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LA forms ethnic diversity council, amends compliance rules for Tatak Animo

The Legislative Assembly established the USG Ethnic Diversity Council to expand representation and amended the Tatak Animo mandate to add non-compliance laws.

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For Your Information: Periodic health exam, drug test back as enrollment prerequisite for AY 2023-2024

The Health Services Office clarifies its guidelines on physical examination and drug testing as both become requirements for clearance in the following academic year.

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LA Sessions

The LA approves the establishment of the USG Philippine Ethnic Diversity Council that will focus on providing programs and activities that promote multiculturalism in the University. Read more at thelasallian.com/2023/06/25/la-forms-ethnic-diversity-council-amends-compliance-rules-for-tatak-animo/. June 21, 2023 The LA approves the new Commission for Officer Development Manual with a bill that grants the Commission autonomy in its operations. Meanwhile,…

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EXPLAINER: The state of inflation amid and beyond the PH economy reopening

With the constrained supply chains due to local and global pressures along with increased demand from consumers’ revenge spending, this double whammy all the more makes it difficult for the Philippines to achieve stable prices and economic growth at the same time.

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Student publications rekindle campus journalism at BayLayn 2023

Ang Pahayagang Plaridel (APP) highlighted the importance of traditional media and the youth’s role in truth-telling amid rampant disinformation in Para sa Bayan at Lasalyano (BayLayn) 2023 through a series of talks, workshops, and competitions for campus journalists across the country last March 25 at the Manila campus.   Philippine Star news reporter Elijah Felice…

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Digital aspect of industrial engineering echoed at IECON2023

Students and engineering professionals highlighted digital innovations and corporate success in industrial engineering through the Industrial Management Engineering Society’s (IMES) annual flagship event, Industrial Engineering Convention 2023 (IECON2023), with the theme “Digital Frontiers Reimagined”.  The event was held last March 25 at The Verdure of Henry Sy Sr. Hall and via Facebook Live and featured…

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USG leads #AyokongMagMahal against TFI as MSCCTF wraps up discussions

Over January and February, the University Student Government (USG) led focus group discussions, dispatched campaign materials on campus and online, and mobilized students in their #AyokongMagMahal campaign for a zero-percent tuition fee increase (TFI) in Academic Year 2023-2024.  Despite these initiatives, USG President Alex Brotonel revealed in a town hall session last February 23 that…

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EXCEED gathers accountancy students nationwide for competitions, seminars

Accountancy students and professionals convened through the DLSU Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants’ annual EXCEED2023: Accounting Convention for Business Leaders last March 5, 11, and 18 to listen to industry talks and compete in accountancy contests held online and at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium. Students from participating universities nationwide went head to head in the…

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Gokongwei Learning Facility air conditioning to be 24/6, long-term improvements expected

Students can expect a cooler environment to study in as the Mechanical and Engineering Works Office (MEWO) disclosed the short and long-term plans for the 24/6 Learning Facility in Gokongwei Hall. In an interview with The LaSallian, MEWO Director Engr. Nardley Jose said that the office was instructed by the University administration to keep the…

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LA rules amended; new set of batch executives, legislators resign

The third Legislative Assembly (LA) special session last February 8 saw the resignation of several batch executives and legislators, along with the adoption of amendments for LA rules to adapt to changes in the University’s policies and their offices.  Adjusting the LA rules According to the bill amending the rules of the LA, regular LA…