Following her resignation as the Executive Treasurer of the Student Government (SG), Yna Melarie Bobadilla was officially appointed as the Executive President during Signum Fidei: Service and Governance Awards 2024 at the De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) Sports Complex, July 12.
In her first speech as the Executive President, Bobadilla mentioned that their journey towards student leadership will be challenging considering that some college councils are still incomplete.
“As SG officers, we must learn to handle [the challenges] well to the best of our abilities, […] to learn our values and what things are important to us, and to use it to serve our Lasallian community,” said Bobadilla.
Bobadilla also stated the reason why she thinks accepting the responsibilities of being a leader is already a success.
“My journey in the Student Government started with a “yes” and it will start again this year with a “yes”. It is important to view that saying yes is a success—na kumbaga hindi lahat ng mga Lasalyano ay kayang tumugon sa tawag ng pagseserbisyo,” said Bobadilla.
Bobadilla also emphasized what it really means to be an officer, saying, “We must put into mind that being an SG officer is not just about the recognition. It is about our responsibility to be out there and stand up for others.”
To conclude her speech, Bobadilla reminded the incoming officers of the responsibilities of setting goals for their term and understanding the communities they will serve.
Only the Executive Council, College of Business, Economics, Accountancy, and Management (CBEAM), and College of Nursing (CON) have completed their set of officers.
Meanwhile, the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS), College of Information Technology and Engineering (CITE), and College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM) have vacant positions in their councils.
During the event, the outstanding college councils also received awards such as Best Council for Community Involvement for CBEAM and Best Council for Publicity Material for CITE. Moreover, CIHTM received both Best Council Advocate for Student Welfare and Best Council for Efficient and Quality Report.
The executive council also gave the following major awards:
- The Cabinet Award – Aemiell Andrews Asi, Kim Denise Erguiza, & Nicolette Kyle Estos
- Executive PRO’s Awardee – Kerelle Ann Bangal
- Treasury Awardee – Mary Hannah Balayo
- Executive Secretary’s Award – Marynette Mangundayao
- Executive Vice President’s Award – Emerliza Nicohl Arce
- Executive President’s Award – Yna Melarie Bobadilla & Kharyle Anne Cay
As of press time, the issues on vacancies are yet to be addressed as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) still has not received the appointment letters and the copy of the applicants’ requirements.
Article by Allen Benedict Orense
Reports from Lei Feliz Estrella and George Ediah Castor
