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Volume 28 Numbers 16-17 May 11, 2015 | Monday
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Manalo, Balahadia heads 37th UPM USC A-K takes majority of seats ARTHUR GERALD BANTILAN QUIRANTE The Alternative Students’ Alliance for Progress – Katipunan ng mga Progresibong Mag-aaral ng Bayan (ASAP-Katipunan) clinched five of the nine major positions in the 37th University of the Philippines Manila University Student Council (UPM USC), including the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson positions. On the other hand, Bigkis ng mga Iskolar Para sa Bayan Tungo sa Makabuluhang Pagbabago (Bigkis UPM) garnered two seats, while the remaining two were claimed by independent candidates.
CAS, CM, CN, and CPH and hoisting a margin of 744 votes against BIGKIS UPM’s Vice Chair bet Charles Kenneth Yao who got significant votes from CD and CP only.
A-K Predominance
Furthermore, John Aaron Isidro from Bigkis UPM clinched the sixth place and April Joy Baldovino, another independent candidate, landed seventh.
Cid Ryan Manalo, A-K’s Chairperson bet, successfully seized the USC Chairperson position having won in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Dentistry (CD), and College of Nursing (CN). Meanwhile, Bigkis UPM’s Chairperson bet Hannah Thea Cayabyab was 235 votes shy despite winning in College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), College of Medicine (CM), College of Pharmacy (CP), and College of Public Health (CPH). On the other hand, Ana Pholyn Balahadia of A-K secured the USC Vice Chair position after winning in CAMP,
Meanwhile, independent candidate Cherry Ann Lindayag grabbed the highest number of votes for USC Councilor, edging out second placer Raphael Cecillio Rodolfo from Bigkis UPM. Alfe Omaga, Gil Dominic Catalan, and Marla Rosa Julia Acuesta from A-K made it to the third, fourth, and fifth place respectively.
Not ‘37th UPM USC’ In an interview with The Manila Collegian, incoming USC Chairperson Cid Manalo reiterated that they wish not to be branded as the “37th UPM USC”, but as the USC which included the students as part of the council itself. “I would like to remove the branding of the USC na lalagyan siya ng 36th, 37th... It would be just be the year kasi
COLLEGE BRIEFS COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
ayaw natin na nakakabit dun sa mga tao yung tagumpay ng isang konseho. Since nagiging true tayo through our core of collective action. We would like to be remembered as USC and not through our certain committees or kung pang ilang konseho. So yun yung gusto kong i-bring back dun sa committee,” Manalo stated. United decisions Despite A-K holding the majority, the newly elected officers stressed that when it comes to consensus building, they won’t forget that they are all unified in serving the people. “Sa tingin ko, kahit umabot pa po na hindi kami magkaintindihan, nagaaway-away, or kahit magsigawan pa man yan, palagi tayong babalik. Hanapin natin kung ano yung minimum point ng ginagawa natin. At yun ay ang paglingkuran ang Iskolar ng Bayan at paglingkuran ang taumbayan at hinding-hindi ka magkakamali kapag sumandig ka doon sa katotohanan. Tingin ko, palagi nating iisipin ulit bakit ba tayo nasa University Student Council, bakit ba tayo mga Iskolar ng Bayan. Hindi ba dapat paglingkuran ang mga kapwa natin estudyante at ang ating mga kapwa mamamayan,” Lindayag said.
LABOR FORCE. Ang mga iba’t ibang progresibong grupo ay nagprotesta upang kondenahin ang kalunos-lunos na kalagayan ng mga obrero sa bansa at igiit ang kanilang mga karapatan kasabay ng paggunita sa Pandaigdigang Araw ng Paggawa noong Mayo 1. Photos taken by Ronilo Raymundo Mesa
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Voter Turnout: 66.046% Chairperson: Baseleres, Jerome Joseph Vice Chairperson: Olegario, Carlos Dominic Secretary: Akiat, Renzo Miguel Treasurer: Choi, Paulene Faye PRO: Gerona, Eunice Intern Representative: Jacinto, Natasha Alexis Marie 3rd/4th Year Batch Representative: Dequito, Hidenori 2nd Year Batch Representative: Ibañez, Ofelia Angela CAMP Representative to the USC: Penetrante, Princess Faith COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Voter Turnout: 56.779% Chairperson: Lim, Mark Vincent D. Vice Chairperson: Gutierrez, Alyana S. Councilors: Bayan, Maria Ysabelle P. Rabasol, Raizza Kanille K. Sale, Janica Mae. M. Trovela, Clark Anthony V. Yap, John Christian L. 4th Year Batch Representative: Ocampo, Aliart Jerboe S. 3rd Year Batch Representative: Bayot, Ama Nikita R. 2nd Year Batch Representative: Cui, Jan Errol Terence M. CAS Representative to the USC: Soto, Fatima Mae COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Voter Turnout: 69.249% Chairperson: Liao, Sarah Jessica Vice Chairperson for Internals: Kalaw, Angela Vida Vice Chairperson for Externals: Paras, Keziah Secretary: Palanca, Julia Francesca Treasurer: Ticse, Patricia Pearl Audrey Auditor: Almerido, Raphaeli Carla PRO: Mangaliag, Aerol Sedrick CD Representative to the USC: Sia, Paul Benzo COLLEGE OF NURSING Voter Turnout: 61.580% Chairperson: Palomeno, Irish Paulen Vice Chairperson: Domingo, Christian Owen Secretary General: Uy, Kathleen Nicole Finance Officer: Turingan, Angelo Joseph NSC Representative: Mahilum, Ella Mae CN Representative to the USC: Rancap, Denver COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Voter Turnout: 54.680% Chairperson: Milan, Mark Jason C. Vice Chairperson: Jabonillo, Krizzia Rae B. Secretary General: Esquivel, Amanda Christine Finance Officer: Javier, Mary Louise Margaret M. PRO: Eugenio, Kyle Patrick Y. CM Representative to the USC: Javier, Leonard COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Voter Turnout: 96.914% President: Lomibao, Neil Fidelle Vice President: To, Bea Katrina Secretary for Internal Affairs: Silo, Marie Kyla Secretary for External Affairs: Velasquez, Zadkiel Secretary for Finance: Tan, Deborah Lorraine 5th Year BSIP Batch Representative: Rivera, Darien 5th Year BSP Batch Representative: Tuibeo, Noreen Vera 4th Year BSIP Batch Representative: Apigo, Raphaelle Anyssa 4th Year BSP Batch Representative: Danganan, Jillian 3rd Year BSIP Batch Representative: Lim, Alexander Rupert 3rd Year BSP Batch Representative: Tan, Mara Lois 2nd Year BSIP Batch Representative: Francisco, Joelle 2nd Year BSP Batch Representative: Almario, Trystam Eymar CP Representative to the USC: Florentino, Donnerie COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Voter Turnout: 70.624% Chairperson: Zuniga, Yves Miel Vice Chairperson for Internal Affairs: Mateo, Generose Christy VIce Chairperson for External Affairs: Bautista, Shaila Secretary: Awitan, Hannah Luisa Treasurer: Tabingo, Mara Liza Auditor: Baobao, Carrel Kythe CPH Representative to the USC: Fernandez, Selina 4th Year Batch Representative: Viray, Jose Mayo 3rd Year Batch Representative: De Chavez, Sophia Amabelle 2nd Year - Block 22 Batch Representative: Sasil, Anna Dominique 2nd Year - Block 23 Batch Representative: Quing, Lance Matthew MOH Batch Representative: Lacsamana, Guillano MPH Batch Representative: Tiu, Kim Ian