The LaSallianThe islands of Western Visayas are home to some of the sweetest and most cheerful people in the Philippines, an undeniable observation once you’ve gotten to know the Ilonggos. For one thing, they reside in the sugar capital of the country, with tourists and locals carrying boxes of piaya and biscocho upon leaving the islands…
They say there’s no season quite like summer. It’s a fleeting love affair that has stood the test of time, as The Beach Boys, Phineas and Ferb, and so many more can all attest. Whether you’re basking on the French Riviera, traversing the Cordillera Mountains, or taking it easy in the city, one aspect of…
After coming out, is the world outside the closet ever a safe place for you? As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, Task Force Pride (TFP) asks this not only to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Questioning (LGBTIQ) Filipinos, but also to other citizens experiencing inequality every day. TFP, a collective group of advocates…
The traditional mindset has always viewed women as the weaker sex, destined to be married off and to care for the household, while never being quite strong enough to do what the men could. That is rarely the case nowadays, with the exception of conservatives who maintain these traditional beliefs. The current age has sparked…
“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.” What a lovely day for remakes—300 million dollars lovely to be inexact. Less than a month in and that is how much Mad Max: Fury Road has made worldwide. Released one week later, Disney’s Tommorowland, starring George Clooney, is already projected to lose…
Lasallians have had different ways of spending this longer than usual, three-hour class of a break. Some have chosen the martyr’s path, taking classes in order to lessen their academic load and graduate earlier. Others have taken the winding roads to sandy beaches and picturesque cobblestone streets to their respective vacation destinations. A third choice…
Donning a blue floral polo shirt, charcoal above-the-knee sport shorts, a pair of Nike Air Maxes with green highlights, and Ninoy Aquino-eqsue spectacles, King Puentespina (IV, MGT) somehow manages to mold his seemingly incoherent wardrobe choices into an eclectic ensemble. “This is my grandfather’s. I got it from this sort of treasure chest along with…
Along the busy and congested Taft Avenue sits a neoclassical building, newly refurbished, with the words “National Museum” plastered on it in large, block letters. It is a familiar sight for most students coming from the north, especially those who ride the LRT. Just one jeepney and an overpriced pedicab ride away from De La…
This year’s four months of summer will be different for us Lasallians. For some, it will be the longest vacation they’ll ever have as students, while for others, it’ll be another busy few months, either with the special term or with OJT. Last year, The LaSallian presented a list of tracks to accompany you during…
Everyone knows books are often discussed and talked about in the confines of a classroom. Whether these books are timeless classics or contemporary titles that have made a splash in the literary scene, many enjoy a healthy discussion on literature. However, it becomes difficult to find outside the halls of school. Enter Fully Booked, with…
