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Jun Limpot: The Main Man

Hanging from the gym rafters of the Enrique Razon Sports Complex are the retired jerseys of the Lasallian legends: Lim Eng Beng, Ren Ritualo, Kurt Bachmann and Manila Santos. Their spectacular play on the court brought not only glory to the University, but also gave them legendary status in Lasallian lore. ​Each generation of Lasallian…

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Monsour del Rosario: Kicking beyond limits

The Martial Arts are not only well known, but they are also practiced all over the world today by different kinds of people. With its various forms such as Taekwondo, Judo, Jiu-jitsu, and Karate, it serves not just as a sport, but also as a form of self-defense and a means to obtain physical fitness.…

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Matt Salem: Making it rain, Florida to Manila

As the DLSU Green Archers warmed up for their first round encounter of the UE Red Warriros, only one player had yet to see action for head coach Juno Sauler prior to their fifth game of the season. Despite his considerable size, he would hoist three pointers in the warm-ups, hitting them with precision and…

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The odyssey of LA Revilla

In 2008, the DLSU Green Archers were the defending UAAP champions and came into the season led by the veteran duo of JVee Casio and Rico Maeirhofer. The team made it all the way to the finals, but lost and failed to defend their crown against the ADMU Blue Eagles, signalling the beginning of the…

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Ana de Leon: The Stunner of the Year

As the DLSU Animo Squad marched onto the rubber floor of the Mall of Asia Arena in their camouflage soldier uniforms for the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (CDC), it seemed like the least likely place to find the “Stunner of the Year”. What with the glamorous cheerleaders and dancers from other schools dressed in more…

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Green Gallery: Eric Gallardo

Clutching his golf ball in his right hand and carrying his club on the left, he approaches his spot on the golf course anxiously positioning the ball atop the golf tee. Taking a step to the side and gazing far at the flag that marks his target, he envisions his perfect shot. “If you can…

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Mich del Carmen: In the Falcon’s nest

Amidst all the tension and drama brought about by the ongoing hard court action in the 76th season of the UAAP, courtside reporters are always present at the ballgames, regularly standing on the sidelines to deliver news updates fresh and straight from the dugout from the coaching staff and the players themselves. Of the eight…

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Abigail Limbonhai: A steadfast warrior

Rooted in her humble beginnings in Cagayan de Oro City, Abigail Limbonhai entered De La Salle University as a freshman with a strong sense of affection and passion not just for the heavy academic load at hand, but also for her love-at-first sight, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Beginning in 2009, Limbonhai had an on-and-off relationship with…

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Fajardo, Cruz & Demecillo: Pride on the line, hungry for a championship

Kim Fajardo, Cienne Cruz and Cyd Demecillo are usually seen serving, digging and spiking on the volleyball hardcourt with the rest of their teammates under the bright lights of the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament. These Lady Spikers give it their all whenever they enter the battle arena and they proudly carry the title of reigning…

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Bernisse Chua: Surpassing all expectations

Beauty, brains, and talent all rolled up in one. For the people who know Bernisse Chua personally, this is merely an understatement. Already in her third year as a BS Accountancy student, she ensures that she is always at her best when her feet step on the field without setting aside the important duty known…