Six senatorial candidates faced off in an open air debate last Saturday night at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle. Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros and Grace Poe of coalition ‘TeamPnoy’ attended the event, while Teddy Casino of Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan, Eddie Villanueva of Bangon Pilipinas Party, and Richard Gordon of United Nationalist Alliance were…
Month: April 2013
The DLSU Green Archers will participate in the 7th edition of the FilOilFlying V Hanes Premier Cup from April to June in preparation for the upcoming 76th Season of the UAAP. La Salle will be joined by schools from the UAAP, NCAA and South Western University from Cebu. The Green Archers won the tournament in…
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Rant and Rave: ‘Admission’
After 30 Rock ended, a fan might wonder what happens next with Tina Fey’s ever expanding career. Will she add another Emmy to her collection of trophies and recognitions for her hilarious work in television? Enter Admission, a novel written by Jean Hanff Korelitz; upon its release, rave reviews were given to the book which…
The DLSU Green Archers started the 2013 FilOil Flying V Pre-season Premier Cup with a hard-fought, 73-67, win against UAAP rival, the UST Growling Tigers, yesterday afternoon at the Arena in San Juan. Newcomer Jason Perkins led the team with 17 points and 13 rebounds while sophomore Gabby Reyes added 13 markers of his own.…
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Fil-Oil Presscon: The Stars Align
With Reports From Kebet Libo-on With the end of the UAAP diamond season last month, the attention of the public now shifts once again to the first semester sports, particularly basketball. As the buildup to the 76th UAAP Season continues, the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup will be at the forefront of the…
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A march of valor
On April 9, 1942, with the 2nd World War at full rise in Asia, the Japanese forces had stretched their military might to plod over all of Central Luzon. After the three month Battle of Bataan, Major General Edward P. King Jr. surrendered his army of over 76,000 diseased and wounded men to the victorious…
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DLSC holds graduation at DLSU
De La Salle Canlubang held its 7th Graduation Ceremonies last April 5, 2013, 2 to 4pm at the Teresa G. Yuchengco Auditorium at DLSU. A total of 114 graduates marched at the auditorium. Rianne Mae B. Geronimo graduated as the valedictorian of the batch while Danne Angelica T. Bathan and Albert R. Ponce graduated…
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In review: K to 12 program
School year 2012-2013 marked the first year of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) implementation of the K to 12 (Kinder to Grade 12) program. The current education system requires students to take ten years of primary and secondary education, divided into six and four years respectively. The new program has expanded the…
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DLSU Chorale takes flight
Celebrating its growth, challenges and victories in the last academic year, the DLSU Chorale hosted Taking Flight: The Year End Concert at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium last April 6, 2013, 7:30 pm. The choir, directed by renowned choral conductor Rodolfo Delarmente, sang various pieces from different genres, eras and continents. The choir’s repertoire focused…
Procter & Gamble Philippines, in partnership with De La Salle University, Ateneo De Manila University, and University of the Philippines once again recognized and awarded their best students through the P&G Student Excellence Awards (SEA). More than 30 finalists, parents, administrators and P&G employees gathered at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La hotel last…