“Overcomplicated”, “redundant”, and “excessive”. These are just some of the words used to describe the processes within the Council of Student Organizations (CSO). Founded in 1974, the council describes itself as a union of the various student organizations for the University. Its Vision-Mission sets its commitment to “delivering quality services and activities”. Yet, it seems…
Author: Enrico Sebastian Salazar
Contributor of University and Vanguard since TLS 58. Internal Development Manager in TLS 59. Currently designing the new website.
An outcry of 7,171 students participating in a signature campaign expressing their disapproval of the implementation of the Monday University Break (U Break) starting second term of Academic Year (AY) 2017-2018 did not stop the DLSU administration from carrying out their plans. Yet, the resulting complaints after its implementation eventually forced administrators to reconsider their…
After five years of trying to achieve the goal of “connecting Filipino students and educational opportunities,” Edukasyon.ph held their sixth bi-annual Wanderfest International Education Fair at the Makati Ballroom Insular Life Building, Makati City last November 8. Participants were given a glimpse of different universities represented in the event—such as Queensford College in Australia, University…
After previously being unable to discuss possible amendments on the current University Student Government (USG) Constitution, the Legislative Assembly (LA) met again in a session last October 25 at Conference Room 1D of the Faculty Center to continue deliberating on possible revisions. With the absence of Chief Legislator Willem De Castro, BLAZE2021 Representative Robin Lim…
The approval of a mental health task force, the revision of the Commission on Audit (COA) manual, and call for the release on issues raised by the rice tariffication law were among the agendas that the Legislative Assembly (LA) deliberated on during their session held last October 16, at the University Student Government (USG) Session…
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)—a government agency that aims to promote and protect the rights of women in the Philippines—in partnership with global humanitarian organization Plan International held a youth consultation on the implementation and regulation of Republic Act 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act, last October 11 at the sixth floor…
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Dancing might be one of the most dangerous things one could do in the shower. I was ten when I decided to tap dance in the bathtub. The water from the shower gradually made the floor slippery. I already knew the possible consequences of my actions, but the music was hard to ignore. The next…
Considered a national epidemic by the Department of Health last August 6, the dengue virus—a viral infection generally originating from a female mosquito species called Aedes aegypti, whose bite results in a flu-like illness—was reported to have claimed the lives of 622 people based on 146,062 cases that recorded during the months of January to…
“Parating na ang Bagong Maynila,” announced recently elected Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on his Facebook page last February 7. (The new Manila draws near.) Known for utilizing a modern approach in using social media platforms, Moreno continues to receive increased attention from different media circles. Together with a re-energized Manila Public Information Office, Moreno…
Heavy downpour did not stop students and environmental advocates from rallying in the vicinity of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Building in University of the Philippines Diliman last September 20. As they marched toward the front of the building, participants sounded off their alarms at 2 pm in order to “pressure” the government to…