FEU student gov鈥檛 petitions use of lived names for graduation
MANILA, Philippines – The Far Eastern University Central Student Organization (FEUCSO) has petitioned the university’s administration to use the students’ lived names at the July 2025 Commencement Exercises.
A lived name is a chosen name that is different from the legal name used by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
“The inclusion of lived names during such an important event as graduation demonstrates the university’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students,” FEUCSO’s petition dated March 5 reads.
FEUCSO has proposed to use the lived names when the student is being called during the graduation ceremony, and in the PowerPoint slides presented at the event.
According to the petition, the process of gathering the lived names falls into the hands of department chairs, who will then submit them to the deans and the Office of the University Registrar.
“By recognizing students by their lived names, we not only honor their identities but also ensure they feel respected, valued, and seen during one of the most significant milestones of their academic journey,” the FEUCSO added.
The full petition may be accessed through this . Keith Irish Margareth Clores, 黑料社 trainee
