36th National Students' Congress

Start:	Dec 14, '07
End:	Dec 18, '07
Location:	Fransiscan Renewal Center, Tungkop, Minglanilla

The NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (NUSP) is a nationwide alliance of more than 600 student councils/governments/unions committed to the advancement of the students’ democratic rights and welfare. Established in 1957, the NUSP has been consistently at the forefront of the students’ struggle for their rights and in solidarity with the Filipino people’s struggle for social justice and meaningful change in society.

This year, as the student union celebrates its 50th anniversary, the 36th National Student Congress takes as its theme, “NUSP at 50: Continuing the Legacy of Passionate Student Leadership, Advancing the Rights and Welfare of the Students and the Filipino People, Strengthening the Union Towards Serving Society.”

Among the invited speakers and facilitators include former Supreme Court Chief Justice and NUSP founding president Artemio Panganiban (confirmed), NUSP alumna Sonia Roco (confirmed), Senators Jamby Madrigal, Chiz Escudero, Alan Peter Cayetano, Mar Roxas, Senate President Manny Villar, Congresswoman Cynthia Villar (House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairperson) , NUSP alumnus Rep. Carlos Padilla, NYC chairman Richard Nalupta and many more.