LPU Independent Sentinel's Election Issue 2015

2. February is not just the love month, but also the
month of the LPU student elections.
While most students observe, the LPU Election
becomes a battlefield of different colors: Red, Pink
and Yellow. As early as November and December,
political parties post throwback photos with their
members and target freshmen students through their
created facebook groups.
As the LPU student council election is fast
approaching, students will vote for the future
presidents of their respective college and eventually
will be the officers of the Lyceum Central Student
Government (LYCESGO).
As stated on the of the Section 1, Article II of
2010 LYCESGO Constitution, “The Lyceum Central
Student Government (LYCESGO) is a government
of, for, and by the Lyceum students.” It is created to
serve the interests of the students and promote the
welfare and protection of their rights.
Elected officers are expected to perform the
duties and responsibilities stated on the constitution.
They must represent the students’ interests. But the
question of how they can practice their duties arises
when they are motivated by fame and power and not
by pure volunteerism and genuine commitment.
BeingaleaderoftheCentralStudentGovernment
or College Student Council reflects the kind of an
individual and leader he is. It will also prepare the
individual as future leader of the government and
society.
The university is the institution where we prepare
for the real world. It must be a training ground for
future responsible leaders.
How one can be a good leader in the national
scope if he cannot perform the duties in the local
student government? Thus, students should early set
a goal, strong foundation of political ideologies, be a
leader and part of the solution.
Candidates should know that being a student
leader is not for credentials alone but despite the
colors, at the end of the day, students are for students.
Let us not be prisoners of the system. The
root of the corruption and flaws are the leaders’
incompetence and voters’ incapability to choose
the right candidate. Do not allow this system to be
inherited by the future Lyceans.
E D I T O R I A L
THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
Election Special
The LPU Independent Sentinel, the Lyceum Debate
Society and the Lyceum Multimedia Arts Society are
nonpartisan organizations.
There is a misconception that members of these
“nonpartisan organizations” do not vote and participate
during election. We, nonpartisans, may not directly
support any political party but we function as advocates
of responsible and wise voting.
This is also to clarify that nonpartisan organizations
do not have any affiliation with any party, specifically to
the independent parties and candidates, who are called
“Nonpartisan”, as termed by the LPU Comelec.
The students’ right to vote must be exercised, and the
deserving candidates must be in position. Evaluate the
candidates. Be a critical thinker. Exercise your right to be
represented. Lead and be a hero!
Redefining a leader
United Message
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3. THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
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The Lyceum Central Student
Government (LYCESGO)
proposed a revision of its
constitution.
The approval of the revision
will be decided by the students
through this year’s university
elections. Thus, the revisions will
take effect next academic year.
One of the major proposed
revisions is the election of the
LYCESGO officers. Each party will
add one LYCESGO representative,
apart from the seven college
council officers in their line ups.
TheLYCESGORepresentativeswill
be the official officers of the central
student government, instead of the
college-based council presidents.
According to the incumbent
LYCESGO President Clarence
Cedric L. Lee, about 80 percent of
the constitution will be revised.
The proposed revision mostly
redefine and elaborate the duties,
powers and responsibilities of
the student government. New
provisions added were Quorum
(Article 7), Adviser (Article 10),
Removal from Office (Article 11),
Suspension (Article 12) and Funds
of the Council (Article 13).
Lee said the officers decided
to revise the constitution because
of its vagueness. He added that the
officers would like to adopt new
policies, and improve the college
and central student government. It
is also to prevent dual position, like
being the LYCESGO and college-
based council president.
The officers conducted
several meetings and compiled all
the suggestions for the revision.
Afterwards, a constitutional
assembly was conducted wherein
revisions were presented to other
college student council officers. 35
are in favor, while seven disagree,
and two denied to vote. Lee said
no motion for reconsideration and
other suggestions were submitted.
Meanwhile, Lee said he leaves
the issue of direct LYCESGO
election to the next officers, he only
wants to resolve the dual position.
Further, Lee assured
LYCESGO’s next officers better
performance if the revision will be
approved.
LYCESGO proposes constitutional revision
By Eunice U. Mallari
LPU COMELEC releases new campaign guidelines
By Erica Anne B. Santiago
LPU COMELEC provided
the new guidelines for the room
to room campaign as part of
preparations to ensure an orderly
student council elections.
According to COMELEC
Chairperson Irene Cruz, some
faculty members were complaining
due to the noise made by the
cheering and chanting that disturb
classes. “We have guidelines to
follow ng political parties para mas
disiplinado ang pag-campaign,” she
added.
Parties should first ask
permission from the faculty
members before entering the
classroom. The allowable time
for campaign is only 15 minutes,
and the use of loud devices is also
prohibited. The guideline also
stated that no university property
shall be used for the benefit of a
single party such as the drums of
the Drums Squad.
Failure to follow these rules
will lead to warning for first offense,
campaign suspension for second
offense, and disqualification for
major offense.
Further, Chairperson Cruz
said series of meetings were
conducted with the secretary
generals of each political party.
They are also preparing for the
electoral devices needed in polling
place such as the PCOS machine
and voting ballots.
The Sentinel asked the
COMELEC Chair about her
awareness to election irregularities
such as vote buying or early
campaigning. Cruz said they have
not received any complaint. “Kapag
ganyan, it should be submitted to
COMELEC then merong evidence,
may process na susundin at ‘pag
napatunayan, it can be discussed
na ma-disqualified.”
Timeline and voting Process
The campaign period starts
on February 5 to 14. Meanwhile,
the annual presidential debate and
Miting de Avance will be held on
February 16 in partnership with
the Lyceum Debate Society (LDS).
The election proper will start
at 8 am, on February 17 and 18
at the JPL Hall of Freedom. The
same procedure of quick count
and declaration of winners will be
observed on the last day of election.
The voters are reminded to
bring their IDs and EAFs to be able
to vote. Aside from the presidential
candidates and their officers,
students will also vote if they are in
favor of the revision of LYCESGO
constitution.
Information Dissemination
The COMELEC chair said they
will inform students about further
details of the student council
elections through the Public
Announcement (PA) system. A
video presentation prepared jointly
with LDS will also be posted in
social media.
“We used the social media,
sa Facebook, LPU Website and
through the college secretaries,
nagpo-post na rin sila kasi
nonpartisan kami so we can only
inform,” Cruz said.

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The Lyceum Central Student
Government (LYCESGO) has
accomplished 58.82 percent of
its projects for the last semester,
according to LYCESGO President
Clarence Cedric Lee.
Lee said in an interview that
LYCESGO prioritizes the revision
of LYCESGO Constitution, and
of the recently modified Student
Handbook, which will take effect
next academic year.
“Mas focused kami ngayon sa
policies, sa consti [constitution].
Kasi noong last semester, more
on activities talaga. Like ngayon,
malapit na ang handbook revision,
gusto rin namin mag-focus doon
kasi essential ‘yon eh,” he said.
More so, Lee explained that
if the revision will be approved,
splitting the responsibility of a
college-council president and a
LYCESGO representative will
improve the performance of the
leaders, easing the burden of
having “dual position”.
LYCESGO Vice President
Johven Cate said that the concept of
a “LYCESGO representative” came
from the PAMANA party, as one of
their university-wide platform.
According to LYCESGO
auditor Ma. Teresa Tugade, aside
from the long-term programs,
the proposed bike stand and the
upcoming seminars are the projects
remaining.
“For the last two months,
meron pa kaming mga seminars...
I think we have three pa and
tinatapos pa naming i-implement
ang mga long term projects,” she
said via interview.
Meanwhile, Lee added that
they also implemented projects
that are not included in their
strategic plan, namely, 5S Fixed-
Point Photography, Pep Rally 2014,
iFight Signature Campaign against
Human Trafficking, collaboration
with LPU Environmental Society’s
Environista 2014, and symposia
regarding gender equality and
sensitivity, youth empowerment,
and nation building.
LYCESGO’s visibility
Regarding the “activeness” of
LYCESGO in executing their plans,
Tugade said that the LYCESGO
is visible in doing its projects,
even in the social media. She also
pointed that venues’ capacity may
cause limited participation of the
students.
“Well, LYCESGO, ramdam
siya, kasi we are also aggressive
when it comes to social media.
Tapos yung mga projects namin,
syempre hindi naman lahat
maki-cater ang 14 thousand
students. First and foremost,
venue constraints, hindi naman
ganun kalaki ang mga facilities ng
Lyceum, para i-cater at least lahat
[or] 70 percent ng population
natin,” she said.
In contrast, LYCESGO
Business Manager Krishna
Khemchandani said via online
correspondence that the central
student council falls short on its
visibility.
“As a business manager, I
actually didn’t feel the presence of
the organization, so it’s no surprise
that ordinary students didn’t feel it,
too. The quietness of our presence
is even evident on our page,” she
said.
Meanwhile, Lee said that he is
open for criticisms, and LYCESGO
will continue doing what they
think is right for the students.
“Well, ako naman, tini-take
ko naman siya as not negative and
handa naman ako masabihan na
‘di ito ramdam. Pero, personally,
ako, di ko masyado iniisip yung
sasabihin ng ibang tao. Kung ano
ang tingin namin na tama at kung
ano ang tingin namin na dapat
gawin, tinutuloy lang namin,” he
said.
Transparency, honest
governance
As Lee stated in his oath
taking last June, he said that he
advocates a transparent and honest
government. As a follow-up, Lee
assures that he lives up to his
pledge.
“Transparent naman kami
‘pag may nagtatanong naman.
Well, sinasabi naman namin
ang totoo. Regarding naman
sa finances, pwede naman sila
dumaan sa office para i-check
nila. Makakapagtanong rin naman
sila sa Accounting regarding
sa liquidation... Ito naman ang
mga bagay na pwede naman nila
itanong.”
Officers as student
representatives
“Syempre naman, nandito ako
para sa mga estudyante, ever since
naman naging part ako ng council,
alam naman nila na pino-forward
ko kung ano man ang concerns nila
sa administration,” Lee says that as
the LYCESGO president, he relates
students’ concerns to the admin.
“Alam naman nila na I can
argue with them kung ano yung
mali tsaka kung ano ang tama.
[In] that way, ‘di naman ako totally
pro-admin kasi marami akong
LYCESGO sets more projects,
pushes constitutional reform
By Dolly Anne L. Idlisan
nakikita na mali. Ang ginagawa ko
ay i-tackle ito in a way na respectful
pa rin,” he added.
Meanwhile, Tugade said that
she can represent by voicing out
her ideologies as a student.
“I can be the voice of the
students, through experience...
Kung ano ang mga ideology ko as
a student, ayun ang bino-voice out
ko sa LYCESGO, and one good
thing from LYCESGO is, they are
open to all.”
Overall accomplishment
Lee stressed that the current
LYCESGO officers are all
accomplished. In addition, he said
that he expects better projects for
the next LYCESGO officers.
“All in all, accomplished. In
a way, we tried to send a message
na ina-out perform namin ang last
admin. Personally, over all, okay
siya and mas inaasahan ko ang
susunod. Dapat mas open sila,” he
said.
-With reports from Eunice U.
Mallari, Erica Anne B. Santiago
and Ansherina Q. Dela Cruz
CAS council accomplishes 78.13 % strategic plan
Clarence Cedric
Lee, College of Arts and
Sciences (CAS) incumbent
student council president
accomplished 78.13% (25
out of 32 projects) of the
strategic plan.
According to Lee, he
regrets not accomplishing
a project called “Lecture
Series” involving the faculty.
Although, Lee said majority
of the feedback from the
council’s programs were
positive.
With that performance,
he felt he improved the
college enough through
the students’ participation.
“Somehow na-boost yung
mga estudyante. Ramdam
mo kasi ‘pag nakikita mo
yung estudyante eh, kung
may problema ba sila, na-
uplift naman namin.”
Lee said his greatest
contribution in the college is,
“Magawa ang sinabi namin
na dahilan kung bakit nila
kami binoto.” However, he
rated himself as 8 out of 10.
He said he could not have
been totally focused on
the CAS due to his work as
LYCESGO president.
By Kolyn M. Gervacio

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CITHM student council implements 72% strategic plan
Ma. Teresa Tugade,
College of International
Tourism Hospitality
Management (CITHM)
incumbent student council
president, said 72 percent of
the projects in the strategic
plan was implemented.
Projects implemented
were Freshmen Assistance
Program, Efficien-CITHM
Portal, Council of President
Leadership Forum and
Assembly, Exquisite: CITHM
Acquaintance Night, Gender
Equality Symposium and
Hospitality Cup.
Some of the remaining
projects will run through
the CITHM week such as
Mr. and Ms. CITHM 2015,
Personality Development
Training and CITHM
Merchandise. CITHM
newsletter and graduation
ball will be implemented
before the semester ends.
Tugade said most of
her projects focused on the
generalpopulationofCITHM
students and clarified that
academic projects per course
were implemented by college
based-organizations.
She added that the
council is more visible to
serve and reach out the
studentsbybringingactivities
that improve the students’
participation.
Meanwhile, Tugade said
visibility is always an issue;
however she said, “hindi
ganun kadali, but at least we
are making such an effort to
tap even the most secluded
student,” Tugade added.
By Ansherina Q. dela Cruz
Johven Cate, College
of Engineering (COE)
incumbent student
council president, said he
accomplished 80 percent of
their projects, according to
the mid-year report.
Projects implemented
were annual acquaintance
party, X-Factor during
COE days and academic
seminars. Two more projects
will be implemented for
this semester such as COE
Intramurals and Quiz Bowl
that aim to measure the
knowledge of students about
their courses.
“Ang mga projects kasi
namin, very traditional.
Annually, ginagawa. Ang
naiba lang this year, may
contest kami na recreational
for the students,” he added.
According to Cate,
due to his college’s small
population, information
dissemination was not
difficult. “[Ito] rin siguro
ang kagandahan sa COE,
kung bakit ‘di mahirap
ang pamamalakad gawa
ng small community, lahat
magkakakilala”.
Cate said flaws on events
are normal but assures
improvement. “Part sila ng
college eh. Hindi ko sila
pwedeng isantabi. Hinihingi
ko ang suggestions nila kung
anong ikabubuti ng susunod
na proyekto,” he added.
Cate served as president
fortwoconsecutiveyearsand
described his experience, “It
was a blast” due to challenges
and learnings.
COE student council implements 80% strategic plan
By Kim Oliver M. Maniscan
Krishna Khemchandani,
College of International
Relations (CIR) incumbent
student council president
accomplished 100 percent of
the projects in the strategic
plan.
According to
Khemchandani, “I only do
what is expected from me
[by] those who voted for me
and those who put me in this
office. I only did what I have
to do.”
Khemchandani said they
have a balanced platform on
academic, co-curricular and
extracurricular activities.
Projects implemented
were Battle of the Brain,
workshops on critical and
analytical writing and Public
speaking, while the student
administration dialogue and
the time capsule will be in
March.
According to
Khemchandani, the wider
student participation on the
events is her accomplishment.
The evident was the “jam
packed” of the event
venues. The “wider student
participation” is a result of
“online, personal and physical
dissemination of information
about the event days before it
happens.”
The CIR student council
gave most of the time in
inviting students on events
because they had prepared
on events months ago to
avoid cramming. “I made
sure that each CIR student
participates in the events
such as forums, General
Assembly and competitions,”
she added.
Khemchandani does
not think more about the
students who chose not to
reach out. She said, “All we
know is that we did reach out
and if they do not want our
help, we respect that.”
CIR council accomplishes 100 % strategic plan
By Susmita May B. Policarpio

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JosieExchaure,Collegeof
Nursing (CON) incumbent
student council president,
said they accomplished 17
percent activities in their
strategic plan.
“Mostly naman sa
activities namin ngayon pa
lang magstart, kaunti lang
naman kasi ang platforms
namin,” she explained.
She also claimed some of
their activities were delayed
duetoholidaysandindefinite
schedules of students having
their on the job trainings.
Moreover, Exchaure
assured 100 percent of their
projects will be implemented
this year.
Due to small number
of population, Exhaure said
she easily gets the students’
feedback and suggestions.
“Kung ano yung sinasabi
nila, sinasabi ko din sa
LYCESGO.”
According to Exchaure,
CON has already existing
rulesandregulations.During
her term, she prioritized the
reinforcement of the policies.
“Talagang sumusunod
naman ang mga students, so
more on reinforcement lang
at paalala.”
Even with a small
college population, Exchaure
revealed that she does not
felt being disregarded.
“Kasi kung may mga
university wide activities,
pinupuntahan naman kami,”
she added.
CON Nightingale council implements 17 % strategic plan
By Erica Anne B. Santiago
The structure of government
is only as good as the people
exercising governance, isn’t it?
1987 Constitution is the
supreme law of the Republic of
the Philippines. According to
Malcolm and our very own Jose
P. Laurel, the Constitution of the
Philippinesisawritteninstrument
by which the fundamental
powers of the government is
established, limited, and defined,
plus distributed to branches and
departments of our government
for safe and useful exercise for
benefit of the people.
To add, the Constitution
is introduced by a Preamble,
wherein, as a Filipino citizen, we
are required to know it by heart.
On February 11, 2015,
the 1987 Constitution is on
its 28 years. And in every
administration since Cory
Aquino, Charter Change (Cha-
cha) or the process of amending
or revising the present 1987
Constitution is discussed, seen,
and considered for reform and
growth.
The 1987 Constitution
may be amended in three ways:
constitutional convention,
constituent assembly, or people’s
initiative. But any amendment
will need to be ratified by the
people through a plebiscite.
There have been five
constitutional conventions
in Philippine history: Tejeros
Convention (1897), Malolos
Congress (1899), 1935
Constitutional Convention,
1973 Constitutional Convention,
and the 1987 Constitutional
Commission.
The 1987 constitution
is a product of post Marcos
dictatorship that put Philippines
under his Military law for more
than two decades. When Cory
Aquino’s appointed commission
made the 1987 Constitution, it
seems that they made sure that
the future president can only
have one term with six years
of governance and would not
be a hindrance of Philippine
democracy.
Cha-cha is being talked
about since the Ramos
Administration. Ramos lost
against public attacks of being a
future dictator and accused of his
purpose of amending the term
limits as self-serving and would
only benefit the incumbents.
Estrada administration
wanted to amend the economic
provisions that would open doors
for Foreign Direct Investments
(FDI). The Filipino people
opposed in the name of national
patrimony.
The Arroyo Administration
proposed a constitutional
reform in exchange with good
governance and economic
growth with major revisions
to a parliamentary and federal
system. However, the proposal
died a natural death after Arroyo’s
name was dragged to a lot of
controversies.
While the President Benigno
“Noynoy” Aquino allies would
want to amend the constitution to
give way for President Aquino to
run again in the 2016 presidential
election. Aquino said he does
not seek a second term. He point
out that stepping down from his
position as the President will give
him his much awaited freedom.
Inanothernote,thethingthat
the public is concerned about is if
the next leader of the country will
continue the programs that the
Aquino government established.
The political opposition of Vice
President Binay is the strongest
contender from surveys made.
Disadvantage of Term Limits
According to Analyst,
particularly the point of news
agency Rappler when discussing
Chacha, the problem of term
limits is continuity of reform and
governance.
According to a Rappler
report, Joy Aceron of Ateneo
School of Government explained
the disadvantage of term of office
on local officials.
Joy Aceron of Ateneo School
of Government, explained in a
Rappler report the disadvantage
of term of office on local officials.
According to Aceron, on the
first year of the elected official, he
would be truthful to his mandate
will study the functions of his
office. Then on the second year,
he will start designing programs
and policies. And that made
him a year away from the next
election of his office. Therefore,
he will start to think about how
to stay in position to implement
his programs and policies. This
will definitely affect his judgment
so on third year, he is now on full
campaign mode.
Therefore, as a solution,
amend the term of three years
of local officials to a two five-
year term for local and national
officials for the purpose of
continuity and political stability.
FDI
The economic provisions on
Foreign Direct Investments are
the most wanted amendments
among observers of 1987
constitution. The constitution
does not allow foreign ownership
of land, natural resources, and
public utilities.
However, to amend the
economic provisions will cost
time and opportunity to attend
to more urgent matters. Plus,
Philippines have people to
protect from the colonization of
foreign investors.
Why can’t we dance the
Chacha?
For one thing, Ramos wanted
a shift to Parliamentary system
from the current Presidential
system of government. However,
according to Filipino author
Hector S. de Leon, our country’s
problems will not disappear if
the same breed of traditional
politicians and political dynasties
exist or take over under the new
system.
Any initiative for changing
the constitution is not pushing
through for the past 40 years
because some people of our
country believe that, what is
needed is not a change in the
political system but values
transformation.
The necessity of changing
the constitution when the
system is rotten and cannot be
fully implemented is hard to
be seen. We advocate and fight
for the promotion of national
patrimony.
Cha-Cha: A Way to National Growth?
By Susmita May B. Policarpio

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Kmain platform
information
dissemination
“kabataang lakas ay
alay sa bayan”
in choosing candidates
The party conducts screening
to candidates through
interview to know if their
intention is in line with the
mission of the council and to
look after their character
and vision for their college.
Pink
political ideologies
“Freedom of Expression,
Freedom of Information.
Pinaglalaban lahat ng mga
estudyante na may boses sila.”
founded:
march 1995
By: albert
banico
mission
to have proactive
students rather
than activism
failures
“May ibang mga tao na
gustong umalis, we try to
isama talaga sila pero di
natin maiiwasan na baka
meron silang belief. Since
we value freedom, it is
their choice.”
2015
secretary general
karren fetalvero
on being pro-
student
“We incorporate kung
ano ba ang gustong
mangyari ng mga
estudyante, we try to
encourage them and
communicate with
them.”
former
makamasa party
“The current administration
is working for the revision
of constitution upang maging
effective ang function ng local
student council at university as
a whole.”
election preparations
“We try na kilalanin yung mga
estudyante kasi di mo siya
maa-assess lang ng madalian
lang, tumitingin na talaga
kami ng estudyante, kung ano
ang performance niya, noon pa
man.”
Pink
march 1995
By: albert
mission
to have proactive
students rather

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Pmain platform
transparency
within the university
“partido ng mag-aaral
na nagkakaisa”
in choosing candidates
“Hindi kami nag-ha-hand pick
lang. Isa ako sa mga nag-
train ng candidates. Nakita ko
na pinaglalabanan nila ang
posisyon” Tan said.
red
political ideologies
“Transparency and true public.
We fight for what is right.”
founded:
march 1982
By: rj javellana
& jun abner
mission
“We start within
the party itself.
Papalaganap namin
hanggang sa may ma-
train na rin ang iba.”
failures
“Ang failures ay di namin
mapamukha, lalo na sa mga
candidates na natatalo, na
nasa amin ang formula. It’s
a test and challenge for
us na kailangan pa namin
magsumikap.”
2015
secretary general
vernard tan
on being pro-
student
Tan said PAMANA is a
political organization
made by the students, for
the students. “For the past
years, our goal is to carve
a difference by promoting
students’ welfare and
mediating students’ voice to
the administration.”
youth activist
achievements:
proposed projects such
as gymnasium, special
uniform for cithm and
lockers.
election preparations
The party starts at the month
of November.
By: rj javellana
mission
“We start within
the party itself.
Papalaganap namin

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Imain platform
transparency
within the university
independiente in choosing candidates
observing their performance
as student leaders and
examining their credentials.
The party asked them if they
want to run as student
council
under their party.
yellow
political ideologies
“Transparency and true
public. We fight for what is
right.”
founded:
march 1995
By: joegil
escobar
mission
aims to build students
who are driven by service,
respect for truth and
integrity and strong
nationalism through
continuous development
and implementation
of student-centered
projects.
failures
“We had an internal
conflict but it was not
that big that it would not
be solved. We were able to
mend it and we were able
to fix it.”
2015
secretary general
dyan ashley codamon
on being pro-
student
“Wearepro-studentbecause
our platforms are student-
projects or activities for
the holistic development of
the student.”
claimed independency
due to disagreement with
pamana’s ideology
achievements
“we had a back-to-back
victory. so right now, we
are aiming a three-peat.”
election
preparations
“we started having meetings
around november.”
yellow
march 1995
aims to build students
who are driven by service,
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other issues:
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SolutiononLPUpolitics
“Lagi naming sinasabihan yung mga
kapartido namin na may panahon sa lahat
ng bagay, na huwag nilang pe-personalin
‘to, may friendship kasi na nasisira, so we
try to educate yung mga bumubuo ng partido
para sila mismo na magkakaroon sila ng
perspective na eto hanggang dito lang yung
limit natin kasi school naman to.”
SolutiononLPUpolitics
: “Tinuturuan namin ang mga
candidates namin na maging malinis
na lang” tan said.
SolutiononLPUpolitics
Codamon always advised their
campaign managers to prevent
mudslinging and not to start any
issues.
facebookgroupsforfreshmen
“Kasi we use different platforms na kasi
ngayon so yung nga social media at hindi
natin maiiwasan yun. It’s a way for the
candidate to extend or makapagpakilala
pa sa mga estudyante at much as possible
iwasan gumamit ng mga salitang masasakit.”
facebookgroupsforfreshmen
“It’s more on how we disseminate
information. Nasa pwesto o wala man sa
pwesto, paano kami magse-serve? We help sa
pagdi-disseminate ng information.”
facebookgroupsforfreshmen
Codamon stressed they never created
facebook page for freshmen students to
gain their support.
early campaigning
“Hindi ko nga masabi, kasi yun nga wala
namang proper guideline siguro. Kung meron
man it’s up to the COMELEC to say kasi yun
nga yung tinatanong namin sila how do you
define early campaign.”
early campaigning
“Early campaign is when you say na, vote
for this party. I don’t think it’s an early
campaign.”
early campaigning
“Weonlycampaignwhenthecampaignperiod
starts. We have told our campaign managers
from the very start not to create issues, so
I am very confident. We have not started any
issues.”
alumni supporters
“Gusto rin kasi nilang makita kung ano ba yung
nagaganap, gusto rin nilang malaman kung yung
mga bata bang nagse-serve ngayon ay tama ba
yung ginagawa, they serve as a guidance lang
naman,hindinamansilanangingialamintermsof
choosing the candidate.”
alumni supporters
“They don’t just support, they inspire.
Sila ang stronghold namin kung bakit
pinagpapatuloy namin itong legacy namin.”
alumni supporters
“For us, our alumni serve us as our guidance
in the creation of our platforms because
they have experienced being in the student
council.”
encourage students to vote
“Sa mga campaign, hindi namin pinapabayaan
na nagpapakilala lang at the end we always
say na, we encourage them to vote kasi hindi
naman para sa mga kumakandidato yun. Through
the committees, nae-encourage nila yung mga
estudyante to participate kahit sa simpleng mga
paraan lang nakaka-contribute na yung mga
estudyante sa programs.”
encourage students to vote
“Sa nakikita ko kasi ngayon, sa kapwa
natin Pinoy, puro sila reklamo regarding
the government but they are not even
exercisingtherighttovote.Kungangsusina
pagbabago ay sarili mo, ito na ang solusyon
sa ayaw mo sa gobyerno. Tayo na mismo ang
mga estudyante ang susi para sa pagbabago.
Hindi kami eh, kundi ang mga estudyante na
boboto.”
encourage students to vote
“The party informs all students especially
the irregular students about the election
schedules. “As for now, on the LYCESGO
constitution amendment. We are trying to
inform them and encourage them to vote for
that.”
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11. JUN CHRISTOPHER L. FORMANES
COE
JUN CHRISTOPHER L. FORMANES
COEnon-partisan
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THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
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Jun Christopher L. Formanes,
a second year Electronics
Engineering student, is the
presidential candidate of the
non-partisan group in College of
Engineering.
He is the Ways and Means
Committee Chairperson of
Institute of Integrated Electronic
Engineering – Council Student
Chapters (IIEE-CSC).
Lastimosa aims to help
students prepare for the
corporate world. He envisions
his college to have a one hundred
percent board passers. “So, kung
‘yun ang vision ko, dapat gawin
ko silang active sa academics
nila,” he added. In line with
this, he intents to conduct more
seminars and activities for COE.
Lastimosa described himself
as an approachable person and a
good time manager. He said these
characteristics will qualify him
to run in the upcoming election.
According to him, students
should vote for him because he
has the best ambition for their
college.
BY KIM OLIVER M. MANISCAN
Eugene Marasigan, a third
year Computer Science student,
is the presidential candidate of
College of Computer Studies
(CCS) Student Council of
KALAYAAN.
According to Marasigan, the
combination of his experience as
a class president and passion to
help the students qualified him
as the next president of the CCS
student council.
“Nakikita nila na hindi ko sila
iniiwan kahit bumabagsak na sila
at tinutulungan ko silang maging
mataas,” he added.
If elected as president,
Marasigan wants to build unity
with other CCS colleges from the
other branches of LPU through
a project of “One CCS”. “Gusto
po naming magkaroon ng isang
project, isang big event, katulong
ang mga colleges na ito,” he
added.
Furthermore, he assures the
CCS students that he will listen
to their grievances. “Kaya nga po
kami [ma-e-elect] bilang CCS SG
para masabi ang mga saloobin
namin. Ayaw naming matulad
sa iba na ang mga estudyante,
‘di pinapakailaman yung mga
hinanaing nila,” he ended.
EUGENE PAULO D. MARASIGAN
CCS
EUGENE PAULO D. MARASIGAN
CCSkalayaan
BY JARREN S. REPEDRO

12. KHYLE ZYBILLE S. DE LEON
CAS
KHYLE ZYBILLE S. DE LEON
CASkalayaan
BY RHOLYNDA CHRYSE E. GONZALO
JUSTINE GLEN S. PACAMPARA
CAS
JUSTINE GLEN S. PACAMPARA
pamana
BY KOLYN M. GERVACIO
THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
Election Special
Justine Glen S. Pacampara,
third year broadcasting student, is
the presidential bet of the College
of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
PAMANA.
Pacampara visions to “break
the walls” between council and
student. “Hindi lang naman
ako nagwowork para sa admin,
frankly, nagwowork ako para sa
students—ang priority ko”, he
added.
According to Pacampara,
he wants to improve the CAS
facilities, specifically the Mass
Communication Studio and
Psychology laboratory and make
the CAS students career-oriented.
“Gusto ko kasi maging [edge ito
ng] estudyante ‘pag labas nila sa
university”, he said.
Among his platforms are
film fest for Broadcasting and
MMA students, while seminar
for licensure examination on
Psychology and creative seminars
for Journalism and Advertising
students.
After he lost in the 2012
election, Pacampara said his
confidence to run again comes
from his struggles in life. He
considers every downfall as an
inspiration.
Khyle Zybille S. De Leon, third
year Psychology student is the
presidential bet of College of Arts and
Sciences (CAS) Kalayaan Party.
De Leon is the incumbent
secretary of CAS Student council, 3rd
year representative of LPU Psychology
Society, and secretary of Pandayan sa
Wika at Panitik.
She believes being optimistic
qualifies her for the job. She said
as a positive thinker, “Everything
will follow... Kung sinalubong mo
ng negative yung mga problema,
everything will follow din, lahat
bababa,” De Leon said.
If elected president, De Leon
wants to prioritize the grievance and
action desk because she believes the
student council is the connection
between students and administration.
“Kasi naniniwala ako na kami
ang mga taong naka-designate para
sagutin at lutasin ang problema ng
mga students,” De Leon said.
De Leon added with the grievance
and action desk, the activities for the
college will not be limited to what’s in
their platform. “Tatanggapin namin
ang mga suggestions ng students kung
ano pa ang mga gusto nilang mangyari
sa college.”
According to De Leon, her
advantages are “full commitment” and
“full loyalty”. “Ako yung taong kapag
binigyan ng trabaho, trabaho talaga.
Wala akong excuses. Kasi alam ko
yung responsibilidad, alam ko yung
pinasok ko,” De Leon added.
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13. JASMIN L. LABICASI
CIR
JASMIN L. LABICASI
CIRkalayaan
BY JENNIFER R. ANZANO
JAMES IAN F. NAGALLO
CIR
JAMES IAN F. NAGALLO
CIRindependiente
BY TRIXIANA D. GILE
JamesIanF.Nagallo,aDiplomacy
major student is the presidential bet
of College of International Relations
(CIR) under the Independiente party.
He is the incumbent business
manager of CIR student council.
Nagallo said that he is more of a
man of action, rather than being too
vision-oriented, and that makes him
qualified to run for presidency. “I am
a man of labor wherein I just want to
point out that being prepared should
be endured with labor because
preparedness is nothing if you are not
going to execute it well,” he added.
According to Nagallo, there is no
need to change anything from their
student council because they have
already accomplished 100% of their
events, “All I need to do is continue
the legacy of fulfilling those dreams
for our college,” he added.
He said that his priority project
for next year is the “CIR App”, where
CIR students can be updated to the
latest events about their college using
their mobile phones.
However, he plans to add
programs and events that will further
nourish the talents and skills of the
students.
He assures an “open think tank
for all the students, and [he] will
become open for any suggestion that
will be implemented.”
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Jasmin L. Labicasi, a third
year diplomacy student, is the
presidential bet of College of
International Relations (CIR)
Kalayaan.
Labicasi is a student marketing
assistant and a UNESCO officer for
two years.
A second-timer in the student
election, Jasmin Labicasi believes
that as a student leader, one cannot
choose whom they will serve. He
wants equality for the CIR students.
“What I can offer them
is equality. Welcome lahat ng
estudyante. Hindi ko titingnan
kung anong kulay basta
pagsisilbihan ko sila with all my
heart,” Labicasi pointed out.
Labicasi said she does not easily
give up. Losing in the election last
year is not a reason for her to stop
trying. She thinks she can have a
significant contribution for her
college.
Among her platforms, Labicasi
wants to change the Lycean’s
common notion on IR students
that they only speak in English
and that tend to forget their own
language. To change this, Labicasi
said they will be holding events,
the same with the celebration of
Buwan ng Wika.

14. KEITH M. SALAZAR
CBA
KEITH M. SALAZAR
CBAkalayaan
BY NICOLE A. MANANO
MA. PATRYSHA KATARYNE E. LILIO
CBA
MA. PATRYSHA KATARYNE E. LILIO
pamana
BY LAUREN IAN MARIE G. MAGTIRA
THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
Election Special
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Ma. Patrysha Kataryne E. Lilio,
secondyearAccountancystudentisthe
presidential bet of College of Business
Administration (CBA) PAMANA.
Lilio is the current Vice President
for Documentation of Junior
Philippine Institute of Accountants
(JPIA).
Lilio believes that her edge is not
only giving platforms but also the
execution. She thinks when proposing
a program, it should solve a problem.
Her overall goal is “bringing out the
passion in student.”
If elected, she promises to
make activities for the students.
She plans to coordinate with the
other three organizations in CBA
namely Philippine Society of Custom
Administration Students (PSCAS),
Management Society (MANSOC), and
JPIA.
Lilio plans to conduct workshops
that would help the students in
mastering the software needed in
their field such as Microsoft Excel and
Adobe Photoshop.
“If they will vote for me, I could
give that opportunity to voice out their
opinion or ideas,” Lilio added.
According to Lilio,
communicating with honesty and
integrity are her strengths. “If you’re
going to be the president, you’ll have to
communicate the ideas of the students
to the administration,” she said.
Although this is her only
experience as a student-leader, she still
accepted the challenge of running for
presidency. She points out that it is the
character that would define her, not
the position.
Keith M. Salazar, third year
accountancy student, is running
for presidency in the College of
Business Administration (CBA)
KALAYAAN Party.
Salazar is the incumbent
treasurer of CBA student council
and former business manager on the
Academic Year 2013-2014.
According to Salazar, he wants
to be a leader and his passion for
serving the students makes him
qualified to be the president.
Being part of past
administrations, Salazar says that
he knows what must be done to
improve his service to the CBA
students. “I will give them a voice
and I will always ask for their
opinion because this is our college.”
One of his projects is the CBA
Hotline wherein the cell phone
numbers of the president and the
PRO are posted in every classroom.
Through this, students can easily
have their concerns answered by
asking them directly.
Among all of his projects,
Salazar will prioritize creating a
constitution that contains all the
rules and regulations of their college
aside from the student handbook.
Salazar said he is a pro-student
and will give the students “the right
to vote, the right to choose and the
right to have a voice.”

15. EDRALYN VINCENT C. PETINES
CITHM
EDRALYN VINCENT C. PETINES
CITHMkalayaan
BY ROBERT A. JAMORA
JULIA B. MONROY
CITHM
JULIA B. MONROY
pamana
BY ADRIAN M. REODIQUE
THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
Election Special
JuliaB.Monroy,thirdyearBSTravel
and Tourism Management student,
is the standard bearer of College of
International Tourism Hospitality
Management (CITHM) PAMANA.
Monroy is the incumbent secretary
of CITHM Student Council. The
19-year-old presidential candidate
advocates for “transparent and true
public service”.
If elected as president, she wants to
reduce the number of student violators
in CITHM through a personality
development wherein, “students will
be taught on how to wear their proper
uniform.” Thus, she also envisions
CITHM as the top college in LPU.
Among all their projects, she will
prioritize the “Hospitality Convention”
wherein other branches of LPU will
be invited in a talk regarding the
hospitality in partnership with the
Philippine Council of Hospitality
Management students.
She added that these projects
“provide their [students’] needs when
in it come[s] to hospitality field.”
If elected as the LYCESGO
President, she will organize a “Paskong
Lycean” where students of entrepreneur
class can showcase their knowledge
through small businesses.
Moreover, Monroy said she is ready
to be the next president of CITHM
student council. “I’ve been through
trainings and our college head [of
PAMANA] also made us ready to fight.”
When asked about her advantage
to other presidential hopeful, she said,
“I have a longer experience.” During
her high school years, Monroy was also
the president of Red Cross Malabon
Chapter.
Edralyn Vincent Petines, third
year Culinary Arts (CLOCA) major,
is the presidential bet of the College of
International Tourism and Hospitality
Management (CITHM)- KALAYAAN.
Petines is the incumbent vice
president of CITHM student council.
He has been active in organizations and
this is his way to prove himself. “Doon
ko kasi napapatunayan ang sarili ko eh.
Doon ko napapakilala kung sino ako.”
Petines aims to strengthen the unity
the past administration has established.
He believes it would be better if all
the projects of the organizations are
integrated under the college and the
student council.
“The success of a project is not
limited to efforts of the council and
the students.” He exclaims, “the
administration and the community
is also involved. If we want LPU to
succeed, we must help each other with
one goal.”
In addition, Petines said a president
should consult the students and “does
not depend entirely on his own will.” He
believes in “the need of consulting other
people around you, because a President’s
decision will affect those people.”
Being part of the “third sex”,
Petines advocates for equality. He
believes students should have an equal
opportunity. “Hindi natin alam na
bawat isa sa mga taong yan, pwedeng
may mag-stand up.”
According to Petines, he adapted
Vice President of Academic Affairs
(VPAA) Dr. Conrado Iñigo Jr.’s concept
of “three I’s” when it comes to leadership
which is to initiate, influence and inspire.
year Culinary Arts (CLOCA) major,
is the presidential bet of the College of
Management (CITHM)- KALAYAAN.
president of CITHM student council.
this is his way to prove himself. “Doon
ko kasi napapatunayan ang sarili ko eh.
Doon ko napapakilala kung sino ako.”
the past administration has established.
the projects of the organizations are
integrated under the college and the
limited to efforts of the council and
the students.” He exclaims, “the
Philippine Council of Hospitality
She added that these projects
“provide their [students’] needs when
If elected as the LYCESGO
President, she will organize a “Paskong
Lycean” where students of entrepreneur
class can showcase their knowledge
Moreover, Monroy said she is ready
to be the next president of CITHM
student council. “I’ve been through
trainings and our college head [of
When asked about her advantage
to other presidential hopeful, she said,
“I have a longer experience.” During
her high school years, Monroy was also
the president of Red Cross Malabon
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16. Maybe baby, wiz khalifa
naman kayo ganoong
kamanhid para wiz niyo ma-
feel na itey na namern ang
mga araw na kung san ay
magchechenelynn apocalypse
ang mga natatanging
jutawiwing maaasim ang
peslak at kapalmuks para
i-gampanerang kuba ang mga
dakilang posisyones ng isang
pagiging Student Council
Officer, mapa-College Student
Council man or LYCESGO.
Papansin ditey, papansin
doonekchiwa, wasakan-
puri everywhere, siguro
sadyang idol lang nila ang
mga dakilang bulig at hito sa
gobyerno sa ating bansa kaya
madali nilang na-getching ang
darky budhi ng mga bakla.
Alumni Homecoming is
in the air once again, dahil
naglipana nanaman ang ating
mga minamahal na alumnus
at alumna, giving back to
your alma mater? Siyempre,
pero medyo magmamala-
basketball coach na din
sa paggi-givenchi ng mga
panibagongtacticskungpaano
masu-survive ng koponang
kanyang sinusuportahan
ang Helleksyong near-
f ar- w h e re v e r- y ou - are .
Dagdag mo pa diyan ang
mga naglipanang “plastic” na
jutaw, I mean normal ang mga
plastic na jutaw pero kapag
ganitong panahonda, super
saiyan 4 ang ka-plastikan
levelz! makapag-approach
noong panahondang
nakaraang Helleksyon,
super “Hi” si merlat sa kahit
kaninong mga jutaw na
nasasaytsung niya, ending
noong nakaupo na siya, super
dedma at mataray na ang lola.
Wish ko lang naman kasi,
mga hijo at hija, wit lang
ang pagti-thinkerbell ng
inyong chant at kamukhang
artista ang pinagtutuunan
niyo ng pansin kapag
kampanya kundi pati ang mga
platapormang organisado at
wit punch kay Sailor Moon.
‘Yung serbisyong ihahatid
niyo sa mga estudyante ang
need, kaya nga kayo ivo-vote
in the first place, ‘di beeeey?
Para namern sa mga
jutaw na magfa-fun run
at maluluklok sa pwestiso,
sana naman ay mas maging
effective like your medicine
kayo kaysa mga jutaw
na sinundan niyo. Ang
pagsilbihan at maging boses
ng student body ang ilan
sa inyong mga natatanging
responsibilidad na marapat
lamang ninyong tuparin, after
all, ‘yun namernn ang dahilan
niyo kung bakit kayo nag-run
for your lives ‘di ba, korak?
Ginusto niyo yan kaya
magtiis kayo. Akala niyo kasi
yata matapos kayong maihalal
tapos na problema niyo at
petiks na lang kayo, trabaho
din be, para sa ikauunlad
ng sambayanang Lyceum.
PUSONGSENTIMENTAL
PINIRATANG PIRATA presents
By Madam �Walang� Powers
HELLEKSYON 101
presents
THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
Election Special
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