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CURE holds meeting, lays out progress for the year

The Council of University Representatives (CURE) convened last March 2 to give an update on their discussions with the different sectors of the University. The council, which is composed of the elected officers of the University Student Government (USG), serves as an avenue for the representatives to meet and discuss with DLSU’s multisectoral committees.  …

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Misunderstanding the Mamasapano “misencounter”

Forty-four policemen dead – that was the final tally by the end of that fateful Sunday. Hours prior, the Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were in the middle of undertaking a large-scale operation to hunt down two of the most wanted terrorists in the world. Originally planned as nothing more…

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Understanding the unlimited absence incentive for Dean’s Listers

De La Salle University awards its Dean’s Listers (DL) with many privileges. Aside from receiving a certificate, they are also entitled to advanced enrollment and unlimited absences without receiving a failing mark. The latter can be seen as an opportunity for a DL to mindlessly cut classes without any regard for the professor or for…

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FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President impeached for negligence

The University Student Government (USG) Judiciary branch has found FOCUS2014 Batch Vice President Joseph Magbitang guilty of the gross negligence in a hearing held last February 26 at the USG conference room. College of Science Magistrate Nadine Martinez explained in her verdict that there was contradicting evidence given by both parties. The case against Magbitang came…

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Special Term guidelines explained in scholars’ forum

A scholars’ forum hosted by the Lasallian Scholars Society (LSS) and the Office of Admissions and Scholarships (OAS) was held last January 23 at the Pablo Nicolas Seminar Room to answer different scholarship concerns. The scholarship guidelines that are set to take effect during the special term were also discussed. As stated in the implementing…

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2015 HPAIR Asia Conference formally launched

The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR), in partnership with De La Salle University, officially launched the 2015 HPAIR Asia Conference last January 22 at the 5th Floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The HPAIR Asia Conference is an annual 5-day event with various activities such as plenaries, workshops, and case studies.…

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LA approves manifesto condemning corruption, discusses new appropriation system

The Legislative Assembly (LA) convened last January 23 to approve the manifesto that called for the condemnation of corruption cases, as well as discuss a resolution on a new appropriation method to handle excess unused funds. Originally, the LA was set to decide on the approval of the replacement officer for School of Economics (SOE)…

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LA approves resignation of SOE president, institutionalizes LSP

The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a special session last January 8 to resolve concerns regarding the institutionalization of the Lasallian Scholar Program (LSP) and the resignation of the School of Economics (SOE) College President Kassandra Villabona. The first agenda was the institutionalization of LSP. Originally, the LSP was spearheaded by 2011 University Student Government (USG)…

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Under the microscope: An interview with Dr. Edgardo Gomez

“I think I was one of those who won the contest in naming The LaSallian. It was in the 60s. My submission was The Quiver, the thing that holds arrows. But it was The LaSallian that came out,” says Dr. Edgardo Gomez when we first introduced ourselves to him.  A proud alumnus of De La Salle University, the esteemed biologist…

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Judiciary denies petition, lifts T.R.O. on plebiscite

After much deliberation, the University Student Government (USG) Judiciary branch dismissed the petition filed against the USG plebiscite in a pre-hearing held last November 10 at the USG Conference Room. The decision was immediately followed by the lifting of the Temporary Restraining Order (T.R.O.) imposed on the said plebiscite. In their final verdict, the magistrates…