Let us not forget the power of abstaining
Following the conclusion of UST-SHS' Miting de avance, I am sure that you noticed positions wherein neither candidates are qualified. This could vary from redundant and/or unrealistic platforms, or the fact that they are simply unqualified for the position. With this in mind, I hope all students are aware of the power of abstaining.
You don't need to choose the "lesser evil" nor should you have to settle for something that will not satisfy the needs of the student body. Special elections exist, and this is a good time to utilize it. We have been politically succumbing to the need to pick a side due to the state of our national government, and we need to break this cycle starting from our very own institution.
This may seem irrelevant for some, but the vote you cast not only determines the future of the senior high school community but also the future you will have.
This is especially necessary for the post of the assistant secretary. Let's be real, neither of them are qualified. No experience in the office, projects that they can't properly sustain, and both of their over-the-top egos. Neither of them are the proper leader, and neither of them deserve a spot in the student council.
The student body deserves a set of leaders that can represent them, that has the plan and the capability to uplift them, and above all—the attitude that properly represents the character of a true Thomasian.
These are the leaders we get to choose, so let us choose wisely. There is no need for us to settle, because we have every right to choose what's best for us and the students who will succeed us.
Para sa pangkalahatang kabutihan at para sa ating kinabukasan.