to internal development

pledge for improvement was also made and emphasizes that its goal and mission will remain unchanged.

Yoaisa Kaila Fong, the chairperson of LAKASDIWA - Accountancy Unit, revealed that most of the violations were minor offenses committed in the previous academic year, such as the non-inclusion of hashtags, late profile picture changes, and the usage of non-approved publication materials. However, these minor offenses accumulated, and the political party eventually faced disciplinary action.

“Aware naman kami sa rules and regulations, but may mga bagay na hindi namin agad ma-co-control,” Fong explained when asked about these violations.

Despite filing appeals to both the AMV and the Central COMELEC, the suspension decision was firm. Even so, Fong shared there is another ongoing petition process as of writing, but they have yet to hear from the Central Judiciary Board (CJB) apart from the notice of the receipt of the petition.

Currently, the party is focusing on leadership development among its members, given the restrictions they are facing: “Since because of the suspension hindi kami pwedeng maglabas ng mga public statements, ‘yung ginagawa na lang naming work is internal–for the members of the party. We have leadership training for our members; honing our members into the leaders they could be, honing their potential as student leaders, cultivating their skills…”

Fong says that the political party has learned not to overlook small actions and pay closer attention to the rules and regulations set by the commission. On the other hand, she says her biggest learning from this experience as the chairperson was making the most of what they had.

“Siyempre, hindi lang naman sa council nagtatapos ang pagserve sa AMV–we have local organizations, we have classrooms. There are also the holistic skills na pwedeng ma- apply sa academics and sa career. So, kumbaga, we have other avenues–and making the most out of what we have talaga–’yun ‘yung natutunan ko this year,” she said.

Known for consistently producing electoral frontrunners, the party remains committed to its mission.

As Fong stated, “We were dismayed because for two years straight we were able to provide