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To greener pastures: Delving into DLSU’s transfer application

Different reasons motivate students to transfer to DLSU, though one thing is certain: they all go through the same process. When transferring to DLSU, a student must submit various documents, including a transcript of records, certificates of good moral character, and recommendation letters endorsed by faculty from the past university or college that they attended.…

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DLSU opens library lounge honoring Filipino statesman Carlos P. Romulo

It took more than 20 years for Liana Romulo—granddaughter of late Filipino diplomat Carlos P. Romulo—to collect memorabilia of her grandfather. After three more years spent planning and collaborating with DLSU, she and the Carlos P. Romulo Foundation inaugurated the Romulo Room in the Learning Commons on the 10th Floor of the Henry Sy Sr.…

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The nation in 2019: Onward to a new decade

Since the beginning of 2019, successive events have left indelible marks on Filipino society. Ripples of the 2016 national elections continued to emanate well into the past year. Controversies in politics continued to broil, intertwined with issues on human rights and press freedom. Alarms blared as well over the environment and public health as government…

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Book transfers: Delving into the donation process of USG units

Former College of Liberal Arts (CLA) President Zeanne Garcia recalls a time when she decided to donate P20,000 from her college’s own unit, the Arts College Government (ACG), to the Filipino Youth Summit (FYS) 2019, an event spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs, and the ID 116 Graduation Ball, organized…

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‘Rebuilding’ underway: Looking through COA, Judiciary’s plans this AY

Without a complete set of officers, both the Judiciary and the Commission on Audit (COA) of the University Student Government (USG) saw hindrances to their operations last academic year (AY).  Despite a lack of magistrates, the Judiciary was still able to operate. However, its inability to reach a quorum incapacitated the judicial body, according to…

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Campus changes pose challenges to DLSU’s in-campus enterprises

Concessionaires are a familiar sight on campus but these stores often undergo changes as the years pass. Animo Food Haus, a cafeteria located in St. La Salle Hall, closed its doors in 2013 and was replaced by Perico’s. Zaide Canteen, which had serviced the University for over 35 years, was replaced by the Animo Business Innovation Zone (BIZ) following renovations to the Br. Bloemen Hall in…

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‘A safer place for all’: Moving forward together through the Safe Spaces Act

With recent sexual harassment cases being brought to the public eye through social media platforms, developments in the national arena are looking to shift the way these cases are handled.  Signed into law last April 17, Republic Act 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act, sets in place penalties for acts of sexual harassment…

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Farmers struggle amid surge of rice imports in local market

Despite being touted as an agricultural country, the Philippines has continually struggled with achieving rice self-sufficiency for decades. Between 1986 to 2016, the country was only able to attain rice self-sufficiency for three years. More recently, a sharp surge in rice prices in 2018, due to an allegedly artificial rice shortage, limited Filipinos’ access to…

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Under scrutiny: Assessing the amendments made to the USG Constitution

A revised University Student Government (USG) Constitution is set to take effect starting next academic year (AY)—assuming that it is ratified by a majority of students in an upcoming plebiscite set to take place during the third term of the current AY. With the current charter already 10 years old—it was first ratified in 2009—efforts…

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LA approves new USG Constitution, Special Election Code before elections period

The Legislative Assembly (LA) bared its final say on the USG Constitution last November 15, approving the latest revisions in a session lasting a little over half an hour at the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall, third floor of Br. Connon Hall. The Assembly also approved revisions to the Special Elections Code in preparation…