Continuing on with the upcoming Student Elections, the University Debate 2023, with the theme “AGUHON: Navigating the summit leadership-bound,” was held on March 31, 2023, at 1 PM at the Valencia Hall and was also live-streamed on Facebook by the BulSU TV.
“Ang tunay na kapangyarihan upang makapagsulong ng isang progresibong pagbabago sa pagtutulong nang kahit na anong komunidad ay nasa kamay ng tao. At ngayon, nasa kamay nating mga kabataan,” said Amiel Antonio, the editor-in-chief of Pacesetter, as he started his opening remarks.
He also discussed that it is imperative for the student body to choose wisely when it comes to picking the student leaders, and not fall for mere, colorful, and deep words.
And before ending his remarks, he compared the debate to a compass – a symbol of guidance for the student body which will help determine who truly deserves to be a part of the Supreme Student Council (SSC).
Following was the introduction of both parties’ SSC Slate. Start from the senators up until their respective standard bearers.
The event’s main portion was the Fast Talk: Principle Outburst and the debate proper which are hosted by the Bulacan State University Debate Society’s (BSUDS) Tyronne Gabrielle Arenas and Jack Reginald Casela.
Both involved national and local (within the university) topics, ranging from the charter change up to the term extension of current BulSU President Cecilia Navasero-Gascon. The candidates gave their opinions on the topics and were given follow-up questions if necessary.
Afterward, the Tanong ng Masa, a collaboration of the Rotaract Club and the Pacesetter, gave specific questions to the candidates on their stand and possible solutions to various problems within the University. The panelists were representatives of the different sectors of the university.
The event concluded with the closing remarks of Karl Mossesgeld Oxciano, the Finance Head of BSUDS, and the singing of the BulSU March.
The master of ceremonies of the occasion was Mylene Lovelyn Tumamak, the Managing Editor for Administration of Pacesetter. – Janella Christine Carrillo
