08/08/2025
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โThe candidates for the Laboratory High School Student Body Organization (LHS SBO) participated in the grand rally and elections on August 06, 2025.
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โThis year, the Participate, Belong, Bond, and Collaborate (PBB Collab) party, led by their SBO-Mayor candidate Jen Micah De Vera, is the lone complete party. PBB Collab aims to not only promote individual growth, but also collective development through group activities, encouraging everyone to share their thoughts, fostering belonging, and strengthening relationships among LHSians. As for independent candidate Franz Sermonia for the peace officer position, she confidently shared her vision for improving safety and support within the school, expressing her willingness to serve the LHS community.
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โThe highly anticipated debate between candidates. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) allotted candidates 2 minutes to prepare their responses and 3 minutes to voice their answers. The participants in the debate included running for Mayor Jen Micah De Vera, Vice Mayor Eunice Orencia, Secretary Dyann Mabalot, Auditor Janayah Refuerzo, and Peace Officer Olympia Ballesil from the PBB Collab party.
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โThe grand rally began at 1:00 PM, organized by the COMELEC. After presenting the election guidelines, the PBB Collab party and Sermonia introduced themselves and shared their platforms.
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โAfter the rally, LHSians returned to their respective precincts and cast their votes, with ballots in hand and hopes for a better school year ahead.
Words by: Alexa Estimo and Danah Annague