By Gabriela Baron
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu refuted claims of requiring its students to attend a political rally of the opposition in exchange of a passing grade.
In a statement, UP Cebu denied the false claims made in a Facebook post concerning its faculty members who are reportedly compelling its students to attend a political rally or they will receive a failing mark, while those students sharing Marcos accomplishments will be given “low grades.”
UP Cebu said those claims were “completely baseless.”
“UP Cebu, as other Constituent Universities of the UP System, places a high value on the ideals of Honor and Excellence and accords all its constituents – faculty, students, and staff – due respect in exercising their freedom of choice and expression,” the university said.
It reiterated that the university remains non-partisan and encourages the free exchange of ideas, beliefs, and convictions. – ag
