12/05/2026
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Despite two days of voting, COMELEC reported that turnout only reached 14.22% as of May 12, 2026. That number speaks for itself.
Whether itโs because there was only one party, or because students felt disconnected from the process, itโs clear that many chose not to take part. And that matters.
Elections are not just about filling positions, itโs about trust, representation, and being heard. When participation is low, it raises a simple but important question: do students feel represented at all?
This situation also opens questions: Have students started losing interest in participating because the results already seemed secured with only one party running? Or does this reflect a deeper concern regarding trust, representation, and whether students truly see the candidates as deserving and capable leaders?
This isnโt just on candidates. Itโs something the whole student body needs to reflect on.
If student leadership is meant to represent the students, then participation should not be this limited.
The numbers may be final, but the message behind them shouldnโt be ignored.