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Oyo Belgica: Living in the moment

Despite its immense popularity in the United States, American Football has yet to click with a majority of the Philippine sports community. Its numerous rules and the need for expensive equipment are perhaps some of the reasons the sport has been unable to make waves in the country. Save for a select few who play,…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers trail FEU for 1st; Green Woodpushers solidify hold on top spot

The DLSU Green Woodpushers and Lady Woodpushers continue to remain in contention for the championship halfway through the second round despite mixed results. After leading the pack in the first round, the Lady Woodpushers have fallen to second place while the Green Woodpushers finally take 1st place after finishing the first round tied with Adamson.…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers end first round on top; Green Woodpushers climb to second

At the end of the first round, the DLSU Lady Woodpushers have emerged as the frontrunner in this season’s UAAP Women’s Chess tournament after consistently winning one game after another. The DLSU Green Woodpushers, on the other hand, have slowly crept up to second place after seven grueling games and could potentially overtake the league-leading…

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UAAP: LSDC looks to bring Street Dance title back to Taft

After a two-year absence, the UAAP Street Dance competition will once again be a part of the league’s roster of second round competitions. Since winning the first two editions dating back to 2011, La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) – Street fell to second in the most recent edition in 2013. UP, who won the crown that…

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Stephen Fernandez: Second to none

Success has been Stephen Fernandez’s constant companion as a teacher, motivator, and a coach, and yet, many tend to forget that he is also one of the most successful Filipino athletes to date. For the past 20 years, Fernandez amassed multiple titles and established La Salle as a perennial Taekwondo powerhouse, while also giving students…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers bounce back to move up to 3rd; Green Woodpushers remain at 4th

Eager to claim an unprecedented 5th UAAP Chess title, the DLSU Lady Woodpushers bounced back from an opening day loss to FEU by claiming two straight victories to ascend to third place. The DLSU Green Woodpushers on the other hand, managed to nab a win, draw, and loss to remain at fourth after the first…

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Through the Eyes of His Children: A Day With Pope Francis

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets leading from the Apostolic Nunciature along Taft Avenue to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City just to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Outside the arena, thousands more waited patiently in the parking lot, as delegates from all over…

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DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame: Home of the Greatest

In the world of sports, the summit of an athlete’s career is usually perceived to be the championship. Bringing one’s team to glory and beating the toughest opponents for the title of the “World’s Greatest” gives off a feeling like no other. However, greatness doesn’t just end with that. The cherry on top of all…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers take on FEU, aim for 5th straight win

The DLSU Lady Spikers look to continue their quest for redemption as they gun for their fifth straight win against the slumping FEU Lady Tamaraws. Fresh off their straight set victory against UP, the Lady Spikers will look to capitalize on the momentum they have had from the opening tip. On the other hand, FEU…

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UAAP: Tracksters aim to bounce back from tough Season 76

Last year’s UAAP Season 76 was rough for the DLSU Green Tracksters and the Lady Tracksters, as tough breaks led them to fall from the podium. From a third place finish in UAAP Season 75, the Green Tracksters dropped to fourth place in UAAP Season 76. The Lady Tracksters on the other hand, settled for…