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DLSU ROTC reinstated after facing yearlong suspension

The DLSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) has been reinstated after being suspended for the entire academic year (AY) 2015-2016 due to hazing allegations in the Advance ROTC program. DLSU ROTC Deputy Corps Commander John Villamiel and Dean of Student Affairs Amelia Galang confirm the reinstatement and reveal that the program will be offered again…

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On Duterte’s first 100 days and beyond

The first 100 days of the current administration were defined by various developments and unexpected sentiments from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.  With his unconventional demeanor and unpredictable behavior, the president has sparked uproar both in local and international media. The war against drugs campaign, for instance, has sparked several controversies, caused social unrest within the…

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DLSU bags awards in 2016 SGMUN, plans ongoing to form delegation for World MUN 2017

For the past three years, DLSU has been sending delegations to several Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. Recently, two delegates from DLSU won the honorable mention and outstanding delegate award during the inaugural 2016 Singapore Management University Global Model United Nations (SGMUN) held last September 9-11. MUN conferences are educational simulations of the day-to-day activities…

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Self-printing of EAFs launched

Students are now able to print their enrollment assessment forms (EAF) through My.LaSalle (MLS). The facility was made available on September 1 this year. It enables students with no pending clearance from any office within DLSU to immediately see the amount they are to pay for the current academic year. The self-printed EAF is accepted…

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DLSU SHS elects first batch of Student Council officers

The first batch of student officials for the DLSU Integrated School Student Council (IS SC) in the Senior High School (SHS) campus in Manila was recently inducted last August 8. Some 40 independent candidates ran for the positions of Campus President, Campus Vice President, Campus Secretary, Campus Treasurer, and Strand Representatives. Integrated Student Councils According…

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Francisco, Dizon, Tan, and Laqui awarded in Harapan 2016

The University Student Government (USG) General Elections (GE) 2016 annual Harapan debate was held last July 29 at Yuchengco 507-509, where candidates from political parties Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) and Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) exchanged views on several issues in the University. Jorge Francisco of Santugon, Jason Dizon of Tapat, and Kevin…

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LA session deliberates on USG election code

The University Student Government (USG) Election Code was opened for reevaluation during a regular Legislative Assembly (LA) session held last July 1 at the Emilio Yap Jr. Case Room. The LA deliberated on provisions relating to the qualifications for candidates, as well as offenses and penalties to be implemented during the campaign and election period…