The yearly KASAMA/SSC election supplement of White & Blue, the official student publication of Saint Louis University Volume 2 Issue 1 October 2018
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MULAT AT BULAG: U M U U S A D N G U N I T M AY N A I I WA N COMELEC: 10 Independents to run for elections; campaign rules stressed Saint Louis University’s Commission on Elections (COMELEC) clarified the rules governing the independent parties considering that the number of candidates running as independents this academic year... see more on page 4
Former presidents bid farewell; Report completions, address next SSC, students
Saint Louis University’s Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-Aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/ SSC) will have a new set of leaders as Shirley Bonilla’s term ended last semester for A.Y. 2017-2018... see more on page 4
Comelec Chairman: “Be smart voters”
In an interview with White & Blue, Chairman Luigi Castro and Deputy Chairman Jordan Achawon laid the changes within the Saint Louis University’s Commission on Elections (COMELEC), as well as the plans aiming to escalate the turn-out of votes... see more on page 5
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Ang Para Sa Mag-Aaral; Ang Para Sa Bayan Kung ano man ang nangyayari sa kasulukuyang administrasyon ng ating gobyerno, hindi dapat sumalamin ang mga konseho ng mga mag-araal sa patuloy na karahasan at kapabayaan ng mga opisyal dulot ng war on drugs, TRAIN Law, at hindi pagbibigay halaga sa pambansang minorya. Ang pagsusuri sa malalaking isyu ng lipunan ay kasing halaga sa pagtatalakay at pagbibigay solusyon sa mga isyu ng mga mag-aaral. Walang estudyante ang dapat pumila ng alas tres ng umaga at ulitin ito ng tatlong araw, matapos ang halos isang linggo ng pagpila at paghintay, walang nakuhang mga asignatura. Walang estudyante ang dapat ma-‘delay’ dahil nawalan siya ng oportunidad sa pagkuha ng kailangang asignatura. Walang estudyante ang dapat pa ring makaranas na hindi makakuha ng pagsusulit dahil hindi pa sapat o hindi pa nakababayad ng matrikula. Walang estudyante ang dapat makaramdam ng hirap sa pag-aaral dahil sa luma o kulang ang mga pasilidad sa unibersidad. Nakapadaming kuwento, napakadaming hamon. Hindi naman sapat na ang mga estudyante ang lumapit sa konseho, bagkus ay dapat mas madalas na ang konseho ang lumapit sa mga estudyante. Ang hirap at danas ng mga mag-aaral, maayon na pakiramdaman ng konseho upang maintindihan nila ang mga pakiusap ng sangkaestudyantehan. Sa dami ng opinyon at identidad, doon tayo magtuon ng pansin sa pagkakaparehong layunin – ang para sa mag-aaral; ang para sa bayan. Taunang pagtaas ng matrikula ngunit wala pa ring detalyadong breakdown; pagdami ng gusali sa kabila ng kalumaan at kakulangan ng pasilidad; aktibidad na mistulang pangkatuwaan lamang. Huwag kalilimutan at huwag mawawalay sa pinakaimportanteng tungkulin: ang protektahan at paglingkuran ang mga karapatan ng mga mag-aaral. Katulad ng pahayagan ng mga mag-aaral, kailangang aminin, na ang konseho ng mga mag-aaral, dapat ding “biased”. May kinakampihan ito; may kinikilingan ito. Ang tindig at suporta nito – lagi at lagi dapat na para sa mga mag-aaral. Kung sa panahong kinakailangan, sa bawat aksyon at boses – lagi at lagi na para sa bayan. Nandito pa rin ang droga kumakalat sa mga estudyante na kailangan nang masugpo: ito ay katahimikan at kawalan ng pakialam. Kailangan nating matiyak na hindi sa ating magiging lider magmumula ito. Ang pamumuno ay hindi lugar ng ginhawa at pagpapabango – ito ay lugar ng mahirap at masakripisyong pakikibaka sa loob at labas ng pamantasan. Pag-isipin ang tanong kung sino ang gusto mong lumaban para sa karapatan mo. Sino ang gusto mong lumaban para sayo? Bumoto sa October 12.
Editorial Board 2018 - 2019 working staff for this issue
Editor-in-Chief Diwata Donato Internal Associate Editor Char Bianca Sab-it External Associate Editor Jill Jarata Managing Editor Chickle Kate De la Rosa Exchange Editor Bryan Lorenzo Unico News Editor Zyra Grace Binwag Features Editor Franz Claire Del Rosario Entertainment Editor Felix Daniel Carlos Sports Editor Allan Dennise Tadeo Literary Editor Joyce Angella Joves Chief Layout Artist Jastine Christer Kabigting Chief Photojournalist Danielle Herman Chief Cartoonist Nobelio Mataag Senior Staffwriters John Joseph Dupingay, Jonas Angelo Catubay, Ralph Jon Wilmer Dollaga, Alessandra Dalabajan, Anisha Myrdell Liwas, Janric Bayao, Ryanne Aina Unarce Senior Layout Artists Jhen Rose Sison, Alison Kisha Louriel Tandoc Senior Photojournalists Maricor Andrey Dela Cruz, Oui Margaret Joy Dong-e, Juan Carlo Mateo, Amir Bolinto, Marco Antonio Ilagan, Lance Oniel, Daryl Pangod, Joven Peralta, Chelsea Anne Gabriel Senior Cartoonists Theo Ardsjiel Astudillo, Khenley Joe Batton, Kyra Eufelle Domingo, Sharmaine Alejo, Jener Lubosen, Cristel Joyce Ramos Junior Staff Members Murielle Florendo, Allen John Abat, Hedymir Fae Astudillo, Gretchen Joy Cayetano, Meha Shane Damiyay, Ayrton Cris Dizon, Danielle Ivy Ducusin, Jude Michael Gagarin, Grail Lubangas, Krisnna De Mille Mariano, Reden Cristian Mercado, Brian Andrew Milanes, Christine Mora, Esther Alethea Munson, Zea May Pascual, Sharine Mae Ramirez, King Ceasar Reclusado, Rhamer David Santiago, Ayra Kaye Tibeb, Jules Philip Tillay, Jose Karlo Mari Tottoc Junior Layout Artists Myrisha Jhen Dela Cruz, Steven Ray Estabillo, Ashly Macholi, Joenah Reah Pajarillo, Kate Shiery Talipnao Junior Photojournalists Marc Jandel Buccat, Martin Shan Cheung, Lance Anthony Cruz, Sonai Longsiab, Kelly Caezar Molitas, Robe Martin Reyes, Kim Angela Santos, Carl Kayne Valeriano Junior Cartoonists Majed Al-harbi, Stephanie Imingan, Joshua Rillo, Jodel Jr. Soriano, Ma. Emerlee Rosbelee Sy, Jerome Carlo Villanueva Advisers Engr. Jeffrey Des Binwag, Mr. Miel Albert Laoyan
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Why Would You Care?
pathy (n): The state of not having much emotion or interest.
For the past years, the voters’ turnout for the Kataas-taasang Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) Elections were low. With only 38.49% of the student population being able to exercise their right of suffrage last year, and 35.32% before that, the past elections were even debated if they would be considered since the number of voters did not represent the majority of the studentry. These data brought up the issue of student apathy where a big number of the Louisians seemed to not care for the elections, its results, and its impact to the welfare of the studentry and the university. With the upcoming student elections, it is once again feared whether the same results would be reflected specifically with regard to the percentage of voters. The inclusion of the freshmen will seem to prove otherwise, since it will support the idea of having many voters to represent the student population. Even though many of the freshmen might vote, this does not change the fact that there is a growing culture of apathy among the current students. Some of the Louisians argued that during their stay in the university, they barely felt the impact and change brought by the KASAMA/SSC. For them, it would seem useless to exercise their right to vote anymore since their votes would not lead to the improvement of the studentry as opposed to what KASAMA/SSC promised. Whether this may be true or not, shying away from this right and responsibility
Chroma Chameleon Janric Bayao
means more than that. As a student, not caring for the welfare of the university is grievous. It shows a lack of concern to the very society one is part of. The nonparticipation in an important social event such as the elections is just a tip of the iceberg of a growing culture of apathy and complacency. It might even lead to indifference towards other social issues, ones that are of utmost importance and in need of our action and support. Taking a proactive stance on what one believes in is needed now more than ever. From a school problem such as the participation in student elections to a bigger social problem, voicing out our thoughts and rallying to our causes would contribute much to the benefit of the society. It may lead to the instatement of the rightful leaders, the solution of societal problems and issues, and even the betterment and progress of our community. A simple act is all that is needed in order to start this vision and combat apathy that is slowly creeping within and around us. Start voting.
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o, I don’t believe that there will be calm after the storms; just a little touch of light every after it. When we were younger, we always thought that a superhero comes in form of a man or woman in capes, people with special abilities to transform and also people with “superpowers”. We were entertained with all the characters we see in TV or in film and us aiming to be one of them. Growing up, the later you realize that a real hero is not someone who is likely to be in capes but rather the people you meet every day. Many lives and many homes were taken after the typhoon “Ompong” hit the Philippines. It has been one of the strongest typhoons to make landfall here in our country. The storm’s strong rains caused landslides, damage to buildings and the intermittent loss of power. The areas placed under a state of calamity due to Ompong were in Cagayan, Isabela, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao and Ilocos Norte. Aside from landslides and damaged buildings, billions of pesos worth of agricultural goods was destroyed because of Ompong. According to Secretary Emmanuel Pinol, this is the highest damage to agriculture since Yolanda Typhoon. In Benguet, most particularly in Itogon, more than 70 people died due to typhoon Ompong with most of them killed by landslide in Barangay Ucab. Relocation site for evacuees and a burial site for the dead were provided by the city mayor. Though some of the casualties were still nowhere to be found, the search and rescue operation continues. Other parts of Benguet were also affected where it caused floods and power interruptions in the many parts of the city. This nightmare is real. Devastating but mostly heartbreaking.
Six Feet Gone
Joyce Angella Joves
On the other side of coin, though lives were taken and others were put in to risk, there are people who still continue to help and volunteer to help in providing and sustaining the needs of the affected ones. The fact that there are people who put their foot below the ground to rescue and find others who are missing, others who lost their loved ones, others who struggled to accept things, there will always be help in form of hands – hands that are willing to reach out. Yes, Andres Bonifacio led an armed revolution and Jose Rizal utilized the power of pen and paper to awaken Filipino spirit. But let us not forget the modern day heroes - the overseas Filipino workers who contribute to the betterment of their communities in other countries, community workers who served people in the most recent typhoon, soldiers who risked their safety to rescue and secure homes for the people and the youth who volunteered by creating their thing in their own most natural way of helping others. Today’s heroes may not be heroes because they died and offered something valuable in the country, but today’s heroes are unmasked heroes in the shape of the people that we meet everyday – extending their hands to yours, needed or not – all selfless and with valuable contributions. Just know that storms may be rough and tricky, but there will always be light – in the form of another human being.
Tape Recorder Anong ang masasabi mo sa magaganap na election? “A leader must be a good follower first. Yung hindi lang sa election magaling kundi pati sa posisyon niya habang tumatagal,dapat alam niya yung posisyon sa baba bago tumaas.” - BS Pharmacy 4 “yong may accountability, responsible at may initiative.” - BS Biology 1 “I don’t believe them anymore. For the past four years that I voted, I have never seen any change.” - BS Ac 5 “Hindi na. Tapos na akong umasa. Ga-graduate na rin naman na ako.” - BS Ac 5 “I search for a leader who has integrity - one who is true to his word and puts the plan into action.” - BS Ac 1 “Yung may paninindigan sa mga pangako.” - BSBAMktgMgmt1 “Of course. Syempre sila pa rin ang bridge kumbaga. Sila pa rin yung umbrella ng mga students at student organizations.” - BS Psych 4 “Sana mas maging aware ang mga students sa mga ginagawa ng SSC kasi kadalasan hindi nila nakikita ang mga works nila.“ - BS Psych 4 “Sa mga mananalo, pahalagahan niyo po ang posisyon at responsibilidad ninyo dahil binoto kayo ng mga nagtitiwala sa inyo. Gusto nila na i-represent at ipaglaban niyo sila kaya gawin niyo ang lahat para sa mga estudyante.“ - BA MassComm 4
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COMELEC: 10 Independents to run for elections; campaign rules stressed by
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aint Louis University’s Commission on Elections (COMELEC) clarified the rules governing the independent parties considering that the number of candidates running as independents this academic year is one of the greatest compared to elections in the previous years. “They will really have a difficulty na magcampaign since mag-isa nila. Although nakakasama sila sa room-to-room campaign ng party, considering na they are labelled as independent party, makikita ng mga studyante na iba ung poster sa poster ng party na nag-endorse sa kanila.” According to Comelec Chairman Luigi Castro, the failure of the standard bearers of each party to submit a complete line-up of candidates for their parties on the set date of the filing of candidacy is the main reason why more candidates are running as independents this year. “So paano natin masasabi na gusto mong tumakbo, e hindi naman siya kasama sa official list of candidates. So ang nangyari, kung gusto mong tumakbo, fine, we will allow it, but you will run as an independent candidate,” Castro explained. Moreover, the chairman said that this is a reflection of the parties finding candidates to complete their line-up at a later date since the party registration was set on August 28 wherein supposedly, the parties must already have a complete line-up of their candidates. “Ang nangyari kasi is, kulang-kulang yung list nila. So I think na itong mga naging independent candidates e nahanap nila nang late. That’s why hindi sila nasama sa line up ng party na ‘yon,” Castro added. Castro and Deputy Chairman Jordan Achawon, stated the main provisions with regards to the independents’ campaign. These include the following: a) their campaign paraphernalia should be separated from the party that is endorsing them which includes the campaign posters; b) independent candidates should not qualify themselves as part of this party; the party has the only right to endorse an independent candidate and not the other way around; and c) they should come up with their own platforms and programs. The full list of policies regarding the process of campaigning of independents is stated in the KASAMA/SSC Constitution and By-Laws. Nevertheless, Castro believes that there is no true independent since all independent candidates have been endorsed by existing parties. Ralph Robert De Guzman, Secretary for Finance, the only independent running for a position in the executive committee, said that it is his own choice to run as an independent candidate to fight individually for his strong principles. However, he was glad to be a guest candidate of RIGHTS in which he has been a part of for 5 years. He believes that winning is not a matter of color, gender, degree, or school and that being an independent candidate is not a barrier to achieve one’s goal. According to Marish Domingo, governor candidate for STELA and guest candidate of RIGHTS, the supposed governor running under RIGHTS backed out on the last day of the filing of candidacy
MIXED COLORS. Spearheaded by the Saint Louis University’s Commission on Elections, the Presidential Debate for the candidates of the Executive Committee, was held at the CCA last October 1. PHOTO BY Kelly Caezar Molitas
which led her to accept the responsibility to run. She said that being party-less does not actually bear a significant effect on her candidacy. On the other hand, MC Kristian Balbalona, governor candidate for SAMCIS and is being endorsed by REPORMA-ACS, admitted that party names are already established, and some students tend to vote basing on the party of the candidate, but he positively said that he is strong and genuine to be of service despite not being under a party. Independent Vice Governor for SAMCIS Japha
Behis said that he was not able to run under the REPORMA-ACS due to technicalities but was still able to be endorsed by the said party. He believes that being endorsed or not by a party does not affect nor determine his willingness to serve the SLU community. For Catherine Pias, a guest candidate of RIGHTS for 5th Year Vice Mayor for SAMCIS, running as an independent lets her integrate herself with her own platforms despite the difficulty to promote herself to her school. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
Former presidents bid farewell Report completions, address next SSC, students by
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aint Louis University’s Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-Aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) will have a new set of leaders as Shirley Bonilla’s term ended last semester for A.Y. 2017-2018 and Velcher Castillo’s short reign will conclude after the turn-over ceremony following the 2018-2019 elections this October 12. Bonilla’s term Bonilla admitted that she experienced struggles during her administration such as the burden of consolidating efforts internally for a united stand especially in terms of campaign and project relevance which also required a lot of time. According to her, communication had played a big factor in reaching out to the students. Moreover, the slow processing of papers for the programs had taken much of the time since everything depends on the approval of certain offices in the university before further preparation and implementation of the lined-up programs.
“Our term proposed na sana talaga gawan na ng paraan or baguhin, bawasan na ‘yong pagkahaba-habang signatories. At may meeting din on renovation ng school na naki-upo si [SSC] VP Dangadang wherein it served as an avenue para masabing ilapit na ‘yong SSC office para at least accessible pa sa mga estudyante,” she said. During her term, the Louisian Summit was organized and conducted last January 25-26 which paved the way to be able to collect or to directly immerse with the student body and for them to assert in voicing out their clamors. The summit resulted to the draft of the Louisian Agenda, a document that was filed to the office of Atty. Jason Barlis, the Vice President for Administration, which also became the primary source of information during the “Saludsod”, a dialogue with the SLU administrators which was held in March 21 which resulted to the proposal of resolutions. Several accomplishments were also made CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Comelec Chairman: “Be smart voters” I by Jonas
Angelo Catubay
n an interview with White & Blue, Chairman Luigi Castro and Deputy Chairman Jordan Achawon laid the changes within the Saint Louis University’s Commission on Elections (COMELEC), as well as the plans aiming to escalate the turn-out of votes and to reduce the problems that might occur in the elections on October 12. Castro said that all appointments of Comelec members were handled by the Congress of Louisians this year and is the primary step taken for the upcoming elections. Moreover, Achawon said that the Commission on Appointments had set at least 63 members for the Comelec, including 12 members for the IT Committee, a greater number of manpower compared to last year. With regards to the amendment of the KASAMA-SSC Constitution and By-laws, there is already a transitory provision allowing 2nd year students to run for the positions under the Executive Committee. Regarding the possibility of leaving the position for instances that the officers are graduating, Castro and Achawon clarified that there are no policies stated in the Constitution and By-laws nor is stated
in the waiver that they have signed during their filing of candidacy saying that that is prohibited or illegal. Last September 7, a general assembly was conducted by the Comelec among the candidates, Congress of Louisians, advisers and other concerned organizations and committees, where reminders and new policies on the campaign process were discussed and concerns and queries were addressed. SEA Commissioner Christine Mapatac emphasized on the rules regarding the “Guest Candidacy” which was more defined in this year’s Omnibus Code stressing on campaign rules since all of the independents wanted to be guest candidates of the parties. During the elections, Castro said that the IT Committee had assured that there will be no problem when it comes to flying voters since every student will get a unique password for their respective precinct and will be voided as soon as the vote has been sent by the student. They also assured that there are pre-emptive measures in cases of possible malfunctions such as backup power, hardcopy of the votes and transmission of
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within the different school assemblies and organization representatives such as the purchase of a printer to be used by the KASAMA/SSC SEA which was later on opened for all students, the Duty Kits for the School of Nursing, funding of the 7th APMC-SN Luzon Regional Convention of the School of Medicine, enrolment upgrade through the queue cards and assistance in the 2nd semester enrolment for the School of Accountancy and Business Management, and the funding of activities of the different schools and organizations among others. Aside from these, the university also participated during the International Women’s Day through the One Billion Rising, a dance for human rights highlighting women’s initiative. The Students’ Rights and Welfare Week was also conducted. Castillo’s term Castillo also faced struggles as he stated that they are inevitable in an organization or council. Castillo said that the greatest struggle that they have encountered was the lack of time to serve the students for a short span of time. “But it didn’t stop us to continue serving the studentry and give them the quality of service and leadership they deserve to have. We made sure that we maximized the time allotted to us in implementing and raising projects that will help not just Louisian students but also to our fellow brethren,” Castillo said. In the course of his reign, last August 6, a Dialogue with Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Roberto Arguelles was held to raise the concerns of the students regarding the issues on enrolment. Through the dialogue, the Pre-enrolment using a survey was already launched in the Student’s Portal this semester which would help assess the number of students who will be taking up a certain subject for the next semester to avoid the issue on lack of opened subjects to occur again. The first ever ‘Freshies’ Folders’ were handed to the freshmen for this semester which includes their school profile, emergency hotlines, SLU survival tips, “Witsdom” for future Louisian leaders, and KASAMA/SSC
organizational chart. The first Freshmen Night was also conducted in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) which is mainly a welcome party for the freshmen. During his term, the university also became a member of the Green Convergence, a national organization which aims to protect and fight for the environment. In coordination with the Extension Programs Office, Donation Drive was organized for those who were affected by the super typhoon Ompong which struck the city and province just recently. The collected donations were directly sent to the victims at Itogon, Benguet. Aside from these, Castillo’s term had passed 15 budget resolutions on the activities and projects of the different school assemblies and publications. Messages of presidents “Never confine yourselves to the walls of our educational institution for to genuinely serve the student body, you must serve the people. Ika nga, nasa labas ng paaralan ang tunay na laban,” was the message of Bonilla to the incoming president. She challenges the future KASAMA/SSC Executive Committee (ExeCom) to not be complacent towards the more pressing issues of the university which are contained in the Louisian Agenda. “Through gradually letting go of the less important programs, hindi na lang sila nakatali sa mga traditional activities na usually ay ‘di naman napapakinabangan ng even at least the majority,” Bonilla expressed although admitting that they also conducted some petty programs. She said that this is her greatest challenge to the new SSC administration since it does not only entail risks but presses the leaders to face those who are in the authority considering only a year for its accomplishment. Having the courage to address and raise students’ concerns and clamors to the administration is the challenge of Castillo to the future SSC. When asked about his message to the wining president, he said, “Your goal is not just to win the elections but to continue the battle of fighting the rights of
the votes for security purposes. There will be certain precincts for students according to their school to reduce database crashing and data overloading. There would also be special reconsiderations for voting errors such as accidentally sending a blank position with the authorized personnel’s discretion. Achawon added that every password will have a unique username so that every vote can be tracked by the commission. The Comelec and the IT Committee are yet to give updates on how the program for the elections will run since they have started from scratch because last year’s program has been deleted. Castro and Achawon expect that the turnout of votes would rise, specifying that a certain percentage of votes must be reached from every population of each school in order for the votes to be valid, because if it fails, a re-election will occur. They hope that the seniors and graduating students will participate in the elections believing that their votes will help a lot in determining efficient and effective leaders since not all of the freshmen actually know who the candidates really are. Comelec reminds the students to vote wisely in choosing the future leaders. Castro also stressed that with the efforts of the commissioners, the Comelec was able to give and conduct gubernatorial and presidential debates. Given this activity, the commission is hopeful that the students will be enlightened in fulfilling their responsibility to know their candidates. “That is important, na kilala mo kung sino ang iboboto mo. Because ‘yong candidate na iboboto mo, they will represent you in case na mananalo sila. It’s their responsibility na makilala nila kung sino, ano ‘yong background ng mga candidates. Final reminder, be smart voters,” Castro added.
the students. Always remember this, “Service above self- interest”. Do not think of the things that you can get in serving but on how much you can give and contribute to the welfare of our studentry. Lastly, always remain positive. As the President, you are the light and strength of your co-officers. Problems and challenges may occur in your term but do not ever be the first one to lose hope.” Bonilla thanks the students in behalf of the ExeCom for the chance they have given to them to be of service and hopes that the SSC 2018 have helped them in one way or another. She also asks for a continued support for the student council especially in their programs saying that the students are at the heart of every implemented activity. “In this way, we tend to realize #NagkakaisangLuwisyano towards the progress not only of our university but extending it to the bigger reality faced outside the vicinities, to our nation as a whole. And of course, with the upcoming elections, be critical and vigilant. Don’t end up baited with sophistry. Choose those who are really advancing for the students’ rights and welfare just to mention something that is of relevance,” she added. In the same way, Castillo also asks the students to support the projects of KASAMA/SSC since they will benefit from them. Castillo said, “Choose student leaders who you think will best represent and fight for you. I hope that this academic year, we will have a more united Louisian Students - fighting for our rights and welfare. Lagi niyong tandaan na ang KASAMA/SSC ang nagsisilbi ninyong boses at tulay, ilaw at gabay.”
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RICHARD “RICH” GABAEN | BS Psychology 4 Appointed as Vice President of the Executive Committee for Short Term Academic year 2017 – 2018, Richard Gabaen now runs for the presidential position under the Dasig partylist. He mentioned that Dasig inspired him to run because it opened his eyes to the issues inside and outside of the university. It also inspired Gabaen to work collectively and not have an elitist kind of thinking. “Basically, Dasig formed me and transformed me and, of course, they challenged me na maging mulat; syempre hindi lang mulat, kailangan ring kumilos.” Along with his inspiration to engage in campus politics, his realization about the administration during his early years in the university also urged him to run for president. Furthermore, he wishes to continue what the past administration began as the change it started cannot be accomplished in a year. “We are pro-student and pro-people,” he said when asked about the distinction between Dasig and the other political parties. Dasig stands with the students who, according to him, suffer because of the lapses of the administration despite being the university’s main stakeholder. He believes that the KASAMA/SSC’s main task is to be the forefront and to be the main representation of the students in instances wherein they are being exploited. In relation to what he stands for, he described himself as a radical student leader. He said, “Naniniwala naman ako na kung hindi radical ‘yung leader at may conservations pa siya eh hindi niya talaga matutupad ang pag-address sa mga issues ngayon ng mga estudyante.” Moreover, when asked about his personal flaws or limitations, he admitted to having time constraints because of his program’s on-the-job training but he deems it manageable. He said that he will balance his time between academics and duties as a student leader with the help of the members of Dasig. “Ang pamumuno ay hindi lang dapat ikaw, kailangan i-open mo din ang sarili mo na makipagtulungan sa iba.”
JOJI “JOJI” TATEOKA | BS ACCOUNTANCY 5 The first person who inspired Joji Tateoka to be a student leader is Tony Meloto, founder of Gawad Kalinga. He said he was struck by what Tony Meloto said that he became active in campus as a student leader. “We, the youth, can change a tide.” Second is his father, who was a very active person in his youth. His father, Tateoka said, would always tell him to be active and to be himself. This, in turn, became part of his identity. True enough, Tateoka’s success in leading was seen when the Society of Integrated Commercians for Academic Progress won a Presidential award for Best Co-Curricular Organization under his administration. “To provide better services for the students,” he answered when asked about what urged him to run for the presidential position. He pointed out lapses, which he experienced, from the past administrations. He said that there is so much more to be done and that the KASAMA/ SSC should prioritize the concerns and needs of the students. “Dun ko nalaman na the KASAMA/SSC can do more.” He has heard the clamor of the students and they wanted action. Being an actionoriented person and a visionary, he believes that he can make a change in the KASAMA/SSC with the vision that he has and with the help of the other members of the KASAMA/SSC. What sets REPORMA-ACS from the other parties it that they are a firm believer of the three founding pillars of SLU, namely: the administration, the faculty, and the students. “If we work hand-in-hand, we can give substantial and sustainable activities. If we go against the founding pillars – the administration, the faculty – nothing can be done.” He reiterated the need to hear the concerns of the three founding pillars and to cater to the said needs for the benefit of the whole Louisian community. He described himself as just because they are at the center, they do not stand on either side. Just, in the sense that they fervently believe in the three founding pillars. Just, also in the sense that they will give solutions that are substantial and sustainable to the needs of the students. When asked about his flaws that may hinder him from doing his responsibilities in the KASAMA/SSC, he said he had none. He said he has many flaws but they will not hinder him in serving the Louisian community.
ROCHELLE ARHLYNNE “CHELLE” ALSAEN | BS CIVIL ENGINEERING 5 “Since nalaman ko po na ang students eh meron silang pakialam at meron silang magagawa, lagi po akong nakikiparticipate.” Rochelle Alsaen, from the Rights party list, has been active in organizations since her elementary years and has been an active member of SSC. She has been a part of an assembly, committee, and Congress of Louisians. She joined the Rights party in her third year and was inspired by the ideologies of the said party, considering itself as a family. “Na-feel ko po na hindi ka naman nila iniiwan. Oo, merong hindi pagkakaintindihan pero tinutulungan ka nila para maging active ka, para maging socially involved ka sa mga tao.” What urged her to run for the presidential position is her ideal that all of the students’ needs, whether the students are regular, irregular, or working, should be catered; and that they should be involved. And with her ideals is her party list, which the members consider as a “family” rather than a party list. This notion of theirs is what sets them apart from the other parties. As a family, they aim to represent “togetherness” and “inclusivity” and not the division between political parties. She describes herself as revolving because she has to adjust and compromise according to the needs of the students. When asked about her flaws or limitations, Alsaen admitted that simultaneous academic and extracurricular activities would hinder her from doing her responsibility. She said, however, that she will still try to accomplish her responsibilities in the SSC, but it is only second in her priorities. Her first priority will always be academics. She solves this limitation of hers by following a strict schedule, which sometimes lead to sacrificing something just to be able to finish what she is tasked to do.
SSC ELECTIONS
L CANDIDATES
RE DEL ROSARIO
DASIG
Democratic Alliance of Students for Integrated Governance
“We are prostudent and pro-people.”
REPORMA ACS Partido Reporma ng mga Mag-aaral ng San Luis Alliance of Concerned Students
“We, the youth, can change a tide.”
RIGHTS
Responsible and Intelligent Governance Highlighting Transparency and Studentry
“Since nalaman ko po na ang students eh meron silang pakialam at meron silang magagawa, lagi po akong nakikiparticipate.”
The Democratic Alliance of Students for Integrated Governance (DASIG) was established on July, 2017 by student leaders who answered the call to serve the students and the people within and outside the University. It started with the discussion of a group of student trying to point out the gaps between the students and the administration (SLU); between the students and the basic masses; and between the people and its government. At first student leaders who founded DASIG were just trying to make/establish an organization that will accommodate wider unity of students, regardless of their political affiliation but are willing to organize for a common goal: “to uphold and to advance the campaign for students and people’s rights and welfare”. Through a thorough deliberation, the founding leaders of DASIG pointed out that to further understand the concerns of the students and of the people, student leaders must integrate themselves with them and break the barriers of a traditional and elitist oriented leadership. With this assertion, DASIG decided that in order to pursue these aspirations, they must champion the crucial institution (the Student Council) that will make further steps to fill the gap between the students and their leaders, they have decided to run as a political party on the KASAMA-SSC election. We reiterate that DASIG is not a splinter party of the REPORMA-ACS but a product of the necessary rectification of the mistakes brought by the past weaknesses as how we recognize our own but willing to criticise ourselves in order to reinforce the general student leadership.
Aug 06,2017; in the first assembly, the initial organizational document was presented discussing the major principles of DASIG. General Platforms 1. Promote initiative and collective responsibility in an educational institution as a means to mold good leaders of the university and the society; 2. Foster student empowerment in the university by providing appropriate avenues for learning and sharing of good values, best practices, perspectives and experiences and by creating effective systems of information-dissemination mechanisms to generate more active participation of the students; 3. Promote the development of university programs that will include the participation of the students, faculty, non-academic personnel and alumni of the university in socially-beneficial, life-sustaining and cultureenhancing activities; 4. Contribute in the social transformation and nation-building process by harnessing the potentials of SLU students to develop a dedication to serve the democratic interests of their fellow students, the university, and the community through collective responsibility, cultural awareness and charitable fellowship; and 5. Forge solidarity among the students together with the faculty, nonacademic personnel and other members of the SLU community.
to serve the students and the people within and outside the University The 1st batch of Reporma was formed in 2003. As a political party participating in the KASAMA/SSC Elections, Reporma put forth as its platform of government the revitalization of the entire Student Council. It promised an equitable distribution of SSC funds to finance pro-student programs. The centerpiece of its campaign revolves around students’ rights and welfare. These includes services for students, better facilities, more student-oriented programs, and ultimately a better Saint Louis University for all. In spite of the party’s imperfections, the students comprising REPORMA-ACS SLU these fifteen years (15) past have strived for student rights and welfare – tackling issues ranging from tuition and other fees, student services, student development, among others and inspiring Louisians to do their share of making Saint Louis a better community. Each student who has become part of REPORMA-ACS SLU has gone out to the world bringing the lesson of the Starfish, or making a difference wherever life leads them. With each new batch, the lesson is passed on with the hope that those who come after can build on the foundations laid by everyone who believe that a single act, when inspired, can change the world.
OUR VISION We envision REPORMA-ACS as the premier student socio-political organization in Saint Louis University. Grounded upon the principles of strength, honesty, and commitment, we endeavor ourselves to provide a leadership that is responsive, pro-active, innovative, and collaborative in order to fully realize the holistic development of the youth. OUR MISSION United upon the spirit of genuine servant-leadership, REPORMA-ACS stands in the forefront of the efforts to forward significant reforms in the university and in the society as a whole. We aim to uphold social justice through rights-based governance, responsive to the socio-political realities of the community. Imbued by the Louisian charism, we commit ourselves to empower the studentry by championing transparency and uplifting academic excellence in the spirit of collaboration.
believe that a single act, when inspired, can change the world
Year Founded: 2008 The (Responsible and Intelligent Governance Highlighting Transparency and Studentry) RIGHTS Family is a political organization that has been a forerunner of critical inquiries on political and societal issues centering on youth and student welfare and development. Established in Saint Louis University in 2008, the RIGHTS Family has consistently immersed itself in programs and has advanced policies that encourage the moral and rational growth of the youth. It has steadfastly believed and acted for the holistic development of the youth especially in terms of reasonable education for the general improvement of the Filipino well-being.
As stated in our forename, the RIGHTS Family has promoted nationalism, transparency, social responsibility, the importance of allinclusive education, upright leadership, and the student’s rights. Mission: We envision RIGHTS as an institution steadfast in the holistic growth of the youth infused with a sense of nationalism, integrity, leadership, and prudence; centering on the ability of the youth to initiate and generate affirmative change in himself and in the society towards a progressive future.
PROMOTE NATIONALISM, TRANSPARENCY, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
VICE PRESIDENT
BY: FELIX DANIEL CARLOS
Charles Calma started his political career at a very young age, this encouraged him to continue his passion for politics by running as vice president for this year’s KASAMA/ SSC Executive Committee election. Charles also mentioned that being the “kuya” in the family made him a responsible person. He was inspired to run for vice presidency by his vision of creating external partnerships for the Louisian community, and if he will win, he wants to be become the “external director”. Calma’s platform involves creating safe spaces for students, sustainable development goals for Louisians and bayanihan which will mold Louisians to become proactive students. He also expounded on his plan of creating an intercollegiate press conference; and inviting nationwide organizations to conduct symposia and talks to enrich the student’s grasp on social issues.
Being a student council member since grade school, Aradenas is inspired to continue her legacy by running in this year’s race for KASAMA/SSC executive committee. She said that the rewarding feeling of helping others is enough to boost her passion for campus politics. Aradenas was urged to run for Vice President by her alumni and she believes that she can represent her party and its ideologies. Aradenas’ platform revolves around quality programs. Programs that will empower education for the Louisian community such as credential boosting seminars and talks that will enrich the Louisian’s morale. She reiterated the difference between the quantity and quality when it comes to projects; for Aradenas, quality projects leave long lasting effects. She also believes that tangible projects are important and continuity is key to successful programs. In her opinion, her party is different from the rest because they believe in dialogue. She said that when tackling issues all facets of the Louisian community should be considered. She also mentioned that she is not pro-student, pro-administration nor pro-faculty, instead she is pro Louisian community.
Charles believes that being a member of the Student Council’s Alliance of the Philippines sets Reporma-ACS apart from other parties. He also said that their affiliations will help them in attaining their goals as student leaders.
LORRAINE JEAN ARADENAS
CHARLES DARRELL CALMA
VICE PRESIDENT, RIGHTS BS Information Technology 4
VICE PRESIDENT, REPORMA ACS BA Political Science 4
Charles said that many people think he is charismatic and this word represents him as a student leader. He also mentioned the importance of charisma in making others approach you- a factor that is needed in being a leader. His weakness on the other hand is his low self-esteem. When asked why students should vote for him, Charles answered that he has been part of the SLU SSC - School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts since 2nd year. He is also determined to lead and serve, he has a vision for the Louisian community and he is persistent in pushing projects he believes in.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
When asked what word would represent her as a student leader, Aradenas answered that she is “level headed”. She believes that she is able to look at things in a wider perspective and she understands the struggles of students. Her weakness on the other hand falls on her habit of working too hard to a point where she might make clouded judgements. Aradenas confidently answered that the Louisians should vote for her because she understands students, she can address their problem through proper communication and her experience as former House Speaker at SLU Congress of Louisians and former 3rd - 4th year representative at SLU KASAMA/SSC - School of Computing and Information Sciences is enough to deem her as a competent leader.
BY: RYANNE AINA UNARCE
Trisha was inspired by her mom, a school principal; who she has seen work hard and lead since she was young. Her mom taught her that in order to further improve one’s self, you have to be a leader. She admires her mom’s approachability, and she wants to embody this trait as a leader. What encouraged her to run for Executive Secretary is the party itself – the RIGHTS family. They believed in her capabilities as a leader. She was urged by the party to run as the Governor of the School of Natural Science as well before; because they know her well and they trust her. “If they think that I can do it, I know and I am ensured that I can do it”, she said. The reason that would impede her from giving the student body what it deserves is her time. As a graduating student, she would be busy with her academics however she will not neglect her duties. She believes that her duties as a student and as a future member of the KASAMA-SCC are the same level of responsibility to her.
Kelvin was inspired by his family to get involved in campus politics. His siblings, just like him, share the passion for public service. He was also inspired by the past KASAMA/ SSC’s projects which he believes still have impact in today’s time. De Jesus’ platform is focused on improving paper works for the assemblies, encouraging Louisian’s to appreciate art and improving the Louisian community by listening to the student’s concerns. Personally, Kelvin believes that their camaraderie and the support of their alumni makes Reporma-ACS stand out. When asked what word would describe himself as a leader, Kelvin answered the he is a keen observer.
TRISHA DIANE DAQUIZ
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, RIGHTS BS Pharmacy 4
“I know that I wouldn’t have ran if I had known that I wouldn’t be able to do it.” She believes that the executive committee of her party has different kinds of people. This gives them a lot of opinions of how things work, and they have this bond as a family. “We always identify ourselves as a family willing to help others with their jobs, with the common goal of helping and benefiting the studentry.” She says. She would describe herself as “true to herself”, she doesn’t try to pretend to be someone else. She is honest when it comes to her strengths and weaknesses. She believes that knowing one’s flaws is a strength in order to improve oneself.
KELVIN JOHN DE JESUS
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, REPORMA ACS BS Pharmacy 4 On the other hand, he considers possible internal conflict with other officers as a factor that would impede him from giving the Louisian community what it deserves.
BY: MURIELLE FLORENDO Maya Saturnino believes that approachability is the key to good leadership. This is the reason why she decided to run for Secretary for Finance in the upcoming KASAMA/SSC executive committee elections. When it comes to what she can offer in student politics, she said that aside from the technical abilities she gained in her respective course, she has also been exposed to the responsibilities of the position she’s running for from the aide of her older sister as well as her experience in previous organizations she participated in. Saturnino stated three plans in her platform, which includes transparency of expenditures, where she emphasizes the importance of students in different organizations knowing where their financial contributions are allocated. The second would be building leaders with Christian spirit, where she believes that recollections held for leaders help improve their performance. Lastly, she highlights the significance of proper E-waste management. Saturnino said that what sets her party apart from others is that Reporma- ACS has carefully screened their leaders to make sure that they are qualified to meet the demands for the position in the KASAMA /SSC. She added that their platforms are concrete and their effectivity has been researched, which is why she is confident in her party’s ability to execute them.
SECRETARY FOR FINANCE
Ralph de Guzman involved himself in student politics in high school and carried it through to the university when he ran for 1st year mayor back in 2014. Despite not winning the position four years ago, it did not stop him from running once more as Secretary for Finance for this year’s KASAMA/SSC executive committee elections. He said that his passion to serve the students along with the support of his family has inspired him to pursue his passion for leadership. de Guzman’s platform includes true and devout leadership, where he said that he will be the voice of the students as well as the bridge for students and the administration. As a financial management student, Rap believes that he has the ability to accept any task that is given to him for the position he is vying for. de Guzman said that as an independent candidate, he has much to prove but is confident in his abilities to do the job. He said that he takes into consideration how his studies could hinder his ability to fulfill his duties. But he said that he recognizes the gravity of the responsibility the position demands, so he is motivated by the belief that people have for him and is determined to put the students as a priority.
JERMIAH SATURNINO
RALPH ROBERT DE GUZMAN
SECRETARY FOR FINANCE, REPORMA-ACS BS Electrical Communications Engineering 5
SECRETARY FOR FINANCE, INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE BSMA Financial Management 4
Maya said that her personal concern is whether she can balance her academics alongside working for the students, as any student would. However, she does believe that she will be able to manage her time efficiently. Maya believes that what qualifies her most as a student leader is that she is easy to approach. She said that she is amicable to the needs of the students and she has confidence in her sociability.
He believes that he can wholeheartedly serve the students without limitations for as long as they can put their trust his service. He added that he maintains a positive attitude and has confidence in his ability to balance his time to pursue plans the KASAMA/SSC has in stored.
BY: HEDYMIR FAE ASTUDILLO Determined, eager, and judicious Jude Thaddeus Damian draws his strength and inspiration for running in this year’s election from two groups: the student body, which he wants to represent, especially the minorities; and White & Blue, the student publication he had been a part of since his first year. “W&B taught me the principles that I am really fighting for,” says Damian. Damian decided to run for the position of Secretary of Audit as he knows it is appropriate for what he is learning as an Accountancy student. However, he stressed that though he is “most comfortable” to run for Secretary of Audit, he is “open for other positions” as he believes he could “lead for the studentry.” According to Damian, RIGHTS is different from other parties as they believe in discourse and conversation as the immediate solution to our problems. Damian also adds that the achievement of their party’s goals and platforms could be conducted through collaborative efforts of the different stakeholders and people in SLU.
JUDE THADDEUS DAMIAN SECRETARY FOR AUDIT, RIGHTS BS Accountancy 4
Though extremely passionate with his ideals and plans, Damian considers that to be his flaw which he combats by learning to be more open to the different opinions of others to balance out his own. Damian strongly asks the people to “Think well, discern well, and evaluate who the rightful leaders should be,” encouraging all to be “intelligent in picking our leaders, especially na ico-consider natin ang mga iba’t ibang nangyayari sa ating society.”
SECRETARY FOR AUDIT
Allysa Kaye Garcia knew she would run for the position of Secretary of Audit after careful deliberation and a conversation with God. Garcia describes herself as ambitious and her inspiration for running this year is her sister – who was a former member of Reporma-Acs – and her friends from the same party. “Parang gusto ko din ipakita sa students na kaya ko silang i-serve … and to show them na magkakalevel lang tayo, walang mas mataas, walang mas mababa,” says Garcia, who ran for the position of Mayor during her second year but lost. She does not consider the defeat as a downfall and she still wishes to serve the students, which she considers essential to the school. Garcia, a former campaign manager, trusts that her strong, committed, and honest party is willing to serve the students, and that their defining characteristic is the relationship they have forged with one another. “Sa REPORMA-ACS hindi lang sa elections ‘yung relationship sa isa’t isa…before, during, and after elections, we consider each other as family.”
ALYSSA KAYE GARCIA
SECRETARY FOR AUDIT, REPORMA-ACS BS Financial Management 4 When asked about her biggest flaw, Garcia admits to overthinking. However, her platform includes the show of compassion through mental health awareness, which she deems important to help herself and other students. “Alam ko kung ano ang purpose, goal, at vision ko para sa school na ito, which is to give students the opportunity para i-lobby ‘yung mga concerns nila.”
SECRETARY FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS As a member of the SSC for two years and having shown interest in running for the position since her second year, Jashmyn Mercado cites her friend as the main inspiration of why she chose to run and prove her capabilities as a student leader. Jashmyn believes that given the position of business affairs and seeing such as a bridge between different schools, she aims to ease the burden of work through proper planning, negotiation, and possible collaboration. When asked about what differentiates REPORMA-ACS from other parties, she considered her party’s attentiveness in working hand in hand with the students to deliver the projects they deserve. She also added that her party would succeed in such by providing clear criticisms as well as proper feasibility studies to further help current and future projects.
Inspired by a father who dabbled in the ways of law and having been taught that people can always do something when it comes to politics, Juris Quiambao believes in the need to have a stand as a representative of the Louisian community. “Being a voice is about expressing, sharing, knowing, and being involved,” Quiambao said. According to Quiambao, what differentiates RIGHTS from other parties is the approach towards the handling of student affairs. “We are a centrist party,” he said. “We are in the middle of the students and the administration. We are not saying that we are pro-students, we are not saying that we are pro-admin. We want to hear the concerns of the students and bring to the admin said concerns. We want to evoke this image of neutrality. That is what our party promotes.”
CRAEMER JURIS “JURIS’’ QUIAMBAO
JASHMYN ANN MERCADO
SECRETARY FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS, RIGHTS
SECRETARY FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS, REPORMA-ACS
BS Radiologic Technology 4
BS Electrical Communications Engineering 5
While she considers herself as an opinionated person, her belief of what a leader should be is “just”; someone who holds no bias and always sees to it that the different perspectives of everyone are taken into account before a major decision. She believes that there is a need to be just and that justice means being there for the students and letting their concerns be heard. As she puts it, “If you think that something is right, even if you believe it be right, you need to be just. As a student leader, you should always be for the students.”
BY: JOHN JOSEPH DUPINGAY
Juris sees time management as a challenge to prove that he can give the Louisian community the time they deserve. When asked about his belief regarding leadership, he answered, “I believe that as a leader, we chose to run and we chose to serve.” Describing himself as “joyful”, he aims to bring joy to the student body through the satisfaction of their concerns being heard; to work with the committees and assembly in creating a more pleasant environment for the students. “Kung meron at meron kang gustong gawin, meron at merong paraan. I want to serve the studentry. I want to say that my leadership will be joyful for me, the students, and the university,” he said.
SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS Aaron Viray looks up at the previous KASAMA/SSC President Shirley Bonilla as one of his biggest inspiration for running, as well as the former DASIG members due to its students-centeredness advocacy. “ We are on a system na nag-aaral lang tayo but they showed me na pwede mong ipaglaban ang karapatan mo as a student,” Viray said. Their platforms are geared to make the Louisians more active and sensitive to the issues of the minorities like the LGBTQIA and the indigenous people. Viray also stated that “ Students should be aware to what is happening outside. Lahat ng mangyayari outside ay makaaapekto sa atin inside.”
AARON JOHN VIRAY SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC RELATION
BS Psychology 4
According to Viray, his background as former chief layout artist of STELLARIS is an advantage because he is able to grasp the process of information dissemination. Moreover, one of the hindrances that would impede his greatest potential is the possible conflict of his academic schedule with him being a senior student. He also admitted that he has stage fright— a habit that he believes he can overcome through support from the former and current Dasig members.
BY: DANIELLA IVY DUCUSIN
Being a Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawad, Corpus envisions being the Secretary for Public relation both as inspiration and continuation of what he started outside the campus. “Nakukulangan ang SLU sa information dissemination , for me , naniniwala ako na kaya kong i-enhance paano magkalap ng information in an easier way at upang hindi rin mahirapan ang co-students ko” Corpus’ platform is focused on: Maximizing the SLU’s student portal, re kindling the university week, Supporting the SLU navigators and proposing a Multi-media center for the Louisian community. Factors that makes Reporma-ACS outstand other parties according to Corpuz is their own edge for success, “ Hindi lang po kami kinuha just to fill in the position but we have the capability to serve” Corpuz added.
RHEN CORPUZ
SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC RELATION, REPORMA-ACS BS Management Accounting 4 Thesis and feasibility studies are among his possible flaws in his performance in serving. He stated that the main reason for him being in school is to study and given the chance he`ll do both — study and serve. For an officer to be considered effective is if he/she leaves a mark during and after his term of service — a mark not for himself but for others.
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White & Blue Inquiry VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1 OCTOBER 2018
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE PARTY-TO-PARTY QUESTIONS
RIGHTS
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
to REPORMA-ACS What is the stand of Reporma now?
We are for social democracy. REPORMA and ACS merged as one for one point which is the studentry.
to DASIG What sets you apart from the platforms of other parties? Ano ang assurance na may substantial nga kayong projects?
Ma-oobjectify lang naman ang platforms kapag may student participation. We do not want to be credited for the success of the activities.
to REPORMA-ACS Is your planned application project time-bound? Apps cost a lot so who will pay for it?
There will be separate maintenance money. The amount will depend on the developer.
Pro-student, pro-people. The students to DASIG should be first. Create projects that are What is the political stand of DASIG? relevant to students and decisive to make projects. to REPORMA-ACS Reporma is known to be leftist. Now, We believe in school democracy. ano po ‘yong stand ng party niyo?
PANEL QUESTIONS RE: SOCIAL ISSUES to PRESIDENT Q: 1. Do you think Pres.Duterte is the legitimist representation of the Filipino people? 2. What is the interest of the Filipino people? DASIG: 1. In terms of vote, he represents the people but his actions, words, beliefs, vision, are incapable to represent the people. 2. People at the top tend to fight that they tend to neglect the issues of the people. REPORMA-ACS: 1. No. Yes, he has actions but he disrespects the minorities and that is not a culture of the Filipino People. 2. A project for all people. RIGHTS: 1. He does good but his methods are wrong so he does not represent the Filipino people because he tends to step on these people. 2. Tayo’y nakasentro sa pagiging pamilya, pagrespeto sa mga kababaihan at pagpapahalaga sa buhay.
COMELEC: 10 Independents to run...
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from page 4 to RIGHTS What are your projects during the 10 years of RIGHTS that until now are felt by the students?
We don’t take credits per party because when we are elected there are no colors; all we do are for the students.
to DASIG - What happened to the tuition fee issue you fought? - So what will you do with that problem?
- “DASIG wrote a letter to the admin, what happened? None. DASIG wrote a letter to CHED, nothing happened. Walang nagawa, hindi sa walang ginawa. May ginawa kami pero ang sistema ang problema.” - We continue to fight and create a movement of students regarding the tuition fee increase.
to RIGHTS - Can you be held responsible for errors on the projects about your donation project to the community? - If there are no natural disasters, what will you do to the donation?
- We need to give donations to victims of national disasters. We want to help other Louisians who are below. - They are not limited to disasters only; we can give it to other programs such as feeding programs.
to DASIG Is the reason for your lesser platform because of you being not knowledgeable of student issues?
Issues faced by the students are yearly. We have avenues to have communication of students to admin.
to RIGHTS What is the role of SSC to students and the administration?
We are bridges of students to the administration.
to REPORMA-ACS Who inspired you to think of the projects?
Kung ano ang na-implement ng ibang universities ay gusto naming i-implement din sa school natin.
to REPORMA-ACS Nasaan kayo noong tumitindig ang Nando’n ako. Nando’n kami. Kasama kayo. mga studyante laban sa tuition hike? to REPORMA-ACS After making them aware, we will have After making students aware student converge, not only in SLU but also regarding issues using social media, with the community. what’s next?
Under the position of 4th Year Mayors for SAMCIS, both candidates are running as independents; Ammelaine Yam Laudencia, who is a guest candidate of RIGHTS and Rodel Calpito, who is being endorsed by REPORMA-ACS. Laudencia said that campaigning as an independent has its cons, like having less campaign paraphernalia and campaigning as a group shows coordination and camaraderie. Calpito likewise said that unlike independents, running under a party has its support system which is a great advantage on the part of the candidate. Nevertheless, both the aspirants believe that being an independent candidate will not affect their drive to be of service. First and Third Year Vice Mayors for SON, Richcel Gozum and Yasmin Mohammed respectively are also both running as independents making a total of 10 independent candidates running for this year’s election. Furthermore, Castro and Achawon hope for a comfortable collaboration among the winning members regardless if they are under a party or not.
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE Y O U R V O T E I S Y O U R V O I C E KASAMA/SSC ELECTIONS 2018 OCTOBER 12, 2018
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