31/07/2026
STATEMENT ON THE DISCRIMINATORY CLAUSES UNDER THE NEW OSAS ADVISORY
Normalistar, together with members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community and the student body, firmly stands against OSAS Advisory no. 18, s. 2026 released last July 30, 2026. We call out this blatant institutional discrimination strengthened by this OSAS Advisory which not only limits self-expression but also discriminates against our transgender brothers and sisters.
Under the said Advisory, students are not allowed to wear the following:
โข Female students with hair Color other than black and brown
โข Female students with facial ornaments (facial piercings)
โข Large tattoos that cannot be concealed with clothing or accessories
โข Male Students with long hair and/or hair color other than black or brown
โข Cross-dressing for Male Students
โข Wear make-up (light make-up is allowed), facial ornaments, or hair ornaments for Male students
โข Have long &/or colored fingernails for Male Students
โข Have facial hair: goatee, beard, moustache
We understand that these provisions are stated in our the Universityโs 2018 Student Manual, but that doesnโt mean we understand it and why it is necessary in our institution because these provisions deprive students of the freedom to express their true SOGIESC. It is a big step backward for the university, going back to its conservative, discriminative, limiting, and traditional past.
These forms of self-expression do not affect the individual performance of students in their academic journey in the university. It does not mean they donโt have professionalism. Thatโs why we call the administration and everyone who has the power to change these discriminatory institutional mandates to change it because the true essence of excellence does not come from the appearance of the student, it comes from the fact that the institution where the students learn is inclusive, accepting, and safe.
We will continue to demand the abolition of this mandate because it is in our fight for inclusivity that we carry the crimson and gold pride.
