The Pangasinan State University and Commission on Elections joined forces in raising awareness on responsible voting, June 24.
In his message, PSU President Dr. Elbert M. Galas represented by Vice President Dr. Jenylyn Oboza, shared the significance of election season. She added that it is crucial for everyone to reflect on the power and responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
“As voters, let us take time to know the policies, platforms and track records of all candidates. Pay attention to their perspectives, read articles from multiple sources and engage in discussions with your peers to gain a well-rounded perspective,” Dr. Galas said.
The event was attended by student leaders across the nine campuses with COMELEC Regional Office 1 and Provincial officials as speakers and facilitators.
Atty. Reddy C. Balarbar, Asst. Regional Election Director in Region 1, and Atty. Marino V. Salas, Pangasinan Provincial Election Supervisor IV, highlighted in their messages that every single vote when combined, will determine the future.
PSU Vice Presidents, Prof. Celeste T. Mercado and Dr. Ian Evangelista, also attended the said event at the Don Telesforo N. Boquiren Convention Hall, PSU Lingayen, Pangasinan.
The event incorporated a lecture led by Ms. Ivy Evangelista, Information Officer II, Education and Information Department, and an open forum facilitated by Ms. Estrella C. Cave, Election Officer IV, Binmaley, Pangasinan.
Topics on Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) voting processes, locating Precinct cells, vote buying, online voting, political dynasties and grounds for candidate’s disqualification were discussed during the open forum with Atty. Michael Franks Sarmiento of Comelec Dagupan City and Atty. Nathaniel Siaden of Comelec Alaminos City.
Campus Executive Directors Dr. Elmer C. Vingua of Infanta and Dr. Rosario Valencerina of Alaminos City, faculty members and non-teaching personnel in the nine campuses were also in attendance.
COMELEC also offered an on-site registration for first-time registrants right in the convention hall of PSU.
