Buklod Tabaco

Our VISION
To effect positive change and influence to Bicol University and to the Republic of the Philippines by strengthening the youth for their role in nation-building and equipping them for leadership rooted in integrity, initiative, and involvement, thus, taking the lead toward active participation and social transformation. The 3 I's
1) Integrity – BUKLOD believes that true governance is marked by incorruptibility and that transparency and accountability are the fundamental prerequisites to effective leadership. Likewise, BUKLOD values the needs and concerns of its constituents above their personal needs.
2) Initiative – BUKLOD shall be known as an organization that acts, moves, and implements. It shall promote the involvement of the students, the university’s administration, and local and national governments.
3) Involvement – BUKLOD believes in making things happen, rather than waiting and relying on someone else to do so. Therefore, the organization shall instill upon every member the awareness of taking responsibility to initiate and influence others to begin societal change – responding immediately and knowledgeably to the pressing needs of the time. Our PRINCIPLES and CORE VALUES
1) Integrity – BUKLOD believes that true governance is marked by incorruptibility and that transparency and accountability are the fundamental prerequisites to effective leadership. Likewise, BUKLOD values the needs and concerns of its constituents above their personal needs.
2) Excellence – BUKLOD believes that everything worth doing is worth doing excellently.
3) Service – BUKLOD believes in putting others above ourselves. Our OBJECTIVES
1) To develop and instill in its members a deep sense of nationalism and social responsibility;
2) To raise, train and mold its members into effective leaders with strong character and conviction;
3) To uphold and articulate the rights, responsibilities, and interests of the students;
4) To encourage students to actively participate in local and national affairs; and
5) To promote progressive and good governance through integrity, initiative, and involvement.
6) To strengthen the link between the students of Bicol University to the community so that they feel they can be a catalyst of societal transformation and development.