25/11/2024
๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฃ | CvSU-SC conducts Miting de Avance 2024
Cavite State University-Silang Campus (CvSU-SC) students gathered to witness a vibrant showcase of leadership and vision at the Miting de Avance 2024, paving the way for a dynamic Central Student Government (CSG) election.
The event occurred on November 20, 2024, from around 9 a.m. up until noon, and was held at the campus gymnasium in the presence of the COMELEC Chairperson and Commissioners.
The event featured two prominent parties: S.I.B.O.L. (Partidong Sama-samang Itataguyod ang Bago at Organisadong Liderato) and SPARK (Samahang Patataasin ang Antas ng Responsableng Kabataan), each presenting a slate of passionate candidates and transformative platforms.
Under the S.I.B.O.L. Party are Seth Ivan Morris Gudis as President, Earl Eugene Fernandez as Secretary, Kristine Marie Simangan as Treasurer, Nashlyne Masinas as Auditor, Zhaira Mae Ramos as Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.), Russ Melvie Ramos as Business Manager, Jay-Ar Dela Serna as TED Senator, Trecia Hapita as DIT Senator, and Jocelyn Jade Jesoro as DOM Senator.
Candidates under the SPARK Party are John Aeron Rosales as President, Fredrick Jyron Principe as Vice President, Kris Lyn Cuenca as Treasurer, Angelo Dugang as Auditor, Alem Dempster Zafe as Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.), Sedrick Lee Uy as Business Manager, Alexander Del Castillo as DIT Senator, and Juneth Resurreccion as DOM Senator.
Before the event proper, COMELEC Chairperson Nika Villanueva stated the guidelines to be followed by both parties. Under these guidelines, candidates from both parties must be present during the gathering, and professionalism is expected from them in answering questions. They were allowed to bring their campaign materials upon ensuring that they were made out of paper, while campaign materials posted around the campus vicinity must be removed the day before the election started.
Gudis, running president of the S.I.B.O.L. Party, proposed four platforms. One significant platform is the โSIBOL Leader,โ a seminar that aims to equip students with skills and knowledge to lead effectively and emphasize the transparency of their budget and financial decisions. He also mentioned a waste management program to make the campus cleaner and a feedback mechanism to establish accessible channels for students to provide feedback on their future activities as the student government.
Fernandez, as his secretary, named his platforms โPrajek Lakay (Mabilisang Aksyon Para sa Agarang Solusyon)โ and โ101 for Working Students,โ which were designed to provide a systematic approach to disseminating information within CvSU-SC bona fide students, working or non-working.
Notable platforms from the other candidates were putting up water dispensers and vending machines, conducting donation drives, โSave the Cents," and having seminars about mental health awareness.
Rosales, the running President of the SPARK Party, tackled his four platforms, mainly aimed to recognize the efforts of both academic and non-academic organizations and empower the students in their academic journeys. He also advocated for LGBTQ+ students to freely express themselves and put importance on the transparency of all student government activities.
Principe, running as the Vice President, initiated the "KSPโKalikasan, Samahan, at Pagsulong,โ which focused on environmental preservation and community building. He also added the importance of celebrating intramurals and Foundation Day activities to further celebrate the milestones of the university.
Remarkable platforms from their members included the installation of Wi-Fi repeaters, โBudget Buddy," organizing financial information for student and non-student organizations, and fund-raising activities for supporting student activities.
After the candidates had stated their platforms, they were asked to interpret famous quotes about leadership within three minutes. The candidates were also asked to fill in the blanks such as โAko si ____, at ako ay para sa ____โ within a minute and 30 seconds.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) utilized both face-to-face and online platforms in alignment with the CSG Election that took place in the CvSU-SC Gymnasium on November 21 and 22, 2024. Online voting took place via Google Forms for four days, starting from November 21 to 24, 2024.
Today, CvSU-SC welcomed the new set of officers which embodied the institution's core values and promoted camaraderie, inclusivity, and a student-friendly atmosphere for all.
via Jethro Morante
