Saw it coming? La Salle’s Physics Department, in partnership with other units, is developing weather forecasting website SIGWA to foresee atmospheric conditions in more than a hundred sites in the Philippines. At the onset of the storms and monsoon rains, DLSU’s own recently launched weather forecasting website SIGWA has recorded an almost 90 percent accuracy…
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The Judiciary held formal hearing today to hear the sides of the government side (Ombudsman) and the complainant side (Tapat) on the case filed by the complainant, calling for the nullification of the Article VIII of University Student Government (USG) Code of Conduct. Arguments and rebuttals During the discourse between the complainant and the government,…
In its attempt to evaluate possible issues concerning the enrollment for the second term of Academic Year 2013-2014, the USG has once again sponsored a multi-sectoral forum held at Waldo Perfecto Seminar Hall this afternoon. The forum, in particular, emphasized the recent change in the enrollment schedule, which has evoked mixed responses from the student…
Jam Padilla clarifies particular points on the definition of partisanship. Beside her is RVR COB student Alphonse Valenzuela, partisanship lobbyist. Last July 24, Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista (Tapat) filed a complaint against Article VIII of the University Student Government (USG) Code of Conduct. Article VIII prohibits any form of partisanship from all members of the…
The College of Liberal Art’s History Department has recently held a number of talks to celebrate Linggo ng Kasaysayan 2013: Bonifacio @ 150, Dangal at Kabayanihan, one of which was “MAKABAGONG EMILIO JACINTO: Ginhawa, Liwanag, Dilim at iba pang mga Dalumat ng Bayan at Katipunan sa mga Awitin ni Francis Magalona”, August 7 at Room…
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DLSU houses German photo book exhibit
The DLSU Learning Commons, in cooperation with the Goethe Institut Philippinen, formally held the opening ceremony of the exhibition of prized publications lauded with the German Photo Book Award 2013 today at the 6th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. An art talk entitled “New Philippine Photography,” by professional photographer, travel blogger, and DLSU…
Last July 12, Rem Serrano, previously counsel officer, was appointed as Chief Magistrate under the Judiciary branch for this AY 2013-2014. The counterpart who ran for the position was Mark Wong, the incumbent Ramon V. del Rosario-College of Business (RVR-COB) magistrate. Maintaining equal power The final appointment of Chief Magistrate, as stated in the…
After nearly two terms of absence, the DLSU Commission on Audit (CoA) is back on track once again, as it prepares to resume operations this coming term. Having been called upon by the judiciary for reinstatement, the CoA hopes to continue its run and gradually solidify its place in the University Student Government. Reasons…
The city government of Manila, together with Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) implemented a ‘bus ban’ traffic scheme that prohibits public utility buses (PUBs) from entering the city’s busiest roads, including Taft Avenue, Espana, Lawton and Quiapo. During the first day of the ordinance’s implementation, thousands of commuters and bus drivers remained unaware and confused…
In view of De La Salle University’s commitment to serve the poor, the University has once again awarded scholarships to 50 deserving public high school students through its Vaugirard Scholarship Program (VSP) in a recognition program at Henry Sy Sr. Hall, July 25, 2013. The scholarship, named after the place where St. John Baptist de…