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CPU student voters partake in the launch of the JCI Manila Symposium for the youth

by | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

By Sandro S. Salazar, BA Comm-4 OJT


Atty. Estrada challenged the students to go out and vote.

Central Philippine University was invited by JCI Iloilo Ilang-Ilang to partake and be one of the partnered institutions for the launch of JCI Manila presenting the “ATIN ANG KINABUKASAN 2022: A National Voters Engagement Symposium for the Youth,” held last February 26, 2022, Saturday from 3:00-6:00 pm on Facebook live streaming.

The event aims to educate, enlighten, and empower YOUTH and student voters in preparing them to participate in the May 2022 National Elections which is co-presented by IBP (Integrated Bar of the Philippines).

JCI Manila in partnership with over 60 schools and student organizations from all over the country, 11 are from the biggest schools and organizations from Western Visayas including Central Philippine University whom one of the speakers and panelists of the said symposium was Atty. Burt M. Estrada- current President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, experienced Law Practitioner, Law Professor, an Advocate for Indigenous Community, and his expertise on Law and Reform.

Atty. Estrada then shares his knowledge in educating the Youth and how important our vote is. He also reiterated the concern of the laws and their vital role in the conduct of the upcoming elections and the power of the people to choose their leaders in leading the country.
“In order to uphold the most democratic principle that all government power emanates from the people and that the delegation of power of the people to our representatives is expressed through the vote”, said Atty. Estrada.

James Jimenez-COMELEC Spokesperson, on the other hand, emphasizes the impact of youth participation in elections. “The more youth there are participating in the elections the better the leverage new tech for more responsive leadership”, he said.

Comelec Spox. Jimenez also reminds the youth to be vigilant in social media channels whenever they perceive suspicious acts that go against the omnibus election code and report it using the #SumbongKoTo at Comelec.gov.ph.

The said event was hosted by Jules Guiang, Head of Community at Rappler and Youth advocate together with Gretchen Ho, a TV host, Media Personality, and Social Advocate.