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Postponement of sabbatical leaves

Faculty due for sabbatical leave may have to postpone to SY 2015-2016  to compensate for the decline in DLSU’s incoming freshmen – a consequence of Grade 12 taking effect under the K – 12 curriculum. Departments that will be heavily affected by K – 12, such as General Education (GE) departments like English, Filipino and…

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Br. Bernie to assume new post as DLS-Z President

Following an announcement released last January 22, 2013, Br. Bernie FSC will assume his new role at De La Salle-Zobel on June 2013. Br. Bernie will, however, continue his functions for four more months as the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations before his appointment takes effect. Br. Bernie has been with DLSU…

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SPS Building and library construction developments

The De La Salle University (DLSU) campus has seen numerous changes from the retrofitting of the St. La Salle Hall to the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH) in the past few years. One of the most recent construction efforts, which concerns many student organizations, including the University Student Government, is the renovation…

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Sin tax bill affecting vendors and DLSU smokers

The recent implementation of Republic Act No. 10351, also known as the sin tax reform bill which increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, has started affecting users as well as vendors. In an informal survey conducted by The LaSallian, 10 percent of the population has stopped smoking while 36 percent said that they started to…

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ITEO examinations encounter delays

As early as 7 am, students have been lining up for the exam conducted by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office (ITEO) since February 20 on the 4th floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH). Students were asked to take the exams between 8am and 3pm in two testing rooms. Because of the long…

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Santioque wins CSO Chairperson seat

The Council of Student Organizations (CSO) held the organization’s elections yesterday, February 22 at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall to determine the student organization union’s next chairperson. Inccumbent CSO Vice Chairperson-Internals Julie Anne Santioque won the elections and will consequently succeed outgoing CSO Chairperson Gail Tan.   Santioque will assume the post after the turnover…

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President Aquino attends Donor’s Night and Cory Aquino Democratic Space launch at HSSH

The formal inauguration of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH), the Donor’s Night and the launching of the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space was held last February 13, 2012 at the HSSH grounds. Noted guests who attended the event include President Benigno Aquino III, DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC, the De La Salle…

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DLSU-STC to use the 2012 USG Constitution

“This Constitution shall take effect the school year following the ratification by a majority of fifty percent plus one votes cast by the members of the USG at a plebiscite called for by this purpose and shall supercede all previous constitutions.”- Article XXIX of the USG constitution   Following the University’s integration with the new…

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Br. Ricky announces search and nominations committee results

In a letter released on the DLSU Bulletin, University President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC announced the results of the almost two month long search for new administrators that started last December 11, 2012.   The bulletin reads, “After a process of consultation, and after ascertaining the best interests of the University, I am…

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WYA President Obadias Ndaba speaks on development

World Youth Alliance President Obadias Ndaba reminds a group of Lasallian youths that development is multifaceted, in a two-hour lecture that transpired in DLSU’s Waldo Perfecto Seminar room last January 25.   In line with the Philippines’ unprecedented surge in economic growth, Ndaba explains that the Philippines’ global competitiveness has spiked (now holding the 65th…