Representatives of various UPV student organizations attended the orientation conducted by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) – Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) Unit for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2025-2026 on February 4, 2026, at the CFOS AV Hall.
In compliance with Section 8 of Republic Act No. 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, which mandates that educational institutions must implement an information dissemination campaign at the start of every semester or trimester, the SOA unit conducted an orientation to inform student organizations of the provisions and penalties under the law.
During his opening remarks, OSA Director Prof. Nathaniel G. Samson emphasized the importance of conducting the orientation in compliance with the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. Prof. Samson also welcomed and introduced the newly appointed SOA Coordinator, Asst. Prof. Ysabella P. Cainglet.
The resource speaker, Atty. Richard I. Iquiña from the UPV Legal Office, discussed the provisions and penalties under RA 11053, focusing on the prohibition of hazing and the regulations governing other forms of initiation rites for fraternities, sororities, and other organizations.
Prof. Jerry Ian L. Leonida, Director of the UPV Ugnayan ng Pahinungod / Oblation Corps, presented the University’s volunteer service program. He also highlighted opportunities for collaboration between their office and student organizations.
Students had the chance to raise questions about their organization’s recognition and requests to conduct activities during the open forum.
SOA Coordinator Prof. Ysabella P. Cainglet gave her closing remarks, hoping for a productive and engaging year ahead for SOA and all UPV student organizations.
Attended by more than 80 student representatives, the SOA Orientation was also conducted in observance of the National Hazing Prevention Week, pursuant to Proclamation No. 907.
Written by Rona Lie Narida
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