SMCB unveils new student gov’t officials; Elect chief eyes ‘proactive’ governance

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St. Mary’s College Of Baliuag (S.M.C.B.) officially announced the new Student Government (S.G.) officials after the election that was held on Wednesday, June 10.

Through the 2026 Commission on Elections, Gianina Lexine Paguio from Young Optimists in Uplifting Responsibility (Y.O.U.R.) Party won the position of President after being recorded with 331 number of votes, against Mary Yvonne Sanchez from Sidhaya Partylist who received 140.

Moreover, Llana Fabian won Internal Vice President with 250 votes, Jairah Alexa Puno for Secretary with 294; Matthew Josh Entendez, Auditor with 254; Chrizia Lavigne Villaluna, Treasurer with 323; Andrew Benhart Nebab, Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) with 307; and Luiz Ezekiel Lapuz as Business Manager with 251, all from Y.O.U.R. Party.

However, Sanchez is set to be the external Vice President – making up the top eight.

Meanwhile, the Sidhaya Partylist: Janine Kimberly Saez, Ryana Abalos, Allan Jacob Fernando, Keith Candice Diño, Rica Marie Gatmaitan, and James Sebastian Maniego attained 214, 181, 213, 148, 160, and 215 votes, respectively.

Moreover, the newly elected Grade 4-12 Representatives are as follows:

Grade 4 Representatives

1. Allen Klein Hidalgo (Sidhaya)

2. James Lanz Galvez (Sidhaya)

Grade 5 Representatives

1. Alexia Cassey Pascual (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Samuel Ram Yerro (Y.O.U.R.)

Grade 6 Representatives

1. Lucian Gumabon (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Naszherine Louise Quizon (Y.O.U.R.)

Grade 7 Representatives

1. Elyssa Reyes (Sidhaya)

2. Gabriel Calix Sudaria (Sidhaya)

Grade 8 Representatives

1. Athena Kate Cruz (Sidhaya)

2. Cassandra Ugot (Sidhaya)

Grade 9 Representatives

1. Jewel Generish loledo (Sidhaya)

2. Ronicka Loraince Santos (Sidhaya)

Grade 10 Representatives

1. Kisha Feliz Sunga (Sidhaya)

2. Miguel Mickel Basti III Sebastian (Sidhaya)

Grade 11 Representatives

1. Aimie Frances Alleli Sarmiento (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Princess Carem Nataleen Ventura (Y.O.U.R.) 

Grade 12 Representatives

1. Miles Jeizel Sulit (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Lilpete Bautista (Sidhaya)

Presented below are the newly elected Grade 4-12 Senators:

Grade 4 Senators

1. France Ayane De Castro (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Dreiden Railey Delgado (Y.O.U.R.)

Grade 5 Senators

1. Earl Vinn Jacob Ruiz (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Cloud Jillian Heart Cacapit (Sidhaya)

Grade 6 Senators

1. Trexyl Brielle Tomas (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Charles Jacob Maniego (Sidhaya)

Grade 7 Senators

1. Viva Veronica Abalos (Sidhaya)

2. Juliane Monique Entendez (Sidhaya)

Grade 8 Senators

1. Kurile Miles Hechanova (Sidhaya)

2. Lance Gabriel Vargas (Y.O.U.R.)

Grade 9 Senators

1. Jarren Alwin Puno (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Rozella Deianira Peralta (Y.O.U.R.)

Grade 10 Senators

1. Froline Yerro (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Jaezel Margaux Mendoza (Y.O.U.R.)

Grade 11 Senators

1. Patricia Lopez (Y.O.U.R.)

2. Leovir Dela Cruz (Y.O.U.R.)

With the new student formation, Ms. Paguio shared her first agenda, the “New Year, New Me” platform, which is to transform the constitution and bylaws of the S.G..

According to Ms. Paguio, the platform aims to only partially adapt the three core branches of the government.

“With this modification, it allows the officers to maximize their roles, functions, and what they can do within their term,” Ms. Paguio said.

“I believe with this approach of strengthening and clarifying the roles that us, student leaders must fulfill, the Student Government would be able to take a step towards a proactive and progressive governance,” she added.