08/06/2025
Portraits of PLSP: Bantay Halalan
Some leaders speak loud, but the best ones listen first.
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo is full of voices, visions, and student dreams, and it is really easy to overlook where true leadership begins. But for Criselle Anne Reyes from the College of Computer Studies and Technology (CCST), it is not about the spotlight or the grand gestures. It is about what you choose to do when no one is watching.
โWhen no oneโs watching, Iโm still the same. Calm, focused, intentional,โ she says. While others chase noise, Criselle believes that leadership begins in quiet moments. In reflection, in staying organized, in choosing to help without needing credit. That is her kind of leadership. Rooted, steady, and sincere.
Now running for Executive Prime Minister, Criselle isnโt here to make noise for the sake of it. Sheโs here with a clear heart and a focused mind. โI care and I follow through,โ she says, and if youโve ever worked with her, you know thatโs true. Sheโs not the type to disappear when things get hard. Sheโs stayed, listened, and learned from what students really need, and now, sheโs stepping up.
Criselle believes in results, but not at the cost of others. โProgress is not just about speed, it is about direction,โ she explains. For her, real leadership is shared progress. Every decision should come from empathy, not ego. She pushes for outcomes with people, not over them. She listens, because listening creates better action, and better action earns deeper trust.
One thing sheโs passionate about improving in PLSP is communication. โSo many events and services go unnoticed,โ she points out. Her goal? To create a clearer, more updated system for announcements โ something thatโs easy to access and even easier to understand. Because no student should be left out just because they missed a memo.
And during conflict or setbacks, Criselle promises to be present. โI will show up not just as a leader, but as a teammate.โ Her approach includes open dialogue, mental health support, and thoughtful solutions. She believes setbacks are part of the journey, not the end of it.
When asked what legacy she hopes to leave, she says this: โI want to leave a culture where students feel seen, heard, and capable. Where their goals count. Where they know they are never alone in the journey.โ For Criselle, leadership is not about personal gain. It is about creating a system where every student feels empowered.
She doesnโt just want to lead PLSP, she wants to make sure no one gets left behind.
