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Importance of HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention discussed in forum

With the goal of raising awareness and addressing the stigma on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the Lasallian community, the University Student Government (USG) Office of the President, in partnership with the Arts College Government (ACG), FAST2018 and The Red Whistle Organization organized a forum last February 14…

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LA appoints two new student leaders

Amid the festivities of February 14, members of the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) sat down in the USG Session Hall, third floor of Br. Connon Hall to deliberate on the appointment of new student government officials for vacant positions in EDGE2017 and the Laguna Campus Student Government (LCSG).  New leaders appointed The…

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Justice Antonio Carpio returns to DLSU, re-emphasizes focus on West Philippine Sea dispute

Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio returned to DLSU to deliver a talk entitled, The West Philippine Sea Dispute as the Philippines’ Foremost Foreign Policy Concern last February 14, at the Multipurpose Hall, 20th floor of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. Hosted by the International Studies Department and the European Studies Association, the talk dissected…

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Patriotism and nationalism: Sharp divide on mandatory ROTC bill discussed

Representatives from different organizations met last February 7 at Room L230 of St. La Salle Hall for a panel discussion entitled, A Breakdown on the Proposed Mandatory ROTC Bill and its Effects on the Philippine Youth. Organized by the University Student Government’s Legislative Assembly, the National Union of the Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and…

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LA rejects resolution to appoint FOCUS2017 Batch Vice President, approves Batch President

The Legislative Assembly (LA) convened for a late afternoon session last February 7 at the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall to appoint replacements for recently resigned FOCUS2017 Batch President Ina Mulingbayan and FOCUS2017 Batch Vice President Kenneth Gonzales. But the session soon soured as legislators argued over the candidates’ competencies.  Qualifying factors The resignation…

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An in-depth look into anti-sexual harassment policies in Advocaseries Wave 2

Members of the Lasallian community convened last February 5 at the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall, third floor of the Br. Connon Hall, for a focus group discussion (FGD) centering on issues surrounding sexual harassment as part of the Advocaseries. Led by the FAST2018 batch government, representatives from the University of the Philippines Diliman…

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LA resumes work with new floor members, fills vacancy

Coming back into full swing after more than a month since its last session, the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) met again last January 24 at the USG Session Hall, third floor of the Br. Connon Hall, to officially resume work on the initiatives it had started last term. The new LA representatives…

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Exploring the impact of the Philippine Mental Health Law

In the face of mounting national concern over mental health, professionals from the University of the Philippines system and the Department of Health convened last January 21 at the Philippe Jones Lhuillier Conference Room, 14th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, for the Knowledge Forum on the Philippine Mental Health Law.  Signed last June…

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Into the World of Wonders with 31 years of For The Kids

Over 600 children and 1,000 volunteers participated in this year’s For the Kids (FTK) program held last January 19 at the Cory Aquino Democratic Space. Spearheaded by the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), children with special needs aged five to 12 years old from various Special Education centers in Metro Manila were partnered…

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Treading the line between student and artist

Since 1991, the DLSU Culture and Arts Office (CAO) has centered their mission around developing the Lasallian community’s appreciation of culture and arts. The office currently hosts several organizations under its wings—Green Media Group, DLSU Chorale, Lasallian Youth Orchestra (LYO), De La Salle Innersoul, La Salle Dance Company-Contemporary, La Salle Dance Company-Street, La Salle Dance…