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On the microscale: Women lead USG amid widespread misogyny

For the past few years, women leaders have been at the helm of the USG, overcoming gendered notions of effective leadership within the University and in larger society.

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Modern Filipinos exemplifying Lasallian values honored at 2023 Lasallian Excellence Awards

After two years, the Lasallian Excellence Awards returns to recognize the service of the members and organizations under the Council of Student Organizations.

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Institutional growth, post-pandemic strategic plan discussed in University General Assembly

Inching closer to its golden jubilee, the University celebrated its milestones over the past year and vowed to go “above and beyond” with its new four-year strategic plan.

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Marcos lauds ‘strong’ economy in admin’s first year, misses expected points in SONA 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his second SONA, proclaimed the country to be “sound and improving,” yet concerns in areas such as foreign policy and agriculture remain unaddressed.

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50 years of inclusion, 112 years of Lasallian excellence celebrated at UVMW 2023

A spree of festivities that celebrated University milestones and Lasallian talent glimmered during this year’s University Vision-Mission Week with the theme “Kislap: Liwanag sa Bukang Liwayway”.

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December 2022 Barangay, SK move unconstitutional; future postponements to be guided in new criteria—SC

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled on June 27 that the law postponing the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to October 2023 is unconstitutional.  In the decision penned by Associate Justice Antonio Kho Jr., the Court granted the petition filed by several lawyers questioning the constitutionality of Republic Act (RA) 11935, which moved…

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For Your Information: Periodic health exam, drug test back as enrollment prerequisite for AY 2023-2024

The Health Services Office clarifies its guidelines on physical examination and drug testing as both become requirements for clearance in the following academic year.

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Gokongwei Learning Facility air conditioning to be 24/6, long-term improvements expected

Students can expect a cooler environment to study in as the Mechanical and Engineering Works Office (MEWO) disclosed the short and long-term plans for the 24/6 Learning Facility in Gokongwei Hall. In an interview with The LaSallian, MEWO Director Engr. Nardley Jose said that the office was instructed by the University administration to keep the…

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Barangay, Sangguniang Kabataan roles in development emphasized in latest KAMALAYAN forum

A call for increased youth participation amid the increasing role of the barangay in development was echoed at the Kapihan ng Malalayang Lasalyano: Kwentuhang Barangay and SK Elections hosted by the Committee on National Issues and Concerns at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium. The February 22 event was part of the University’s week-long commemoration of the…

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Brotonel claims success with 24/6 food pantry, bares future USG projects

Last March 1, the University Student Government (USG) established a 24/6 Food Pantry at the Gokongwei Hall Learning Facility. The four-day initiative ran every day from 10 pm to 5 am until March 4, offering free food and drinks to students pulling off all-nighters in the study area during midterms week. In an interview with…