CSDU is an organization engaged in dialogue, advocacy, and continuing education for the promotion of centrist beliefs and principles in pursuing freedom and democracy. It is also committed to common good values of solidarity, subsidiarity, social justice and the humanistic philosophies that promote the dignity of man enshrined in the social teachings of many of the world religions. Collaborating with the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), the UNION has established the Raul S. Manglapus Center for Freedom and Democracy. It is not a political party but will participate in the discussion of political and social issues. Its primary mandate is the formation of new and young idealistic leaders in government, business, industry, academe, and civil society.
