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@kapawaofficial VOLUME 6 ISSUE 12 | April 2022
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COMELEC initiates 11-day electoral campaign for Liceo Elections 2022
Where Dreams Go to Die
KYLE LENARD A. MANGUBAT
AIKKA HEART L. DAVID
The Liceo-De La Salle Commission on Elections (COMELEC) facilitated an 11-day campaign period prior to the General Elections 2022 in an effort to acquaint the student body with the new cluster of candidates aiming for posts in the Liceo Student Government (LSG) on Apr. 18–28 through their official Facebook page. The activity aimed to help electoral aspirants from different parties, such as the Lasallian Union for Progressive Advocacies and Development (LUPAD), Association of Model Lasallians for an Improved Government (AMLIG), and independent candidates in sharing their platforms, viewpoints, and future course of actions should they be elected in the different positions they’re running for. “I believe that [this] campaign would help Lasallians choose the true deserving leaders [for] Liceo, those who would help empower them and foster [a] strong school spirit,” stated COMELEC Vice Chairperson Hannah Isabel Argabio, sharing that participating in the organization process for the first time was both challenging and fulfilling for some members of COMELEC as they pave the way and set the scene for the aspiring leaders. During the span of this campaign, COMELEC equipped the voters on deciding who they should vote for through campaign materials
TRANSITIONING. Liceo-De La Salle Commission on Elections (COMELEC) spearheads General Elections for next school year’s executive, strand, and house officers. photos taken from The Liceo-De La Salle Commission on Elections and Undi18 by XIOMARA ANN B. MONDRAGON; edited by MA. AVRILLE MARQUIELA C. LORAÑA
prepared by the running candidates such as infographics and posters to introduce themselves, their platforms, and their stance on certain issues. Furthermore, for LUPAD presidential candidate Cindy Poblador, the campaign phase was crucially significant as she stated, “As a candidate, campaigns are essential for [….] it helps [in giving] voters the chance to think thoroughly about what [kind of] leader should they truly vote for.” Meanwhile, the electoral candidates utilized the 11-day stretch to attract and persuade voters by layouting and releasing publication materials, preparing speeches, and campaigning in virtual class group chats which primed them for the duties of their future positions. “Running independently as an executive vice president has boosted my self-esteem and versatility as a student [….] and it led me to believe beyond my capabilities,” shared Janna Remus, an independent vice presidential candidate. Following the end of the 11-day campaign period, COMELEC officially conducted the General Elections via the Liceo-De La Salle Student Welfare and Formation Office’s (SWAFO) Canvas course tile and released results instantly after on Apr. 29 through Zoom and their official Facebook page.
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Hedging Bets S.Y. 2021–2022
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LEE J. PAMATI-AN
At some point in your life you wake up after dreaming too long. For many people, it might come as a jolt in their bones, shock flooding into their veins at lightning speed. For others, it might be small, the memory of their long-gone childhood resurfacing for a moment, before being locked away in a tower. For me, it was a random day—my dreams escaping my hands as easily as my breath. I spent the afternoon chatting with my friends from my childhood and teen years and reminiscing about the time we spent together. The time we spent believing we could be children forever. A few pleasantries were exchanged between my relatives who I didn’t know, and then I danced like the world was ending as pastel hues from the sun painted my skin. When the loud music became nothing but mere background noise, and the laughter and excitement died down with the setting sun, I was already making my way outside. Wearing a silver dress that reflected the bright moon,
I felt like a proper princess running away from her kingdom, footsteps echoing through empty halls. As people were being ushered home and the colorful lights of a well-made party started to dim, I released the last hold I had of being a child with a smile underneath the moonlight. Only a few minutes ago, I was partying inside in the comforts of my glittering tiara and ball gown. Now, I was exposed by the night sky for all I was—not a princess, but simply a girl disguised as a woman. My young fantasies and hopes were taken by the moon, but my youthfulness remained hidden within my heart. Perhaps it will be stuck in there for years; the key to opening my soul thrown far away from my reach. Then, maybe it will fade with time. I can never know for sure. “Happy 18th birthday to me,” I uttered into the night, alone and overcome with sorrow. It was a random day indeed.
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Wise political distinctions regard the welfare of the entirety; otherwise, it may be deemed as repugnant.
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Given the prospect to act against a preponderant societal nemesis, do you choose to play safe or would you take a stand? In light of the current footing of impending political shifts in both our student life and on a national scale, worrying responses stimulated talks as to some views of the contending candidates— their views of certain constituted contemporary socio-political issues like SOGIE Bill, red-tagging, and academic welfare. The mass perceived responses as a jest of risk getaway, rather than, a stand for the general welfare. Certainly, it is critical to elucidate specific affairs and scrutinize each aspirant’s ethics and viewpoint on subjects that are of significance to the conscious society. Similarly, sparked discussions instigated more debate about the need for policy proposals and accepting diverse minorities. Popular political culture is reflected in these representations—the objective sociopolitical stance of the office-seeker should always be context-dependent and meaning-sensitive. Whether it may be a value-driven decision or a conflict of stance, the voting population—whom they will be serving—should deserve more.
Entertainment TRANSPARENT. Vying for the most coveted presidential seat, candidates articulate standpoints on contemporary issues via debates and dialogues. photos taken from The Filipino Chronicle, Ka Leody De Guzman, and Serhej Calka by TIMOTHEE RAMON S. CONSING; edited by MA. AVRILLE MARQUIELA C. LORAÑA
Not to sugarcoat things, but what does this mean to the involved population? Of course, this may directly affect their reputation in the academic community. Special socio-political points play a catalytic role in the broad stint in office. Accordingly, the onset of one’s candidacy can be very personal to an absolute extent—a notch whether they take advantage of their positions or stay neutral. On the other hand, this stage also puts pressure on the candidate. Since they have to consider the views of not just their own, but also the entire constituency concerning societal norms and views. Yet, this risk goes with the condition of being saved a ticket to the governing political body. This just shows how the voters need the purview—an entire grasp of the picture before choosing. Wise political distinctions regard the welfare of the entirety; otherwise, it may be deemed as repugnant. Redefining the lines of basic literacy on critical affairs is indispensable; in this case, choosing to be educated is a good starting point. Nonetheless, playing safe on an issue pivotal to the community is a direct charge on the involved population—someone who consciously gets blinded always hedges one’s bets.
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