19/07/2026
SSC Election 2026: Empowering Student Leadership Through Democratic Participation
The Student Supreme Council (SSC) Election 2026 of St. Thomas Aquinas School of Bulacao (Montessori), Inc. was successfully conducted from July 10 to 13, 2026, highlighting the school's commitment to developing responsible, competent, and service-oriented student leaders. The four-day electoral process provided students with an opportunity to exercise their right to vote while promoting the values of leadership, accountability, and democracy.
The election officially commenced on July 10, 2026, with the campaign period, where the two competing political parties, ASCEND and ROYALE, visited the classrooms of Grades 4 to 10. During the classroom campaigns, the candidates introduced themselves, shared their platforms of governance, and encouraged their fellow Thomasians to become informed and responsible voters.
On July 11, 2026, the school held the "Meet the Avanci" (Meet the Aspirants) forum, giving students the opportunity to interact directly with the candidates. Learners from different grade levels actively participated by asking questions regarding the candidates' proposed programs, leadership plans, and commitments to the student body. This activity allowed voters to make informed decisions based on the candidates' qualifications, vision, and readiness to serve.
The much-awaited Election Day took place on July 12, 2026, where students from the eligible grade levels cast their votes through a fair, orderly, and transparent electoral process. The activity reflected the importance of honesty, integrity, and respect for the democratic process.
The election concluded on July 13, 2026, with the Proclamation of Winners followed by the Oath-Taking Ceremony, where the newly elected SSC officers formally accepted their responsibilities as the student leaders for School Year 2026β2027.
The newly elected officers are:
President: Lord Cedric Cisneros (ASCEND)
Vice President β Internal Affairs: Mikayla Audrey Pareja (ASCEND)
Vice President β External Affairs: Shelby Ross Rodemio (ASCEND)
Secretary: Lucas Cutamora (ASCEND)
Treasurer: Zeena Bacang (ASCEND)
Auditor: Raylee Megan Hynson (ASCEND)
Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.): Navjot Singh (ASCEND)
The school extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the newly elected SSC officers and expresses its appreciation to every candidate from both the ASCEND and ROYALE parties for their courage, dedication, and willingness to serve. Regardless of the election results, each candidate demonstrated exemplary leadership and inspired fellow Thomasians to participate actively in student governance.
May the newly elected Student Supreme Council officers lead with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to serving the Thomasian community as they continue to uphold the school's mission of forming competent, compassionate, and values-driven future leaders.
"Thomasian in Mind, Montessori at Heart, Moving On!