Picorro wins FSSC Election, to become NwSSU Student Regent
By Justine Kyle Bendo
May 26, 2023
NwSSU Main Campus Institutional Supreme Student Council President Pears Bob Picorro will now become the new University Student Regent after being elected as the President of Federated Supreme Student Council (FSSC).
In a poll participated by student council officers form NwSSU Main and San Jorge Campus held Wednesday, May 24 at San Jorge Campus Audio Visual Hall, Picorro was elected as new FSSC President garnering a total of 12 votes.
As the Student Regent, Picorro will now become a member and the representative of the students to the Board of Regentsโthe governing board of the University.
In his message, Picorro assured to uphold the core principles of integrity, accountability, and transparency within the new administration.
The new student regent also addressed the other elected officers of the federation. “To the newly elected Federated Supreme Student Council, kaya [naton] ini! We can do this together! Remember that we will make things better when we work together,” Picorro stressed.
Meanwhile, Lirah Docilbar, ISSC-San Jorge Campus President, automatically won as FSSC Vice President in accordance with the election guidelines, after failing to secure triumph in the presidential bid.
Other elected FSSC officers include Rafael Jason Tarrayo (Secretary), Geven Aguado (Treasurer), Ella Niรฑa Serito (Auditor), Ernest John Verdeflor (Business Manager), and Vincent Jay Baloca (P.R.O.)
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Mildred Mustasisa, SJC ISSC Adviser, inspired and emboldened the student leaders citing guides to effective leadership.
“For me, there are 3 keys to be an effective leader. First, be true to yourself. Second, be true to your work. Lastly, be true to the people you lead,” Mustatisa expressed.
Additionally, Dr. Reynaldo Aquino, San Jorge Campus Administrator, extended his warm congratulations to the elected officers and shares with the student leaders the crucial skills they must possess as the voice of the NwSSU community.
“As officers, there are four [points] na importante that I would like to share with you. Planning, Leadership skills, Organization of your plan, and control your plan in order for you to accomplish your tasks,” Dr. Aquino stated.
Meanwhile, Maria Lourdes Mae Billate, Main Campus ISSC Adviser, firmly challenged the new batch of FSSC leaders to surmount the accomplishments of the previous administration.
“I am challenging this batch of Federated Supreme Student Council to surpass the previous ones because that’s the only way that you, the student leaders, can get better,” she said.
Billate also reminded the new FSSC officers from both campuses to work hand-in-hand to harmoniously accomplish tasks.
The newly elected FSSC officers are set to take oath of office on Monday, May 29.
