30/04/2026
Way back in 2024, our school officers were choosing who would be the next SSLG leaders for the upcoming school year. At that time, I already knew I wanted to step up. Since elementary, I’ve always been a president or vice president in our class, so I really wanted to continue and improve that leadership side of me. That’s why I took the opportunity to be part of the SSLG family.
Even though the position I aimed for was not that high, I believed it could still make a difference in my life. For the next school year, I was encouraged to run as SSLG president. My best friend, Collen, also ran—and honestly, I already expected her to win because I knew she deserved it. She’s capable, and I truly believed in her.
Then suddenly, Ma’am Jean told me that I could be the Barkada Kontra Bisyo (BKB) President in our school. I didn’t hesitate—I grabbed the opportunity. Me and Collen still served in the same school, just in different roles. I didn’t know back then that being a BKB President would actually change my whole life.
When the division election came, I doubted myself. Most of the candidates were senior high school students, and I was just a Grade 8 student at that time. I didn’t really expect to win, but I still gave my best. And surprisingly, I won as Division BKB Auditor.
The next year, I was still the BKB President, and I was elected as Division Federation BKB Secretary. Even when I transferred to another school, I still ran as BKB President because I really wanted to serve the students and help guide them away from drugs and other vices. Being a transferee wasn’t easy—I didn’t know many people—but I still tried and gave my best. And again, I won.
When the next division federation election came, I felt the pressure. But still, I stand firm and gave eveything I had. And I was given the chance again.
All of these experiences shaped me into who I am today. And now, I can really say—I’ve come so far from who I used to be.
KREZIA L. JADRAQUE
Division Federation BKB President
BKB President
Bislig City National High School
SY 2026-2027