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First Laguna LA session closes in on strengthening legislative process, internal committees

The University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) celebrated a historic feat last December 6, as they held their first-ever session at the Laguna Campus. The LA representatives gathered to deliberate on a series of proposals on the legislative process and regulations for the assembly’s internal governance. LA in Laguna Chief Legislator Willem de Castro…

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Santugon dominates SE 2019, wins 15 of 21 frosh seats

The frosh have decided—and they chose blue and yellow. Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) took the majority of the ID 119 seats in Special Elections (SE) 2019, sweeping 15 of the 21 positions up for grabs. Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat), on the other hand, won the remaining six, namely all the positions in…

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USG reviews triumphs, plans in first SSG

The University Student Government (USG) held its first State of Student Governance (SSG) last November 29 at the USG Office in Br. Connon Hall. USG President Lance Dela Cruz led the address, reviewing the USG’s accomplishments during the first term of the academic year and outlining future plans and projects. Dela Cruz highlighted the necessity…

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Gender equality forum targets issues, SOGIE misconceptions

Aiming to promote awareness on gender equality in the University, the University Student Government (USG) Office of the President, in partnership with the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative–Woman Leadership Academy (YSEALI-WLA), the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), and the USG Office of the Vice President for External Affairs (OVPEA) organized an open forum…

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SEA Games, Razon water dispensers, appointment of COA Vice Chair addressed in LA session

The Legislative Assembly (LA) met in a session last November 29 at the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall to deliberate on topics including the release of a statement on recent fiascos surrounding the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the appointment of new Vice Chairs for the Commission on Audit (COA), and the placement of…

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Lasallian Mission Week 2019 highlights different causes, advocacies

With the theme One Heart, One Commitment, One Life, the annual Lasallian Mission Week (LMW) commenced last November 18 to 22 through a myriad of social engagement, faith formation, and community-building activities aligned to the Lasallian mission. With the aim to continue fulfilling St. John Baptist de La Salle’s mission, the Office of the Vice…

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DLSU formally opens Christmas activities for 2019

With November giving way to December, the University commenced its month-long series of Christmas festivities, collectively called Animo Christmas!, with an opening program held last November 29 at the Cory Aquino Democratic Space. Themed Pasko ay Pag-Ibig, the program culminated in the lighting of the DLSU Christmas Tree and a concert to entertain members of…

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Revolutionary leadership at BMS’ Leadership Symposium

The Business Management Society (BMS) held its annual Leadership Symposium, with the theme Revolution, last November 23. During the one-day symposium, attendees joined a case analysis session at the 17th floor of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall, followed by a series of leadership seminars at the Natividad Fajardo Auditorium led by industry experts.  Students from…

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SE contenders share platforms, highlight advocacies in MDA

Continuing on from the spectacle of the Special Elections debate in the morning, party bets from both Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) and Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) again engaged with one another, imparting their platforms and plans of action in the Special Elections (SE) 2019 Miting de Avance held last November 22 at…

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USG holds first Activities Assembly, formally appoints Chief Magistrate

The University Student Government (USG) held its first Activities Assembly last November 22 at the USG Office on the third floor of the Br. Connon Hall. Attended by elected officers—College Presidents, Batch Presidents, Legislative Assembly (LA) Representatives, and Executive Board (EB) members—the assembly moved to finalize the election of Clifford Martinez as Chief Magistrate, who…