Miting de Avance S.Y 2024-2025:
Build a Better Tomorrow
by Mary Grace Co | Published October 3, 2024
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The Miting de Avance held at the Philippine Cultural College-Main Auditorium on July 12, 2024, served as a crucial event during the Student Council campaign period. With students from Grades 4-12 in attendance, this program provided an essential platform for both candidates and voters to better understand the potential roles and responsibilities the candidates would take on for the upcoming school year– enabling voters to make more informed decisions.
Dr. Sining Kotah, Vice President for Basic Education and a strong advocate of student leadership, delivered an empowering opening message. She emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “This is actually a practice and exercise for you to become independent.” Through her words, she highlighted that voting for Student Council members was more than just a school activity–it was a formative experience that taught students how to vote responsibly, preparing them for the future as informed and independent citizens.
Photo credit to PCC ITC
The two parties running for the student council, the Bisig Party and the Tinig Party, started the presentations of their proposed programs for this school year.
Tinig Party Members (Photo credit to PCC ITC)
Bisig Party Members (Photo credit to PCC ITC)
The Tinig Party was the first to showcase their programs. Their categories consisted of academics, fitness, skills showcasing, enjoyment, relationships, and building. Their programs consisted of MBTI Day, Book Month Cosplay, Treat or Trick, Non-Academic Staff Got Talent, Talent Show 101, and many more.
The Bisig Party then took the stage and presented their programs. Divided into three categories: Sports and recreation, Recalibrating Excellence, and Strengthening Integrity, the Bisig Party captured the audience’s attention. Their programs included the following: Sports and Recreation: Men’s Volleyball, Spring Festival Gala, Palarong Chinoy; Recalibrating Excellence: Literacy Challenge, Broadcasting, Filipino and English Debates, Study Area; Strengthening Integrity: Freedom Wall, Flea Market, Fund Run.
Photo credit to PCC ITC
Aside from the proposed programs the parties presented, each party member took turns in introducing himself/herself, making lasting impressions to each voter. The students were properly informed of the Tinig Party’s candidates:#1 Sofia De Leon; #2 Jaime Aceveda; #5 Alhea Anggala; #8 Jerry Go; #10 Jessica Wang; #13 Jimmy Tan; #15 Ashley Tan; and #16 Charles Chong. On the other hand, the Bisig Party’s candidates included: #3 Selene De Leon; #4 Elanie Cai; #6 Selina Shi; #7 Jenny Wang; #9 Jake Zhang; #11 James Bag-id; #12 Analyn Huang; #14 Yixia Xiao; and #17 Jozyr Dy.
Photo credit to PCC ITC
After all the programs proposed by both parties were presented, the audience were eager to ask questions to the candidates, wanting to know more about how they could provide sufficient student engagement this school year. The Q&A segment was quite fruitful and informative, which helped the voters make a sound decision on Election Day.
The Miting de Avance program was hosted by Ms. Ariane Merry Marcaida for the elementary audience, while Mr. Leo Lavendia hosted for the highschool audience. He concluded the event with a powerful statement, “Ang Tinig ng pagkakaisa ay mas lalakas sa kapit-bisig na suporta ng bawat isa.” His words emphasized the importance of unity and collective support- inspiring the audience to work together in strengthening the voice of the student body.
Ms. Ariane Merry Marcaida, GS Host (Photo credit to PCC ITC)
Mr. John Leo Lavendia, HS Host (Photo credit to PCC ITC)
The program left the audience with much to consider, as both parties presented strong platforms and visions for the school year. With the emphasis on integrity and excellence, the event set the tone for a meaningful and engaging election ahead.
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