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Tapat makes comeback in GE 2019, secures majority EB, CAP seats

Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) obtained a majority over the University Student Government (USG) from Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) in General Elections (GE) 2019—the first time in the USG’s 10-year history. The party last dominated the elections in 2008, back when it was still structured as the Student Council. That year, the party…

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DLSU acquires new x-ray inspection machine

Last May 20, a Helpdesk Announcement was sent out by the DLSU Security Office informing the community of its recent acquisition of a new x-ray inspection machine. The new device, which is designed to scan the bags of entrants, has since been situated at the North Gate in front of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Vice…

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Blame, criticism, further promises mark SONA 2019

Amid protests launched by militant groups and aligned organizations, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. This year’s address was again marred by delays as Duterte failed to show up at the session hall before 4 pm when he…

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On the implementation of pre-enlistment

Last February 25, the Enrollment Council (EC), with the help of the University Student Government (USG), introduced a pre-enlistment process to undergraduate students. The goal of the initiative was to help colleges determine what courses need to be offered in Term 3 of Academic Year (AY) 2018-2019. The schedule was originally set on March 4…

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From polls to tallies: Breaking down the 2019 midterm elections

Nine candidates from the administration coalition Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HnP) landed in the top 12 of the midterm polls, the latest partial results from the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting showed. Re-electionist Cynthia Villar came in first among the administration-backed bets. The other bets that made it into the list were former presidential assistant…

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DLSU’s ‘Magic 12′: Looking into students’ top bets for Senate

Botong Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP), an initiative by the DLSU University Student Government, held a Mock Senatorial Elections last May 3. Open only to undergraduate students of the University, the online poll aimed to capture the sentiments of Lasallians ahead of the midterm elections on May 13. The results were released last May 5 with…

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From classrooms to the streets: DLSU’s involvement in student activism

Mobilizations among the youth is a culture embedded in many universities. Historically, the country has witnessed student leaders and activists fighting for different causes. Until today, different sectors in DLSU continue to oversee and support students who speak up for their rights. When faced with critical social issues, DLSU students have often involved themselves in…

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BLSP 2019 officially kicked off ahead of midterm elections

Botong Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP) 2019 was formally launched last March 11 at the University Student Government (USG) conference hall in preparation for the upcoming national midterm elections on May 13. The program aims to encourage smarter and more participative voting among DLSU students. To that end, initiatives such as voter education programs, advocacy programs,…

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Between infestation and sanitation: Are the restaurants around DLSU safe?

Just when Laeticia Lacerna’s friend was starting to enjoy her bowl of bacsilog—a meal composed of bacon, fried rice, and fried egg—she noticed something unusual: it had cockroaches. Lacerna, a first year student studying human resource management in De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, immediately took a photo of the tainted food and uploaded it…

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Ka Pepe Diokno Human Rights Award bestowed on Ressa, Bishop David

Caloocan Bishop Pablo David and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa were conferred this year’s Ka Pepe Diokno Human Rights Award at a formal awarding held last February 26 at The Verdure, fifth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. The former’s brother, University of the Philippines sociology professor and journalist Randy David, received the award on his…