Responsible journalism amid era of sensationalism advocated in BayLayn 2024
This year’s Para sa Bayan at Lasalyano (BayLayn), an annual journalism convention by Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, discussed the prevalence of sensational journalism and its deliberate role in manipulating the truth by engaging the emotions of readers. Through a series of…
Lasallians push for more study areas as hoarding worsens; admin disagrees
Study spaces around the Manila Campus such as the Learning Commons, some unused classrooms and event spaces, and the 24/6 Gokongwei Study Hall are available to the Lasallian community. However, as the population on the campus grows, spiking to about…
‘No contradiction’: CHR stands firm in anti-abortion stance
Last November 15, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) addressed a letter to Sen. Koko Pimentel clarifying its stance on induced abortion, opposing its decriminalization except for “extreme circumstances,” specifically “termination for medical reasons.” The letter came a day after…
Why can’t DLSU pay on time? Orgs, FAO point fingers
A year-long investigation by The LaSallian found that student organizations and external suppliers alike faced difficulties in receiving the cash owed to them by the University, whether for student activities or for merchandise orders. One vendor saw P400,000 worth of orders…
AFED bares concerns on the Academy in town hall meeting
“If it [is not] broken, why fix it?” This was the sentiment of numerous member faculty of the Association of Faculty and Educators of DLSU, Inc. (AFED) during an online consultatory town hall last March 13 for the admin-proposed Academy,…