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LA discusses agenda on Master List, other proposals

In a session last February 12, the University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) discussed the position paper on Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines, the proposal for a master list of courses, financial assistance for aspiring student organizations, a manifesto for electives for College of Liberal Arts (CLA) ID 113 students, and approval of…

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The academic calendar shift’s implications on law, med schools

Graduating students wishing to pursue further studies in medical or law schools have expressed concerns over the implications of the recent academic calendar shift implemented last year. Because of the said shift, the start of classes in some medical and law schools will fall much earlier than the end of classes for DLSU. As per…

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2015 in retrospect: The good and bad news

The year 2015 was filled with surprises and events that shook various sectors of the Philippines. From the government to public transportation, defense and security to the economy, the country has, in the span of one year, experienced many problems that challenged Filipinos. The LaSallian has compiled a list of such events and how they…

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YouScoop Session hosted in DLSU

Last January 27, DLSU, in partnership with GMA News, hosted #IMSocialxDLSU at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Lloyd Cadena, Jay Jaboneta, and Tonipet Gaba were invited to talk as part of the Think Before You Click YouScoop Session, with GMA News Reporter Rida Reyes and DLSU History Professor Xiao Chua serving as masters of ceremony.…

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Solidifying economic ties: APEC 2015 in the Philippines

The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, hosted by the Philippines, concluded with the Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center yesterday.  “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World” was this year’s theme. The event marked the country’s second time hosting the event. In 1996, the summit was held in Subic, Philippines. APEC is…

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Bantay Boto 2015 launched, multi-sectoral forum held to address 2016 elections

Bantay Boto 2015, an initiative organized to clamor for a more transparent and honest elections, was launched last November 13 at the 5th Floor Multipurpose Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Building. The project was conceptualized by Ley La Salle and the DLSU Political Science Society, in partnership with Boto Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP) and Democracy Watch…

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Judiciary rules Gonzales guilty of gross negligence of duty

The University Student Government (USG) Judiciary has found outgoing Vice President for External Affairs Mae Mae Gonzales guilty of gross negligence of duty in a court hearing held on November 4 at the Board Room in St. La Salle Hall. However, Magistrates JC Santos and Angel Pascual ruled that the case was not meritorious in…

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Candidates discuss pressing issues in Special Elections Harapan 2015

The University Student Government (USG) Commission on Elections (COMELEC), in partnership with the Judiciary, La Salle Debate Society (DebSoc), and Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, hosted HARAPAN: The Special Elections Debate yesterday, October 16, at the William Shaw Little Theater. This year, the organizers decided to break away from the usual British Parliament Debate format and instead…