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LA discusses SE 2023 plans; approves LA procedures, PWD inclusion

During the tenth Legislative Assembly session (LA) last August 16, the tentative start for the Special Elections (SE) 2023, a carryover from the previously postponed polls, was set for the fourth week of Term 1 AY 2023-2024. The assembly also passed the Legislative Procedures Act—responding to an Ombudsman-flagged attempt to probe the postponement—and a disability…

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Xiao Chua, Erin Tañada discuss youth’s role in freedom during Independence Day Commemoration

Filipino heroes were remembered and honored by professors Xiao Chua and Atty. Erin Tañada to instill nationalism in Independence Day Commemoration.

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50 years of inclusion, 112 years of Lasallian excellence celebrated at UVMW 2023

A spree of festivities that celebrated University milestones and Lasallian talent glimmered during this year’s University Vision-Mission Week with the theme “Kislap: Liwanag sa Bukang Liwayway”.

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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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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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Ten Questions: Brotonel brings a ‘back-to-basics’ presidency for student well-being, comfort

The LaSallian sits down with Alex Brotonel as she enters a shortened presidency in the University Student Government with a handful of plans to promote safe spaces for students.

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LSEED, British Council Philippines ink partnership for network expansion

The Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center and British Council Philippines joined hands in strengthening social entrepreneurship initiatives through a memorandum of understanding signed last March 1 at the Philippine Jones Conference Room, 14th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Under the agreement, DLSU is expected to utilize its additional sourcing for…

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DLSU honors Lasallian educators in Lasallian Mentors’ Week 2023

Lasallian Mentors’ Week (LMW) 2023, with the theme Promoting self-care, was held in both the Manila and Laguna campuses from January 23 to 27. Film viewings, hobby sessions, and thanksgiving masses were some of the activities that the University prepared for its yearly appreciation of Lasallian educators and mentors. The University Student Government (USG) also…

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HIGHLIGHTS: LA approves resignations, appointment of batch executives

The Legislative Assembly (LA) on Wednesday, February 2, voted on resignations and appointment bills by various batch executives.  Batch executive officers, legislators resign The LA approved resignation bills from CATCH2T23 to CATCH2T25, whose officers cited personal and academic reasons. The resigning officers include CATCH2T23 Batch President Bryan Daniel Camarillo and Batch Vice President Eliana Louise…

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Writer’s Recap: Masungi Georeserve empowers environmental climate action in second ‘Explorer Encounters’ conference

In the midst of hopelessness brought about by the continuing climate disasters, Masungi Georeserve Inc. banded together with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) to bring intergenerational hope to hundreds of Filipino environmental activists, educators, and scientists through their flagship event titled Explorer Encounters: Movements Creating Tomorrow last January 14, at Kondwi, Makati City.…