FINALLY, the Dagupan City council will hear officials of various schools leaders of

Fraternities to discuss the contentious issue regarding ex-campus activities of fraternities.   

The dialogue was set by Vice Mayor Alvin Fernandez  despite the opinion of Councilor Vlad Mata andother members of the city council that there is no

need for the legislative body to pass an ordinance regulating fraternities.

Also invited to the dialogue are officials of the City Peace and Order Council.   

In his opinion, Mata said passing an ordinance regulating fraternities is tantamount to city government’s intervention of the policies of schools and universities.    

He maintained that it is the responsibility of the schools and universities to act on the matter because the city government has no right to encroach upon the schools’ prerogatives.

It is for the student councils and the school administrations communicate with each other to resolve the issues involving fraternities, Mata added.

Mata pointed out that schools and universities must strengthen their security to ensure the safety and welfare of both their students and faculty members.

Meanwhile, Supt. Edgar Basbas, police chief here, confirmed that there are no indications of major frat wars or conflicts in the city.

This belied the claim of Dominador Rayos, director for student affairs of the University of Pangasinan, who earlier told the POC that there are increasing incidents of fraternity violence in Dagupan. 

Rayos’ observation was shared by Lyceum Northwestern University president Gonzalo Duque, co-chair of the POC.

Basbas, said that based on their records there were only three cases of fraternity-related incidents in the city since 2005.

And he said these were not frat wars but mauling incidents involving some students who are affiliated with fraternities and these resulted in complaints for physical injuries.

Basbas said students should not be afraid since there is a law that penalizes fraternities. “They are safe in our schools here,” Basbas said. – AQL

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