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LA settles GE concerns, appoints new EXCEL2016 representative

The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a session last February 27 at the Ortigas Conference Room to discuss matters ahead of the General Elections (GE) happening this coming March. Among the agenda was the approval of the EXCEL2016 LA representative replacement, clarification of the guidelines for independent candidacy, and deliberation on the constitutional plebiscite. New addition…

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Taft-area bar raid leads to detention of minors

Policemen from the Manila Police District raided three bars within the vicinity of De La Salle University (DLSU) and DLS-College of St. Benilde yesterday, February 26. A bar in front of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall was raided first, while two bars along Fidel Castro St. were simultaneously searched for illegal substances at around 8…

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FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President impeached for negligence

The University Student Government (USG) Judiciary branch has found FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President Joseph Magbitang guilty of the gross negligence in a hearing held last February 26 at the USG conference room. College of Science Magistrate Nadine Martinez explained in her verdict that there was contradicting evidence given by both parties. The case against Magbitang came…

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Legislative assembly pushes for appropriation fund

Last January 23, the Legislative Assembly (LA) passed a resolution that seeks to establish an appropriation fund for the University Student Government (USG) and Council of Student Organizations (CSO). Through this fund, USG units and recognized organizations under CSO will be able to request for additional funding for their projects upon the discretion of the…

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EXCEL2016 Legislative Assembly Representative Impeached

The Judiciary held a hearing to account for the impeachment complaint filed against EXCEL2016 Legislative Assembly (LA) Representative Lorenzo Ermitano. After much deliberation, the Judiciary granted the petition to impeach Ermitano because of his guilty plea. Ermitano violated Section 1.7, Article IV USG Officers Code of Conduct which states that, “There will only be three…

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Special Term guidelines explained in scholars’ forum

A scholars’ forum hosted by the Lasallian Scholars Society (LSS) and the Office of Admissions and Scholarships (OAS) was held last January 23 at the Pablo Nicolas Seminar Room to answer different scholarship concerns. The scholarship guidelines that are set to take effect during the special term were also discussed. As stated in the implementing…

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2015 HPAIR Asia Conference formally launched

The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR), in partnership with De La Salle University, officially launched the 2015 HPAIR Asia Conference last January 22 at the 5th Floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The HPAIR Asia Conference is an annual 5-day event with various activities such as plenaries, workshops, and case studies.…

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LA approves manifesto condemning corruption, discusses new appropriation system

The Legislative Assembly (LA) convened last January 23 to approve the manifesto that called for the condemnation of corruption cases, as well as discuss a resolution on a new appropriation method to handle excess unused funds. Originally, the LA was set to decide on the approval of the replacement officer for School of Economics (SOE)…

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DLSU Library Features Bestselling Author in Booksigning

The University Library, in partnership with Fully Booked, held a question-and-answer and book signing event last January 20, which featured the New York Times Bestselling author Michelle Hodkin. Shortly after the introduction, Hodkin talked about the different struggles she faced while writing her trilogy, and how she overcame them. She read a few passages from…

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Heavy traffic experienced along Taft Ave. in light of Papal Visit

Lasallians got a glimpse of the heavy traffic situation that could be experienced in Metro Manila from January 15 to 19. The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a dry run of the Papal Motorcade last January 12 shortly before 7 pm. The stretch of Taft Avenue from Quirino Avenue to Vito Cruz…