Republic Act (RA) 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, ensures the security of property rights in the country. The law institutionalizes the state’s recognition of the importance of protecting intellectual and industrial property for national development. The mandate, consequently, is not limited to the national level. Even within the University,…
Month: February 2013
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FOOD: KFC BBQ Shredder Sandwich
Here it is: another attempt by KFC to introduce a revolutionary sandwich with the new BBQ Shredder. It’s basically shredded chicken mixed with barbeque sauce topped with lettuce before being put between two buns. The taste however, is far from revolutionary. The look is not very appealing at all, with the sauce oozing out some…
“You only live once. That’s the motto [expletive] YOLO.” That’s right, Drake and Lil’ Wayne. The term YOLO has skyrocketed in fame as late as last year among the younger generations who have heard The Motto. We know how they roll: imitating the messages of the songs in their self-declared principles and beliefs. Some can…
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ITEO examinations encounter delays
As early as 7 am, students have been lining up for the exam conducted by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office (ITEO) since February 20 on the 4th floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH). Students were asked to take the exams between 8am and 3pm in two testing rooms. Because of the long…
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Rant and Rave: ‘Paperman’
If you have seen Wreck it Ralph in theaters, then perhaps you may have already watched Disney’s latest Academy Award nominated short film, Paperman. Disney brings us another heartwarming short film, now viewable from Youtube, receiving over four million views in a matter of three days. Set in 1940’s New York, this seven minute romance…
This month, instead of bringing you hackneyed fables of heartbreak and finding oneself again, The Menagerie decides to present you a list of ten awesome things that are unique to the college experience that all Lasallians must definitely try before basking in the euphoria of finally earning a diploma. We classified half of these as…
Quite possibly it’s the adrenaline that comes pumping fast through our veins, or that uncontrollable excitement that seems to burst inside our very being, filling every inch of our body, or maybe just being able to breathe that big sigh of relief that puts our feet back on the ground with imaginary medals placed over…
“What are you going to do with an arts degree?” a lot of people, students and parents alike, often ask. Substitute art with philosophy, education, or any discipline not associated with common white-collar career paths, and the question remains equally ubiquitous. We live in a society where choosing mastery over one’s interests over job security…
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Freedom is a responsibility
From February 22 to 25, 1986, more than two million civilians, activists, soldiers, politicians, and religious groups banded together along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) to peacefully protest against the rampant corruption and abuses committed during the Marcos Regime. The movement has since been referred to as a triumph of democracy and of the…
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Intricacies of uncertainties
When I first stepped into the University, my instincts told me that I was entering a safe ground. Throughout my stay at DLSU I never lost anything important inside campus. In fact, I left my shoes twice on the eighth floor of the Enrique Razon Sports Complex and came back to find that they were…