About SAMASA Alumni
Our Vision
A progressive Philippine society where no one is left behind.
As SAMASA Alumni, we aim to actively enable social change through our knowledge, network, and talents.
Our Vision
A progressive Philippine society where no one is left behind.
As SAMASA Alumni, we aim to actively enable social change through our knowledge, network, and talents.
Our Mission
To support SAMASA Alumni so they can effect positive social change.
To leverage the Alumni’s skills, knowledge, experience, competencies, know-how, and resources using technologies and new forms of action.
To push for a progressive agenda for Philippine politics, economy, and governance.
Our Vision
To support SAMASA Alumni so they can effect positive social change.
To leverage the Alumni’s skills, knowledge, experience, competencies, know-how, and resources using technologies and new forms of action.
To push for a progressive agenda for Philippine politics, economy, and governance.
SAMASA in History
The Sandigan para sa Mag-aaral at Sambayanan (SAMASA) was a student party-alliance in the University of the Philippines-Diliman. It was composed of 120 student organizations. From 1980 to 2002, the party regularly fielded student leaders for election to the University Student Council (USC) and the college student councils.
SAMASA grew out of student campaigns to restore the USC and the Philippine Collegian, following their closures in 1972 by Ferdinand E. Marcos after the imposition of Martial Law. During these campaigns, UP Diliman students also demanded to return Vinzons Hall to the students. Eventually, the storied building hosted the offices of the restored USC and Philippine Collegian.
At the core of SAMASA’s success in student leadership was the creative and systematic harnessing of the energy and unique competencies of students and scholars. These talents were used to protect and promote democratic rights, civil liberties, and the well-being of various sectors of Philippine society.
Today, with the establishment of the UP SAMASA Alumni Association in 2012, SAMASA Alumni continues to be guided by the same vision and ideals, as they occupy leadership positions in the private sector, government, professions, civil society and in social movements.
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Atty. Rafael "Raffy" A. L. Aquino
"SAMASA was a venue for me to live out this notion that a person had to justify his existence by helping others improve society and the human condition within it. In short, SAMASA gave meaning to my life, meaning that others spend lifetimes searching for. But it also enabled me by giving me things that have served me well and continue to do so decades later: the ability to listen and observe and think and question, an understanding of the concept of maneuver and flexibility as one travels from the short- to the long-term, a deep appreciation for correct organization and communication, commitment to the moral imperative of personal integrity, and an enduring sense of solidarity with those sharing the journey."
Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan
"My journey into political activism, my politicization would not have been possible without my deep involvement with SAMASA. I continue to fight for justice and freedom today as I did close to 40 years ago when my SAMASA involvement began. I have tried my best as a public servant all these years to stay true and faithful to the SAMASA challenge of serving our people…talino ialay sa masa, lakas ay isanib sa masa…kailangan makilahok sa paghugis ng lipunan."
Susan Villanueva
I was a young college student wanting to make a difference at the crossroads of history in 1983 after the Aquino Assasination. I was a volunteer of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Student Council, served as CSSP Student Council Councilor, and then joined the SAMASA Executive Board in 1985. SAMASA taught me to be resourceful, relentless, and to never to take no for an answer. SAMASA molded me into the person I am now. Then as now, I strive to always act fairly and to contribute to positive change in my community, profession, and country. I am also forever grateful for SAMASA for introducing me to a community of committed and selfless activists from different sectors of society who continue to inspire me to this day with their never ending efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos.
Jose Maria Ochave
Paano nga ba lalagumin ang naging impluwensiya ng SAMASA sa aking buhay? Lalo na’t mahigit apat na dekada ang kailangang balik-tanawin at sa harap ng mga nakaraang pangyayari sa ating bayan. Mahirap. Lalo na kung iisipin ang mga sakripisyo ng mga kaibigang wala na ngayon sa ating piling. SAMASA ang nagturo sa akin na mangarap. Mangarap ng isang bayang malaya at maunlad, ng isang pamayanang puno ng pagkalinga at paggalang sa kapwa. SAMASA din ang nagturo na kalakip ng bawat pangarap ay pananagutan, hindi lamang sa sarili kundi sa bayan. Ito ang nagbunsod sa akin na bumalik at dito sa Pilipinas manilbihan, hindi sa ibang bayan. Sa SAMASA ko din natutunan na ang pangarap at pananagutan ay hindi sapat upang makamit ang pagbabagong inaasam. Kailangan din ang husay, talino, at tapang upang makitungo at maunawaan ang ibang tao, lalo na yaong iba ang paniniwala at paninindigan. SAMASA ang aking naging pandayan.
Email
samasaalumni@gmail.com
Address
902 Filgarcia Tower
140 Kalayaan Avenue
Diliman, Quezon City
Address Line 03
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