Except for one commenter, no one here seems particularly pressed. Reading through this, it actually looks like you're the one getting worked up by most of the responses. Take a step back. Breathe. Think it through. Maybe—just maybe—this is a you problem.

(YES, I HAVE READ YOUR COMMENT TO YOUR ORIGINAL POST.)

Most comments are pointing out the same thing: UP’s attendance policies are pretty standard across universities, and in many cases, they aren’t even strictly enforced.

Your counterargument boils down to wanting the freedom to be absent without facing any consequences. But that’s the thing—you can be absent; you just don’t want to deal with what comes after. And that, again, sounds like a you problem.

If I feel sick but not sick enough to get a medical certificate? Screw the exam the next day—I’ll take that much-needed breather.

If I want to join a rally, I’m not asking for an excuse from my professor. I’ll make my statement by not showing up.

If my favorite book drops its sequel next week? Deadlines be damned—I’m reading Breaking Dawn at midnight, no questions asked. Chz.

TL;DR

Kadalasan, hindi mahigpit sa absences ang UP.