wide

issue, it's not always the Sanggunian who I saw in the forefront, theywere usually groups like AFARM movement, COA, etc.

Though COA is under Sanggunian, because of autonomy, majority ofthe student body are still not aware of the units and services under it.

A23

It seems to me that generally, Sanggunian's services are a duplication of

what organizations and other bodies provide. Also, if they think they

can be middlemen, they should banish the thought as you can approach

offices directly nowadays. Other than that, Sanggunian is fine.

A24

Most of the lower ratings were because I didn't get a chance of observe

or make use of the services. So my opinion might not matter as much. (I

think this survey needs to have the option "No Chance to Observe").

The only times I see Sanngu doing something of me as a student is

informing me about whether we have classes or not, and I get that

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On a separate note I do think we need Sanngu and I believe that they

should have projects.

A25

Presently, I have a hard time pinning down a Sanggu projec/program,

maybe i'm just ignorant or maybe there could be a bit more publicity

about what Sanggu does

A26

I appreciate what the Sanggu has done so far but I'm sorry but you cando more, particularly with making yourself more visible in the eyes of

the students. Ateneans are still ignorant to Sanggu things and you guys

really deserve more support and that can come from visibility.

A27

I haven't really felt the presence of sanggu ever since I started studying

in this school. I don't know what they do. I don't know any project they

have. Sorry, but if you want to be more effective, be recognized first.

A28

I don't know exactly what the sanggunian does and what projects it has

so it's not so much an agree or disagree answer. It's more of a I have no

opinion on this.

A29 Projects can be better implemented.

A30

I think the Sanggnian lacks a certain presence. That it does not engage

the students enough and it has difficulty differentiating itself from just

"being another extra-curricular." According to my former block

representative (and after he resigned no one has dared take up the

vacant position). He said the Sanggunian is a lot of work. And

personally, I don't know exactly what they work on and why they

would spend several hours meeting and working on something that I am

clueless about and am not even informed of. I would suggest that if the

Sanggunian decreased the working hours, it might make the position

more "enticing" or more bearable for the student who takes up that

responsibility.

A31

There's not enough publicity and movement from Sanggu as far as i can

remember, and also according to my upperclassmen, there has been a

lack of participation.

A32

I think all the functions sanggu should be performing are necessary. It's

just that the student body isn't receptive and they aren't executed well

enough.

A33

I don't know anyone who's is running for election. That's why I don't

vote (so I won't vote for the wrong person)

I don't know any services and projects of the Sanggunian

A34

I don't really feel the presence of Sanggu in school. I'm not entirely sureof what else they do for the student body aside from having COA. A

number of students don't see these either and that's probably why failed

elections happen.

A35

I don't know why I can't remember the things that Sanggu did but I

know there are. I think Sanggu should really get involved with Ateneo

and the Ateneo life of students. I think what's lacking is Sanggu's mark

on student's life. Dapat evident!

A36I didn't quite feel the sanggunian las year and it made me doubt it's

significance in the Loyola Schools because of the failure of elections.

A37majority of my answer are the assumed neutral of 3 as I do not actually

know enough to provide a response

A38 I think the organization has just lost its relevance to the student


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community. It needs to do more projects that really address what the

students need. It may have been doing projects and services but I think

that they are outdated. Times change, needs change, solutions change.

I care about the community, really.

A39

Before, I just felt disappointed and frustrated towards the system--itseems like everyone else, even those in position, are not really handling

the student government seriously. My perception was most people

wanted to join the Sanggunian because it will be a good resum booster.

However, now that I hold a position in the JGSOM Sanggunian, I

realized that there are many people behind the scenes that pour their

hearts out. It just so happens that they are not given the exposure or the

opportunity to speak out to their constituents. Or if ever they do speak,

only a few people care to listen. I feel that the problem lies in the

nonchalance or absence of enthusiasm from the rest of the student

population.

A40

There are many cases where the Sanggunian has failed to upholdstudent rights or advance student interests. I find alarming patterns in

Sanggunian relations with the administration, where it is, because of its

prior ineffectivity, sidelined in actual decision making processes and

only consulted at the end, right before implementation. If there are any

consultations during the processes, these are not disclosed to the student

body, which is also problematic since it is pretty much a responsibility

of the government to be transparent in its dealings and to ensure us that

student opinions are actually being reflected in consultations. Apart

from this, many government officers do not even have a proper idea of

governance, as evidence by the platforms they run on.

A41 Most of my information I get from Guidon or Matanglawin.

A42

Sanggu should be reallly visible. Sometimes, students are oblivious or

are not aware of sanggu's projects, services, etc. Hence, we need to

really show them what we are doing.

A43For last year, the Sanggunian would actively participate in outside

issues and even address our issues to the admin, teachers, and etc.

A44For some reason, the elections never really felt intersting to me. Perhaps

i was just lazy to go to their candidate's rallies and stuff

A45I feel that Sanggu has a lot of projects that benefit all the students but I

have no idea what these are since I'm not in the know.

A46

i feel like sanggu feels like just another org. its authority (?) is not felt,and so even though it might produce infographics and announcements

and surveys like this one, they all get buried with all the other org

promos on people's feed. people just aren't... invested in it?

A47

I hate to say it but I was Sanggu before and I didn't really feel its

relevance except for during typhoons. I was a block rep for two years

but nothing really happened.

One Sanggu project I liked was the subsidy system, but I think we pay

for that naman in our tuition using the activities fee so I don't know

whether Sanggu has the right to deserve the credit for that.

A48The only real complaint i ve heard from students so far is the failure ofelections. I want to kniw if this has been a problem in past elections.


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A49Either I didn't really got educated on what Sanggu does/is, or Sanggu

has no impact to me yet.

On Sanggunian Structure

B1

I think the Sanggunian is doing a good job because our lives run

smoothly. We're not very conscious of your efforts, but we know that

they are why out lives are less of a hassle than they could be.

Don't bother with a quota. The ones who vote are the ones who care

anyway. So just get the officers from the votes you have for their sake.

B2

OA kasi ng quota. Wag na yun! Sanggu is for the students who care. Di

dapat damay yung mga studyante na walang paki dun sa may paki. Just

have officers pls. If may nag object pa sa mga hindi nagboto we can say

na "DID U EVEN CARE BITCH WAG KA NGA"

Just do it.

B3

My personal stance on the quota system is that if it is not consistently

met, then I think it would be better to abolish it outright and determine

the elected officials based on the number of actual voles tallied.

In the end, choosing not to vote is a conscious decision on the part of

the students that didn't vote, and so based on their decision to not vote

they forfeit any right whatsoever to complain about any sort of "unfair"

election. To me, it does not seem right to deprive the Sanggunian of

certain officials due to these students that choose not to vote of their

own free will.

The only time in which a quota system should strictly apply is if only asingle candidate is running for a given position.

B4

Of course, Sanggu cannot be satisfactory if it is failing as a unit. But

removing the quota is not the answer to the problem of a failing

Sanggunian. It is the problem of the institution and not the electoral

system that fills up the seats of the institution.

B5

General comment: I think the nomenclature of your positions per se

must be subject to change. When one hears for instance "Executive

Officer", the function of this role is not immediately clear. The same

holds for "Central Board officer" etc. In other words, there are many

steps an average Atenean has to jump through in order to vote, such as

navigating through the jargon of sangguspeak -- when ideally, the mostimperative step should be educating ourselves on the students'

platforms and re-assessing if what they want are practicable.

That being said, I want to give context to where I'm coming from. I

came from UP, the school stereotyped to be the most politically active.

And indeed, student elections there are as grand as recweek here. I

think the reason why is because the names of their positions are easily

accessible. When we vote for someone for a position, we know what

we're doing/getting ourselves into. Whereas here, I admit that the jargon

is an impediment.

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B7Honestly, it would be good for people to vote for their choices. The

problem, however, lies in convincing people to vote.

B8

Why hold an election if the officers will just be appointed? Thus

bringing us to a patronage system wherein 1. Only those whom are

known by the appointment body may habe the chance to be appointed.

2. A misrepresentation of vote would be a prevailing issueB9 Not sure of definition/purpose of others

B10

I actually do not know who are the executive officers and how they are

elected. The same goes for the Sec Gen. I'm okay with the Pres and

VIce press. I'm neutral for Block representatives especially during first

year since we don't know any one yet. Though it's fine to have a voting.

B11

Explore an application process for the positions I did not "Strongly

Agree" on in regards with election. However, the student population

should be aware of the applicants.

B12Position-wise they seem relevant, but the problem is how relevant it is

to the student body as a whole

B13

Generally, I don't have any issues with the structure of the Sanggunian.

Regarding the elections, I don't think past failure of elections is a

justifiable reason to forfeit elections. The Sanggunian as catering to the

student body needs to respect the right of the student body for a fair

vote. Just because the student body is not executing their rights doesn't

mean their rights should be revoked.

B14

I think for the Block/Course Rep decision should be unanimous or 2/3

rule.

The CB and EO could follow the First Past the Post. An alternative

referendum could be used for the Top 4 if 3 or more candidates decided

to run.B15

I believe in democracy. Hence, everyone should be elected and not just

appointed.

B16

Not a lot of people know the distinction of the EO and CB rep. And

Sanggu is not on high ground right now so having too much positions

might not be necessary

B17Perhaps moving to a parliamentary system with mixed member

proportional representation would be better.

B18

Elections have been the "standard" for these matters (not that I'm not

open to other options), and I can at least be sure of my opinion that a

Finance Officer and a Secretary-General (or at least, of the same job

description) are necessary for any institution to work. For the rest, Iwouldn't mind changes.

B19I think some positions should be decided among the elected officers

themselves.

B20

Majority of the students don't identify the difference between CB and

EO.

Block reps from Junior-Seniors are not relevant anymore. Course reps

will do for Juniors-Seniors.

B21I'm not too certain if Executive Officers are still necessary. Why not

just have the course/block reps report directly to the CB?

B22Ok, I dont know the jobs of those positions except the block and course

representatives.


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B23

I think a lot of these positions are important but it's hard to elect people

you hardly know, except for the Block Reps (since these are

blockmates)

B24 If we choose to follow democracy then elections are necessary

B25

I honestly dont know the candidates running. I dont know what they did

in the past and I dont have time to read their platforms to know who isworthy. Im only wasting my time doing so since i dont see any changes.

I know sanggu officers are working hard but I dont know what theyre

doing. They seem very private... so i think its best if the officers elect

the best people within themselves

B26

Blocks are usually close with each other and they know who can

probably "manage" the block well so pwedeng i-appoint na lang nila.

Besides, USUALLY, one per block lang yung tumatakbo for

block/course rep so sila rin nananalo. For the other positions naman,

most of the Atenean body doesn't know the people who run so dapat

talaga may election

B27As long as people have clear job descriptions to follow and are

dedicated, things should be ok

B28

I'm sorry, I don't actually know what the Secretary-General of the

Sanggu does exactly... And elections are helpful, but even getting this

memo alone proved to be difficult. On top of that I think the only ones

who actually make regular students notice the Sanggu are the batch

representatives as they post all the macro announcements in our FB

page. It's almost as if Sanggu's presence is in the digital space- and in a

corner where most people don't know what's going on.

B29

The Sanggunian should inform the student body about what exactly are

the specific roles of each member of the student council. I think a lot ofpeople don't see their relevance because the idea and role of such

representatives are possibly unknown to them.

B30It's just that for me no question they are necessary!!! Without them,

things will get chaotic.

B31 Maybe elected within the block?

B32

Former sanggu should just choose the next generation of officers pag di

umabot sa quota. HAYZ having an officer in the position that has the

passion to serve is better that having NO ONE just cus ang lazy bumoto

ng iba POTA

B33 as earlier, 3's for those I do not have sufficient info about

B34The positions of the SecGen and the F.O. require technical, not politicalexpertise. As such, it would benefit the Sanggunian if Finance and

Secretariat were departments, rather than elected offices

B35

EO can just be decided between BRs/CRs

Appoint FO and SecGen.

Split VP to Internals VP and Externals VP

B36

i think that the Sec-Gen and the EO should not be elected. They must be

appointed. I thought of having the CB appointed too but if it were, wala

na yung "representation" part niya. The CB needs to be elected. Same

goes for block reps.

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ask them what they need. Most freshies think that the position is similar

to being a president--one who is elected only to remind and reprimand

others. They fail to realize that they are the bridges to the Central

Board. I don't know if they are shy or just intimidated, but their voices

should really be heard!

B38

Most, if not, all positions play an important role in the Sanggunian.

However, considering that we are in a university setting, I don't think a

mere election of officers is enough. Aside from Miting de Avance, there

is no way to guarantee that our growing population will get to know a

candidate.

B39I think the higher positions should be elected by block/course

representatives to ensure success of an elected President/VP/SecGen

B40

Representative offices are needed inasmuch as there is a need for

liaisons with the departments in terms of affairs that have an effect on

students (curricular changes, laboratories, internship programs, student

exchange opportunities, etc.) as well as representation in administrativeoffices, such as the ADAA, OSS, etc. Secretary-generals, however, are

administrative office; I think they should be appointed by a bodyinstead of being elected at large.

B41 I think the President should appoint.

B42 No president, perhaps a British style parliament.

B43 I support the idea that all positions should be filled through elections.

B44what does the eo even do?? and what does the block rep do aside from

disseminate info?

B45I was a block rep for two years and I hope they'll be given more clearly

defined tasks aside from being the text brigade.B46

During first sem, people don't know their coursemates yet enough to

vote. Though i'm fine with elections.

B47Same comment as the previous comment. And my numbers are directly

influenced by my indecision/lack of knowledge of Sanggu.


C1

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by holding it via the INAF

program. I take it that you mean our OSCI facilitators will lead it? Or it

would consume some time of the INAF activities we have?

Whichever the case, just a note: Not all students (especially transferees)

take the NSTP, so that might detract from targetting sophomores.

It's an interesting idea though -- subsuming it under INAF. After all

political formation is also "formation".

C2

I think AISIS would be the best option; I myself check AISIS (and my

OBF email) regularly and think that polling stations are quite a hassle.

As long as confidentiality would be maintained and there's a very

organized system, I'd prefer AISIS.

C3 i hate the inaf program, and many others hate its incompetency as well

C4INAF programs seems nice, however, its a force vote. Its not okay to do

that.

C51.) Or online :D

2.) Yeah!


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3.) That isn't the place for this.

4.) Probably, since it's there and people may talk about it what it's for.

Though, I think not really. I think it would attract teachers and staff

more.

5.) I thought of Teacher Evals.

6.) If they require it, probably they will.Though I still think it doesn't fitINAF

7. 8. 9.) Totally.

10.) I guess.

11.) Definitely

12.) ...

C6

AISIS would be extremely convenient but it will be hard to assure that

everyone will do it. Personally, I think it's the best suggestion. The

INAF program would also be a good idea but people already look at

their NSTPs, JEEPs, etc. as a "hassle" and might affect the "image" of

the plebiscite negatively.

C7

Unless you are forcing people to participate, don't put it in the INAF.Put in AISIS for convenience and ease of access and put it in the

campus for visibility.

C8As a 5th year, I don't have any INAF program as part of my schedule

anymore.

C9 I think voting for the plebiscite should be on the student's discretion.

C10

Voting through the INAF program is an effective way if we really want

to reach the quota. However, it may look like forcing the students to

vote even if they want to.

C11People who don't care won't be reached through the polling stations. If

ever they do vote, shotgun lang yan.

C12

re fairness:

-Polling station is traditional but still prone to tampering

-AISIS is prone to hacking and if hold orders are issued, may become a

hassle

-INAF feels like a requirement so I don't think it's fair to "force"

students to vote

C13AISIS makes voting easier.

Less queues.

C14

I don't like the idea of voting through AISIS as it would be too

accessible (?) or too "open." If Ateneans were concerned or at least try

to be concerned, they wouldn't mind a little walk to Gonzaga or to givetime off of "homeroom"/"public service" for the campus/the

Sanggunian.

C15I prefer online mechanisms such as AISIS but am not sure as to the

other students.

C16 Nakakatamad kasi minsan. It's easier doing things like this online

C17

I think mag-wowork yung sa AISIS if super good nung promotions(As

in ipakita or ipamukha sa mga Ateneans na there will be a change kasi

honestly, pangit yung image ng Sanggu and Comelec ngayon. With

that, and yung convenience na nasa AISIS sya, malaki yung probability

na bumoto sila). Most of the negative feedback sa election ay glitch or

kulang na tao sa polling stations so mas maganda siguro kung AISIS or

INAF. (I might be wrong) Yung sa INAF naman, ano 'yon? Required or


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something? Hahaha

C18Once people see the line in for the polling stations, they think "hassle"

and then leave.

C19

Well, PROs and CONs: if the plebiscite were accessible via AISIS,

INAF, and on campus, that would make it very accessible. However,

considering the nature of toipic being the plebiscite, consider that...

1) AISIS accounts are HACKABLE and if someone wants to win

enough votes, they can easily pay a hacker or a group of them to

quickly breach and mess up the AISIS system for the voting (of course

in complete covert means).

2) If it is through INAF, then there is immediate crowd bias where

barkada, and the like may shout random influential things like: "ALL

ABSTAIN!" and similar sentiments. Not too mention that the INAF

program is not necessarily the most well-loved course that all students

have good association with. Thus tying the plebiscite with the INAF

could present the plebescite as "another mandatory thing" which theytake very seriously.

3) On campus polling stations might help, but unless people are

informed BEFORE HAND, they won't really know what they are

voting for or why they should even vote in the plebescite (when we'd all

know that election season would still be at the end of the school year).

C20 Use aisis to get more voters

C21

I still prefer that we have polling stations around campus during Sanggu

election season for the sake of convenience (there are a lot anyway so it

is the responsibility of the students to go to these stations). Holding a

plebiscite in AISIS is problematic unless all students are informed andstrongly motivated by Ateneo to actually access their accounts for this.

But the INAF program could work so that almost everyone is present

for such voting activity. The challenge here is to CONVINCE the

students to vote.

C22I'm not particularly sure of what you mean by "fair if ..." What exactly

could make it unfair?

C23

Online voting is the least reliable of all the options. The number and

location of poll stations on campus is not a problem, a lot of students

just don't know Sanggu and what they do so they don't have a drive to

vote.

C24 The act of voting should be required but it's up to the person if he's notgonna vote on a certain position.

C25 Just do it.

C26I think AISIS would be the least effective platform because most

students rarely access the site before or after enlistment.

C27

I feel that the easiest way would be to make the plebiscite voting

required in an INAF program, but that would cause a lot of flak from

the student bodyplus it would reflect badly on the Con-Con team.

C28

One of my major issues is the inconvenience of which I have to go

through for voting, having it within arm's reach will definitely get me to

vote.

C29Holding plebiscite via INAF might coerce students into voting even if

they don't want to. Is there a way to make this voluntary still?


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C30 using the INAF program seems forced.

C31I would vote anywhere. I don't think that the problem of sanggu is the

voting system. I think the problem is its relevance.

C32

I feel like more poll stations should be prepared for the plebiscite. Also,

the Comelec should make sure that the computers are functioning! We

are paying so much money, but we can't have a proper election system.Most students who want to vote feel discourage to do so because of the

inconsistencies in the voting process.

C33

I do think that the plebiscite should be required in whatever form it

would be held.

In focus:

Pollbooths - they are a good idea however make sure that it would be

fast and connection is stable.

C34I think the AISIS and INAF option raise unnecessary complications in

ensuring the integrity of the vote as well as equal access to the polls

C35

I think the INAF program would "require" students yo participate.

Somehow it is both good and bad. Good in a way that we will be able to

get the entire population to vote, but it's a bad practice. As early as now,

we should be able to have that initiative to go to the voting/polling

station and make an effort to have our voices heard even though it's just

one vote. This is how it goes in the real world politics/government and I

think it should be practiced. No to AISIS. Others can just influence

their friends or even use their accounts since they wouldn't care so

much. Better that people get influenced but it is still them who made the

decision (if polling stations or INAF)

C36 I think its a good idea for elections and the plebiscite to be required forevery student on campus. That way, everyone, regardless of their

choice, will have to give a say in the matter.

C37I think the AISIS idea is good since it's less hassle for students so it'll be

easier to make everyone vote.

C38as a supersenior i no longer belong to any inaf program lol so i just feel

kinda weird about that

C39 people skip nstp reqs as much as possible so it def wont work

C40 Yes but it still doesn't eliminate laziness.

C41 Won't people have to hear the plebicite thhough to vote on changes?

C42

It really is difficult to trust on Sanggu because I don't know what they

do. Either I'm just lazy in knowing or I just really don't see informationon them. Another trust issue is because of a previous case of missing

funds I believe (something to do with the treasurer something in

sanggu).

Since there are no comments on the next page, I would like to be

interested on how ConCon will do and will impact the current and the

future Sanggu. Heck, what is even wrong to begin with?

C43Aisis and polling stations, voting should be done with the adequate

amount of time.

C44 give everyone like, 1 week to go in and vote on their own time

C45I suggest that all the candidates have a common area or (at least) a

single opportunity to present themselves and their platform to the


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students (a facebook page with common "promos", for example; aside

from their own campaign strategies). Since some candidates are more

exposed, or popular to the students compared to others, or have better

resources. Personally, during elections, I am still unfamiliar with

majority of the candidates.

C46 If stations, 5 mins or less. If NSTP, 1 hr or less. If AISIS, 5 mins orless.

C47Facebook? Or some fancier facebook that everyone uses :D AISIS isn't

bad

C48 I think one week should be enough

C49 Aisis, or kung wala talaga a set up similar to Guidance Testing.z

C50A convenient online medium wherein anyone can access it anytime

during this certain time frame of elections

C51

computerized, week-long, exciting (in a political way, if that makes any

sense; it engages with the sectors involved, motivates students to fight

for student representation, appealing to voters)

C52

I think it should last until 6pm for the people who have classes all day

It might be nice to have it the same way as elections

C53 Open multiple avenues for voting.

C54

During INAF is a good idea. The thing that stops most people is that it's

a hassle I think. So if you give them a specific time and place to vote, it

will get done

C55It can be more convenient if it we will be held online because not all the

students might choose to vote on campus.

C56

I suggest creating an "entertaining" info-mercial on the plebiscite and

what's in it for the student body. Tell them WHY they need to vote andHOW they can do it. Present it during the INAF program to make sure

all the students receive it and post it on their FB batch groups for quick

reference.

Ideally, it would have to be concise BUT NOT sacrificing content.

Then polling booths on a scheduled week ANNOUNCED IN THE

VIDEO can be set up to facilitate the actual plebiscite.

SET UP THE VOTERS TO VOTE THEN HOLD THE PLEBISCITE.

C57 Aisis

C58 Do it over a week or maybe even two.C59 INAF

C60 HOLD ORDER SILA PAG DI NAG SIGN. POTA. Love u Sanggu.

C61

Not during INAFs. Students hate the program as it is, no need for them

to transfer that dislike to Sanggunian.

Mix of online and on-campus might be necessary to reach the widest

possible audience.

Meal times are inadvisable. Especially during exams and hellweeks.

C62You can also blast the pleb via email, same as this survey. Polling

station at the dorms. Reach out to organizations, athletes.


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C63

If in case the plebiscite weren't via the INAF program, I strongly

suggest to at least elaborate the matter during the INAF program to urge

students into participating. While doing it on AISIS may be convenient,

it comes with a risk that not everyone would be able to participate since

not everyone regularly checks their aisis account. Having polling

stations + the INAF programs would probably be the best way toinform and make students vote.

C64Month-long, period for the plebiscite would be ideal; this platform is

good enough, though.

C65

I think the best way to hold the plebiscite would be to coordinate with

the INAF Program and to devote one entire INAF session (or part of

one INAF session) to voting.

C66Surveys such as this one; tie up with different departments to have

plebiscites done in class

C67 None. I think that comelec is able to do its job properly.

C68 Longer time period to vote.

C69Hold on a particular day, where classes are suspended to make way for

voting.

C70Sanggu must do everything to disseminate information regarding the

plebiscite first.

C71

Just make sure that ALL of the student body is informed. One of the

reasons past elections have failed is due to the lack of knowledge the

student body has over these matters.

C72 Please make it online. Kahit hindi aisis.

C73

i know i said stuff about social media in the first page but let's face it

everyone is on it. so idk maybe some tinyurl with a code so only

ateneans can access it. but medj delikado yan so... polling stationsnalang ^_^

C74

Make the timeframe two weeks.

Have voting at the info commons, before gaining access to the

computer itself.

C75I don't know if Sanggu could "require" people to vote. But I'm strongly

against incentives for voting.

C76 Maybe we should include livestreams than have an online voting after?

C77 Before the end of the academic year!

C78

Polling station would be nice, but I think having it through AISIS

would be more effective. Just make sure to alert the people (posters

around campus, through social media, school publications, etc.) aboutit.

C79 Onsite campuses are the best for security in my opinion.

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