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On the ground with the voices of the “Baha sa Luneta” Rally

“Ang korupsiyon talaga ang pinaka-root cause of all this [flooding]…ang problema ay maraming nangungurakot.” (Corruption really is the root cause of all this [flooding]…the problem is that many people are corrupt.) This is what Rep. Leila de Lima told The LaSallian when she attended the “Baha sa Luneta” protest held at Luneta Park last September…

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The oppressed cannot oppress—a myth? Misogyny debunks it

As the Filipino queer community calls for inclusivity to combat oppression, some members echo the exclusionary rhetoric of misogyny and transphobia.

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Denied access to care, Filipina women turn to self-medicated hormone therapy

Lasallian trans women endure health risks and financial struggles as they turn to self-medication in the absence of accessible gender-affirming care.

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Against backdrop of colonial history, Filipinos still struggle for kalayaan

From eras of revolution to repression, Filipinos have long fought for kalayaan. But what does freedom truly mean when history keeps repeating itself?

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USG branches cope with leadership gaps, prolonged responsibilities post-GE 2024

With short to near-empty ballots in the precincts, the failure to elect officials has caused numerous logistical disruptions in the USG.

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Unclear platforms, blurred roles fuel Lasallian political inaction during SE 2024

From marginal voter turnouts to a general culture of apathy surrounding campus elections, many factors drive Lasallians to not care about the USG ballots.

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A year later, Pantay Lecture Series continues to push gender inclusivity forward

LCIDWell’s Pantay Lecture Series, initially a three-part series for National Women’s Month, continues to champion gender inclusivity a year after its inception.

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A closer look at the five-percent TFI for AY 2024-2025

With next year’s five-percent tuition fee increase, the University administration assures that every peso will be well-spent on addressing sectoral concerns.

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Lasallians push for more study areas as hoarding worsens; admin disagrees

Students express their concerns over the lack of study spaces amid its hoarding, but the University admin refutes that there is no need for more

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OPRES commissions disbanded over manpower, funding issues

Several OPRES commissions have been discontinued due to concerns over budget, manpower, and bureaucratic obstacles impeding their flow of operations.