UP Diliman University Student Council
The University Student Council of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City is the official student representative body of the Philippines' premiere institution of higher learning. As such, it represents the interests of the students within and outside the University. The University Student Council, also known as USC, exists to represent UP students in various affairs of the University, acting as the voice of students in the local, national, and international issues.
As the highest student representative body in the university, the USC is composed of members elected amongst the student body, mandated to organize and direct campaigns and activities to defend and promote students’ rights, and improve the students’ general welfare.Furthermore, it provides direct services to the student body.
The USC has the proud and historic tradition of active involvement in the Filipino people's struggle for their democratic rights and interests.
The Council's incumbent Chairperson is Ana Alexandra "Alex" Castro, a freshman Law student from the UP College of Law.
Read more about UP Diliman University Student Council: Roster of USC Chairpersons, Notable Former Chairpersons, See Also, External Links, Homepages of Former Chairpersons
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