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UP administration, students scoff at Abad’s justification for SUC budget

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"If we are given a zero budget, would that mean that we would land in the top position?" UP student regent Krissy Conti told bulatlat.com, adding that Malacañang should not compare the University of the Philippines with other private universities that are profit-oriented.
News in Pictures: Planking protest

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JHUN DANTES, JR.
Budget cut protests unite state colleges and universities, big protest slated on September 23

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“Spending on SUCs and education is an investment to develop our country’s human resources. Congress and the Aquino government should rethink its misguided priorities and realign funds from foreign debt, CCTs, and military spending in favor of education and social services.” – JC Alejandro, League of Filipino Students
Protest against 2012 budget dispersed, ralliers to file charges, intensify protests

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
"This PPP scheme for education and health will cost the taxpayers more because the government must guarantee the private sector partners’ return on investment." – ACT Teachers Party Rep. Antonio Tinio
ACT Representative slams surveillance operations on progressive lawmakers, teachers

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Why does the PNP keep on tracking the activities of duly-elected lawmakers, as well as teachers, of this country? Why don’t you monitor the operations of criminals, killers, drug syndicates, kidnappers and the like?" – ACT Rep. Antonio Tinio
News in Pictures: Progressive youth, students slam Aquino’s inaction on education crisis

Progressive youth and students' organization League of Filipino Students-National Capital Region (LFS-NCR) held a protest action today in Plaza Salamamca, Kalaw Avenue, to kick-off the start of the school year. The group condemned the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III's lack of program for the students as crisis persists in the education sector. (Photos by GREGORIO B. DANTES JR. / Bulatlat.com)
Students to hold protests against tuition hikes on June 6 and 13

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Even the University of the Philippines effectively raised its tuition by changing the "default bracket" of students to P1,000 to P1,500 per semester.
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