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UAAP: Lady Shuttlers seize silver, Green Shuttlers finish fifth

As the UAAP Badminton season comes to a screeching halt, both the Green Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers shattered their three year record of being locked and tied in third. This season, however, after enduring vigorous competition from the participating universities, the Green Shuttlers took a step back after suffering a downhill trip towards the end…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers baring improvement

The weekend blasted off greatly at the Jumpsmash Badminton Courts in Quezon City as the DLSU Lady Shuttlers capitalized on both of their tournament matches last September 14 and 15 against the UE Red Warriors and the UP Fighting Maroons respectively. On the other side of the court however, mixed results came about for the…

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Abigail Limbonhai: A steadfast warrior

Rooted in her humble beginnings in Cagayan de Oro City, Abigail Limbonhai entered De La Salle University as a freshman with a strong sense of affection and passion not just for the heavy academic load at hand, but also for her love-at-first sight, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Beginning in 2009, Limbonhai had an on-and-off relationship with…

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DLSU Wushu: A team of honor

A martial art that is considered as both an exhibition and a full-contact sport, Wushu made its way to the benches and ranks of De La Salle University last July 2011, after renowned Wushu medalist Jai Tamayo spearheaded the formation of the team. DLSU Wushu, from that point on, gathered students who are enthusiastic about…

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The DLSU Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team: Grappling the opposition

With discipline and core foundations behind their everyday regime and creed, De La Salle University’s very own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Organization makes its way down the mat and introduces itself as one of the premier sports organization within the University grounds. Headed by coach Russel Santos, with their esteemed trainer JR Rulloda, the organization leads…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers break even

With the UAAP Season 76 shifting into full gear for the remaining first half sporting events, the DLSU Green Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers start anew with their quest for redemption and the UAAP Badminton gold. Despite being locked at the third place tier for the past three seasons, both teams are expecting to breakaway from…

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Green, Lady Shuttlers raring for more

As the DLSU Green Shuttlers and the Lady Shuttlers concluded their last UAAP run as bronze medalists for the second season in a row, both teams look to step up against the rest of the competition in their bid for a gold medal as they enter the 76th season of the UAAP. Last year, their…

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LSDC Street wins silver in Smart Jump In

The La Salle Dance Company – Street (LSDC-Street) sealed another win by placing second in the Smart Jump In Dance Off, a nationwide competition hosted by telecommunications giant Smart Communications, which was held at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum last July 20, 2013. With the competition’s climax geared up into full shift, the Smart-hosted event took off…

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Ina Ongsiako: The Green Archers’ leading lady

Aside from the latest batch of rookies added to the DLSU Green Archers’ arsenal and a new head coach in Juno Sauler, a new woman will also be making her debut on the sidelines and will be with the Green-and-White throughout the entire season. Magic 89.9 Junior Jock and La Salle’s very own Ina Ongsiako…

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UAAP Season 76 goes into full throttle

Greatness goes into full throttle in the 76th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) as host Adamson University leads the charge under the theme “Greatness never ends”. This season, De La Salle University enters as the UAAP General Champions (GC) for the first time since they entered the league 27 years…