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Accounting and Biology programs undergo AUN assessment

Following last year’s assessment of four of De La Salle University’s (DLSU) undergraduate programs, the BS Biology and BS Accountancy programs underwent the 33rd ASEAN University Network Quality Assessment (AUN-QA) at Programme Level last November 10 to 12. The two departments have been preparing for their respective accreditations since the start of the academic year.…

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Admin finalizes plans for transition year and ASEAN integration

To address the requirements of the 2015 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration, De La Salle University (DLSU) has been planning for a smooth transition into the New Lasallian Core Curriculum (NLCC) and the upcoming academic calendar shift.   Filipino in the GEC and NLCC Last June 2013, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)…

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University sector representatives conduct institutional reflection

As an avenue to voice out resolutions on the Lasallian Mission and Ministry, various sectors and stakeholders of the University held an Institutional Reflection last August 19 at the 4th Floor Multipurpose Room of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. This event was held in preparation for the regional reflection – which includes Lasallian schools from…

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GEC and NLCC curricula still undergoing consultations

Following the enactment of the K-12 Basic Education Program, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) released Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 20 last June 2013. It proposed a new General Education Curriculum (GEC) that will adjust the general education courses being taught in the tertiary level and the K-12 program’s Senior High School. Recently, there have…

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Issues on gender equality highlighted in open forum

The FAST2012 batch government held an open forum yesterday entitled “Kasariang Liberal” to discuss the daily struggles and issues faced by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community at the Enrique Yuchengco Hall Rooms 507-508. FAST2012 Batch President Levin Garcia explained that the open forum was organized in line with one of the United…

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What now?: Issues not addressed in PNoy’s 5th SONA

After giving out his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28 at the Batasang Pambansa in the Batasan Complex, Quezon City, critics are still going after President Benigno S. Aquino III (PNoy) for not mentioning issues such as the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill, the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

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Aquino delivers second to the last SONA, DAP only discussed in passing

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, July 28, in front of a joint session at Batasang Pambansa at the Session Hall of the Batasan Complex, Quezon City. Attended by lawmakers, department secretaries, distinguished diplomats, media, among others, PNoy’s 5th SONA enumerated the achievements of the Aquino…

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DLSU-STC recovers after typhoon Glenda

De La Salle University Science and Technology Complex (DLSU-STC) is currently undergoing repairs and cleaning operations after the onslaught of typhoon Glenda last week. As a follow-up on the current situation of the campus, DLSU-STC Safety and Security Officer Gerald Galza disseminated a status report yesterday. The report stated repairs for the damages in Integrated…

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CLA, #abolishpork hold forum to discuss DAP, other pork barrel issues

The College of Liberal Arts (CLA), in cooperation with the #abolishpork movement, held an open forum last July 11 at the William Shaw Little Theater, to discuss the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), pork barrel funds, and other governance issues, especially on accountability. The opening remarks were led by CLA Vice Dean Dr. Rhoderick Nuncio and Mo.…

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Status of Filipino in the General Education Curriculum discussed in open forum

The Filipino Department held its annual open forum last July 12 entitled “Seryeng Panayam” at Room 508 and 509 of the Yuchengco Hall. The open forum recognized faculty members and writers who value Filipino education, culture, history, and language in their literary and scholarly works. Filipino Department Chairperson Dr. Ernesto Carandang led the opening remarks. He…