Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MIMAROPA Region
Schools Division of Palawan
ABORLAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Aborlan, Palawan
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Aborlan National High school, Aborlan, Palawan : Tel no. (048)723-0728: email add: [email protected]

RATIFIED CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE SUPREME STUDENT

PREAMBLE
We, the students of Aborlan National High School, with the help of Almighty God,
believing in the need for a better organized student government and in the development
of the youth as future leaders of the nation, do hereby promulgate and adopt this
Revised Standard Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Student Government 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 the academic standards of our Alma Mater.

ARTICLE I
General Provisions
Sec. 1: This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws
of the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) of Aborlan National High
School.
Sec. 2: For purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, SSLG refers to the Supreme
Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) of Aborlan National High School.

ARTICLE II
Name and Domicile
Sec 1: Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2014 entitled “Constitution and By-Laws
of the Supreme Pupil Government and Supreme Student Government in Elementary
and Secondary Schools” and OUOPS Memorandum No. 2023-03 signed by
Undersecretary Atty. Revsee A. Escobedo, Assistant Secretary Dr. Dexter A. Galban and
Director IV Nenneth Espalana- Alama, dated May 5, 2023, to ensure the consistency
with DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2019, the Student Government Program (SGP) shall be
named as Learner Government Program (LGP), in connection with this, the
Supreme Student Government will be known as Supreme Secondary Learner
Government (SSLG).
Therefore, the name of the organization shall be known as Supreme Secondary Learner
Government (SSLG)
Sec. 2: The office of the SSG shall be located inside the premises of Aborlan National
High School.

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ARTICLE III
Declaration of Principles and Objectives
Sec. 1: The SSLG of Aborlan National High School shall promote mutual understanding
through social, civic, intellectual, recreational, and scientific programs and activities.
Sec. 2: The SSLG shall have the following objectives:
a. Develop love of God and country, moral character, personal discipline, leadership
and efficiency among its members;
b. Train members for effective and efficient leadership;
c. Help the students develop self-confidence;
d. Promote unity among leaders and the studentry;
e. Maintain school aspirations to promote quality education and academic
excellence;
f. Serve and protect students' rights and welfare; and,
g. Represent the studentry in the policy-making body of the school concerning
students' welfare.
ARTICLE IV
Membership
Sec. 1: All bona fide students at the school are members of the studentry to whom the
SSLG shall be always accountable.
Sec. 2: No collection of any type should be undertaken during the enrolment period and
the first month of classes. Starting on the second month, contributions for the following
may be collected, but only on a voluntary basis:
The Supreme Secondary Learner shall collect a membership fee of twenty-five pesos
(25.00) at the beginning of the school year and an annual fee of fifty pesos (50.00)
before the end of the school year.
Sec. 3: All fees to be collected shall be on a voluntary basis.

ARTICLE V
Rights of Students
Sec. 1: Every student has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and
expression.
Sec. 2: Every student has the right to avail of all the services offered by the SSLG.
Sec. 3.: Every student has the right conduct and participate in all school activities.
Sec. 4: Every student has the right to information on all the issues and matters
concerning them.
Sec. 5: Every student has the right to vote, to be nominated and be elected into office.
Sec. 6: Every student has the right to be represented in the different meetings and
assemblies of the school on issues affecting the welfare of the studentry.
Sec. 7: Every student has the right to due process

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ARTICLE VI
Duties and Obligations of Students
Sec. 1: Every student has the responsibility to observe the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines and the rules and regulations of the School at all times.
Sec. 2: Every student shall pay the SSLG Developmental Fee as regulated and approved
by appropriate DepEd issuances.
Sec. 3: Every student shall support and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SSLG
and the School.
Sec. 4: Every student shall abide by the SSLG constitution and by-laws.
Sec. 5: Every student shall participate actively in all DepEd-recognized school activities
and strive for academic excellence.
Sec. 6: Every student shall exercise his/her rights and do his/her responsibilities as an
SSG member.
ARTICLE VII
Powers and Duties of the Supreme Student Government
Sec. 1: The Supreme Secondary Learner Government shall be the highest governing
body of the entire studentry.
Sec. 2: The SSLG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
a. Formulate and recommend programs that will address relevant
issues/concerns of the studentry;
b. Plan and implement policies and programs designed to protect and
promote students' rights and welfare;
c. Monitor and evaluate the student's;
d. Create committees necessary to address the needs of the students;
e. Make recommendations to school authorities regarding student matters,
affairs and activities;
f. Serve as a representative of the studentry in voicing their opinions,
suggestions and grievances;
g. Participate in the crafting/formulation of School Improvement Plans
(SIPs);
h. Act as Coordinating Council of all campus co-curricular organizations;
i. Have such other powers and duties as the school authorities and the
studentry may, from time to time, grant or delegate, consistent with stated
principles, objectives and school policies;
j. Spearhead all DepEd-mandated thrusts, programs, and activities of the
SSG, such as but not limited to anti-drug abuse, anti-smoking, Brigada
Eskwela, Tutorial Services for Challenged Learners, and environmental
programs;
k. Monitor and supervise the elections of Supreme Student Government
Officers for the succeeding school year;
l. Monitor and coordinate elections of other recognized campus co-
curricular organizations;
m. Recommend to the School Head the granting, renewal or revocation of
accreditation of campus student organizations;

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n. Turn-over financial assets, papers, documents, properties and other
responsibilities to the incoming Student Government Officers, and,
o. Submit financial and accomplishment reports to the school authorities on
a monthly basis. Terminal report must be submitted to the school
authorities and the incoming SS officers during the turn-over of
responsibilities.

ARTICLE VIII
Composition, Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office of the SSG
Sec. 1: The officers of the SSLG are the duly elected President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Protocol Officer, and Grade Level
Representatives.
Sec. 2: The Grade Level Representative/s shall be elected depending on the number of
enrollees in the school pursuant to DECS Order No. 37, s. 2001.
Sec. 3: The Grade Level Representative who shall get the highest number of votes among
the elected Grade Level Representatives in their respective year level shall serve as the
Grade Level Chairperson of the year level concerned.
Sec. 4: All SSLG elections shall be conducted school-wide every third and/or fourth
week of February annually.
Sec. 5: Elections for the First Year Level Representative/s shall be conducted every 1st
week of July annually.
Sec. 6: The campaign period shall not be more than five (5) school days prior to the
SSLG elections, unless otherwise stipulated in an appropriate DepEd issuance.
Sec. 7: Candidates for all SSLG elective positions shall:
a. Be bonafide students;
b. Be of good academic standing with a general average of 85 and above
without any failing grade during the 1st to 3rd grading period of the
current school year;
c. Be of good moral character;
d. Have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction; and,
e. Have paid the SSG Developmental Fee and other related SSG
contributions since his/her admission to the school.
Sec. 8: Once elected, all SSLG Officers, except the Year Level Chairpersons and
Representatives, shall be considered resigned and ineligible from all major elective or
appointive positions in other clubs and organizations. Major elective or appointive
positions shall refer to the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer or equivalent positions, including
Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and Associate Editor of the School Paper or
Publication.
Sec. 9: No residency shall be required of the candidates for all SSLG elective positions.
Sec. 10: The officers of the SSG shall hold office for one academic year.

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ARTICLE IX
Duties and Functions of Officers
Sec. 1: The President shall be the chief executive of the SSLG. He/she shall have the
following duties:
a. Preside over all meetings and/or may designate another officer to preside
for a specific meeting;
b. Enforce this Constitution, By-laws and other regulations that may be
promulgated;
c. Sign all official minutes, resolutions, correspondences, and other official
papers of the SSLG;
d. Represent the SSLG or designate his/her representative for any external or
internal affairs/functions;
e. Head the Coordinating Council of Campus Co-Curricula Organizations;
f. Implement SSLG programs and projects;
g. Create Ad Hoc Committees, as the need arises, the Chairperson of which
shall be appointed by the SSLG President; and,
h. Perform such other functions inherent and incidental to his/her office.
Sec. 2: The Vice President shall have the following duties:
a. Assist the President in all matters where his/her assistance is necessary;
b. Assume the Office of the President should the position become vacant;
c. Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of
activities;
d. Head the Internal Affairs Committee and conceptualize programs and
projects and plan activities with the Year Level Representatives; and, e.)
Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG.
Sec. 3: The Secretary shall have the following duties.
a. Keep accurate records of the minutes and document proceedings of every
meeting;
b. Keep a file of all pertinent document and papers of the SSLG and make
them accessible to the studentry;
c. Call and prepare all notices of SSLG meetings;
d. Head of the Supreme Student Government or SSLG Secretariat; and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG.
Sec. 4: The Treasurer shall have the following duties:
a. Keep all financial records of the SSLG;
b. Serve as the disbursing officer of all the SSLG's funds;
c. Prepare the annual budget of the SSLG;
d. Prepare financial reports every month, after an activity, and at the end of
term;
e. Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the organization;
f. Head the Finance Committee; and,
g. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG.
Sec. 5: The Auditor shall have the following duties:

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a. Certify the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement of funds;
b. Audit all expenditures of the SSLG funds;
c. Assist the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;
d. Keep and update inventory of all the SSLG's property;
e. Act as the assistant head of the Finance Committee; and,
f. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG.
Sec. 6: The Public Information Officer shall have the following duties:
a. Popularize the thrusts and objectives of the SSLG;
b. Build and maintain a credible image of the SSLG;
c. Take charge in the promotion of SSLG projects and activities;
d. Head the Publicity Committee; and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG.
Sec. 7: The Peace Officer shall have the following duties:
a. Help the presiding officer to maintain peace and order during meetings;
b. Act as disciplinary officer, if needed;
c. Maintain peace and order within the premises of the school;
d. Act as chief peace officer and over-all Sergeant-At-Arms of subordinate
organizations and classes;
e. Chair the Student's Welfare Committee and appoint its members; and,
f. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG
Sec. 8: The Year Level Chairperson/s shall have the following duties, apart from the
duties enumerated in Section 9:
a. Act as the Year Level Head Coordinator of all SSLG programs and projects in
his/her year level.
Sec. 9: The Year Level Representative/s shall have the following duties:
a. Represent his/her year level in all of the meetings of the SSLG;
b. Serve as the grievance desk for their respective year level;
c. Conceptualize and implement programs and projects, and recommend
policies for their respective year level;
d. Assist in the effective implementation of the SSLG's programs and projects;
and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSLG.

ARTICLE X
Permanent Committees in the Supreme Secondary Learner Government
Sec. 1: There shall be seven (7) permanent committees in the SSLG; namely, the
Executive Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, Secretariat, Finance Committee,
Publicity Committee, Student's Welfare Committee and the Special Projects Committee,
Members of each committee in the SSLG shall be appointed by the President from
among the officers of the homeroom organizations upon the recommendation of the
chairperson of the committee. The Executive Committee shall be headed by the
President and shall act as the administrative arm of the SSLG.
Sec. 2: The Executive Committee shall be headed by the President and shall acts as the
administrative arm of the SSLG.
Sec. 3: The Internal Affairs Committee shall be headed by the Vice President and shall
take charge of all the matters regarding the members of the SSLG and their functions.

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Sec. 4: The Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary and shall be the official SSLG
work group.
Sec. 5: The Finance Committee shall be headed by the Treasurer and shall be assisted by
the Auditor. This committee shall take charge of all monetary matters and properties of
the SSLG.
Sec. 6: The Publicity Committee shall be headed by the Public Information Officer and
shall be responsible for disseminating information on matters concerning the SSLG.
Sec. 7: The Student’s Welfare Committee shall be headed by the Peace Officer and shall
look after the rights of the students and act upon their complaints.
Sec. 8: The Special Projects Committee shall be headed by a person appointed by the
President and shall implement programs and projects on anti-drug abuse, anti-smoking,
Brigada Eskwela, Reading and Tutorial Services for Challenged Learners, and
environment.
Sec. 9: Other committees, permanent or ad hoc in nature, may be created by the SSLG
as the need arises.

ARTICLE XI
Homeroom Class Organizations
Sec. 1: There shall be a homeroom class organization in every section composed of
officers parallel to the organizational structure of the SSLG.
Sec. 2: The homeroom class organization shall be responsible in implementing
programs and projects of each class.
Sec. 3: The homeroom class organization shall assist the SSLG in implementing its
programs and projects.
Sec. 4: The homeroom class organization shall be guided by the designated class adviser
who must be part of the teaching staff of the school.

ARTICLE XII
Coordinating Council of Campus Co-Curricular Organizations
Sec. 1: The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the Supreme
Student Government (SSLG) as the Chairperson.
Sec. 2: The Coordinating Council shall be composed of the different Presidents of all
recognized legitimate campus co-curricular organizations.
Sec. 3: The Coordinating Council shall have the following functions:
a. Coordinate school-wide activities, which need the participation and
involvement of the whole studentry;
b. Provide a consultative mechanism and support for the implementation
of the various programs and projects of all co-curricular organizations;
c. Plan programs and synchronize student activities in the campus;
d. Serve as a venue to present accomplishment reports, financial reports
and such other reports of the SSLG and other organizations as are
necessary or required; and,

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e. Set rules and standards for the collection of membership fees or
contributions by recognized campus co-curricular clubs or
organizations for the approval of the School Head.
Sec. 4: The Coordinating Council shall meet at least once every quarter or upon notice of
the Chairperson or upon the request of any of its members or as often as the council may
deem necessary.
Sec. 5: The School Head shall serve as the Adviser of the Coordinating Council. As such,
all resolutions and agreements arrived at by the Coordinating Council shall be noted by
the School Principal.

ARTICLE XIII
Supreme Student Government Adviser
Sec. 1: The SSLG Adviser shall be designated by the School Head from among the three
(3) teacher-nominees submitted by the newly-elected SSG officers through a resolution.
Sec. 2: The SSLG Adviser shall have the following qualifications:
a. preferably Social Studies Teacher of Department Head or any
competent, able and willing teacher; and,
b. with good moral character and reputation in the school and
community.
Sec. 3: The SSLG Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects, activities, and meetings
of the SSG at all times.
Sec. 4: The Advisorship in the SSLG shall be equivalent to one teaching load (DepEd
Order No. 43, s. 2002)

ARTICLE XIV
Commission on Elections
Sec. 1: The Commission on Elections, herein referred to as the SSLG COMELEC, shall be
established within forty-five (45) days before the day of the election.
Sec. 2: The SSLG COMELEC shall be the only agency that will manage the electoral
process, including the campaign.
Sec. 3: The SSLG COMELEC shall be composed of eleven (11) members represented by
each year level who do not have vested interest in the election, or in any way related to
any of the candidates, and who shall select a chairperson among themselves.
Sec. 4: The composition of the members shall be three (3) from the First Year Level
(incoming second year), four (4) from the Second Year Level (incoming Third Year) and
four (4) from the Third Year Level (incoming Fourth Year).
Sec. 5: The members of the SSLG COMELEC shall be appointed by the adviser of the
SSLG.
Sec. 6: The SSLG COMELEC shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Conduct fair, honest, and systematic elections;
b. Formulate an Election Code or modify an existing Election Code if
necessary subject to the approval of the School Head;
c. Validate the electoral proceedings and results;
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d. Accept or revoke candidacy;
e. Proclaim the new set of officers;
f. Keep all pertinent election papers/documents;
g. Decide on protest relative to the conduct and results of the elections;
h. Prepare and distribute the necessary election paraphernalia, certificate
of candidacy forms and other election related materials before, during,
and after the election; and,
i. Disqualify candidates who have violated any of the guidelines, which
have been promulgated.

ARTICLE XV
The General Assembly
Sec. 1: The General Assembly of the SSLG shall be composed of all elected Homeroom
Class Organization Presidents of the school.
Sec. 2: The General Assembly shall be a forum for information and consultations, which
decisions shall be significantly considered.
Sec. 3: The General Assembly shall be convened by the President once every two months
starting in the month of July and as the need arises.

ARTICLE XVI
Membership to the Division, Regional and National Federations of Supreme
Secondary Learner Government
Sec. 1: As duly constituted SSLG, and having adopted the standard Constitution and By-
Laws, this SSLG shall be, and shall remain to be, an automatic member of the Division,
Regional and National Federation of Learner Government Program.
Sec. 2: As such, this SSLG shall abide by the rules and regulations issued by the proper
federation consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Education.

ARTICLE XVII
Meetings and Quorum
Sec. 1: The SSLG shall conduct regular meetings every first and third Friday of the
month or as agreed upon by the officers of the SSLG.
Sec. 2: Special meetings of the SSLG may be called upon by the President or by a
majority of the SSLG officers
Sec. 3: The majority of the officers of the SSLG (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.
Sec. 4: Each officer of the SSLG is entitled to only one vote.
Sec. 5: No proxy shall be allowed when voting.

ARTICLE XVIII
Finance

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Sec. 1: The SSLG's funds shall be classified into Trust Funds and Special Funds. Trust
Funds shall consist of the SSG Development Fee, the amount of which shall be regulated
by the SSLG in consultation and with the approval of the School Head but in no case
shall it exceed the limit set by the Department of Education in an appropriate official
issuance. The Special Funds are funds that come from donations, sponsorship, fund-
raising projects or any amount derived from legitimate sources.
Sec. 2: All receipts of money from all sources shall be evidenced by acknowledgment
receipts.
Sec. 3: A monthly report on the receipts and/or collections made duly signed by the
Treasurer and the President and noted by the SSLG Adviser shall be posted on the SSLG
bulletin board and submitted to the School Head.
Sec. 4: The SSLG shall deposit all funds received and collected immediately to a
reputable bank under the account of the SSLG President and Treasurer.
Sec. 5: The organization may accept cash 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 SSLG.
Sec. 6: The SSLG may undertake fund-raising activities to subsidize its projects or
activities.
Sec 7: The SSLG 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 SS programs, projects, and activities.
Sec. 8: All disbursements and bank withdrawals shall be made in accordance with the
programs, projects, and activities of the SSLG as embodied in the yearly action plan duly
approved by the School Head.
Sec. 9: The SSLG President and the Treasurer shall be the signatory of all fund
disbursements and bank withdrawals of the SSG. All fund disbursements and bank
withdrawals must be accompanied with an SSG resolution duly noted by the SSG
Adviser and all expenses supported by official receipts. The School Head shall be
provided a copy of all resolutions relative to the disbursements made.
Sec. 10: The SSLG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial
guidelines for proper financial management.
Sec. 11: At the end of every activity, the SSLG shall liquidate expenses before another
disbursement or bank withdrawal shall be authorized. Funds of the SSG shall be audited
at the end of the term of the SSLG and at the end of every activity.
Sec. 12: Financial statements shall be posted in the SSG Bulletin Board every month,
printed in every issue of the school paper, and furnished the School Head.

ARTICLE XIX
Impeachment, Resignation and Vacancies
Sec. 1: The officers of the SSLG may be impeached on the following grounds:
a. Culpable violations of the Constitution and By-Laws;
b. Gross misconduct, violence to person in authority, negligence, and
disloyalty to the cause of the SSLG and the school;
c. Non-attendance in both regular and special meetings for three (3)
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d. Abuse or misuse of power and authority.
Sec. 2: Two-thirds (2/3) vote of the General Assembly shall be necessary to decide after
hearing a case of impeachment.
Sec. 3: The decision of the General Assembly shall be final. However, the officer charged
shall be informed twenty (20) days prior to his/her impeachment case proceedings, of
the charge/charges him/her, to afford him/her the opportunity to be heard with or
without a counsel in his/her defense.
Sec. 4: Resignation of an elected officer shall be writing and shall take effect five (5) days
after the approval of the majority of the SSLG officers.
Sec. 5: Resignation of an appointed officer shall be in writing and shall take effect
immediately after the approval of the appointing authority.
Sec. 6: Any vacancy in any of the positions for the reason of death, resignation,
impeachment, shall be filled, subject to the recommendation of the SSLG.
Sec. 7: Any vacancy in the SSLG, except the position of the President, shall be filled,
within ten (10) school days from the day the position rendered or considered vacant, by
appointment of the President from among the qualified members of the SSLG.
Immediately upon appointment, the appointee shall serve the remaining period.
Sec. 8: The SSG COMELEC shall certify as to the vacancy occurring in the SSLG and the
SSG Adviser shall certify the fact of appointment of the Officer to the vacant position.

ARTICLE XX
Amendments
Sec. 1: This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full or in part
once every three (3) years from its official issuance through a DepEd Order or
Memorandum.
Sec. 2: The school SSLG, the Division and/or Regional Federations of Student
Governments may propose amendments. Such proposal shall be carried through a
resolution duly signed and concurred in by a majority vote of the School officers, the
Division or Regional Federation officers concerned voting separately.
Sec. 3: Proposed amendments shall be transmitted to the Center for Students and Co-
Curricular Affairs (CSCA) at least once (1) month before the holding of the National
Leadership Training for Student Government Officers or any national conference
organized for the purpose, where the same shall be submitted for consultation,
discussion and deliberation.
Sec. 4: Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately
upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Education.

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