The Office of Student Affairs and the Lasallian Mission Office led the prestigious Gawad Lasalyano 2023 to honor the works and achievements of the Lasallian community across various disciplines over the last academic year at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium last Friday, March 1.
A light shining in darkness
The event began with a speech by DLSU President Br. Bernard Oca FSC, who lauded the efforts of Lasallians taking part in the fields of service and leadership, culture and the arts, writing and journalism, and sports.
Atty. Dino de Leon, lawyer of Tañada-Diokno School of Law Professor Leila de Lima, delivered the opposition figure’s keynote address on her behalf. De Lima, in her written speech, recalled her experiences during detainment, expressing that she sustained herself by expressing hope for her fellow Filipinos.
De Lima then emphasized the importance of service, not only within the borders of the University but also for the whole country. She stressed the need for collective bravery amidst challenging times, urging the audience to “continue fighting” and be the spark in times of darkness and uncertainty.
Competitors acknowledged
The program commended Lasallians for infusing their Green-and-White excellence in both local and global stages.
Numerous Lasallian athletes—including 32nd Southeast Asian Games gold medalists Xiandi Chua, Iñaki Emil Lorbes, Patrick King Perez, Benjamin Phillips, and Michael Phillips—were recognized for participating in national and international events and competitions. Too were the DLSU Men’s Basketball Team for bagging the championship in the 86th Araw ng Dabaw Invitational Basketball Tournament and Viridis Arcus for winning first place in both the Smart University Clash and Campus Legends PH competitions.
Hult Prize 2023 Global Finals Program of the Year Award finalist Mariah Camille Oliveros and 2023 Hult Prize Regional Summits finalists Maria Katrina Aquino, Carmella Rose Cortez, Graziele Fernandez, and Juliane Brittany Pino were spotlighted in the ceremony.
Culture and arts organizations were also applauded during the program. These included DLSU Chorale for obtaining the Gold Diploma award in both the mixed and folk categories in the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival 2023, La Salle Dance Company-Street for winning the 1st runner-up spot in the World of Dance Philippines competition, and La Salle Dance Company-Contemporary for taking the Meritorious Performance Award during the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Recognition.
Excellence awarded
Aside from honoring past recognitions from external organizations, the University also handed six prestigious awards of its own: the Gawad Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC Award for exceptional projects contributing to culture and the arts, the Gawad Leandro V. Locsin Award for student leaders focused on fostering culture and the arts, the Gawad Col. Jesus Villamor Award for well-performing leaders in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program, the Gawad Fr. Gratian Murray AFSC Award for students committed to social engagement activities, the Gawad Br. Asisclus Michael FSC Award for outstanding organization presidents, and the Gawad Francisco V. Ortigas Jr. Award for outstanding undergraduate student leaders.
Around 150 Lasallians were also recipients of the Student and Adult Service Merit Awards, which were given to honor Lasallians for their contributions and accomplishments across different disciplines.
Below is the full list of awardees:
Student Service Merit Award
COSCA-Lasallian Outreach and Volunteer Effort
Ethylene Bandong
Johanna Therese Almendrala
Mark De Castro
Love Kylie Dela Cruz
Miami Archi Relojo
Arjhen Judea Sombrero
Nicole Anne Verde
De La Salle – Red Cross Youth
Christine Jane Alovera
Averymae Fernandez
Paul Julian Morante
Daniel Santiago
Student Lasallian Animators
Ezekiel John Calderon
Ma. Anne Geline Doneth Dela Rama
Martin Adrian Enghoy
Simone Astrid Estavillo
Shealtiel Lei Jamoles
Gian Aldrich Masakayan
Ralph Vincent Ortiz
Vivienne Gie Salvadora
Catholic Religious Organization of Students
Ysabelle Beatrice Feria
Lasallian Youth Corps-Manila
Nathanne Rafaielle Acosta
Alyssa Marie Asuncion
Gabrielle Vaughn Alyssa Avante
Angela Mae Corcuera
Miles Fernandez
Genevieve Giron
Maureen Marie Llagas
Patrisha Gaile Nepomuceno
Gianna Marie Nicdao
Kyna Dominique Palattao
Sky Alecbryant Porras
Joseph Miguel Sanchez
Dustin Albert Sy
Janea Lorraine Tan
Mental Health Task Force
Charlize Caye Cheng
Reinier Navarro
Ranjielo Zaironne Remedios
OCCS – Student Representatives
Angelika Alloie Aluyen
Bethena Clarisse Balanon
Chino Alfonso Burias
Johnica Chua
Sophia Lara Durana
Seoung Ju Hong
Haziel Vanessa Lim
John Vincent Limsico
Lexandra Mitchelle Llenado
Frances Angela Yu
DLSU Sports
Pamela Ysabell Aguilera
Danielle Anne Gomez
Alecxandra Coleen Himan
Alexandra Janine Paguio
247th NROTCU Corps of Cadet Officers
C/Maj Matthew Gatchalian 2CL
C/LtCol Antoinette Go 1CL
C/LtCol Ruth Shiza Macaladlad 1CL
C/Maj Migz Edgar Namoc 2CL
Van Satriani Perez
C/LtCol Josiah Iñigo Yucoco 1CL
SDFO Paragons
Chanel Jordan
Dana Mae Siapno
Alessandra Sofia Mari Sy
SDFO Student Representatives
Grisham Bareng
Nina Kristine Bendo
Luis Bulgar
Chary Villanueva
Lasallian Ambassadors
Krisha Mae Catimbang
Louise Marie Closa
Jacey Bernice Concepcion
Ma. Margarita Ligaya Cudiamat
Annette Danielle Jose
Niño Lorenzo Medina
Paolo Montecillo
Martina Rafaela Perez
Francine Ciara Que
Joshua Nathaniel Rabara
Ericka Sanchez
Lasallian Student Consultants
Kate Ashley Añonuevo
Andee Beyonce Co
Alessandra Cristina Concepcion
Margarita Beatriz Cruz
Lasallian – SAGE
Mark Anthony Arasa
SDFU Paragons
Trisha Jeriss Manaig
Janah Zerina Tolentino Doroteo
Lyn Angel Vinancio Garcia
CSA-Volunteers Implementing the Best Experiences
Marie Bernadette Lasay
Julius Alvin Librando
Student Media Office
Uriel Anne Bumanlag
Alyssa Del Rosario
Alyssa Julianne Fuentes
Krizzia Nicole Garcia
Edison Guevarra
Adair Nevan Holgado
Miguel Antonio Lindog
Alexandra Monique Manalo
Ana Lirio Lyn Mapa
Yza Marjo Marin
Leon Matawaran
Zerwa Isabel Mughal
Ian Ronnie Najera
Marie Angeli Peña
Isabel Soberano
Adult Service Merit Award
Center for Social Concerns and Action
Anne Richie Balgos
Liza Mae Fumar
Michael Manguerra
Rosario Olivas
Rodelio Ablir
Belen Acuña
Roderick Alo
Shirley Cads
Nermelyn Fernandez
Paul Galang
Josefina Gomez
Rowena Hermoso
Marciano Laurel
Rosann Magtanao
Maria Beatriz Manaig
Mari Jayne Mendaro
Bernardita Milanes
Rebecca Mory
Carmelita Reposar
Christine Rodriguez
Ma. Theresa Sarmiento
Lasallian Pastoral Office
Mary Joyce Bernadette Asutilla
John Bejo
Andrea Anna Carbo
Richard Dulalas, Jr.
Jocelyn Grace Llamas
Princess Armie Lopez
Milton Christopher Merto
Marie Angela Quiamno
Raul Roque
Ruben Valenton
Office of Student LIFE
Mary Joyce Asutilla
Br. Luis Angelo Enriquez
Myreza Catherine Gonzales
Rebecca Khan
Angelyn Lao
DLSU Laguna Campus – Lasallian Mission Office
Lovette Abaoag
Belen Acuña
Winnielyn Alcibar
Aniano Cadiz, Jr.
Val Del Rosario
Jonar Olicia
Robespierre Porsovigan
NSTP and Formation Office
Kervin Marc PN
Edwin Cancio PN
Jim Loue Cervantes PN
Rildan Omega PN(M)
Camille Suarez PN
Andy Alegre
Sharon Bayonito
Edmerson Calungsod
Abegail Cawis
Lee Jacob Fabonan
Hordy Mojica
Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development Center
Marife Magiliman-Magsino
Windie Odoño
Gil Nonato Santos
Emilina Sarreal
Gawad Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC Award
“Para sa Bayan at Lasalyano (BayLayn) 2023” (Ang Pahayagang Plaridel)
Gawad Leandro V. Locsin Award
Mary Margarette Macatumpag (LSDC-Street)
Gawad Col. Jesus Villamor Award
Antoinette Go (247th Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit)
Gawad Fr. Gratian Murray AFSC Award
Arvin Ajesta (DLSU USG)
Gawad Br. Asisclus Michael FSC Award
Lauren Angela Chua (Malate Literary Folio)
Gawad Francisco V. Ortigas Jr. Award
Arvin Ajesta (DLSU USG)
