admiring Viktor

I have the slightest idea what you have in mind with that title but NO. I am not interested in him. And NO, I am definitely not going to involve myself with some sort of political turn-coatism or anything similar to that.

But bear with me on this one. I really have something to say. (shucks! parang sir arao lang yan)

Viktor is currently the Vice Chairperson of the University Student Council. A student from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, he ran under Alyansa party and won by almost 50 votes only.

From this point forward, it must be noted that there exists a strong sense of party affiliation in college politics, most especially in USC and for this reason alone, members of my political party is quite antagonistic of him.

There had been issues against him even at this point, accusations that his party conspires in dominating the LCC elections and other critical decisions the alliance will have to face. However, allow me to say so, most of these accusations are but rumors.

During LCC meetings, there were things I've noticed about him that are admirable.

As a convener, he seems so objective and neutral. There seems to be no trace of bias on him. He never mentioned Stand UP, Alyansa or Kaisa (well, he shouldn't. that's really quite off) He never favored any college, not even his own. He always let everyone speak up. It's like he's just there, facilitating and that's it.

He catches every points raised during meetings and is able to reiterate each one.

During the deliberations of the LCC statement against the Tuition and Other Fees Increase, certain arguments were faulty and irrelevant but he was able to debunk them in such a way that it is not offensive and partisan.

Moreover, he insists on keeping the meetings on focus, even when his own party mates are deviating the discussion.

As I see it, Viktor is Alyansa but his actions seem to only be directed towards the interests of the students. (pardon me for saying this as early as now, but that's how i see it from an almost outsider's point of view) And for this reason alone, Viktor has earned my respect.


All these makes me think of our council. Why can't our chairperson be like that? Why can't party affiliations fade away and direct every action towards student interest? Why can't he put the students first before himself? Why can't he be objective and at least try to listen to other perspectives as well? Why can't he not prioritize his party mates so that we can all work together for the benefit of the students? Why can't he do it? Why can't I live in a perfect world where unity in diversity exists?

Why not?