I've known Third since our Buklod CSSP days. I worked under his guidance and supervision first as his slatemate when I first ran as a councilor of the CSSP Student Council and later as his council-mate (he was our Chair). Third is definitely the embodiment of a true leader, one who does not have to resort to showiness nor audacity to command respect, one whose reputation and integrity remain untarnished, one who has remained firm and steadfast in defending his beliefs even at the expense of what is popular and expedient. As our USC Chair, i have no doubts that there will be great things in store for all of us, that he is a Chair we can be proud to have as our voice, our representative both within and outside of UP Diliman.

I am personally vouching for Third's competence and character. His credentials and track record speak for themselves. That is why I am supporting Third and the slate that backs him up. Go TeaM Alyansa! :)

Credentials. Competence. Character.

What are we looking for in the next USC Chairperson:

1. He should be able to LEAD and SERVE; not momentarily, not for credentials, not for show.

2. He should be able to transcend political lines and boundaries. His understanding of the varying and shifting political terrain is crucial in order to get things done. He should be able to work harmoniously with his co-officers and councilmates to provide a clear direction for the whole council.

3. His claim to LEADERSHIP and SERVICE should be backed by HARD EVIDENCE -- A track record of impeccable character, competence and credentials that should equip him of the fundamentals of running the position and the council.

4. He is open and ready to listen; consensus driven and not imposing, multi-perspective and not dogmatic.

5. He should be HUMBLE and PASSIONATE. Humility comes with a firm resolve to work together; with willingness to cross boundary lines but not compromising principles.

6. He should be BOLD in approaching issues. He is not afraid to tow the line just so to provide adequate, concrete and practical solutions without letting go of principles.

Therefore:

THIRD BAGRO
USC Chairperson

COMPETENCE, CHARACTER, CREDENTIALS are not earned overnight. They cannot be packaged in good words. With nearly 4 years of student council experience... He is the most equipped to lead the USC. No nonesense, no empty positions.

Actions speaking louder than words.

From http://votethirdbagro.com/wordpress/

Bachelor of Laws * Cum Laude Graduate, BA Philosophy, UP Diliman 2005, Number One Counciler, Universite Student Council (USC) 2007-2008 * Chairperson, ALYANSA ng mga Mag-aaral Para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran * Chairperson, College of Social sciences and Philosophy (CSSPSC) 2004-2005 * Co-Head, USC Centennial Committee 2006-2007 * Project Coordinator, USC UP Centennial Planner Committee 2006-2007 * Coordinator USC Camp Out Protest Against the Dormitory Admission Policy 2007 * Project Co-Head USC Students’ Legal Aid and Action Center (SLAAC) Human Security Act Forums 2007 * Vice Chairperson, USC Committee on Culture and the Arts (CCA) 2007-2008 * Member, UP Student-led Alliance Watch Against Hazing (SAWA) 2007-Present * President, UP Law Block 2009D, 2005-2006 * Head, Talks and Events Committee, UP Freshman Law Orientation Program (FLOP) 2006 * Lounge Committee Coordinator, UP Law Bar Operations 2006 * Counciler CSSPSC 2003-2004 * Head, CSSPSC Education, Training and Popular Struggelers’ COmmittee 2003-2004 * Convenor, CSSP Academic Circle 2003-2004 * Recipient CSSP Leadership Award 2005 * Senior Noble Fellow, Upsilon Sigma Phi 2005 * Head, Public Relations Committee, UP Kbataang Pilosopo Tasyo (UP Kapitas) 2002-2003 * Volunteer, Gawad Kalinga 2004-2005 * Member, Akbayan! Yourh UP Diliman 2004-Present * Member, UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artists (UP SIKAT) 2003-2005 * Member, UP Law Charivar 2006-Present * Valedictorian, Juan Sumulong Memorial Junior College (JSMJC) 2001 * Recepient, Gerry Roxas Leadership