UP SAMASA Alumni Association: A Brief History and Beyond

UP students waving the SAMASA banner flag (Photo credit: Home - Samasa Alumni ) The University of the Philippines (UP) SAMASA (Sandigan para sa Mag-aaral at Sambayanan) is one of the most prominent student political parties and activist groups in the history of UP Diliman as well the country’s student movement. It has played a significant role in shaping student politics, activism, and broader social movements in the Philippines. SAMASA was particularly influential during the turbulent years of the 1980s and continues to have an impact today through its alumni, who have gone on to serve in various capacities in government, civil society, and other sectors. Origins and Founding UP SAMASA was established in the early 1980s, a time when the Philippines was under the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. The political climate on campuses across the country, including UP Diliman, was charged with dissent and resistance against the oppressive regime. It was within this context ...