11/08/2026
𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦
| 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀; 𝗔𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
The South East Asian Institute of Technology Inc. (SEAIT) Commission on Elections (COMELEC) formally released the official results of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) elections on Monday, following the July 28–29 voting period and more than a week of vote canvassing.
According to the COMELEC's official tally, Arnold John Asuncion of KA1SA Party-list secured the executive presidency with 5,042 votes, leading Allene Joy R. Cunahap of SIBOL Party-list, who garnered 4,379 votes.
In the executive vice presidential race, independent candidate Xylene Rozylle M. Ybañez secured the position with 8,425 votes. Mark Steven Terrante of SIBOL also secured the executive secretary-general post with 8,479 votes.
For executive deputy secretary-general, Jessie Candido Jr. of SIBOL received 4,619 votes, edging Jill Roshaine Vega of KA1SA, who obtained 4,152 votes. SIBOL's Harlene P. Valencia secured the executive treasurer post with 8,142 votes, while KA1SA's Jaybie Flores secured executive internal auditor with 8,377 votes.
SIBOL candidates also secured the remaining executive positions, with Jesmarjoe L. Durano, who garnered 8,479 votes for executive business manager, and John Carlo Maghinay, who received 8,183 votes for executive public relations officer.
The party list likewise secured the remaining two legislative leadership positions, with Datu Ysrin M. Mokamad garnering 8,363 votes for legislative secretary-general and Daryl James C. Gulbin garnering 7,863 votes for legislative deputy secretary-general.
In the senatorial race, Charlene C. Serna and Norly Jane N. Gellegani from the College of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) secured the Legislative Senator post with 502 and 425 votes, respectively. Valerie Von V. Lim and Aisha R. Habaña from the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) also secured the post with 450 and 328 votes, respectively.
In an official Facebook post announcing the results, the SEAIT COMELEC thanked the candidates and SEATnians for their participation, patience, and cooperation throughout the electoral process. The commission also congratulated the newly elected SSC leaders and expressed its commitment to 'learning and improving' as it continues to serve the SEAIT community.
✒: Andrea Trimucha
📷: Kharla Ocampo