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CSO, offices settle payments to Asterisko Coffee amid systemic hurdles, conflicting timelines 

In March, The LaSallian revealed unresolved transactions from the 2023 and 2024 iterations of the Lasallian Enrichment Alternative Program (LEAP). Since then, Asterisko Coffee’s dues were resolved as it received its P24,000 revenue this April—nearly ten months after LEAP 2024—while its P5,000 compensation fee was handled separately, according to an employee. Although the payment was…

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DLSU Organizations, SLIFE, settle two-year debt with concessionaire Perico’s Grill

A P170,050 debt to Perico’s Grill was only recently settled—stemming from organization officers leaving office without settling outstanding dues.

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Head to Head: OVPEA aspirants Brenn Takata, Huey Marudo vow to bring career opportunities, amplify student voices

Facing off for OVPEA, Brenn Takata and Huey Marudo share their plans to create career opportunities and uphold the rights and freedoms of Lasallians.

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From financial discrepancies to administrative delays: Inside CSO’s troubled LEAP operations

The Lasallian Enrichment Alternative Program has been plagued with cases of financial fraud to the detriment of its programs and partners.

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DLSU’s Non-Violence Contract under scrutiny amid Tau Gamma Phi hazing allegations

Despite the shift to the Non-Violence Contract, Lasallians participate in fraternities like Tau Gamma Phi, wherein a rivalry with Alpha Phi Omega ensue and violent hazing surface.

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Provost reassures University’s F2F capacity amid student population concerns

Provost Dr. Robert Roleda bares to The LaSallian the University’s plans to accommodate more than 24,000 students on campus without full online learning in Term 2 AY 2022-2023.

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After 100 days, Marcos Jr. admin still lacking grit

Marcos Jr.’s first 100 days as president showed hints of his “carefree and lazy” attitude, sparking worries that he may become the nation’s principal worry.

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Recent controversies loom over Tapat, Santugon in 2022 Make-Up Elections

With the 2022 Make-Up Elections nearing its cusp, students at DLSU are likely to notice that the political culture on campus mimics that of Philippine politics. The mudslinging, whisper campaigning, sexual assault allegations, corruption, poor takes, rumor-spreading, flawed electoral system, and the overall negative campaigning—controversies from both political parties Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) and…

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Head On: Cid Gernandiso on OTREAS’s shortcomings, initiatives for sustaining, and enhancing past projects as executive treasurer

Cid Gernandiso of Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista bares with The LaSallian her background, plans, and goals if elected into the Office of the Executive Treasurer (OTREAS)—the USG’s financial affairs unit.  The LaSallian: Can you tell us about your past leadership experiences and how these have helped you prepare to be executive treasurer? Cid Gernandiso:  Being…

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Figuring out why Martial Law education remains neglected in PHL curricula

Martial Law, a major era in Philippine history, is still not talked enough about in schools. The rise of falsehoods about that dark period only highlights the need to fix this.