2. Mission
Create a competitive organization by building
competitive leaders through their roles in the
organization
Build camaraderie and unity in the organization
Engage TCO members in workshops that would
enhance their skills as communicators
Expose members to different society issues and states
of living
Apply one’s knowledge to good use through contests
and responses to issues
Create an organization that upholds peace, justice,
freedom, and honesty through activities that require
them
3. Vision
We are Theresian Communicators of St. Theresa’s
College driven to create a world of reformation.
Inspired by the three women disciples of Jesus,
Mother Mary, St. Theresa of Avila, and Mother
Louise de Meester, we commit to upholding
peace, justice, freedom, honesty in all our
endeavors.
4. Preamble
We, the Communications of Saint Theresa’s College,
Cebu City, consolidate our ranks to form and organization,
which will represent us, an independent-based, academic
collective. In order to carry out the commitment within the
framework of democracy and the school’s Vision-Mission, we
realize our rights and obligations in creating a harmonious
relationship among all communications students by
involvement in the intellectual, religious, moral, cultural, and
social life of our community. To advance the development of
a well-integrated personality of each individual we pledge
ourselves before God and before one another to be
governed by the provision of this constitution. By doing so, we
hereby commend this constitution to the glory of God.
5. Article I: Organizational Name
Section 1. The nature of this association of St.
Theresa’s College established by this Constitution
shall be Theresian Communicators’ Organization,
hereinafter referred to as TCO.
Section 2. TCO shall composed of all students taking
up Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Major
in Corporate Communications (ABCC) and Media
Communications (ABMC), in St. Theresa’s College
Cebu City, hereinafter referred to as STC. Every
member shall fill-up the official membership form.
6. Article II: Purpose
Section 1. As the official organization of the ABMC
and ABCC students of STC, the organization aims to
foster a harmonious relationship which is mutually
beneficial to all communications’ students in STC.
Section 2. To provide venues for the expression of
ideas and options pertaining to social issues and
realities relevant to our society, be it in the local,
national, or international arena.
Section 3. To provide outlets at which they can
channel their intellectual and creative capabilities
as students in corporate and media
communications.
7. Section 4. To serve as the mouthpiece of the
sentiments and concerns of the communications
students of STC regarding issues directly and
indirectly affecting the organization and its
members. It shall effectively bring the voice of the
communications students asserting their rights and
welfare to the St. Theresa’s College community and
society as a whole.
Section 5. To promote the welfare and morals of the
student body by promoting initiative, leadership,
fellowship, sense of responsibility, self-control,
reliance and cooperation among students.
8. Section 9. As one student organization in STC, to
actively participate in activities benefiting the
school community and to be an effective
linkage in the STC community to the other
sectors of the society.
Section 10. To uphold the ideals of the schools
as an institution and as a community as well.
9. Section 6. To enhance and develop the skills and abilities
of students most especially related in the field of
communication through various activities such as
seminars, workshops, and fora.
Section 7. To provide encouragement and support for
every member in the process of learning and mastering
our future possessions.
Section 8. To encourage the members to develop a keen
sense of interest in communications and to have a better
understanding of the vital roles of media and
communication. It shall cultivate genuine leadership,
service, and authentic Christian postulate.
10. Article III: Membership
Section 1. Membership to TCO shall be limited to
enrolled communications students of STC.
Section 2. All members who have already
graduated shall be considered honorary members.
They shall, however, be prohibited from holding
office. They are welcome to participate in TCO
sponsored activities. Honorary members have no
voting powers.
Section 3. Disciplinary measure will be based on the
provisions conducted through Article XII.
11. Article IV: Rights and Privileges of Members
Section 1. Every member shall have the
following rights’ and privileges:
1. To be informed fully of all affairs of TCO.
2. To be informed fully of the reasons for policies,
programs, activities, projects, fora, and actions
as may be adopted by the organization.
3. To take part in discussions, open fora, and
debates held by or for the organization.
12. 4. To have access into all the records of the
organization.
5. To avail of the services and assistance as may
be rendered by TCO.
6. To collaborate or coordinate with any
person/s, organization, within and outside the
institution, as long as the officers of the
organization are informed beforehand.
13. Article V: Administration
Section 1. The organization shall be composed
of the following officers:
President, External Vice-President, Internal Vice-
President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
Treasurer, and Auditor. The affairs of the
organization shall be under the administration
and direction of this Executive Body. Each year
level shall have two Representatives to assist the
body in its organization.
14. Article VI: Powers, Duties, and
Responsibilities of Officers
Section 1. The President
The President is the highest-ranking officer in the
organization. Being the chief executive of the
organization, the President shall:
1. Preside over all general meetings, regular or
special.
2. Call special meetings to discuss matters she
believes are necessary, important or urgent.
3. Consult with the program head regarding
decisions affecting the whole organization.
15. 4. Act as a liaison between TCO and the
school administration or other parties within
and outside the school.
5. Act as an official representative of the TCO
in any campus and off-campus activity.
6. Ensure that the TCO constitution and by-laws,
rules and regulations are being implemented.
7. Form committees and have direct supervision
over them.
16. 8. Sign important documents in behalf of the
organization, provided that the previous
approval is secured from its members and
chairperson.
9. Coordinate any activity sponsored by TCO.
10.Submit a progress report to the Head of
Students’ Affairs office on the state of the
organization at the end of each semester. She
shall list therein her term’s achievements and
recommendations.
17. Section 2. The Vice- President
The Internal Vice- President shall:
1. Act as the President during the latter’s
absence.
2. Assist in the performance of her duties, and
collaborate with the External Vice- President
in organizing programs, projects, activities,
fora, and events for TCO in and outside the
school.
18. 3. Assume the President’s post in the
eventuality of the President’s incapacity to
fulfill her duties. This will be determined by
impeachment, resignation, or non-enrolment
of the President.
4. Act and perform such other functions
relative to her position, which the President
may delegate to her.
19. The External Vice- President shall:
1. Act as the President during the President’s and
Internal Vice- President’s absence.
2. Assist in the performance of her duties and
collaborate with the Internal Vice President in
organizing programs, projects, activities, fora,
events and promotion for TCO in and outside
the school.
20. 3. Assume both the Internal and External Vice
President’s post in the eventuality of the
President’s incapacity to fulfill her duties. This will
be determined by impeachment, resignation, or
non-enrolment of the President.
4. Act and perform such other functions relative to
her position, which the President may delegate to
her to.
5. Be in charge of the documentation of all TCO
outside school activities.
21. Section 3. The Secretary
The Secretary shall:
1. Take notes and keep all records of all
meetings and shall update the members of
the organization regarding matters
concerning the organization.
2. Keep an official record of all transactions
made by the organization.
22. 3. Notify and update officers, the advisers, and the
members of the organization about the programs,
projects, activities, fora and events of the
organization through oral or written
announcements.
4. Submit up-to-date records and information to the
chairperson and take care of announcements in the
CSC and TCO bulletin boards.
5. Perform such other functions, relative to her position,
which the President may delegate her to do. .
23. Section 4. The Assistant Secretary
The Assistant Secretary shall:
1. Act as the Secretary during the latter’s
absence.
2. Assist the Secretary in the performance of her
duties.
24. 3. Assume the Secretary’s post in the eventuality
of the Secretary’s incapacity to fulfill her duties.
This will be determined by impeachment,
resignation, or non-enrolment of the Secretary.
4. Act and perform such other functions relative to
her position which the President may delegate
her to.
25. Section 5. The Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
1. Collect fees and act as a controller of the
organization’s funds.
2. Be held accountable for the disbursements of
funds upon approval of the majority of the
officers.
3. Be the head of the finances of the organization;
collecting the monthly dues assigned to the
different Year Level Representatives every
Second Monday of every month.
26. 4. Keep record of all expenditures and monetary
transactions made by the organization.
5. Sign with the President and Chairperson all papers
and documents of all financial transactions of the
organization.
6. Prepare financial reports, including documents and
papers regularly to the CSC Treasurer; financial
reports shall be given at least once in a semester.
7. Perform such other functions, relative to her
position, which the President may delegate her to
do.
27. Section 6. The Auditor
The Auditor shall:
1. Examine the internal controls, records, transactions,
and their underlying evidence for authority and
validity.
2. Take a list of all expenditures and transactions made
by the organization from the Treasurer.
3. Sign all financial statements prepared by the
Treasurer.
4. Perform such other functions, relative to her position,
which the President may delegate her to do.
28. Section 7. The Year Representatives
The Year Representatives shall:
1. Collect the monthly dues from their respective year
levels.
2. Take care of disseminating information and notices
(i.e. meetings, activities, etc.) among the respective
batch mates.
3. Bring the Executive Body’s attention to the needs,
sentiments, and grievances of their batch mates.
4. Perform such other functions, relative to her position
which the President may delegate her to do.
29. Article VII: Adviser
Section 1. The adviser of TCO shall be, or may
be delegated by, the STC ABCC, and ABMC
program head with the proper consultation with
the STC College administration.
Section 2. The adviser shall:
1 Plan together with the Executive Body programs
of the activities for the organization.
2 Advise, guide and counsel the club o pertinent
decisions.
30. 3 Monitor and gauge the discipline and behavior
of the communications student in and out of
campus.
4 Act as official representative of the faculty at
club meetings;
5 Approve and sign all official business forms,
including financial statements.
31. Article VIII: Committees
Section 1. Committees shall be comprised of
Attendance, Sponsorship, Social Media,
Documentation, Disciplinary Action.
Section 2. The Executive Body shall supervise and
oversee all activities of the above mentioned
committees.
Section 3. Every committee shall be headed by a
committee head to be assigned by the Executive
Body.
Section 4. Committee Heads have the right to ask
assistance from TCO members in accomplishing their
tasks.
32. Section 5. The Attendance Committee
The Attendance Committee shall:
1) Be in charge of taking the attendance for all
activities of TCO.
2) Keep record of lates and absences.
3) Submit tardiness and punctuality reports to the
Executive Body.
33. Section 6. Sponsorship Committee
The Sponsorship Committee shall:
1) Scouts sponsors for the activities of TCO.
2) Submit sponsorship reports to the Executive Body
4) Makes sure the sponsorship deliverables are
made.
5) Creates sponsorship reports (AVP, pictures, copies
of posters etc.) for the sponsors.
34. Section 7. Social Media Committee
The Social Media Committee shall:
1) Regularly update the social media accounts of
TCO.
2) Respond to the concerns of TCO members that
are raised online.
3) Post information online as requested by the
president.
35. Section 8. Documentation Committee
The Documentation Committee shall:
1) Takes pictures or video clips of the activities of
TCO.
2) Uploads these pictures and video clips in the
Facebook page of TCO.
36. Section 9. Disciplinary Action Committee
The Disciplinary Action Committee shall:
1) Takes charge of the Blue Slip.
2) Checks if the students are able to comply the
punishments that are given to them.
37. Article IX: Meetings
Section 1. General Assembly meetings shall be
held once a semester.
Section 2. The Executive Body shall hold an
exclusive meeting together with the year
representatives. The schedule and venue will be
subject to the decision of the Executive Body.
Section 3. The time and place of meetings shall be
announced within the duration of the week.
38. Section 4. Emergency and Special meetings may
be called by the respective committee heads as
often as may be required by the urgency of the
business on hand.
Section 5. Committee meetings may be called by
the respective committee heads as often as may
be required by the urgency of the business on
hand.
39. • Section 6. A scheduled meeting may be
cancelled if the President, the majority of the
Executive Body, the moderator or appointed
representative.
• Section 7. Members are expected to attend all
meetings. Members shall present a letter of excuse
signed by their parent/s or guardian with or without
supporting documents three (3) days before or after
the date of absence.
40. Article X: Blue Slip Policy
Section 1. The Blue Slip shall be given to members
absent from TCO meetings or activities without a
formal and valid excuse letter.
Section 2. The Blue Slip shall contain a task and a
fine of Php200.00. The Executive Body shall decide
the tasks to be assigned to the members.
Section 3. Tasks contained in the Blue Slip shall be in
line with the Communication Program of STC and
shall be beneficial to the concerned member and
to the organization (e.g., research work on current
issues, oratorical pieces, movie reviews).
41. Section 4. The Blue slip should be approved by the
program head before being distributed to the
concerned members.
Section 5. Upon fulfilling tasks contained in the blue
slip, concerned members shall present the blue slip
to the Disciplinary Action Committee.
Section 6. Clearance slips of members with no
remaining blue slips shall be signed by the
organization’s Disciplinary Action Committee.
Section 7. Clearance slips of members who fail to
fulfill Blue Slip/s shall not be signed by the
organization’s Disciplinary Action Committee.
42. Article XI: Financial Policies
Section 1. All students must contribute Php200.00
per semester
Section 2. Fund Raising - The organization may
conduct different fund raising activities to
generate funds for the organization’s use. These
activities however, are subject to the school
policies.
43. Section 3. Disbursements - All disbursements of
any fund available will be pursuant to
appropriations as approved by the treasurer
and the auditor. In the absence of the
President, the Vice-President may approve in
her behalf.
Section 4. Financial Reports Liquidation or a
report of receipts, expenditures, and expenses
of the organization’s activities will have to be
presented during the regular assemblies. All
financial reports will be kept in file.
44. Section 5. Vouchers - All monetary transactions
must have vouchers or receipts signed by the
treasurer. Copies or vouchers shall be checked by
the auditor.
Section 6. Penalties - Members who fail to pay
dues and other activity fees after the deadline
shall pay additional 50% of the original amount as
a penalty for late payment.
45. Article XII:
Election and Term of Office
Section 1. TCO shall hold its election of officers
for the next academic year on the month of
February. The organization shall conduct its
election of officers through secret balloting.
Section 2. Any member of the organization is
eligible to run for any position in the Executive
body. However, a candidate must have spent
at least two academic years in the case of the
presidency and one academic year for the rest
of the Executive Body.
46. Section 3. The candidate for presidency and all
the other positions may be open to any TCO
member regardless of her academic standing.
Section 4. An officer shall hold office for a
term of one academic year.
47. Section 4. All students who want to run for office
must file a certificate of candidacy.
Section 5. All students running for office must
undergo Miting de Avance. In case of re-election,
another Miting de Avance must be conducted.
48. Section 5. An outgoing officer, other than the
President may be elected into the office in the
succeeding election.
Section 6. In the event of vacancy of the President
by reason of removal, resignation, shifting of
course, transfer of school, death, or in any other
way which incapacitates her to fulfill her duties,
the Internal Vice-President shall automatically
take her place. And the
49. Section 7. The outgoing Executive Body shall
appoint members for the organization’s Commission
on Election (COMELEC) as soon as their academic
term begins. The COMELEC shall:
1. Determine a slate of candidates for all executive
position by the 1st week of February.
2. Verify that candidates meet the qualifications for
office as established by this constitution.
3. Have the exclusive rights and duties to facilitate the
election process.
50. 4. Be composed of three (3) senior members,
and one (1) member from the 2nd and 3rd
year batches. The COMELEC Chairperson will
be elected by the COMELEC members.
5. Be stripped off its voting power during the
election process
51. Article XIII: Removal and Discipline
Section 7. The outgoing Executive Body shall
appoint members for the organization’s
Commission on Election (COMELEC) as soon as
their academic term begins. The COMELEC shall:
1. Determine a slate of candidates for all executive
position by the 1st week of February.
2. Verify that candidates meet the qualifications for
office as established by this constitution.
52. 3. Have the exclusive rights and duties to facilitate
the election process.
4. Be composed of three (3) senior members, and
one (1) member each from the 2nd and 3rd year
batches. The COMELEC Chairperson will be
elected by the COMELEC members.
5. Be stripped off its voting power during the
election process
53. • Section 8. Resignation. An officer may remove his
or herself from office by giving at least two weeks’
notice in writing to the organization’s adviser and
Executive Body. The program head and the
Executive Body must immediately convene to
discuss the resignation. In the meeting they are to
decide whether or not the resignation is voluntary
or genuine. It is required therefore, that majority, if
not all, accept the organizations provided that
they have thoroughly examined the reasons for
the officer’s resignation.
54. Article XIV: Quorum
Section 1. One-half of the total resident members
of the organization shall constitute a quorum to
transact business. Their vote shall be sufficient to
make any decision valid.
55. Article XV: Amendments
Section 1. Amendments to this Constitution may be
proposed by any member of the organization
through a written letter.
Section 2. Upon submission and review, the President
shall be the one to call for a session;
Section 3. Any provision within this Constitution can
be amended by a vote of approval from two –thirds
vote of those members present provided that the
amendment/s has/have been submitted in writing
to the Executive Body and to read to the members
at the previous meeting.
56. List of Fees and Contributions
Absence Fee
- (with excuse letter) P50
- (without excuse letter) Php200 w/ task/s
Late Fee – Php30
Semestral Organization Contribution – Php200
