Our Right to Exist
Every Filipino has an expectation of privacy and a right to assemble
and associate as said in our 1987 Philippine constitution Article III Bill
Of Rights Section 8 "The right of the people, including those employed
in the public and private sectors, to form unions, associations or societies
for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged".
A country that promotes diversity and tolerance as core
values, it seems strange that students that chose a fraternity lifestyle should be
so closely scrutinized. Efforts to restrict Filipinos from creating or joining
voluntary associations are counter intuitive to the ideals of the constitution and
detrimental to the community. Filipinos have varied lifestyles
and values, thankfully we live in a society that protects and embraces diversity
and personal choice. We recognize that Philippine Law will not always
condone Filipinos' choices or actions. However, we respectfully submit that
there is room in the Philippines for diverse values, organizations and lifestyles.
Beta Sigma Chi is a lawful organization, and has a fundamental right to exist
at our country as all other lawful organizations do. BETA SIGMA CHI
has always and will always operate in a manor consistent with the best interest
of its members, pledges, and the community.
and associate as said in our 1987 Philippine constitution Article III Bill
Of Rights Section 8 "The right of the people, including those employed
in the public and private sectors, to form unions, associations or societies
for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged".
A country that promotes diversity and tolerance as core
values, it seems strange that students that chose a fraternity lifestyle should be
so closely scrutinized. Efforts to restrict Filipinos from creating or joining
voluntary associations are counter intuitive to the ideals of the constitution and
detrimental to the community. Filipinos have varied lifestyles
and values, thankfully we live in a society that protects and embraces diversity
and personal choice. We recognize that Philippine Law will not always
condone Filipinos' choices or actions. However, we respectfully submit that
there is room in the Philippines for diverse values, organizations and lifestyles.
Beta Sigma Chi is a lawful organization, and has a fundamental right to exist
at our country as all other lawful organizations do. BETA SIGMA CHI
has always and will always operate in a manor consistent with the best interest
of its members, pledges, and the community.