The Mindanao State University – College of Law General Santos City Extension holds its Miting de Avance on June 1, 2024, for the aspiring candidates of the 2024 College of Law Students Association (CLSA) Elections, concluding the campaign period. Three competing parties – Lex, Vox, and Lakas – are in full force in their final showdown to sway students’ support for the election which will be held today, June 2, 2024.
The Miting de Avance is a COMELEC-hosted event where the three parties presented the credentials of their contenders and party platforms. Lex Party exemplified its SUPREMA campaign that subsumes solidarity and unity, simplified processes, revamping of facilities, efficiency and effectiveness, and conduct of meaningful activities. The crux of its campaign is anchored on a promise of real change, professionalism, and an independent CLSA divorced from the clutches of any influence except the will of the majority.
Juxtaposed, the ruling party Vox rallies on a campaign of continuity. They present themselves as a unified group of law students woven by voluntarism who are ready to uphold good governance that was already started by the previous student administration. Its three-pronged platform dubbed Tangbaw, Mehora, and Hinabi promises policy implementation for the progress of the college, enhancement of student experience and learning, and fostering strong linkages in the legal community and other stakeholders.
Finally, the Lakas Party with its four contenders presented a ten-point agenda that encompasses financial accountability safeguards, initiatives for student support, refurbishing of facilities, building of linkages, and an advocacy for a College of Law integrated with MSU General Santos. Similar to Lex, Lakas echoed an agenda of change.
The parties clashed on key issues pertaining to school facilities and amenities, the impartiality of the CLSA, and ratification of the changes in the CLSA Constitution-and-By-Laws, among others. The students likewise shared their enthusiasm for the upcoming elections as they asked candidates numerous questions on relevant issues and concerns during the open forum. One student even expressed that she hoped that one day, the CLSA, and its elections, will no longer be the “boxing ring” of fraternities.
Ultimately, the fate of the candidates hangs on the result of the ballots cast today. It remains to be seen whether the studentry will pass a verdict of continuity or change… or both.
