National Association of Student Organizations of the Philippines
AbbreviationNASO-Philippines
FormationMarch 25, 2004
TypeChartered Organization
HeadquartersManila, Philippines
Secretary-General
Sec-Gen Dela Cruz
Executive Director
Exec Dir Legaspi
AffiliationsNational Association of Student Organizations

The National Association of Student Organizations of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Samahan ng mga Organisasyong Mag-aaral ng Pilipinas), also known as the NASO-Philippines, is a chartered organization in the Philippines that specifically addresses issues surrounding Filipino student organizations and student councils. It was founded on March 25, 2004.

Organizational Structure

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The organization is divided into three (3) departments which are the following:

  • Executive Department (Board of Directors)
  • Legislative Department (General Assembly)
  • Judiciary Department (Tribunal Court)

Board of Directors

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The Executive Department is composed of fifteen (15) officials with the following positions:

  • Secretary-General

Chairperson

  • Executive Director

Vice-Chairperson

  • Director for Intelligence Operations

Member

  • Director for Internal Affairs

Member

  • Director for External Affairs

Member

  • Director for Academic Affairs

Member

  • Director for Legal Affairs

Member

  • Director for Finance

Member

  • Director for Special Projects

Member

  • Director for Budget and Management

Member

  • Director for Administration and Extensions

Member

  • Director for Internal Revenue

Member

  • Director for Communications

Member

  • Board Secretary
  • Board Adviser

General Assembly

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The Legislative Department is composed of ninety-two (92) (as of 2017) officials with the following positions:

  • Assembly Speaker
  • Deputy Assembly Speaker
  • 18 Assembly Sergeant-at-arms
  • Majority Floor Leader
  • Minority Floor Leader
  • 70 Representatives

Tribunal Court

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The Judiciary Department is composed of twenty-four (24) officials with the following positions:

  • Presiding Justice
  • Senior Associate Justice
  • 7 Associate Justices
  • 5 Tribunal Sheriffs
  • 1 Chief Tribunal Prosecutor
  • 1 Lead Tribunal Prosecutor
  • 3 Tribunal Prosecutors
  • 1 Chief Tribunal Defender
  • 1 Lead Tribunal Defender
  • 3 Tribunal Defenders

Student Executive Service Officer (SESO)

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The Student Executive Service Officer Rank or SESO is an official title you receive if the applicant successfully passed the series of interviews, behavioral, oral and written examinations. The SESO Ranked Officials are eligible to apply, to be recommended or to be promoted for higher positions with or without the approval of any organizational body.

Student Executive Service Officer Ranks

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  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank VI (SESO VI) (Highest Rank)
  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank V (SESO V)
  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank IV (SESO IV)
  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank III (SESO III)
  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank II (SESO II)
  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank I (SESO I)
  • Student Executive Service Officer Candidate Rank (SESO) (Lowest Rank)

Student Executive Service Officer Candidate and Ranking Exam

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  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank VI (SESO VI)

Requirements for rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 7 interview and Level 7 behavioral examination; at least 90% in Level 7 oral and written examination

  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank V (SESO V)

Requirements for rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 6 interview and Level 6 behavioral examination; at least 85% in Level 6 oral and written examination

  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank IV (SESO IV)

Requirements for rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 5 interview and Level 5 behavioral examination; at least 85% in Level 5 oral and written examination

  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank III (SESO III)

Requirements for rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 4 interview and Level 4 behavioral examination; at least 80% in Level 4 oral and written examination

  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank II (SESO II)

Requirements for rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 3 interview and Level 3 behavioral examination; at least 80% in Level 3 oral and written examination

  • Student Executive Service Officer Rank I (SESO I)

Requirements for rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 2 interview and Level 2 behavioral examination; at least 80% in Level 2 oral and written examination

  • Student Executive Service Officer Candidate Rank (SESO)

Requirements for candidate rank promotion: PASSED in both Level 1 interview and Level 1 behavioral examination; at least 80% in Level 1 oral and written examination

Official Position Ranking

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The official position ranking will be based on how many years you are in the position you held with the approval of the Board of Directors. Every position in the organizational body should start in Rank I plus the years the official served the position on the basis of the constitution and bylaws.

Former Secretary-Generals

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The following are the list of Secretary-Generals who had served the organization in their respective terms. Only surnames will be shown for confidentiality and security purposes.

  • Secretary-General IV Imperial

(March 25, 2004 - March 25, 2007)

  • Secretary-General III Perez

(March 25, 2007 - March 02, 2009)

  • Secretary-General III Sanchez, SESO IV

(March 02, 2009 - March 08, 2011)

  • Acting Secretary-General Pelaez, SESO III

(March 08, 2011 - April 08, 2011)

  • Secretary-General V Pelaez, SESO VI

(April 08, 2011 - April 21, 2015)

  • Secretary-General III Hernandez, SESO III

(April 21, 2015 - November 11, 2017)

  • Acting Secretary-General Dela Cruz, SESO IV

(November 11, 2017 - December 11, 2017)

  • Secretary-General Dela Cruz, SESO V

(December 11, 2017 - Present)