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For the three years that I have been a student in DLSU-Manila, I have seen different types of leadership in the Student Council. I’ve seen how leaders from both Santugon and Tapat work as either Batch or Legislative Assembly Representatives. It was rare for me to see how a Santugon College Assembly President worked because I was privileged to only know four successful candidates from the said party; the rest of the CAPs were mostly from Tapat. As for the Executive Board positions, there is only one Santugon leader who is blessed enough to serve in the SC in such position ever since I started studying in DLSU-Manila; and that, of course, is none other than Stacy Carbonel.

I will be honest in telling you that I have nothing against Tapat leaders. Some of them are the nicest people that I have ever met and have given me so much to learn. Armi Padilla and Noey Arcinue have always gained my respect because they have always inspired me to work harder in the Student Council.

The main point of this entry is to tell you that it is time for DLSU-Manila to have Santugon leaders show the way in the Student Council. While it is important for Lasallians to be in the forefront of nation building, the Student Council must realize that it should be serving its purpose protecting students’ rights and promoting students’ welfare, as well. More than just enriching the lives of people outside the campus, it should start molding leaders out of the student body first. That, I highly believe, is what Santugon leaders can deliver.

Santugon leaders are not just all about fun. While it is true that the party is known for fielding good-looking and relatively popular students, it never forgets to choose leaders who have dedication for their work. Tapat has already had five consecutive years of leadership in the Student Council. Isn’t it about time for Santugon to show what it is capable of?

I am not a candidate for this year’s General Elections because I believe that those who were chosen have the capability of truly serving the students. Cliché? Maybe so, but there is a definite truth to it.

For this General Elections 2008, I am telling you to VOTE DERECHO. Make that right choice and see how a Student Council should really function. Have a set of leaders who will really DELIVER TO WHAT THEY SAY DURING CAMPAIGN.