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UP AKAY UP Alyansa Para sa Maykapansanan Para sa Mapagpalayang Lipunan • founded in 2024

24/03/2026
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19/03/2026

[2526B SPECIAL ORYE REMINDER]

This is to remind everyone that sign-ups to the special orye will be open up until 11:59 PM. Kita-kits bukas!

Did you miss our orye yesterday? No worries! We have a ✨special orye✨ just for you!

UP AKAY Special Orye details:
When: 6 p.m to 8 p.m, March 20
Where: via Google Meet

Sign-ups here:
https://forms.gle/WRTpF7HTouscvcZw5
https://forms.gle/WRTpF7HTouscvcZw5
https://forms.gle/WRTpF7HTouscvcZw5

Don’t miss out, see you there!



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[2526B APPS ORYE REMINDER]This is to remind everyone that sign-ups to the apps orye will be open up until 11:59 PM today...
15/03/2026

[2526B APPS ORYE REMINDER]

This is to remind everyone that sign-ups to the apps orye will be open up until 11:59 PM today. Please sign up if you haven't!

[2526B APPS ORYE]

Do you identify as Disabled? Neurodivergent? As an ally? Unsure if you’re *actually* “Disabled” or “Neurodivergent” to begin with?

Do you want to learn more? Be part of a community? 👥👥👥

Whatever the case may be, you are welcome to drop by at our upcoming orye this semester to get to know us at UP AKAY!

As UP’s first self-advocacy disability org, we have campaigned for Disability Justice - inside and outside of the university. And as we approach our 2nd year of being established as an organization, we plan to continue this vision of allowing disabled people to participate in building a future that no longer leaves us behind.

We’d love to get to know about you too this March 16th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, via Google Meet!

If you’re down, you may sign-up here:
https://forms.gle/CEJzucaMiYeo6vij8
https://forms.gle/CEJzucaMiYeo6vij8
https://forms.gle/CEJzucaMiYeo6vij8

Note that UP students from other constituent units, formerly enrolled students, and alumni are also welcome to register!

For any inquiries or concerns, you may also send us a message here at our page. 🖥

We can’t wait to see you!


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[2526B APPS ORYE]Do you identify as Disabled? Neurodivergent? As an ally? Unsure if you’re *actually* “Disabled” or “Neu...
11/03/2026

[2526B APPS ORYE]

Do you identify as Disabled? Neurodivergent? As an ally? Unsure if you’re *actually* “Disabled” or “Neurodivergent” to begin with?

Do you want to learn more? Be part of a community? 👥👥👥

Whatever the case may be, you are welcome to drop by at our upcoming orye this semester to get to know us at UP AKAY!

As UP’s first self-advocacy disability org, we have campaigned for Disability Justice - inside and outside of the university. And as we approach our 2nd year of being established as an organization, we plan to continue this vision of allowing disabled people to participate in building a future that no longer leaves us behind.

We’d love to get to know about you too this March 16th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, via Google Meet!

If you’re down, you may sign-up here:
https://forms.gle/CEJzucaMiYeo6vij8
https://forms.gle/CEJzucaMiYeo6vij8
https://forms.gle/CEJzucaMiYeo6vij8

Note that UP students from other constituent units, formerly enrolled students, and alumni are also welcome to register!

For any inquiries or concerns, you may also send us a message here at our page. 🖥

We can’t wait to see you!


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The organization is one with the entire Disability community in commemoration of the Disability Day of Mourning yesterda...
02/03/2026

The organization is one with the entire Disability community in commemoration of the Disability Day of Mourning yesterday. While we acknowledge the truth that a lack of government support and societal understanding pushes many parents and caregivers to the brink, we also acknowledge that condoning such acts endangers the Disabled. Comment sections of Disabled filicide/homicide news are filled with words of sympathy for the murderers, which is ableist and promotes a culture of hatred against Disabled people.

Two truths can exist at the same time: that parents and caregivers need more government support, and that killing Disabled people is wrong.

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TW: Filicide
Today, March 1st is Disability Day of Mourning. We take this time to remember the disabled people who have been murdered by their parents or caregivers. Too often their lives are seen as the tragedy, not their deaths.

Disabled people are looked upon, not as human, but as burdens, and leeches on society. But we ARE human, and we deserve the right to live with dignity and respect as much as anyone else. Those murdered didn't deserve to die. What was their crime? Being an inconvenience?

One thing that needs to be addressed is the lack of support given to disabled people, including their caregivers. While not justified, some of these murders were committed by those who had been pushed to their breaking point, without any help of any kind. More and more, government support is being stripped away, if it was even there to begin with. We need to hold politicians accountable for how little they care about us. You may not like me bringing politics into this, but being disabled is political. How many of us are on disability? How many of us rely on government supports?

We need to fight. We need to speak up. Make our voices heard over the swaths of non-disabled voices that speak over us. But for today, let us be silent, just for a moment, to mourn those we've lost.

24/02/2026

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23/02/2026

[ACLE SIGN-UPS REMINDER]

We will be closing our sign-up sheets at 9 pm today. If you haven't signed up yet, you have 2 more hours to do so 💖

“Nothing about us without us.” This assertion by James Charlton in the year 1998 resonates up until the present in the disability rights movement.

However, there is a mismatch between the efforts made by the government and social institutions and the actual needs of the disabled community. “Fake” PWD IDs, a lack of basic disability accommodations, and the high cost of medicines and disability aids - these issues just show the limits of Philippine institutions in caring for disabled Filipinos.

Is there something fundamentally incompatible with the current state of Philippine politics and the disabled body? Join us this February 24, 4:30 - 6:00 PM as we tackle these questions.

Register here: bit.ly/UPAKAYACLE26





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“Nothing about us without us.” This assertion by James Charlton in the year 1998 resonates up until the present in the d...
19/02/2026

“Nothing about us without us.” This assertion by James Charlton in the year 1998 resonates up until the present in the disability rights movement.

However, there is a mismatch between the efforts made by the government and social institutions and the actual needs of the disabled community. “Fake” PWD IDs, a lack of basic disability accommodations, and the high cost of medicines and disability aids - these issues just show the limits of Philippine institutions in caring for disabled Filipinos.

Is there something fundamentally incompatible with the current state of Philippine politics and the disabled body? Join us this February 24, 4:30 - 6:00 PM as we tackle these questions.

Register here: bit.ly/UPAKAYACLE26





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Alt text: Light violet background with a photo of a person holding a doll in the center as if it's being wrung out. The title of the ACLE is on the lower part of the photo and the QR code is at the lower right.

𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗢: 𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟱𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮In 2025, we witnessed similar storms of protest and walkouts originating from...
19/02/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗢: 𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟱𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟮
In 2025, we witnessed similar storms of protest and walkouts originating from our very own university, in pursuit of justice and accountability amid corruption surrounding the flood control scandal and unfinished DPWH infrastructure projects. Alongside this, we mobilized against the crackdown on the youth and the intimidation that threatens our right to protest and academic freedom itself. As we enter 2026, despite sustained public clamor, top corrupt officials—Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte—remain unscathed, continuing to project an image of innocence despite being key players in the scandal.
Given this context, it is only right that academic freedom serves its purpose: to scientifically and critically analyze the national situation and the turmoil that these political crises have produced.
This SIGWA 2526, over 100 organizations are participating in the ACLE, a record-breaking high for both ACLE participants and the UPD USC. We attribute this surge in political participation to the waves of protests and the widespread demand for justice and accountability that we continue to witness today.
The council has reiterated that the program on February 24 will serve to mobilize students for a larger alternative classroom learning experience and protest during the EDSA People Power commemoration on February 25. Spilling over from the series of mammoth protests last year, we continue to call: 𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗞𝗢𝗧, 𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗧, 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗨𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗞!
The UP Diliman University Student Council presents the official organizers of ACLE 2526:
UP Diliman University Student Council
UP Katilingban sa mga Anak Mindanao
UP Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority
UP Psychology Society
Maroon FM
College of Social Science and Philosophy - Freshie, Shiftie, Transferee Council
UP Consulting Group
UP Economics Towards Consciousness
UP Chinese Student Association
UP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association
University of the Philippines Chemical Society
UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity
UP Tabletop
UP Bukluran sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino
Community Animal Partners and Welfare Advocates
National College of Public Administration and Governance
Environmental Concerns Committee - University Student Council
University of the Philippines Harong Organization
UP Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Society
UP Praxis
UP Department of Science and Technology Scholars' Association
University of the Philippines Astronomical Society
UP Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines
UP Geodetic Engineering Club
Upsilon Sigma Phi
Initiative for Genuine Involvement, Transparency, and Empowerment
University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts
UP Advocates for Literacy Education
Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - University of the Philippines Student Unit
UP Pre-Medical Society
UP Society of Students for Korean Popular Culture
SALiGAN sa CSSP
UP BABAYLAN
League of Filipino Students - CSSP
UP Association Of Computer Science Majors
Kabataan Partylist - University of the Philippines Diliman
UP Society of Geodetic Engineering Majors
UP Ibalon
University of the Philippines - Task Force Arki
Agham Youth UP Diliman
Philippine Association of Food Technologists - Alpha Chapter
UP School of Statistics Student Council
UP Statistical Society,
UP Variates
UP Graphic Arts in Literature
UP Materials Science Society
Practice of Administrative Leadership and Service - NCPAG
Sining na Naglilingkod sa Bayan - UP Diliman
UP Volunteers for Children
UP LAKAN Diliman
University of the Philippines Psychological Understanding for Growth and Distinction Society
UP Innovation Leader's Hub
UP Musika, Likha, at Titik
UP Environment and Tourism Society
UP Investment Club
UP Chess Club
UP Advertising Core
Anakbayan Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
UP Children's Rights Advocates League
Elevate UP Diliman
Model United Nations - University of the Philippines Diliman
UP Subol Society Diliman Chapter
UP Association of Clothing Technology Students
University of the Philippines Diliman Reserve Officers' Training Corps
National Network of Agrarian Reform Advocates Youth — UPD
UP Data Science Society
The University of the Philippines Organization of Palaweño Students (UP Palaweños)
UP Alyansa ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran
University of the Philippines Samahang Linggwistika
UP Artists’ Circle Fraternity and Sorority
Eta Sigma Delta UP Alpha Chapter
Gabriela Youth UP Diliman
UP Travel Society
UP Gaming Guild
UP Association of Civil Engineering Students
UP Arirang
University of the Philippines Junior Music Educators' Guild
State Varsity Christian Fellowship Diliman
U.P. Philippines-Japan Friendship Club
UP Physics Association
UP Junior Marketing Association
University of the Philippines Association of Chemistry Majors and Enthusiasts
UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan
UP Pre-Medical Honor Society
Saribuhay UPD
UP Likha Sa Ramdam At Isip ng Kabataan
UP Alyansa Para sa Maykapansanan Para sa Mapagpalayang Lipunan
UP Le Club Français
UP Piccola Italia
UP Deutscher Verein
UP Círculo Hispánico
UP Euro-Filipino Understanding & Relations Organization
UP Bike Share
UP Red Cross Youth
UP Society for Hotel And Restaurant Progress
Alliance of Concerned Teachers - Education Students UP Diliman
UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo
UP Anthropology Society
Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino - UP Diliman
Alpha Phi Omega
UP Association of Computer Science Majors
UP Bible Readers Society
UP Network For Adequate Public Housing


𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗢: 𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟱𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟭In 2025, we witnessed similar storms of protest and walkouts originating from...
19/02/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗪𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗢: 𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟱𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝟭
In 2025, we witnessed similar storms of protest and walkouts originating from our very own university, in pursuit of justice and accountability amid corruption surrounding the flood control scandal and unfinished DPWH infrastructure projects. Alongside this, we mobilized against the crackdown on the youth and the intimidation that threatens our right to protest and academic freedom itself. As we enter 2026, despite sustained public clamor, top corrupt officials—Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte—remain unscathed, continuing to project an image of innocence despite being key players in the scandal.
Given this context, it is only right that academic freedom serves its purpose: to scientifically and critically analyze the national situation and the turmoil that these political crises have produced.
This SIGWA 2526, over 100 organizations are participating in the ACLE, a record-breaking high for both ACLE participants and the UPD USC. We attribute this surge in political participation to the waves of protests and the widespread demand for justice and accountability that we continue to witness today.
The council has reiterated that the program on February 24 will serve to mobilize students for a larger alternative classroom learning experience and protest during the EDSA People Power commemoration on February 25. Spilling over from the series of mammoth protests last year, we continue to call: 𝗟𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗞𝗢𝗧, 𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗧, 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗨𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗞!
The UP Diliman University Student Council presents the official organizers of ACLE 2526:
UP Diliman University Student Council
UP Katilingban sa mga Anak Mindanao
UP Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority
UP Psychology Society
Maroon FM
College of Social Science and Philosophy - Freshie, Shiftie, Transferee Council
UP Consulting Group
UP Economics Towards Consciousness
UP Chinese Student Association
UP Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association
University of the Philippines Chemical Society
UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity
UP Tabletop
UP Bukluran sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino
Community Animal Partners and Welfare Advocates
National College of Public Administration and Governance
Environmental Concerns Committee - University Student Council
University of the Philippines Harong Organization
UP Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Society
UP Praxis
UP Department of Science and Technology Scholars' Association
University of the Philippines Astronomical Society
UP Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines
UP Geodetic Engineering Club
Upsilon Sigma Phi
Initiative for Genuine Involvement, Transparency, and Empowerment
University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts
UP Advocates for Literacy Education
Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - University of the Philippines Student Unit
UP Pre-Medical Society
UP Society of Students for Korean Popular Culture
SALiGAN sa CSSP
UP BABAYLAN
League of Filipino Students - CSSP
UP Association Of Computer Science Majors
Kabataan Partylist - University of the Philippines Diliman
UP Society of Geodetic Engineering Majors
UP Ibalon
University of the Philippines - Task Force Arki
Agham Youth UP Diliman
Philippine Association of Food Technologists - Alpha Chapter
UP School of Statistics Student Council
UP Statistical Society,
UP Variates
UP Graphic Arts in Literature
UP Materials Science Society
Practice of Administrative Leadership and Service - NCPAG
Sining na Naglilingkod sa Bayan - UP Diliman
UP Volunteers for Children
UP LAKAN Diliman
University of the Philippines Psychological Understanding for Growth and Distinction Society
UP Innovation Leader's Hub
UP Musika, Likha, at Titik
UP Environment and Tourism Society
UP Investment Club
UP Chess Club
UP Advertising Core
Anakbayan Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
UP Children's Rights Advocates League
Elevate UP Diliman
Model United Nations - University of the Philippines Diliman
UP Subol Society Diliman Chapter
UP Association of Clothing Technology Students
University of the Philippines Diliman Reserve Officers' Training Corps
National Network of Agrarian Reform Advocates Youth — UPD
UP Data Science Society
The University of the Philippines Organization of Palaweño Students (UP Palaweños)
UP Alyansa ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran
University of the Philippines Samahang Linggwistika
UP Artists’ Circle Fraternity and Sorority
Eta Sigma Delta UP Alpha Chapter
Gabriela Youth UP Diliman
UP Travel Society
UP Gaming Guild
UP Association of Civil Engineering Students
UP Arirang
University of the Philippines Junior Music Educators' Guild
State Varsity Christian Fellowship Diliman
U.P. Philippines-Japan Friendship Club
UP Physics Association
UP Junior Marketing Association
University of the Philippines Association of Chemistry Majors and Enthusiasts
UP Lipunang Pangkasaysayan
UP Pre-Medical Honor Society
Saribuhay UPD
UP Likha Sa Ramdam At Isip ng Kabataan
UP Alyansa Para sa Maykapansanan Para sa Mapagpalayang Lipunan
UP Le Club Français
UP Piccola Italia
UP Deutscher Verein
UP Círculo Hispánico
UP Euro-Filipino Understanding & Relations Organization
UP Bike Share
UP Red Cross Youth
UP Society for Hotel And Restaurant Progress
Alliance of Concerned Teachers - Education Students UP Diliman
UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo
UP Anthropology Society
Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino - UP Diliman
Alpha Phi Omega
UP Association of Computer Science Majors
UP Bible Readers Society
UP Network For Adequate Public Housing


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