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LA opens discussion on grievance, Students’ Charter

The Legislative Assembly (LA) of the University Student Government (USG) held a special session today, August 7, where the floor discussed the revision of the grievance process and the inclusion of the revised Students’ Charter as part of the Student Handbook Revisions (SHBR). Changes to the grievance process The main change included for the grievance…

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What now?: Issues not addressed in PNoy’s 5th SONA

After giving out his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28 at the Batasang Pambansa in the Batasan Complex, Quezon City, critics are still going after President Benigno S. Aquino III (PNoy) for not mentioning issues such as the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill, the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

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Change of college gov’t names discussed, Students’ Charter amendments passed

The University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) conducted their weekly session on July 25 and discussed a total of eleven resolutions. The session also marked the final day for deliberating proposals for the student handbook revisions.   Changes in USG operations, Student’s Charter   The LA opened their session by discussing resolutions pertaining to…

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2014 World Cup Brazil: Another chapter in the history of football

  The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is finally over with Germany on top of the football world once again. With this win, Germany holds the record for the second most number of World Cup titles in history, with four championships at their helm. Germany’s recent feat makes their national football team just one title…

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CLA, #abolishpork hold forum to discuss DAP, other pork barrel issues

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA), in cooperation with the #abolishpork movement, held an open forum last July 11 at the William Shaw Little Theater, to discuss the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), pork barrel funds, and other governance issues, especially on accountability. The opening remarks were led by CLA Vice Dean Dr. Rhoderick Nuncio and Mo.…

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COMELEC, political parties gear up for FE

Midway through the current term, the traditional rivalry of political parties will again be put to play this academic year when they go head to head for seats in the University Student Government during the Freshmen Election.

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FIFA World Cup reaches final four

And then there were four. The quest to be the winners of the FIFA World Cup has made exhilarating viewing for football fans worldwide.

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Concerns about the dress code raised during USG open forum

    To gain student insights for the purpose of the ongoing student handbook revisions, an open forum on the dress code policies was held today, July 3 at the Tereso Lara Seminar Room. The forum was the latest proceeding in a series of fora conducted by the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA)…

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Handbook revisions still on top of Legislative Assembly agenda

The Legislative Assembly (LA) representatives continued their discussions on the manifesto regarding the Manila City project of installing closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) around the city during their June 20 session. In addition, they discussed other handbook revisions-related matters and a college magistrate resignation. The first agendum of the June 20 session was the amendment of the…

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Prepared for anything: DLSU braces for storms, floods and extended hot days

Year after year, the De La Salle University’s Manila campus and nearby areas are plagued by flooding caused by storms and heavy downpours, with water sometimes rising to thigh-level along Taft Avenue. The Science and Technology Complex (STC) and Makati campus are also fraught with the same scenarios at the onset of the wet season.…