To break a tie
Are you in favor of the Commission on Elections’ policy of break a tie between wining election candidates via toss coin?
I’m not in favor of toss coin. Indi appropriate na i-paubaya sa luck ang elective position because those nga mas deserving and fit sa position may not be able to get the chance to serve their countrymen. – RUSTY JAY GUMAPAL, cashier, Nelly Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City
Pabor gid e. Amo na ang natawag nga fair game. Wala daya, wala bias. – JOHN REY RODRIGUEZ, graduate, Iloilo Science and Technology University
If ang duwa ka kandidato mapasugot te okay eh. Pero kun ako lang, if ever nga hapos lang tiponon ang mga tawo sa barangay, mapa-vote ko ya liwat pay, hahaha. – ANDREA ESTHER PALMA, STEM student
They both deserve to be in that position and serve their fellow citizens. I agree that to break the tie, toss coin may be resorted to. – JOHN WARREN HISU-AN, Barangay Tigum, Pavia, Iloilo
Indi. First of all ang pagserbe sa isa ka komunidad, bansa o bisan organisasyon man indi isa ka lango-lango nga ulubrahon. Ikaduha, ang kaayuhan sang mga tawo dapat indi pagsalig sa swerte-swerte. – GYLE SUYO, student, Pavia National High School
(Compiled by Jimboy S. Dionela, intern, West Visayas State University – College of Communication)
SK training
Is the mandatory training for Sangguniang Kabataan officials enough to prepare these young officials to perform well?
Yes. It will give them ideas on how to lead and serve the public. – JESSA MAE PADILLA, 19, Journalism student
Training is nothing without the hands-on process. Most newly-elected SK officials are new in the leadership field. I think trainings with follow-up hands-on activities day by day could help them. — CASSANDRA MAE TAMAYO, student, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, University of San Agustin
Frankly I cannot answer with a definite yes or no. However, I believe each trainee has the capability to be competent. If they really do mean business, then it’s a start.
It would be better if the performances could be monitored, however. After all, an SK who cannot undergo the training cannot assume office. We can only hope that what they learn from the training would be put into practice. — HANNAH JOY UNDAR, 19, student, BS Development Communication
I don’t think the training will be enough. Leadership does not happen in a snap; it requires ample foundation, a long process. One must be honed for a long period of time. — MAJA PEDREGOSA, 19, student, Bachelor in Elementary Education
I’m glad we have this mandatory training. It is beneficial to the elected but does not guarantee a hundred percent transfer of learning. One day is not enough to learn managing a council. Good for those with student council backgrounds and community involvement.
I advise the SK officials to invest in personal growth. As said by the late senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, the three main qualities of a leader are moral excellence, academic excellence and professional excellence. – LEVY JOE BAYONA, 22, Social Studies teacher, St. Joseph School
(Compiled by April Grace R. Padilla, intern, West Visayas State University – College of Communication)
