Negosentro | Seth Cucio: A Young Voice for Change in Plaridel | Discover the youngest candidate running for councilor in Plaridel, Bulacan.
Seth Cucio grew up in a devout Christian family in Plaridel, Bulacan, where faith, service, and compassion were values lived out daily. His parents, both NGO workers, dedicated their lives to serving communities affected by disasters. As a child, Seth often tagged along during relief missions, quietly observing his parents work tirelessly to bring hope and help to families in need. These early experiences planted the seeds of empathy and a strong sense of civic duty in his young heart.
A proud graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, Seth further deepened his understanding of social justice through his education and formative immersions in urban poor communities. It was here that he saw the reality of inequality—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many students were forced to drop out or fall behind due to poor internet access. Moved by this struggle, Seth launched CucioKonek, a social enterprise aimed at providing affordable and fast Wi-Fi to underserved communities. Partnering with barangay captains and technical teams, he worked to install connectivity hubs across Plaridel, ensuring students could continue their education and residents could access vital online services.
Unlike many political aspirants, Seth does not come from a political family. His passion for public service was not inherited but earned through lived experience, compassion, and a belief in inclusive change. As a student, he balanced academics with athletics, representing Ateneo in the UAAP fencing team and competing in the Men’s Foil Individual category. But it is his work on the ground—listening to the concerns of his fellow Plaridelenses and taking concrete steps to address them—that defines him.
Now, at 23, Seth Cucio is stepping into the political arena as the youngest candidate for councilor in Plaridel in the upcoming May 2025 elections. With a heart for service and a mind shaped by both grassroots work and academic rigor, he brings a fresh perspective to local governance. His candidacy is a call to young people to take up space, speak out, and build the future they believe in—grounded in faith, driven by compassion, and committed to change.
