The Crimson Tribe Readers

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐂𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎

MCCians showed up, spoke up, and made their votes count.

The 2026 MCC Student Council Elections officially recorded the highest voter turnout in MCC student elections since 2020, with an overall turnout of 73.09%.

Out of 4,322 enrolled students, a total of 3,159 students participated in this year’s elections, proving that more MCCians are becoming involved in choosing the leaders who will represent them.

ITE recorded the highest voter turnout at 82.19%, with 1,181 students casting their votes. IHTM followed with 70.55% or 721 voters, while IBE logged 68.79% with 959 voters. Meanwhile, ICS posted a 63.54% turnout, with 298 students participating in the elections.

More than breaking a record, this year’s turnout reflects a student community that is becoming more active, aware, and willing to take part in shaping student leadership in Mabalacat City College.

𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑.

A better future begins when people choose to participate.

Today is the last day of voter registration for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. In a time where accountability is often ignored and public service is treated as power, voting becomes more than a right—it becomes resistance.

Register. Speak up. Make your voice count.

Registration requirements:
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/WhatisVoterRegistration/RegistrationRequirements

Registration forms:
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/ApplicationsForms

Registration schedules and sites:
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=VoterRegistration/VoterRegProgSched




Spiel by Gleniel Arcilla
Layout by Allen Glenn De Lara

𝐋𝐔𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 '𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊' 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

Student voters closely examined and critically assessed the aspiring governors from various institutes during the fast talk segment led by the Crimson Tribe Readers of the concluded “Lunsad Sikhay: Miting De Avance 2026.”

Faced with probing questions designed to test their leadership capacity, principles, and responses to pressing campus and social issues, Bryan Lukina of the Institute of Teacher Education stood before the student body and articulated her positions.

Despite the pressure of sharp and thought-provoking questions, he delivered their responses with confidence and conviction in his visions for student leadership.

Below are the questions presented and the answers delivered by Lukina. Review his responses carefully, and make your voice heard this election.




Spiel by Ranna Mae Almadin
Transcribed by Crizalyn Ponce
Layout by Allen Glenn De Lara

𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐘! 𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐍 '𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊' 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

Student voters closely examined and critically assessed the aspiring governors from various institutes during the fast talk segment led by the Crimson Tribe Readers of the concluded “Lunsad Sikhay: Miting De Avance 2026.”

Faced with probing questions designed to test their leadership capacity, principles, and responses to pressing campus and social issues, Keeshia Aipha Laguisma of the Institute of Hospitality and Management stood before the student body and articulated her positions.

Despite the pressure of sharp and thought-provoking questions, she delivered her responses with confidence and conviction in her visions for student leadership.

Below are the questions presented and the answers delivered by Laguimas. Review her responses carefully, and make your voice heard this election.




Spiel by Ranna Mae Almadin
Transcribed by Crizalyn Ponce
Layout by Allen Glenn De Lara

𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 '𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊' 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

Student voters closely examined and critically assessed the aspiring governors from various institutes during the fast talk segment led by the Crimson Tribe Readers of the concluded “Lunsad Sikhay: Miting De Avance 2026.”

Faced with probing questions designed to test their leadership capacity, principles, and responses to pressing campus and social issues, Kimberly Llenos of the Institute of Business Education stood before the student body and articulated her positions.

Despite the pressure of sharp and thought-provoking questions, the candidate delivered her responses with confidence and conviction in her visions for student leadership.

Below are the questions presented and the answers delivered by Llenos. Review their responses carefully, and make your voice heard this election.




Spiel by Ranna Mae Almadin
Transcribed by Alyzza Dawn Delos Reyes
Layout by Allen Glenn De Lara