Inquiry 2019 - KASAMA/SSC 2019 Elections Issue by White & Blue

The yearly KASAMA/SSC election supplemnt of White and Blue, the official publication of Saint Louis University Volume 3 Issue 1 October 2019

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2019 KASAMA/SSC Elections: COMELEC combats issues, ensures peace

DASIG VP disqualified once again; SC overrules COMELEC decision

COMELEC invokes CBL, allows 2nd years to run for ExeCom

Saint Louis Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commission on Elections (COMELEC) assures peace and order throughout the duration of the campaign period for the 2019 Kataastaasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (SSC)... see more on page 2

Citing amendments on the constitution and by-laws (CBL) of the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC), the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) permitted sophomores to run... see more on page 3

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2019 KASAMA/SSC Elections: COMELEC combats issues, ensures peace BY

SHARINE MAE RAMIREZ

Saint Louis University’s Commission on Elections (COMELEC) assures peace and order throughout the duration of the campaign period for the 2019 Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (SSC) Elections on October 11. Jadel Kaye Gines, COMELEC Chairperson, stated that the start of the campaign period was surprisingly orderly despite minor violations observed few days after the campaign period commenced. “The first days were kind of stale because the parties were still in the middle of processing their posters. It is not yet on its peak. It is like they are still warming up. [However], there were actually violations observed after a few days. Some concerned students reported violations to us. Another is that criticisms among candidates are unavoidable,” Gines said. Concerning these issues, the COMELEC conducted an investigation and warnings were given. Meanwhile, Gines emphasized that one major modification in this year’s election is the transition to a web-based system. The use of internet connection will be utilized since the past systems used were based on local area network (LAN). “The IT Committee will create a website wherein it will redirect us to the voting system. With that, there will be a real-time counting of votes. One of its pros is that even though you accidentally turned off your computer, your votes won’t be affected. You can just turn it on and continue voting again and it won’t affect the total votes unlike before that if the main server was

COMELEC staff assists the student voters in obtaining their passwords before being led to the election precincts. PHOTO BY JANDEL BUCCAT turned off, all the data will be gone. In simple words, it already has an autosave feature.” she said. Relative to this, Gines said that the COMELEC, together with the IT Committee, are still working on the possible loopholes that may arise such as security issues. To further ensure the success of the system, a mock election will be conducted to evaluate and test its

DASIG VP candidate disqualified once again; SC overrules COMELEC decision BY

MEHA SHANE DAMIYAY

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) crafted Resolution No. 7, s. 2019 which allows Democratic Alliance of Students for Integrated Governance (DASIG) vice presidential candidate Cielo Marie Esmeria to still run for the position after the said body earlier disqualified her candidacy. Last September 9, the COMELEC disqualified Esmeria’s application due to Article II Section 1 of the constitution and by-laws of the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral (KASAMA/SSC) stating that no one is allowed to run unless the candidate had a one-year residency in the university. In an interview with Esmeria, she stated that she was shocked by the immediate release of her letter of disqualification with no due process so she had to file a petition regarding it. “As far as I know, as stated in our constitution, a hearing should be done before a decision should be made. In my case, there was none. We immediately

received a notice with a decision that I’m already disqualified so we had to file a petition to our Student Court regarding this,” Esmeria said. After said petition, a court hearing was conducted by the Student Court which overruled COMELEC’s decision on Esmeria’s disqualification. According to Francis Romar Dajac, Chief Justice of the Student Court, the whole court decided to allow Esmeria to push through with her candidacy due to lapses observed and considerable factors. “First thing we have to consider with this decision was the Section 9, Article IV of our constitution which, unfortunately, was not followed by our COMELEC. Due process has to be conducted first before the disqualification but was not observed. Their first release [of] the official list of candidates also determined that the VP of DASIG was allowed; such release had no disclaimer for prior changes. The consequences for the negligence of the body should not be the burden of the candidate,” Dajac said.

functionality. Moreover, there will be nine precincts on the election period: two in the Maryheights campus, four in the Otto Hahn building, two in the Perfecto building, and one in the Charles Vath internet library. Regarding the problem on interruptions of laboratory classes on the election period, Gines said that they have already coordinated with the faculty and other concerned authority with regards to the schedule of the voting period. “We talked to the dean especially in SEA since they have the most number of voters and most number of precincts. We came up with an agreement that [the voting period] will be all throughout the day for the students to catch up with their classes wherein they’ll be going to use the computer lab, especially in Otto Hahn,” Gines explained.

Dajac also added that the person of authority for Esmeria, which was the Dean of the School of Law (SOL), had already allowed her to run for the position. Their decision led to the crafting of the Student Court Resolution No. 1 s. 2019. Meanwhile, Jadel Kaye Gines, the COMELEC Chairperson, stated that they had lapses which led to the changes they had made for the second release of the official list of candidates. “Nakalagay rin kasi sa CBL na we [COMELEC] have exclusive jurisdiction on the qualifications contest and the conduct of elections so we thought that it’s within our powers since it was under the CBL. So, we have to initiate her disqualification [but] there was an order from the Student Court regarding the petition so we accepted it since it was a court order and we

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Comelec invokes CBL, allows 2nd years to run for ExeCom BY

JULES PHILIP TILLAY

“Actually, it is allowed,” COMELEC Chairperson Jadel Kaye Gines said. Citing amendments on the constitution and bylaws (CBL) of the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC), the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) permitted sophomores to run for positions in the KASAMA/SSC executive committee. Gines then invoked a transitory provision in the CBL that supports the said decision. “It is stated in the last part of the CBL Article XI, Section 2, that the limit on the lower year levels will not be effective for school years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 because of the K to 12 curriculum,” she stated. In retrospect, by virtue of Article II, Section 2 of the constitution and by-laws, executive committee candidates must be at least 3rd-year students. However, such policy was disregarded for this year’s elections considering the two-year gap brought by the K to 12

DASIG VP candidate disqualified once again... from page 2 admitted the mistakes done,” Gines stated. Moreover, Gines said that they respect the SC’s decision, hence, they crafted the Resolution No. 7, s. 2019 which allows Esmeria of DASIG to run for the vice president position of the executive committee for this year’s election. “The crafted resolution was to allow Ms. Esmeria to resume her candidacy but that does not make her immune to petition from other parties,” Gines explained. Partido Reporma ng mga Mag-aaral ng San LuisAlliance of Concerned Students (REPORMA-ACS), on the other hand, had filed a petition regarding the candidacy of Esmeria last September 25. A hearing was then scheduled and held last October 5 with the COMELEC and the parties involved. This October 7, the COMELEC released another decision through the crafting of Resolution No. 9, s. 2019 which states that the certificate of candidacy of Esmeria for the vice presidential position is cancelled due to violation of the Article II, Section 1 of the KASAMA/SSC Constitution and By-Laws. According to Gines, all of their decisions were based from what is stated on the CBL, including their decision on the petition. In a consensus with the Student Court, Dajac stated that they respect the powers and decisions of the COMELEC but they will also reserve the right of the affected parties to appeal the decision of the commission in court. This is the latest update on the issue as of October 7, 2019. Further developments are to be expected.

curriculum, which means that 2nd-year students are expected to assume positions that are usually granted to 3rd to 5th-year students. However, Gines clarified that the one-year residency clause in the CBL still applies, despite the implementation of the transitory provision. As per official list, there are nine sophomore

students vying for executive committee positions: two from the Democratic Alliance of Students for Integrated Governance (DASIG), six from the Partido Reporma ng mga Mag-aaral ng San Luis - Alliance of Concerned Students (REPORMA-ACS), and one from the Responsible and Intelligent Governance Highlighting Transparency and Studentry (RIGHTS)

COMELEC, IT Dep’t pilot new voting system BY AYRA

KAYE TIBEB

In preparation for the university’s 2019 KASAMA/SSC elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), together with the Information Technology Department, conducted the preliminary testing of the new voting system last October 2 at the Maryheights Campus. Adrian Yves Macalino, Student Head of the IT Committee, explained that last year’s voting system is different from the previous years since the new system will make use of the internet, enabling users to access voting easier. A plan to use only one server for the entire university is also considered in order to be able to secure the data if ever a system malfunction occurs in one of the precincts, synchronizing it automatically to the main server which prevents the loss of votes, a problem which occurred last year. The new system will also use the university’s website in order to ensure the speed in the processing of votes. The only similarity from last year to this year’s

system is that students will still be given individual codes to use when logging in to vote in order to secure their data privacy. Although there were some minor glitches during the actual testing like slow loading of the candidates’ pictures, the COMELEC and the IT Department ensure that the problem will be fixed. Moreover, suggestions and feedbacks regarding the system are still being accepted until Friday. Macalino assures everyone that such problems will most likely not happen during the voting period since they will have another system test next week right before the election. The testing was participated by several candidates and campaign managers from the three parties: DASIG, REPORMA-ACS, and RIGHTS, which was supervised by the advisers of the IT Committee and the KASAMA/ SSC who all look forward towards the success of the new system even for the years to come.

Members of the COMELEC IT committee demonstrate to invited students this year’s elections voting system on October 2 at the Maryheights campus. PHOTO BY ANDREI GASMEN

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Jerome V.

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On the Basis of “Experience” With the election day at our doorsteps, Louisians need to assess each candidate with their own measuring stick: a set of criteria distinct to each voter. Despite these varying rubrics, a consensus must be made as to how students can gauge the competence and capability of these aspirants, and the usual answer to this is the candidates’ “experience”. But how do we measure experience? This year’s Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) elections, we are met with 2nd-year students vying for the positions that were not available to them before: vice governor, governor, and the executive committee positions. This is in lieu of the transitory provision provided in the constitution and by-laws of the KASAMA/SSC, stating that the year requirement for candidates is suspended for the academic year 2019-2020 due to the gap in available students brought by the K to 12 curriculum. The provision does address the concern raised, but it does not answer whether or not these 2nd-year students are already “experienced” enough for the responsibility they are about to take. Indeed, there is a justification behind the year requirement for these “high seats”, and that is for the candidates to gain the needed experience: the years of learning and leadership skills as required by the positions. Years these sophomore candidates do not have. However, do students need to spend more than three years just to prove that they already possess the needed experience? This is the struggle faced by the sophomores: to prove to the student body that they are competent enough to be elected. Learning and leadership skills could be easily attained if more years are given to the candidates but we should be careful of immediately assuming that aspirants have acquired the experience needed if they have spent more years in the university. These sophomores are already at a disadvantage of acquiring the needed qualifications, but if they do so despite the short amount of time that have spent as Louisians, then they can even out the playing ground. Who can argue that they are not qualified? So, at the time when we are called to exercise our right to vote, we need to remember that student leadership and service calls for work experience more than seniority. Experience measured by one’s accomplishments, exposure to the same duties and responsibilities, and the knowledge and skill needed to analyze and craft relevant platforms that will solve the issues of the studentry.

Editorial Board 2019 - 2020 working staff for this issue

Editor-in-Chief Janric Bayao Internal Associate Editor Jastine Christer Kabigting External Associate Editor Kim Angela Santos Managing Editor Ayrton Cris Dizon Exchange Editor Marc Jandel Buccat News Editor Zyra Grace Binwag Features, Entertainment Daniella Ivy Ducusin and Literary Editor Sports Editor Jude Michael Gagarin Chief Layout Artist Steven Ray Estabillo Chief Photojournalist Daryl Pangod Chief Cartoonist Kyra Eufelle Domingo Senior Staffwriters Anisha Myrdell Liwas, Ryanne Aina Unarce, Hedymir Fae Astudillo, Meha Shane Damiyay, Grail Lubangas, Brian Andrew Milanes, Sharine Mae Ramirez, Ayra Kaye Tibeb, Jules Phillip Tillay Senior Layout Artists Myrisha Jhen Dela Cruz, Alison Kisha Louriel Tandoc Senior Photojournalists Martin Shan Cheung, Juan Carlo Mateo, Amir Bolinto, Marco Antonio Ilagan, Lance Oneil, Danielle Herman, Lance Anthony Cruz, Sonai Longsiab, Kelly Caezer Molitas, Robe Martin Reyes, Kim Angela Santos, Carl Kayne Valeriano Senior Cartoonists Stephanie Imingan, Jerome Carlo Villanueva Junior Staffwriters Leah Monica Bandoc, Allison Binay-an, Dahlia Marie Elysse Camacam, Roselle Kaithrynne Celi, Vianca Joyce Cordova, Mikhael Raeon Felix Ebalo, Sheryl Lai, Japheth Lance Pecaoco, Phillip Jerome Posas, Athena Myrrh Puday, Rio Jane Rabaca, Bianca Irish Rivera, Stephen John Sabadao, Mercy Grace Tacloy, Hanna Rouie Tamayo, Emmanuel Tinio, Jamyla Uy Junior Layout Artists Chriselyn Alconis, Cyber Domingo, Julian Luis Padilla, Elyzsa Renee Jasmine Paje Junior Photojournalists Shirleen Joy Aronchay, Angellie Eunice Baluyut, Margarette Flor Curilan, Andrei Francis Rod Gasmen, Emmanuel Gregorio, Maecille Lacamen, Rvie Keren Nafianog, Aldrich Francis Peñaflor, Andrew Seno Junior Cartoonists Angelo Antolin, Naomi Bumal-o, Jonekah Alexine Catadman, Andrely Ciano, Luwy Jane Colina, Carmella Fria Lao, Janine Edriz Laureta, Karen Faith Nuguid, Jayne Macrine Sayson, Khamilla Mae Sualog, Mary Rose Tiongco Advisers Engr. Jeffrey-Des Binwag, Mrs. Analyn Caroy

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Dare to Begin, Dare to Be The Change

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hy do I have to vote when I never felt anything real?” It is the time of the year again to hear the unending promises and monotonous advocacies of different candidates that you do not even know if it is true or not. A time when your power to choose a student leader can be wasted when not exercised, or in the good light, can become a ray of hope. It is quite ironic that as the voting system for the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral/ Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) elections gets easier and accessible, the number of students who cast their votes becomes less and less. Ideally, the SSC, being elected by the students, serves as representatives and as a voice of the Louisian studentry. However, in reality, majority of the students do not vote, contradicting a genuine election and questioning whether the SSC really represents the student body. Most of the students say that voting in the SSC elections is useless. Their reason is having not felt the previous elected officers’ presence back then and that their programs are only concerned to a limited number of students. Whether these reasons apply or not to all, there is a truth to it and the proof is that the voters’ turnout dramatically falls each year. Also, not all students are actually aware of the programs being conducted for them by the student council or worse, do not even care of what is happening within the campus for as long as they are not affected. A reason why some of the students would not even budge to vote. Changing the impression of the SSC elections and its officers seems difficult but in order for change to come to light, one must dare to begin this change and that change starts with you. Imagine complaining about the flaws and broken promises of the seated

Paper Planes

Zyra Grace Binwag

officers when you have not even voted. Thinking about it, you do not even have the right to do so for you have not done anything at all to stop this from happening, when you had the chance. While some terms have been felt nonexistent, there were terms that made breakthroughs for the students. Candidates should then stop tracing their footsteps from the bad ways that evolved within the council but instead carry the good that have been planted by the previous terms and start to create a new step for the better. They must have the courage to break the bad impression, feeling, and reputation towards the student leaders of the KASAMA/SSC built through the years, remembering that trust, when broken, can never be the same not until new batches of students will again enter the university for them to deceive. As for you, have even a little bit of concern of what happens in your surroundings. If you will not again use that right of yours to choose a leader for a change, do not even dare to complain. Expect a similar cycle to transpire once more and if that happens, do not dare to complain from the consequences of these candidates not keeping their promises. When that time comes, feeling anything real about what they say will be close to impossible. So, dare to begin the change. Be that change this coming election.

You are Called to Be Selfish

ho are you serving? There is resistance to what change may

bring. Perhaps apathy is brought about by distrust; and the need to satiate the desire for improvement, for accountability, is not met. When words and actions do not align with one another, we question the consistency of each candidate and the service that they have promised beforehand. Inside the university, each leader will choose who they will serve. Will they serve the students, or will they serve themselves? During campaigns, students are told by leaders that they desire to serve the Louisian community; however, some leaders do not see this as their only source of motivation. Some seek to gain a position in the Student Council for recognition, and possibly to impress future employers. Being accepted in the council could be an opportunity for those who seek to give themselves a boost in the competitive graduate job market. Leading could assure companies that they are hiring people who have already experienced handling a great deal of responsibility. The majority of Louisians only get a glimpse of the elected officials’ commitment, since we do not see the sacrifices they had to make in order to get the job done. We do not know the full story; unless, they share their experiences. We encounter stories of unaccountable officials who neglect their delegated roles. Oftentimes, their work is passed onto other officers who already have tasks at hand. These instances make us ruminate on the idea that being an officer is driven by superficiality; the desire for service was simply a red herring. We always hear that the Louisian community deserves better; that we deserve more. We place our hopes on candidates who seem experienced with the concerns of the student body, inside and outside

Lovely Aragami

Ryanne Aina Unarce the university. We vote for those who were willing to commit. However, we find out later, much later, that they were not true to their word; and their actions often contradict the promises they made. We often hear fellow Louisians say, “I wasted my vote.” Sometimes, it really feels that way. Leadership requires selflessness and selfdiscipline, it requires the self-awareness of one’s capability of taking on challenging roles. The corresponding responsibilities and functions of each officer should be respected and maintained to the best of one’s abilities. Officers should consider that it is a great disservice to the Louisian community by not putting in the effort that was expected of them. We seek to put our faith in leaders who have no ill intention of personal gain but find pleasure in voluntarism and active participation. We are inspired by leaders who manage to make time to prioritize the welfare of fellow students, considering that earning a degree is their main priority. Being a leader, especially one who is balancing both academics and organizational work, will remain a feat. We hope that through this year’s election, integrity will be upheld in choosing the officers who deserve to be elected. We hope that they will not simply rely on the hard work of others and take credit for them. We, as voters, are encouraged to be less reluctant and to trust that the leaders of tomorrow will lead us into a better Saint Louis University.

TAPE RECORDER What are your expectations and changes that you want from the future SSC officers? “I expect that the SSC officers will be more approachable after elected. Most of the time after election, they tend to forget their promises. Their promises should be fulfilled and not just in words.” -BA Comm 1 “They should focus more regarding issues inside the campus, not outside. What I noticed kasi sa previous [officers], walang masyadong actions na nakikita inside the campus, only to find out that they are more active outside the school.” -BS BIO 2 “In general, we need good governance. People who will be there until the end. We need people to stand firm with the body and will not just languish to the background when crisis arises.” -BS ChE 2 “Dapat magkaroon ng transparency. Ilang beses na sinabi ‘yan as platform pero until now, wala. Sana this time, mayro’n na kasi importanteng malaman ng mga students kung saan napupunta ‘yong contribution nila sa SSC.” -BS MLS 2 “Kahit mga SSC officers sila, parang wala naman kaming alam na SSC officers sila. Sana makitaan din sila ng pagiging active dito sa school.” -BS MLS 2 “Sana tugunan nila ‘yong pangangailangan talaga ng mga students.” -BS ECE 5

DA HOY! “The installation of solar panels does help in saving electricity but it creates too much sound distractions to classes and there are some debris falling from the ceilings which is dangerous for the students.” -BA Comm 1 “Reconstruction and construction of facilities will help in improving the quality of education and ensuring the safety of everybody.” -BS ChE 2 “‘Yong mga nakikita kong changes [in the university], mostly regarding sa buildings pero sa building namin, wala namang nangyayari kaya hindi ko alam kung nakakaapekto siya.” - BS Pscyh 2 “‘Yong internet ng SLU, ang bagal. Nagbabayad naman tayo para do’n pero ‘yong Wi-Fi, minsan hindi mo na magamit. Tapos ‘yong mga equipment sa mga lab, hindi napapalitan kahit sira na kaya minsan, mahirap magawa ang mga experiments. Minsan, need naming mag-provide ng sarili naming gamit at may mga equipment na iisa lang so nagaantay matapos per group para makagawa ang lahat ng experiment. Tapos ‘yong abortion steps, madulas kapag umuulan at hindi rin enough ‘yong lights kapag gabi para sa mga dumadaan do’n, [lalo na sa] mga may night classes.” -BS ECE 5

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DASIG DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE OF STUDENTS FOR INTEGRATED GOVERNANCE

JEDREICH LORENZ MANANGAN The J in Jedreich stands for “Justice”. Being a student leader for almost three years, REPORMA-ACS presidential bearer Jedreich Lorenz Manangan wants to extend his service to its full as a way of giving back to the studentry. He wishes to hit two birds with one stone by continuing his service through fixing the existing problems in the university. “I want to fix the problems that younger years [will] most probably experience soon. I don’t want to be theoretical but I want also to address these problems in specific ways,” he says. Jedreich considers his brother, a previous student leader of the university, as one of his inspirations for running as the Executive President. He also claimed that being a leader “takes guts”, stating that a strong persona is needed in order to establish specific platforms. When asked about what makes REPORMA-ACS different from other parties, he replied, “We are prepared to be very feasible, na

RIGHTS

magagawa yung [platforms] namin ngayong academic year. We get ideas and gather problems that can be only seen from the lenses of the students.” According to him, REPORMA-ACS is equipped to be strong, honest, and committed which makes them capable of governing with competence and integrity. Jedreich admits that his personal flaw includes carrying most of the responsibilities alone, pushing his colleagues to become dependent on him. However, he affirms to giving his fellow student leaders equal opportunities to serve as well. In relation to his platforms, he described himself to be a bridge for justice. He stated, “We’re already facing a lot of problems and the studentry deserves the justice that they need. Justice in terms of the tuition fee that they are paying, the hard work, and the credit that they want to give to the university.”

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JUSTIN JASPER SANTOS The J in Justin stands for “Just”. Guided by ethical principles, ANAKBAYAN member Justin Jasper Santos noticed a “call for need” to run for Executive President. As the Deputy Head of Student and People’s Rights and Welfare, Justin, along with his team collected and addressed the concerns of the students. They also submitted them to the administration for possible solutions. Richard Gabaen, who is a Supervising Head of the committee and previously KASAMA/SSC President, serves as Justin’s inspiration. He claimed that Gabaen does not look down on students. Justin pushes for all of his platforms such as establishing “Magna Carta” for the students; assigning student representatives; collating grievances of the Louisian community other than the concerns that DASIG has seen through the years; and upholding the rights of the studentry. When asked about how unique DASIG is from other parties, Justin is proud of their principles which include collective leadership and the absence of feudal system.

Despite deeming his 28-29 units a possible “flaw” in being a student-leader, Justin “makes it [a] point na makapagserve talaga by all means necessary sa mga students.” He crafted specific phases to assure the Louisians that his platforms would be implemented. “We will be inviting students from School of Law para matulugan sa technicalities,” but if it is deemed impossible, he says SSC Congress and Student Court will help. Educating the studentry and student organizations on what the Magna Carta will contain is also an important step “basta mag-agree ang mga estudyante… para ito sa mga estudyante.” Justin does not notice a difference in the needs of the students and the community. “So if we address the concerns of the students here, we can then address issues of the community from different sectors.” He advices students like him to be “involved sa society” as “education should not stick to the four corners of the room.”

REPORMA-ACS PARTIDO REPORMA NG MGA MAG-AARAL NG SAN LUIS - ALLIANCE OF CONCERNED STUDENTS

JUDE THADDEUS DAMIAN The J in Jude stands for “Judicious”. Jude Thaddeus Damian draws his drive and inspiration from his experiences as a member of Students’ Rights and Welfare, an ad hoc committee of the Executive Committee, and as former Editor-in-Chief of White & Blue, the official student publication of Saint Louis University. These organizations bridged him to hear and see the different concerns, issues, and abuse on the rights of the studentry. “Halos hindi ako makagawa ng paraan para mabigyan ‘yun ng solusyon. Palagi akong nagsusulat pero nakukulangan ako sa sarili ko mismo na wala akong interaction with the students,” he says on the problems of the studentry. Jude shares that he has no personal motives aside from the purpose of serving the Louisian community. He also promotes a personal advocacy—to stand for the minorities including the campus press, indigenous groups, women, and the

LGBTQIA+ community. “It is a personal mission of mine to create a change among them and not just let them be minorities, be abused, and let them suffer away quietly.” He said that winning the position will enable him to represent them well and enable him to discuss about their rights. According to Jude, as a student leader, one must have good judgement. This trait will enable a leader to make wise decisions. “Let’s think more. Let’s be wise when it comes to implementations at mga executions ng programs natin. Maging inclusive sa pag-iisip; isipin ang lahat ng aspects ng mga decisions.” When asked about the limitations which would impede him from serving the student body, he said that it would be his time since being a Law student demands a lot of his time to study.

VICE PRESIDENT The C in Cielo stands for “Committed”. Cielo is a person who commits to what she believes in, by serving the Louisian community and furthering her party’s vision for the students. By running for the spot of vice president, she believes that she can lead the students to become progressive thinkers who involve themselves in the betterment of the university. She views other motivations, besides service, to be selfish. “People should run for council because they want to serve the studentry, not because they want fame.” In her own words, it’s knowing that you’re serving the students with your own capabilities that makes the service worth it. As UP Baguio’s previous Student Councilor, she sees the apathy and neutrality of students when it comes to political and democratic rights. She hopes to ignite social involvement among the students. Cielo believes the essence of democratic rights and by speaking up, indecision will be avoided. To her, “being neutral and apathetic is tantamount to siding with the oppressor.” When asked about what separates her party from others,

she stated that issues inside the school are viewed as systematic, linking wider topics outside the campus. Her party addresses the root causes of these issues, providing closure. Having the experience of a councilor, she sees herself as a woman of her word. Cielo would do anything in her power to bring her party’s platforms through collective leadership and consolidation into fruition. Cielo sees the weakness of the body as a limitation of service and wants to show everyone that anything is possible through one’s passion and drive; most especially with the belief that the outcome would be worth it. To her, the best teachers are not within the campus, but rather the society itself. Education can be gained through mingling with the local folk. Knowledge of other problems faced by other people may bring forth fresh perspectives. Cielo JD believes that the inspiration to serve can come from thinking outside the university’s comfort. “Inspiration and knowledge is one thing, but putting things to action is a measure of integrity as a leader.”

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The S in Shaena stands for “Service-driven”. Inspired by her father, and the previous KASAMA/ SSC Vice President, Charles Darrell Calma, Shaena Kassandra Aquino aims to become an instrument for the completion of global goals. Specifically, she wants to push through with the “17 Sustainable Development Goals”, starting with the university and expanding through partnerships with other external organizations. Moreover, Shaena believes that these goals can also impact the youth and empower them to embrace a sense of nationalism. She noted her personal experience with matters regarding cooperating with external organizations for the attainment of projects in hopes of reaching progressive and continuous developments. She also believes that the training and experience she has received from the previous years of being in student politics can propel her to lead the Louisians towards an The J in Joshua stands for “Just”. Running for Vice Presidency, Joshua Marvin Aquino, desires to give back to the Louisian community through serving their needs and imparting his knowledge to them. He has no personal reason to run for he believes that serving the Louisians is reason enough. Joshua wants to be the voice of the students since RIGHTS is known as a pro-students party list. Joshua doesn’t believe that any personal flaw should impede someone in running for any position unless the reason is not wanting to serve the community. “There is no reason for any flaws to hinder you, if you are willing to serve.” According to Joshua, what differentiates RIGHTS from the other parties is that they are a centrist pro-students political organization, they focus on upholding student rights, and being their voices. He also said that the RIGHTS family respect each other and he can feel the strong familial bond within their party.

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ideal “Progressive Louisian Community” characterized by sustainable projects and developments for the betterment of all. Shaena admits that she tends to overwork herself. However, she acknowledges that by having a good support system, she is able to ask for advice and regard her limitations. According to Shaena, the unique trademarks of being in the REPORMA-ACS are the guiding principles that each candidate embodies: strength, honesty, and commitment. She firmly believes that the party guides and molds each aspiring candidate to enhance their knowledge and overcome any obstacles or challenges through various talks, seminars, and training. For her, being a student leader gives a sense of unconditional fulfillment despite the rigorous and tedious tasks that such as leader has to face. “I really want to be with the Louisians and serve them in aiming for a progressive BS PSYCH Louisian community that benefits everyone,” she says. Quiz: 2/5 BY ROSELLE KAITHRYN CELI

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He can assure the students that their platforms will be implemented 90% if they are elected. Joshua shares that in preparation for these platforms, they have already communicated with organizations that they’ll collaborate with in the future. They have also consulted with the university administration and received a positive feedback. “In order for an organization to be successful, you need someone who doesn’t concern himself with the credit he will gain from it,” Joshua reminds to himself and would like to impart to the students. Upon describing himself, he always wants to be fair in every detail of the elections. He also wants to be fair in his decisions and hopefully the decisions he’ll make in KASAMA/SSC if he is elected. BSBA FIN MAN He hopes for no biases to occur and that the students will be just in choosing the rightful student leader that will be serve as their voice.

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information through the official social media platforms of the office of student council. Along with this is the Financial Literacy Program which seeks to help students gain knowledge on investments and businesses. If there something to impede her from fulfilling her duties, it would be the distance and travelling time from the Maryheights Campus to the Main Campus. However, she affirms that she can manage her time in both academics and organizations. As a Gabriela Innabuyog youth member, Lhyka believes that every small progress can have a large contribution towards change.

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CARLIEZEL SALVADOR BSBA FIN MAN

The L in Lhyka stands for “Lion”. Inspired by her grandmother who happened to be a student activist back in her youth, Lhyka Nicole Villa is loud with the principles she stands for and is driven with a burning desire to serve. “If they were able to speak about the issues back then and they were able to make a change, I want to be able to do the same thing,” she says. Being a second year Accountancy student, Lhyka believes that she has what it takes to be the Secretary for Finance, bound by REPORMA’s principles of being strong, honest and committed. Her platforms include the 48-hour Transparency Report which gives the students access to

The C in Carliezel stands for “Communicative”. Driven by the influence of RIGHTS’ presidential bearer, Carliezel Salvador wishes to give the same amount of compassion and service to the studentry. Even though Carliezel has been a student of SLU for four years, she claims that she did not feel the impact of some previous platforms. This has urged her to run for the Secretary for Finance. Along with this, she said that the position would give her exposure as it serves as a training ground for her future profession. Carliezel’s platforms includes financial literacy such as investments, budgeting, and monetary

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savings for the students. Despite having less experiences and credentials, as she stated, she is capable of catering to the responsibilities for office of Secretary for Finance. “I will definitely do my job and be committed. I’m not going to promise anything. I’m just going to put it [into] action.” When asked about her flaws, Salvador recognized herself to have the tendency to be reserved and shy at times. In contrast, she defines herself to be communicative, which is essential for a student leader. “I will exceed my own capabilities and their expectations”

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

JOSHUA MILLE MORALES BS CHEM ENG

The J in Joshua stands for “Joyous”. Driven by his will to serve the students of Saint Louis University, strong-willed and simple Joshua Morales aims to give the “underdogs” a voice. He wants to prove that it is not just the exceptionally talented or those with high academics who are elected into office. He wants to show that being armed with the will and desire to serve are enough to make one as a suitable candidate. Joshua’s decision to run for the position was influenced by the goal to bring the issues of the marginalized students to the administration. When asked how he would describe himself, Joshua answers that he is someone who serves his fellow

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students for no other purpose than the joy of it. “Kahit hindi ka kilala ng mga tao, basta gusto mo magserve, meron sayo yung will, may chance parin, pwede parin lumaban” says Morales. Morales claims that what makes DASIG different from the other parties is that they are active all year round. It functions not just during the campaign season, but also during forums and seminars, in and out of university. Their platforms and projects are based on the students’ observed needs, and how much the students will appreciate the projects. Morales considers his heart disease to be one of his greatest impediments in serving the community. Despite of his illness, he continues to do his best in his duties to serve the community.

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The A in Angelhynne stands for “Active”. Marie Angelhynne Gwyneth Ducusin was inspired by her family who continually engages in politics, and by the REPORMA-ACS party. She said that her beliefs aligned with her party’s, “REPORMA-ACS fights for what is deserved by the students.” According to Angelhynne, what sets her party apart from the others is the screening, training, and analysis given to the candidates. This is to ensure their fitness and capacity to conduct their duties to the best of their abilities. Armed with experience in serving the student government as the former first year mayor of SNS, Angelhynne recognized some of the deficiencies within the KASAMA/SSC. She aims to use her experience to allow for a more efficient process and to iron out the deficiencies that she has seen within the school

system such as the inefficiency of paper processing. Being a candidate requires having the knowledge of your position’s duties and tasks. When she was elected as first year mayor, she made sure she did everything to the best of her ability. With this prior experience, whenever there is an event, she will be there to communicate with the students to address their concerns. She also advocates for the alliance with other schools and participation in activities outside of the university. Though she recognizes that she has the tendency to be impatient, she does her best to amend that. She said “Maging patient ka sa mga tao sa paligid mo. Kahit sobrang hirap na, you must try your best to be patient.”

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The J in John stands for “Just” Being a campaign manager for over three years for RIGHTS, John Myer Nebrida takes the step to run for a position in the KASAMA/SSC this year. “Before I graduate, I want to leave a legacy, ” he said, describing how driven he is to serve the students to the best of his abilities. He wishes to continue and improve the platforms spearheaded by RIGHTS. John says that he considers the RIGHTS party to be family. According to John, the abundance of the project that he would like to implement would impede him from giving

the student body what it deserves. He shares he is unsure whether he would be able to impose all of these projects in his allotted term. On the other hand, when asked about his strengths, he replied that his experiences in being in the university for four years is essential in handling the student body. He describes himself someone who wants what is right for the students, and he wants these students to exercise their rights.

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RIO JANE RABACA

SECRETARY FOR AUDIT

The D in Dhenz stands for “Determined”. As someone who grew up with a politically inclined grandfather, Dhenz Lester Delos Santos was reluctant to partake in political organizations because he did not see himself joining politics when he was younger. However, finding himself joining political organizations and clubs in Junior High School caused a change in his views and eventually grew into a desire to lead, influencing him to run for KASAMA/SSC upon entering the university. For Delos Santos, the REPORMA-ACS proudly stands different from the other parties for their iron-clad principles: honesty, strength, and committed leadership. To him this includes authenticity, becoming a beacon to others, and having the courage to take challenges head-on. Dhenz says that the position for Secretary for Audit is

suitable for Accountancy students like him. However, through the eyes of a candidate with experience in the field of auditing on an academic level, he seeks to change the perception of auditors and their jobs. “Under my office, I want to clarify the misconceptions surrounding auditing,” he says. This ideology also reflects his personal platform “Audit Talk” which involves a seminar to give insights on auditing. Other platforms include plans to increase the percentage of students with scholarships, and to implement Light and Energy Consumption Towards Saving (LETS Inspect). He also stresses inclusivity in his platforms. “The projects I promote are not for specific schools or groups, but for all. In this way, I can inspire other students to be inclusive. BS AC This is what I can impart as a student leader.” Quiz: 1/5 BY ALISON BINAY-AN

The N for Nikhedonia stands for “Nice”. Nikhedonia Dimalanta was inspired by the students to engage in campus politics. As a candidate running for the first time, she said she knows what it is like to be an ordinary student. Running for a position in the KASAMA/SSC will give her the opportunity to reach out to passively involved students. Moreover, what urged her to run as the Secretary for Audit is her willingness to impart her knowledge. Nikhedonia believes that her course, Accountancy, is relevant for the position. Aside from this, she also wants to enhance her skills and to serve the student body. When asked what differentiates them from other parties, she stated that RIGHTS has the goal to serve the students. She also said that they focused on relevant issues for their platforms, such as Environmental and LGBT issues. “We need to recognize that Mother Earth is dying,” she says, adding that they will hold seminars to bring awareness to the whole Louisian community. Nikhedonia assures that these platforms were consulted from different organizations outside the university such as

Smart Telecommunications, the City Government oF Baguio, especially Mayor Magalong. They have also proposed their platforms to the university’s Office for Student Affairs, Vice President for Academics, Green Course Society, and Young Entrepreneurs Society. She believes that one must be nice to everyone, regardless of their party or school, because we do not know what they are going through. She reiterated that as a student leader, being nice is a good trait. She shares that her desire to serve the students is a value she would like to impart. “Even though you are not a student leader, you can still serve your NIKHEDONIA fellow students, the community, and the environment.” Despite campaigning for the first time, she considers it MAE as a strength rather than a flaw. This is an opportunity for P. DIMALANTA her to unfold her abilities and do her job well in serving the BS AC studentry. “Nobody started as an expert. Every great leader started from being a beginner”.

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SECRETARY FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS EMMANUEL “EMMAN” MENDOZA BSN

The E in Emmanuel stands for “Enjoyable”. A flexible risk-taker, Emmanuel Mendoza draws his inspiration from his father’s leadership. Emmanuel’s decision to run for the position of Secretary of Business Affairs stems from his desire to increase the students’ awareness on KASAMA/SSC. He aims to enhance and improve the bridge that connects the council with the students. Emmanuel shares that he focused on the training and preparation that REPORMA gave before they sent out their candidates. To him, REPORMA emphasizes on their core values of strength, honesty, and commitment, with the party’s platforms

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The J in Jeck stands for “Justifiable”. The trust of the RIGHTS family is one of the things that urged Jeck R. Galito to run for Secretary for Business Affairs. According to him, he saw what the students needed in his stay in Saint Louis University. This influenced him to research what he can do for them, to become active and cooperative in campus matters. Jeck knows the concerns of the students and wants to listen and extend his help. Jeck states that what differentiates RIGHTS from other parties would be their political principles. He said that RIGHTS believe that

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focusing on feasibility and attainability. He adds that these platforms are more compact in nature, thus far easier to do than bigger, more complicated projects. When asked how he would describe himself, he says that he is someone who is easy to be with, and never a burden to those around him. While Emmanuel recognizes the time restrictions imposed upon him by the nature of his course, he sees this as a challenge to help better himself. “Kung tingin mo kaya mo pa, tsaka kung tingin mo may kulang ka pa, mind those things, kasi those things can be your strengths and your weaknesses. Know these things because that can help you grow yourself.”

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the need to listen both to the students and the administration must be considered. He perceives being inexperienced in student governance on a university scale as a challenge. However, he believes that all can be learned in due time and knows he is capable of addressing the students’ needs. He affirms that his platforms will not be impeded. Jeck wishes to be an inspiration, showing that running for a position does not depend on one’s course but rather on one’s drive and willingness. “Kagustuhan ko kung bakit ako nandito. Kagustuhan ko hindi sa pangangailangan ko kundi para sa pangangailangan ng iba”. Quiz: 3/5

SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS The G in Greg stands for “Great”. Fueled by his passion for serving the Louisian community by being an instrument in achieving “radical change”, Greg Timango affirms to the significance of collective leadership and the role it plays in accomplishing goals that will benefit the student body. “Radical change represents the student body. It is the right of every student to have a voice,” Timango said.According to Timango, what really influenced him in running for the position is the student’s clamor for change. “There is not really [any] personal motives, only for service and radical change,” he added. He envisions that one of the primary functions of student government is to be an avenue in forwarding the concerns of students; in order for the students gain what they really deserve. He also assured that their proposed projects will not just remain as mere words as he said, “The students have the right to demand [from] us if platforms are not made”. Greg sees his health and academics as some of the limitations that can impede him in serving his duty. However, he firmly believes that no one should limit what he/she can do just because of unforeseen circumstances. When asked about his platforms, he mentioned about the “Louisian Immersion”. He explained how important it is not to be confined on the knowledge gained inside the campus but to acquire

more outside the four corners of the classroom. “Each student should get a chance to be with marginalized people,” he explained as this is one of the main goals of the said project. Greg likewise recognized the significance of having educational forums that will further expound the role of the youth in prevailing social and national issues. He also mentioned about the alternative classroom learning that seeks to orient the students on analyzing issues and what they can do as youth of today. Greg reiterated that it is a great responsibility to assume power. He is a firm believer of one of the immortal quotation “with great power comes great responsibility”. He added that DASIG was formed because of the student’s desire for change. Although DASIG is the youngest among GREGORIE the three existing parties, he assured that this will not be a hindrance in giving their service to the student body. For him, it’s not about the TIMANGO number of years a party was formed; it will all boil down to what these BS PSYCH organizations have contributed for the betterment of the students. “Mula sa ating nasimulan sa pagsulong ng radikal na pagbabago sa ating konseho, at iba pa nating mumunting tagumpay. Hindi pa tapos ang laban.”

The W in Willard stands for “Willful”. Motivated by his desire to educate the students on their rights, Franz Willard Domogen wishes to impart this information to the Louisian community through his personal platform: “Enlightenment Seminar”. This seminar will include topics such as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, the committees formed by the university in adherence to law, and Anti-Bullying. According to Domogen, being a public relations officer entails not only the responsibility of organizational duties but also being able to inform the studentry. Competency and social involvement are also among the values he would like to encourage as well as the promotion of better stress management coping mechanisms through KASAMA/SSC programs. Previously an Accountancy student, he shares his previous commitment as a representative of SAMCIS and his year-long service to the Congress. He had observed the lack of bureaucracy when it came to processing documents and as a systematic person, he would like to improve the system. Now a Political Science student and formerly the committee head of STELA (Short Term 2018-2019), he has learned a lot on his advocacies, and says that the KASAMA/SSC is a good avenue for him to raise these

ideals. Willard notes that the political ideology of REPORMA-ACS is what sets their party apart. They exhaust all diplomatic methods when it comes to promoting or advancing their platforms and advocacies. Growing up in a politically inclined family sparked his aspiration to run, he is inspired to clear the misconceptions regarding student activism. “It is fulfilling to know that you’re standing at the side of the oppressed or that you are able to help other people.” Miriam Satiago is another source of inspiration. He admires that she knows her bible well and serves as a leader who takes action by suggesting solutions to problems that she observes. He also believes that being an officer requires respecting the authority, functions, and responsibilities of each officer elected. Each officer should be accountable for their actions since the students will receive the impact of unfollowed due process. As a public relations officer, having a stoic demeanor may impede his service but he states that he is doing his best to look more approachable by smiling. “I have so much passion for the studentry and energy for serving them. I am on fire in promoting my advocacies through my platforms.”

The B in Bill stands for “Brave”. Bill Llonard Resurreccion is urged by his desire to communicate with people. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Kina-adman, his SKBarangay’s publication in Isabela. Encouraged by the RIGHTS Party to become a leader, he was initially reluctant to lead on a universityscale. Eventually, he was inspired by his peers to run, holding a firm belief that he can serve the university and his community as the secretary of public relations and SK-officer respectively. Bill is very passionate when it comes to media, emphasizing his publication’s stand on social issues similar to the SOGIE Bill and his community’s contribution to the newspaper. Growing in a community filled with a sense of awareness, he wants to bring a similar kind of service to the university level through Public Relations. He adds that he wants to expand his circle of friends and his environment, and by doing so, he would gain more knowledge and explore his limitations in the KASAMA/SSC. When asked if he had any flaws that would impede him from serving, he stated that he is not comfortable with working with people who are against his

beliefs. However, he is doing his best to improve and grow as a person and student leader. He also accepts that people have different opinions. Networking and empathy are values he wishes to impart. He says that as university students, we should remain humble and not abuse our education by using it as a tool to humiliate other people. “We should go back to our roots, we are citizens of this country, we are equal, and we have the same rights.” RIGHTS’ ideology is centrist. They listen to both sides, and believe that if the Administration is for the students, then they are ProAdmin. On the party’s platforms, they have consulted with the Office of Student Affairs and the Vice President for Academics. They have also formed partnerships with companies outside of Saint Louis University. Bill believes that he is courageous since he still ran for a position despite his responsibilities in his community. “I think that it is very brave of myself to step up and serve not only my community, but also the students of Saint Louis University,” he says, “Leaders who dedicate their time speak of bravery since it takes a lot of yourself, considering you are here in the university to study.”

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DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE OF STUDENTS FOR INTEGRATED GOVERNANCE

Winning the presidential seat for two consecutive years since its initiation, the Democratic Alliance of Students for Integrated Governance (DASIG) is the youngest among the student groups participating in the 2019 KASAMA/SSC elections. Established in 2017, DASIG was formed with its original members coming from REPORMA-ACS, another political party in Saint Louis University. Furthermore, in 2018, the senior members of the party became highly involved with the Alliance of Concerned Students (ACS) of the University of the Philippines – Baguio, merging their ideals into one. On its first year, DASIG has involved the Louisians in its “cultural revolution” for the students’ interest and welfare. Collective leadership is one of DASIG’s ideals, reinforced with the principle of always having respect for the views of the people

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Being the longest-running partylist, REPORMAACS started as a mere political party within the university in 2003. Three years after its founding, Reporma then became Partido Reporma ng mga Mag-aaral ng San Luis - Alliance of Concerned Students (REPORMA-ACS) as it joined with the party in University of the Philippines - Baguio. For 16 years, each member stands by their principle of being strong, honest, and committed leaders. Tracing back its history, their contributions focus on the improvement of facilities, development of student organizations, and addressing concerns such as the tuition fee hike. REPORMA-ACS emphasizes on being a center-

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even if they are in a negative point. They also assert that this collective leadership is their difference to the other parties for their way of addressing the different views ensures that all possible concerns are tackled. Enacting this principle, proper dialogue is their medium which they enact not only through social media but also through a table talk, as personal as possible. DASIG also reminds itself to go back to where it came from, to the service of the student masses. Continuing their past work, DASIG aims to contribute more their alternative experiences and knowledge in the social realities to the Louisian community, with the amendment of the curriculum being an example of their accomplishment. The student movement is also a must for the group for they have seen the progress this movement had caused to each student in the long run.

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left organization wherein the goal of the party is to satisfy the whole Louisian community, including the university administration, but still prioritizing the needs of the student body. If elected, REPORMAACS members will be able to use this principle in their service and if not, it will still be adapted by these students through integrity and competence which can serve as an inspiration to others. Being strong, honest, and committed, the service of REPORMA-ACS will continue to thrive even after the elections through outreach programs, alliances, and representations towards the betterment of the Louisian community.

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Founded in 2008, the Responsible and Intelligent Governance Highlighting Transparency and Studentry (RIGHTS) partylist started as a political organization whose main advocacies are to give what is due to the students and to fight for student rights. Hence, they called themselves RIGHTS. The RIGHTS family is a centrist, nationalistic, and pro-student party who believes in dialogue and diplomacy. As a voice and as a representative of the student body, RIGHTS wishes to have dialogues with the administration when it comes to issues of student welfare and well-being. Being a centrist organization, RIGHTS always have the option to be flexible when it comes to the resorts it can use to combat the types of oppressions that happen in the university, believing that the students of Saint Louis University are oppressed

when it comes to their student rights. RIGHTS then aims to have diplomatic processes to talk to the administration. Ever since, RIGHTS have been adamant in fighting for student rights and according to the party, even if not all of them are elected, its members will still desire to continue to implement the ideals and ideologies of the party through their representatives who will make it to the KASAMA-SSC. This year, RIGHTS opted to create a partylist that lives not only during the elections. Even after the election period, the party will continue to attend protests and assemblies in order to say their opinion on the matter, to stand for what is right, and to fight for student rights which are, as they say, the purpose of RIGHTS.