AS the beginning of the new academic year comes near, the Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) opened candidacy for the new set of Student Executive Council (SEC) A.Y. 2024–2025 officers last Feb. 26 — the anticipation builds: will we be seeing a new set of faces or the same set of officers be seeking reelection?

In an interview with THE BEDAN HERALD, Daniela Cronico (III-BSA), the Chairperson of BELCOM, shared the progress of the ongoing filing for candidacy. Cronico said that since the organization announced the start of the candidacy filing period, they cannot disclose who has already filed since they will be screened first to be officially accepted as candidates. However, she added, “Hopefully, we will see new faces that are aspiring to become a part of the student body.”

Cronico shared some encouraging words for the students willing to serve but are still hesitant. She said, “Wala naman mawawala if you try. Kasi all the what ifs na you have like ‘what if ganito dapat yung event,’ or ‘what if magkaroon ng ganitong event dito sa SBCA’ will all remain what ifs unless you act upon it.” BELCOM wishes aspiring student leaders to apply, make an impactful change during their stay, and take this candidacy filing period as an opportunity.

In line with this, Cronico shared the guidelines on how aspiring students can apply for the positions they are aiming for. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) not lower than 2.381 and no failing grade before the election, currently taking up at least 18 units this semester, a resident of San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) for two semesters, must not be found guilty of any serious violation of the student handbook, and must tender their resignation from the constituent body if they are currently an officer of any organization. Full guidelines about the general qualifications and documents to prepare are available on BELCOM’s Facebook page. 

With this, BELCOM extends the deadline for aspiring Bedans to submit their certificate of candidacy until Sunday, Mar. 10.