Enderun Colleges’ Office of the President, together with the Economics Department, the Senior High School Division, the Enderun Social Orientation & Community Development, and the Enderun League for Economic Development (LED) recently conducted mock senatorial elections and a forum from May 6 to 8, 2019 at the New Library inside the campus. Entitled GG, Pinas: Why 2019 Elections Matter, the forum focused on the importance of the upcoming national and local Philippine elections.

Open to all eligible Enderun students, the initiative was aimed towards encouraging them to responsibly and proactively participate in the Philippine Elections 2019. Through the poll, the organizers hoped to inspire the rest of the voting population to be critical and vigilant in order to create positive changes and empower them to choose based on each candidate’s platform rather than personality or popularity.

With 120 Enderun student participants, the mock poll and forum became a success as it gave significant information on the current list of national candidates. Also in attendance during the event were Enderun Colleges President Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez, Enderun faculty Gabriel Ma. J. Lopez, PhD EnP who talked about the significance of person-centered policies, Enderun Colleges Social Orientation and Community Development Manager Krit Gahuman who explained facts about the midyear 2019 elections and the importance of the youth in elections, Mental Health Advocate and Spoken Word Artist Danielle Nakpil who wrote spoken word poetry entitled “Puro Pangako” which talked about electing caring servant leaders and Law student Michiko Lopez who discussed the Legislative Agenda at stake in the 18th Congress.

“I have been with several government officials, but that doesn’t influence my list of candidates. Always on top of my criteria is Cura personalisor, care for person,” said Dr. Gabby Lopez on objectively screening political candidates. Enderun Colleges President Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez added. that, “This is the time for the Enderun community to champion empathy and not apathy for the state of the nation and our countrymen.”

DISCLAIMER: The mock poll results do not reflect the views of the faculty and staff, and the entire institution.

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Enderun Colleges is a four-year undergraduate college committed to the highest international standards of academic excellence in the fields of international hospitality management, entrepreneurship and business administration. The College provides a career-ready environment with its industry-specific programs, highly experienced faculty, international academic partners such as Ducasse Education in France, Les Roches International School of Management in Switzerland and intensive internship placements. Enderun graduates possess the core competencies that are in high demand by industry leaders worldwide.

Enderun Faculty Dr. Gabby Lopez on the significance of person-centered policies.

Mental Health Advocate and Spoken Word Artist Danielle Nakpil doing an artistic interpretation and insight on the current Philippine political system.

Hosting the event were two of the organizers, Enderun League for Economic Development members and Economics majors Jo Balanay and Jazen Abawag.

Enderun League for Economic Development President John Santeo Tamayo and Enderun Colleges Social Orientation and Community Development Manager Krit Gahuman presented the certificates to the forum speakers.

(L-R) Enderun League for Economic Development President John Santeo Tamayo, Enderun Faculty and Licensed Environmental Planner Dr. Gabby Lopez, Mental Health Advocate and Spoken Word Artist Danielle Nakpil, Law student Michiko Lopez together with other Enderun students who participated during the important event

(L-R) Event organizers leading by example and casting their votes –Enderun League for Economic Development (LED) President John Santeo Tamayo and Enderun LED Organization members and Economics majors Jo Balanay and Jazen Abawag