AKLAS Estudyante History
To advance the the democratic rights of every student, concerned student leaders agreed to form a new political party Aktibong Kalipunan ng mga Lider Atenista para sa tunay na Serbisyong pang-Estudyante. AKLAS Estudyante was formed during the height of student movement against the CPTA Mandatory Pa-raffle and Tuition Fee Increase Consultation and the growing clamor for Ar
royo's ouster after Jun Lozada's ZTE-NBN expose; a proof that students are not indifferent to the issues confronting the university and the country. AKLAS Estudyante has seen the need for a political party that will genuinely represent the voice of the students. It believes that the student government should deviate from the traditional function as mere implementer of usual student activities. It establishes the essence of for whom a student government serve its purpose--the students. As an alternative campus politics based on critical thinking, involvement, and genuine service. AKLAS Estudyante believes in the capability of every student in advancing student democratic rights through collective action. Re-enforce the mandate of the ADNU-SSG that asserts the welfare and democratic rights of the students.
2. Promote a united endeavor to uphold and advance the integral development of the students for the benefit of the Filipino society.
4. Train capable, resourceful, and responsible student leaders dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of the students in particular and the Filipino people in general.
5. Establish a student government in constant pursuit of justice and integrity essential to genuine service.
6. Build and strengthen solidarity with like-minded student councils and organizations of other schools, colleges, and universities
PARTY PRINCIPLES
1. AKLAS Estudyante believes that education is a right.
2. AKLAS Estudyante believes that there is a need to raise the awareness of the Ateneans and unite them to pursue for a genuine and patriotic education.
3. AKLAS Estudyante shall preserve vigilance in advancing the democratic rights and welfare of the students.
4. AKLAS Estudyante believes in the practice of building principled unity and consensus.
