THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF SUPREME PUPIL GOVERNMENT AND

OF BALBALASANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PREAMBLE
We, the learners Balbalasang Elementary School, imploring the aid of Divine
Providence, believing in the need for a better organized Supreme Pupil Government
and Supreme Student Government and in the development of the youth as future
leaders of the nation, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By-Laws
of the Supreme Pupil Government in Elementary that shall advance, implement, and
maintain our goals and aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom,
equality, justice and democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and academic
standards of our Alma Mater.

Article I
General Provisions
Section 1
This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of
Supreme Pupil Government of Balbalasang Elementary School, Balbalasang, Balbalan
Kalinga.

Section 2
The SPG is the government of learners entitled to enjoy rights and privileges pursuant
to this Constitution and By-Laws specially to exercise the right of suffrage and
participate in all SPG programs, projects, and activities.

Article II
Name and Domicile
Section 1
The name of this Supreme Pupil Government shall be known as the Supreme Pupil
Government of Balbalasang Elementary School which shall hereinafter be referred to
as the SPG.

Section 2
The seat of the SPG shall be exercised in the school's jurisdiction.

Article III
Definition of Terms and Naming Convention
Section 1
Terms and acronyms used throughout this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme
Pupil Government are defined in the following:

1.1 An Absolute Majority is a voting system that requires more than half of all the
officers (including those officers who are absent and those present but not voting)
must vote in favor of a proposition for it to pass. In practical terms, it may mean that
abstention from voting could equivalent to a no vote.

1.2 Ad Hoc is the creation for a particular purpose deemed necessary.

1.3 AIP shall refer to the School Annual Implementation Plan for improving learner
outcomes. This is a detailed plan encompassing actions, roles, responsibilities,
timelines and success criteria for the next 12 months, leading to the achievement of
the academic goals.

1.4 Youth COMEA shall refer to the Youth Commission on Elections and
Appointments.

1.5 Bona fide refers to learners enrolled in elementary and secondary schools.

1.6 External Sources of Funds shall refer to the financial support or funds coming
from donations and fund-raising activities.

1.7 The Division Youth Formation Coordinator shall refer to the designated Project
Development Officer handling the Student Government Program, stationed in the
Schools Division Office.

1.8 Official Documents shall refer to the documents duly signed and released by the
SSG/SPG, e.g. financial reports, resolutions, minutes of the meeting, official
statement, activity reports.

1.9 GPOA shall refer to the Annual SPG/SSG General Plan of Action;

1.10 Learners shall refer to Pupils, Students, and the Student Body. It also refers as
the constituents of the SPG/SSG.

1.11 PPA or Programs, Projects, and Activities shall refer to mandated, recommended,
and initiated programs, projects, and activities.

1.12 Quorum shall constitute one half plus one of the total number of officers.

1.13 Registration is the process of officially recognizing an individual or group as

having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

1.14 Right/s pertains to legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement;

that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or
owed to people.

1.15 Succession means one step elevation of the position of officers in the
organizational structure;

1.16 SOSGA shall refer to the activity to be conducted on the first and last quarter of
the school year highlighting the presentation of the General Plan of Action and
accomplishments of the SPG.

1.17 SGOD shall pertain to the School Governance and Operations Division of the
Schools Division Office.

1.18 Term is the length of time an individual holds a position; and

1.19 YFD shall refer to the Youth Formation Division of the Department of Education.

Article IV
Declaration of Principles Objectives and Policies

Section 1
The SPG/SSG shall be the highest student governing body in the school.

Section 2
The SPG/SSG shall be the forefront of the learners' rights and welfare; model of the
learners' excellence; and representation of good character and deep sense of moral
values.

Section 3
The SPG / SSG shall have the power that emanates from the student body. It shall be
an autonomous, diplomatic, unified, and the highest democratic representative of the
student body.

Section 4
The SPG/SSG shall uphold and adhere with the Mission Statement of the Department
of Education which is "to protect and to promote the right of every Filipino to quality,
equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where students learn in a child-
friendly, gender sensitive, culturally aware, safe, and motivating environment."

4.1
The Mission Statement of the Department of Education shall serve as the guide of the
SPG/SSG in working to serve the best interest of the learners.

Section 5
The SPG/SSG is founded on the principles of good governance, volunteerism,
participatory democracy, responsible servant-leadership, collaboration, unity,
accountability, and efficiency in serving the learners.

Section 6
The SPG/SSG shall be committed to adhere with the core values of Maka-Diyos,
Makatao, Makakalikasan and Makabansa, its principles, and ideals into action
through academic, socio-civic, and leadership PPAs.

Section 7
The SPG / SSG shall have the following objectives:

7.1 To uphold the values, principles, and ideals of the Department of Education.

7.2 To empower the learners to strive for excellence in the academics, leadership, and
social responsibility.

7.3 to encourage the learners to be proactive members of the society.

7.4 To lead learners in developing passionate love of country, values, and
competencies that will enable them to realize their full potential and to contribute
meaningfully in building the nation;

7.5 To represent the learners in the School Governing Council pertaining to the
learners' concerns. 7.5.1 To actively participate with the school management in
developing a learner-friendly, safe, and motivating learning environment.

7.5.2 To actively participate with the school management in nurturing an inclusive,

service-oriented, gender sensitive, culturally aware, and environment-conscious
community;

7.5.3 To actively participate with the school management in developing self-

confidence, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and learning among
the learners and to provide learners opportunities to utilize these skills in contributing
towards nation-building;

7.6 To serve, to protect, and to promote the rights and welfare of every learner.

Section 8
The SPG/SSG shall pursue, practice, and uphold at all times, the principles of good
governance, the value of integrity, renouncing all forms of corruption and acts which
are contrary to the rules and regulations of the school and the Department of
Education.

Section 9
The SPG/SSG shall encourage open communication and dialogue with all registered
student organizations, learners, and other stakeholders consistent with its principles
and purposes.

Section 10
The SPG/SSG shall provide a channel for learners' opinions, suggestions, grievances,
and other concerns affecting their rights and welfare in the school.

Section 11
The SPG/SSG shall remain at all times, accountable and transparent with all of its
transactions involving the interest of the learners.

Section 12
The SPG/ SSG shall uphold a non-partisan and non-sectarian status.

Article V
Membership
Section 1
All bona fide learners of [name of school] shall be the members of the student body.

Article VI
Bill of Rights of Learners
Section 1
Pursuant to Education Act of 1982, the following rights of learners shall be exercised:

1.1 The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and to
continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of academic
deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations.

1.2 The right to school guidance and counseling services for decisions and selecting
the alternatives in fields of work suited to his potentialities.

1.3 The right of access to his own school records, the confidentiality of which the
school shall maintain and preserve.

1.4 The right to the issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records,
grades, transfer credentials, and other similar documents within thirty days (30)
from request.

1.5 The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications, as well as the
right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia, and other activities of
similar nature.

1.6 The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels
of communication with appropriate academic channels and administrative bodies of
the school or institution.

1.7 The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies
recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and physical
growth and development, or to form, establish, join and maintain organizations and
societies for purposes not contrary to law.

1.8 The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their
own organizations or societies.

Section 2
In addition, the following rights shall be exercised also by every learner:

2.1 Every learner has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and expression.

2.2 Every learner has the right to actively participate in all school programs, projects,
and activities.

2.3 Every learner has the right to information about the programs, rules, policies,
regulations, and other matters concerning them.

2.4 Every learner has the right to suffrage, apply for a position, nominate, be elected
into office, and exercise other electoral practices not contrary to existing policies.
2.5 Every learner has the right to have a responsible and independent operation of the
student elections and student publications.
2.6 Every learner has the right to proper representation and participation in different
meetings and assemblies of the school on issues affecting the welfare of the learners.

2.7 Every learner has the right to due process.

Section 3
All other rights as specified in DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 entitled DepEd Child
Protection Policy and other issuances but are not specified herein are included as
rights of the learners.

Article VII
Duties and Obligations of Learners
Section 1 Every learner has the responsibility to observe and uphold the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines, the rules and regulations of the School, and this
Constitution at all times.

Section 2 Every learner shall exercise one’s rights responsibly and in good faith.

Section 3 Every learner shall support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and
objectives of the SPG/SSG, the School, and the Department of Education.

Section 4 Every learner shall uphold the principles of good governance and value of
integrity.

Section 5 Every learner shall endeavor to achieve academic excellence and shall abide
by the rules and regulations governing their academic responsibilities.

Section 6 Every learner shall pursue to nurture an inclusive, service-oriented, gender-

sensitive, culturally aware, and environment-conscious community.

Section 7 Every learner shall abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme
Pupil Government and Supreme Student Government.

Section 8 Every learner shall support the SPG/SSG mandated PPAs and the
Department of Education's official issuances.

Section 9 Every learner shall strive to become a proactive and enabling member of
society and to contribute to the development of their community.

Article VIII
Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the SPG/ SSG
Section 1 The SPG/SSG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

1.1 To uphold and enforce the Philippine Legal Codes, Department of Education
issuances, and the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Pupil
Government/ Supreme Student Government.
1.2 To support and to promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and objectives of the
SPG/SSG, the School, and the Department of Education.

1.3 To ensure efficient and effective implementation of SPG/SSG PPAs;

1.4 To spearhead PPAs anchored in the DepEd Core Values: MakaDiyos, Maka-tao,
Makakalikasan and Makabansa;

1.5 To act as the Executive Committee of the Coordinating Council.

1.6 To make recommendations to concerned units/individuals at the school level

onissues/concerns affecting the learners;

1.7 To serve as a representative of the learners in voicing their opinions, suggestions,

and grievances;

1.8 To spearhead the crafting of the SPG/SSG General Plan of Action (GPOA) and to
participate in the formulation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and School Annual
Implementation Plan (AIP);

1.9 To represent the learners in school matters as deemed necessary.

1.10 To monitor and coordinate with the Youth COMEA every election period;

1.11 To recommend to the School Head for the granting, renewal, or revocation of
registration of clubs and organizations;

1.12 To turn over financial assets, documents, properties, and other responsibilities to
the incoming SPG/SSG Officers at least two (2) weeks before the end of their term

1.13 To submit an activity/accomplishment report in a unified template to the School

Head a week after every implementation of the SPG/SSG PPAs

Article IX
Composition and Term of Office of the SPG / SSG
Section 1 The Officers of the SPG/SSG are the duly elected President, VicePresident,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Protocol Officer, and Grade
Level Representatives.

Section 2 Any SPG/SSG officers, except the Grade Level Representatives, shall not be
holding any other elective or appointive positions in another student
club/organization.

Section 3 The officers of the SPG/SSG shall hold office for a period of one (1) school
year.

Section 4 The term of office shall start from the date of oath-taking until the successor
has officially taken oath of office.
Section 5 Oath Taking Ceremonies of elected SPG/SSG Officers must be conducted on
the next regular Monday after the SPG/SSG Elections.

Article X
Duties and Functions of Student Government Officers
Section 1 The SPG/SSG President shall be the chief executive officer of the SPG/SSG.
He/She shall have the following duties:

1.1 Facilitate, through his/her leadership and good governance, the efficient and
effective overall operations of the SPG/SSG.

1.2 Represent the learners on official functions or in any youthrelated activities on or

off the campus.

1.3 Call and preside all meetings and/or may designate another officer to preside for a
specific meeting.

1.4 Serve as an ex-officio member of all created Ad-Hoc Committees

1.5 Enforce this Constitution and By-Laws, and other rules and policies that may be
promulgated.

1.6 Sign all the official minutes, project proposals, resolutions, correspondences, and
other official documents of the SPG/SSG.

1.7 Represent the SPG/SSG or designate his/her representative for any external or
internal affairs/functions.

1.8 Head the Coordinating Council composed of different registered student

organizations.

1.9 Lead in implementing SPG/SSG mandated, recommended, and initiated PPAs.

1.10 Create and/or Dissolve Ad Hoc Committees as necessary for the efficiency of
operations of the SPG/SSG. The Chairperson of which shall be appointed by the
SPG/SSG President.

1.11 Conduct a State of the Student Government Address (SOSGA) during the first
and last quarter of the school year.

1.12
Turn over his/her responsibilities to the Vice President or to the officer next in rank in
case of his/her absence.

1.13
Perform other functions inherent and incidental to his/her office.

Section 2
The Vice-President shall have the following duties:

2.1 Assist the President in all matters where his/her assistance is necessary.

2.2 Assume the Office of the President should the position become vacant.
2.3 Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of activities.

2.4 Serve as Chairperson of the Internal Affairs Committee.

2.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG President in case of his/her
absence.

Section 3
The Secretary shall have the following duties:

3.1 Keep accurate records of the minutes and document proceedings in every meeting.

3.2 Prepare and provide documentation and reports for every implemented and
initiated PPA to be submitted to the School Head.

3.3 Prepare all notices of SPG/SSG meetings.

3.4 Serve as Chairperson of the Secretariat Committee.

3.5 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SPG/SSG officers.

Section 4
The Treasurer shall have the following duties:

4.1 Regularly prepare the financial reports of the SPG/SSG and safe keep all
documents for transparency and accountability.

4.2 Serve as the disbursing officer of all the SPG/SSG's funds.

4.3 Prepare the annual budget of the SPG/SSG.

4.4 Serve as the Chairperson of the Finance Committee.

4.5 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SPG/SSG officers.

Section 5
The Auditor shall have the following duties:

5.1 Verify the legitimacy of the disbursement of SPG/SSG funds and certify the
correctness of the financial reports.

5.2 Audit and submit reports of all expenditures of the SPG/SSG funds.

5.3 Assist the Treasurer in preparing financial reports.

5.4 Act as the co-chairperson of the Finance Committee.

5.5 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SPG/SSG officers.

Section 6
The Public Information Officer (PIO) shall have the following duties:
6.1 Disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SPG/SSG;

6.2 Build and maintain a credible image for the SPG/SSG;

6.3 Spearhead in the promotion of SPG/SSG PPAs and DepEd Core Values;

6.4 Publish activities, accomplishment reports, and updates through the SPG/SSG
Bulletin Board, Press Releases and Social Media.

6.5 Serve as the Chairperson of the Public Relations Committee; and

6.6 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SPG/SSG officers.

Section 7 The Protocol Officer shall have the following duties:

7.1 Assist the presiding officer in enforcing proper decorum during the meetings;

7.2 Assist in maintaining peace and order within the premises of the school, if
necessary.

7.3 Act as Chief Sergeants-At-Arms of subordinate organizations and classes;

7.4 Serve as the chairperson of the Learners' Welfare Committee and appoint its
members; and

7.5 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SPG/SSG officers.

Section 8
The Grade Level Representative(s) shall have the following duties:

8.1 Represent his/her grade level in all of the meetings of the SPG/SSG;

8.2 Serve as liaison to their respective grade level on updates and directives from
SPG/SSG;

8.3 Assist in the effective implementation of the SPG/SSG PPAs; and

8.4 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SPG/SSG officers.

Article XI
Homeroom Class Organizations

Section 1 There shall be a homeroom class organization in every section composed of

executive officers only parallel to the organizational structure of the SPG/SSG.
Section 2 The homeroom class organization shall assist the SPG/SSG in implementing
its PPAs.

Article XII
Coordinating Council

Section 1 The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the SPG/SSG
as the Chairperson.

Section 2 The Coordinating Council shall be composed of all SPG/SSG officers, and
Presidents of all registered clubs and organizations.

Section 3 The Coordinating Council shall have the following functions:

3.1 Coordinate school-wide PPAs that require the participation and involvement of the
learners;

3.2 Provide support mechanisms in the implementation of various PPAs of all

registered clubs and organizations; and

3.3 Synchronize PPAs of all registered clubs and organizations in the school.

Section 4 The School Head shall automatically be the Adviser of the Coordinating
Council. All resolutions and agreements arrived at by the Coordinating Council shall
be approved by the School Head.

Section 5 The Coordinating Council shall meet at least once every quarter or as often
as the council may deem necessary. Copy of the Minutes of the Meeting and
resolutions must be submitted to the School Head.

Section 6 There shall be six (6) permanent committees in the Coordinating Council.
Namely: Executive Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, External Affairs Committee,
Secretariat, Rules and Constitution Committee, and Learners' Welfare Committee.
Each committee shall be chaired and co-chaired by the SPG/SSG Officers. Except for
the Executive Committee, members of other committees shall be appointed by the
Chairperson of the Coordinating Council from among the Presidents of the registered
clubs and organizations.

Section 7 The Executive Committee shall act as the administrative arm of the
Coordinating Council.

Section 8 The Internal Affairs Committee shall be chaired by the Vice President and
co-chaired by the Treasurer and Auditor. This committee shall be responsible for
organizational matters such as finance management, resource mobilization, budgeting
and auditing, and training.

Section 9
The External Affairs Committee shall be chaired by the Public Information Officer. This
committee shall be responsible for linkages, partnerships, and publicity.

Section 10 The Secretariat Committee shall be chaired by the Secretary and shall be
responsible for documentation, record-keeping, and filing.

Section 11 The Rules and Constitution Committee shall be chaired by the Protocol
Officer and shall ensure compliance with the Constitution and By-Laws of this
organization and all existing DepEd issuances related to youth affairs.

Section 12 The Learner Activities Committee shall be chaired by the officer appointed
by the Chairperson. This committee shall be responsible for the harmonization and
coordination of all student-led activities.

Article XIII
Adviser

Section 1 The School Head shall endorse a qualified teacher to the Office of the
Schools Division Superintendent, through the School Governance Operations Division,
to be designated as the SPG/SSG Adviser.

Section 2 The endorsement and designation of SPG/SSG Adviser shall be done every
school year.

Section 3 The SPG/SSG Adviser must have the following qualifications:

3.1 direct experience in youth organizational management.

3.2 good character and reputation in the school and community.

3.3 competent, able, and willing to work with the student leaders from planning to
implementation of PPAs; and

3.4 shall have at least one (1) year residency in the school.

Section 4 The SPG/SSG adviser shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

4.1 Monitor all programs, projects, activities, and meetings of the SPG/SSG at all
times;

4.2 Act as the SPG/SSG’s mentor in good governance and leadership;

4.3 Oversee all the SPG/SSG’s internal and external processes and leadership
practices;

4.4 Ensure the academic excellence, as well as the holistic welfare and development of
the SPG/SSG officers;
4.5 Conduct consultations with SPG/SSG officers to gather feedback on the efficiency
and effectiveness of their performance as an officer and/or the overall performance of
the SPG/ SSG;

4.6 Propose recommendations for improvement based on the information gathered

from the consultations;

4.7 Actively participate and coordinate with the Division Youth Formation
Coordinators through the School Head in the implementation and management of
SPG/SSG-related
activities in all levels of governance;
4.8 Facilitate the crafting of the General Program of Action (GPOA) for approval of the
School Head.

4.9 Submit reports and other pertinent documents to the Division Office as needed.

4.10 The Advisership in the SPG/SSG shall be equivalent to one (1) teaching load
pursuant to Republic Act No. 4670 and other relevant DepEd issuances.

Article XIV
Elections

Section 1 The Youth Commission on Elections and Appointments, herein referred to as

the Youth COMEA, shall solely manage the elections. Enforce all rules and regulations
relative to the Elections and to help administer all proceedings and regulations relative
to the conduct of any other matter that requires suffrage

Section 2 The Election of the SPG/SSG shall be subjected to implementing rules

and regulations of the Youth COMEA.

Article XV
The General Assembly

Section 1 The General Assembly shall be composed of all bonafide learners of the
school.

Section 2 The General Assembly shall be a forum for information dissemination.

Section 3 The General Assembly shall be convened by the SPG/SSG during the
opening and closing of classes, and as deemed necessary.

Article XVI
Federations of the Supreme Pupil Government

Section 1 The Division Federation of SPG/SSG is composed of all School Presidents of

SPG/SSG.

Section 2 The Regional Federation of SPG/SSG is composed of all Division Presidents

of SPG/SSG.
Section 3 The National Federation of SPG/SSG is composed of all Regional Presidents
of SPG/SSG.

Article XVII
Meeting and Quorum

Section 1 The SPG/SSG shall conduct regular monthly meetings or as agreed upon by
the officers of the SPG/SSG.

Section 2 Majority of the officers of the SPG / SSG (50%+1) shall constitute a quorum.
Section 3 Each member of the SPG / SSG is entitled to only one vote.
Section 4 If the votes end in a draw, the SPG / SSG President or the Acting Chair of
the meeting shall cast the vote to break the tie.

Section 5 No proxy shall be allowed when voting.

Article XVIII
Finance

Section 1 There shall be an allocation of at least 2% from the school's MOOE for the
SPG/SSG to support its operations, subject to usual accounting and auditing rules
and regulations.

Section 2 The following are the guidelines for handling external sources of funds:

2.1 A monthly report on the receipts and/or collections made duly signed by the
Treasurer and the President and noted by the SPG/SSG Adviser shall be posted on the
SPG/SSG bulletin board and be submitted to the School Head.

2.2 The SPG/SSG shall maintain safekeeping measures of all funds received in
coordination with the School Head and designated Disbursing Officer

2.3 The SPG/SSG may accept donations from any member or any public or private
person or institution, as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the
SPG / SSG, provided that all donations received shall be in accordance with the
existing policies, rules, and regulations in accepting, recording, and reporting
donations. Copies of such shall be submitted to the School Head.

2.4 The SPG/SSG may undertake fundraising activities to subsidize its projects and
activities as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the SPG/SSG,
provided that the SPG/SSG must submit and seek approval of their project proposal
to the SGOD thru the School Head, to be reviewed by the Division Youth Formation
Coordinators and approved by the Schools Division Superintendent prior to
implementation of fundraising activities.

2.5 The SPG/SSG shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the
disbursement of its funds, provided that it shall be actually, directly, and exclusively
used to support and/or finance the SPG/SSG programs, projects, and activities
aligned with the school’s priority PPAs'.
2.6 No officers of the SPG/SSG as well as the SPG/SSG Adviser shall have the power
to make any bill, payable note or any negotiable instrument or endorse the same in
the name of SPG/SSG, or contract or cause to be contracted any debt or liability in
the name or in behalf of the SPG/SSG.

2.7 All disbursement shall be made in accordance with the programs, projects and
activities of the SPG/SSG embodied in the annual General Plan of Action (GPOA)
endorsed by the SPG/SSG Adviser and duly approved by the School Head.

2.8 The SPG/SSG President and the Treasurer shall be the signatory of all fund
disbursements of the SPG/SSG. All fund disbursements must be accompanied with
an SPG/SSG resolution duly noted by the SPG/SSG Adviser and approved by the
School Head. All expenses must be supported by official and/or acknowledgement
receipts. The School Head shall be provided a copy of all the resolutions relative to the
disbursements made.

2.9 The SPG/SSG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial
guidelines for proper financial management.

2.10 At the end of every activity, the SPG/SSG shall liquidate expenses before another
disbursement. Without this, succeeding disbursements shall not be authorized. Funds
of the SPG/SSG shall be audited at the end of the term of the SPG/SSG and at the
end of every activity.

2.11 Financial statements shall be posted in the SPG/SSG Bulletin Board every
month, printed in every issue of the School Paper and, the School Head must be
furnished with a copy.

2.12 The SPG/SSG shall submit a bi-annual financial report to the School Head.

ARTICLE XIX
Transparency and Accountability

Section 1 Every elected SPG/SSG officers shall uphold the best interest of the
organization at all times, act in accordance with existing laws, regulations, policies,
guidelines, and of this Constitution. They shall serve as role models for the learners,
demonstrating the DepEd Core Values of MakaDiyos, MakaTao, Makakalikasan, at
Makabansa.

Section 2 For the purpose of accountability and transparency of all organizational

planning, operations, implementations and review of the SPG/SSG, the following shall
be observed at all times:

2.1 Prepare a GPOA collectively conformed by each officer of the SPG/SSG through a
resolution;

2.2 Conduct meetings and committee deliberations with the consensus of a majority of
the SPG/SSG officers;
2.3 Conduct PPAs duly approved by the school head for the school year;

2.4 Deliberate on matters involving recognitions, appreciations, and special citation for
internal or external parties that contributed to the success of the implementation of
the
SPG/SSG PPAs, provided that such deliberations have been graced by the majority;

2.5 Prepare, document, process, file, and record all financial transactions of the
SPG/SSG, as required by this constitution;

2.6 Create, develop, or by any means, find ways to provide a transparency board for
the SPG/SSG for the purposes of;

2.7 Information dissemination (notices, action plan, PPAs brief, resolutions, and
relevant DepEd issuances affecting learner’s welfare;

2.8 Posting of duly approved after-activity accomplishment and financial reports;

2.9 Posting of duly audited and approved monthly financial reports; and

2.10 Disseminating other relevant announcements and information not within the
scope of the above cited purposes.

Article XX
Impeachment, Resignation and Vacancies

Section 1 Any officer of the SPG/SSG may be impeached or removed from office
on valid grounds after due process subject to the discretion of the school head.Section

2 The following procedures shall be observed in the impeachment of a SPG/SSG

officer:

2.1 A formal written complaint shall be filed to the Office of the School Head;

2.2 The Office of the School Head through the SPG/SSG Adviser shall inform the
concerned SPG/SSG officer within three (3) school days upon receipt of the written
complaint; and require the latter to respond in writing within fifteen (15) school days
after the receipt of the complaint. Failure on the part of the concerned SPG/SSG
officer to respond the complaint shall mean acceptance of guilt, and shall be the basis
for impeachment;

2.3 Upon receipt of the written response of the concerned SPG/SSG officer, the Office
of the School Head shall conduct a formal investigation and deliberation within ten
(10)school days to determine the strength and/or gravity of the complaint;

2.4 The Office of the School Head shall prepare a report of its findings, and copy
furnish the SPG/SSG Adviser and the concerned SPG/SSG officer a day after the
conclusion of the formal investigation and deliberation.
Section 3 Any SPG/SSG Officer who has been impeached shall be disqualified from
running for any position in all future elections of the SPG/SSG, except for any
registered school clubs and organizations.

Section 4 Any SPG/SSG officer may file a resignation letter to the Office of the School
Head.

Section 5 The school head shall have the discretion to approve or disapprove, on the
grounds of its validity, the resignation of the SPG/SSG officer within five (5) school
days upon receipt of the letter.

Section 6 Resignation of an elected SPG/SSG officer shall take effect five (5) school
days after the approval of the Office of the School Head.

Section 7 In the event of vacancy of the position of the SPG/SSG President for the
reason of resignation, expulsion, impeachment, sickness, permanent disability, or
death, the Vice-President shall assume the position.

Section 8
In the event of vacancy of the position/s of the SPG/SSG VicePresident, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, and Protocol Officer, for the reason of
resignation, expulsion, impeachment, sickness, permanent disability, or death, a
special election shall be conducted within ten (10) school days upon the request of the
SPG/SSG Adviser.

Article XXI
Ratification of the Constitution

Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full or in

part once every two (2) years or as deemed necessary from its official issuance through
a DepEd Order.

Section 2 The Youth Formation Division (YFD) of the Department of Education shall be
the sole office to recommend the amendment or modification in full or in part of this
Constitution and By-Laws to the Secretary of the Department of Education. The YFD
shall call for proposed amendments with attached duly signed resolutions from the
National Federation of SPG/SSG.

Section 3 The YFD through its Technical Working Group, composed for the purpose,
and shall assess the proposed amendments received for possible inclusion to the Draft
Revised Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 4 Final Draft of the Revised Constitution and By-Laws formulated by the YFD
shall be concurred by at least two-thirds (2/3) of all Division Federation of SPG/SSG
nationwide through a duly signed Resolution from their respective Divisions.

Article XXII
Separability Clause
If part of this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme Pupil Government and Supreme
Student Government is invalid, all parts that are separable from the invalid part
remain in effect. On the other hand, if a certain part, and if one part is held
unconstitutional or invalid, all other parts are valid.

Article XXIII
Repealing Clause
Any provision or part of this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme Pupil Government
and Supreme Student Government shall be found to be contrary or inconsistent with
the Constitution and Laws of the Republic of the Philippines, as well as with
established or legitimate implementing rules and guidelines and issuances caused or
ordered to be formulated or issued by the same to the related offices of the
Department of Education shall be deemed null and void.

Article XXIV
Effectivity
Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately
upon the issuance of a DepEd Order.