With over 14% underrepresentation (or a -1.57 percentage point loss), Philo ends up as the most underrepresented department in the polls. It also holds the lowest voter turnout of the eight departments, which is a drastic fall from its previous positions, netting peak voter turnouts in the previous years. This lack, perhaps, is an effect of having no Department Representative candidate running for the post.

Netting a +13% lean in favor of SALiGAN and -16% aversion to BUKLOD compared to the College average, SALiGAN is in a very strong position with this Department. However, this is a downturn compared to the previous years, which had a +19% lean for the red party last year. While the grasp clearly remains strong, it remains to be seen if it is strong enough to stay.

Unlike other SALiGAN-dominated departments, Philo’s lack of abstentions strongly favors BUKLOD’s lagging Councilor candidates and nets them spots in the Council.

Philo pulls through for SALiGAN once again, netting 5% of all votes across many of their candidates. And while BUKLOD is able to retain positions for their Councilors in Philo, it is much more likely to be a byproduct of the lack of abstentions rather than their sheer numbers. Engagement in this Department is likely needed for SALiGAN to either bolster their place in the Department or for BUKLOD to regain a foothold here.