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Uncovering OLFHRD: An unaccredited human rights ‘alliance’

It can be argued that youth groups have a hand in mobilizing the youth to involve themselves in social issues. Among those active in spearheading mobilizations are youth-centered organizations such as Kabataan and youth wings of political parties such as Akbayan. Various protest actions in recent decades have typically been co-organized by these organizations.  Within…

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LA appoints judiciary magistrates and COA chair, passes manifesto on lumad schools closing

The Legislative Assembly (LA) convened last October 23 at the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall, third floor of Br. Connon Hall, to formally appoint new magistrates of the Judiciary Department and the Chair of the Commission on Audit (COA), as well as to discuss the release of the manifesto on the closing of 55…

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LA closes in on legislative process changes, officer resignation

Last October 9, the Legislative Assembly (LA) convened at the USG Session Hall to deliberate on the implementation of an “improved” legislative process, the formation of LA Committees, and the resignation of certain officers from the student government. Changes in Legislative Process  A new scheme in the legislative process was proposed by CATCH2T22 Representative Shannon…

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Envisioning SDG solutions for 2030 at Rappler’s Social Good Summit 2019

Different sectors of the community took the stage last September 21 to urgently appeal for the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 at Social Good Summit 2019, held at the fifth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall and the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium.  Now on its seventh run, this year’s summit featured the theme…

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Youth leaders from Myanmar shed light on youth involvement in Tapat-led forum

Young leaders from Myanmar shared their struggles in fostering youth participation during a forum organized by Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista (Tapat) dubbed Voices of Myanmar: Challenges to Youth Participation, which was held in room Y408 in the Yuchengco Hall last September 10. The guests represented the youth organization network, National Youth Congress (NYC), which aims…

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Getting down to business: DLSU’s new VP for Finance Ramon Trajano

Following a long period of vacancy, the University’s Finance and Accounting Office is once again under the leadership of an official Vice President for Finance. A veteran of the finance industry with Lasallian and Atenean roots, Ramon Trajano officially joined the University’s management cadre last July 5 as the department’s new chief. Trajano graduated from…

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On sustainable student government: The highlights of USG AY ‘18-‘19

With the completion of General Elections (GE) 2019 comes another batch of student leaders ready to lead the University Student Government (USG). As the current batch of officers led by USG President Gabbie Perez concludes their tenure, The LaSallian focuses on the highs and lows of the student government for Academic Year (AY) 2018-2019. Impeachment …

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Tapat makes comeback in GE 2019, secures majority EB, CAP seats

Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) obtained a majority over the University Student Government (USG) from Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) in General Elections (GE) 2019—the first time in the USG’s 10-year history. The party last dominated the elections in 2008, back when it was still structured as the Student Council. That year, the party…

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15th Lasallian Scholarum Awards recognized outstanding student, professional journalists

The 15th Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA), with the theme New Dimension: Youth and Education in Focus, was held last July 22 at the fifth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. For over 15 years, LSA has become a platform for recognizing and honoring media coverage on youth and education. With over a hundred entries, four…

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Expanding Boundaries in the 7th National Finance Congress

The 7th National Finance Congress (NFC), hosted by DLSU Management of Financial Institutions Association (MaFIA), brought delegates on a financial literacy experience last July 13 at the fourth and fifth floors of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. With the theme Expanding Boundaries: Fostering Ideas and Cultivating Financial Progression, industry professionals and analysts discussed innovations and trends…