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Journalism in the present, giving voice to the voiceless discussed in ‘BayLayn 2022’

Journalism has evolved from merely asking questions and reporting facts to also including deep analysis and fighting fake news. In their talk for Ang Pahayagang Plaridel’s Para Sa Bayan at Lasalyano (BayLayn) 2022 held last June 18 on Zoom and Facebook Live, renowned journalists shed light on what journalism really is. Meanwhile, community workers shared…

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‘Sine Qua Non’ discusses the nitty gritty of the legal profession

Sine Qua Non: The Importance of Judiciary in the Philippine Legal System was held last June 4, spearheaded by the DLSU University Student Government Judiciary. The event featured former DLSU College of Law Dean Atty. Chel Diokno, Atty. Charmaine Alovera, and Judge Ma. Christina Lim, whose segments covered legal and judicial knowledge, along with insights…

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Samahang Lasalyano recaps milestones in first midyear conference

Aiming to maintain the strong inter-institutional relations of the tertiary Lasallian schools in the Philippines, student government representatives from De La Salle University (DLSU), De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D), De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), University of St. La Salle Bacolod (USLS), De La Salle…

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Student leaders advocate for voter empowerment at ‘Tindig!’

Lasalyano Para Sa 2022: Tindig! was held last May 7 in preparation for the National and Local Elections (NLE) last May 9.  Representatives from Samahang Lasalyano schools De La Salle University-Manila, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI), De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, and De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU), as well as Far…

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Voter responsibility, engagement highlighted in AdvocaSERIES: On National Elections

EXCEL2022 launched a three-episode podcast concerning the upcoming May National and Local Elections titled AdvocaSERIES: On National Elections, aimed at fostering a healthy political discourse toward choosing the next leaders of the country. Released weekly from March 25 to April 8, the three sessions were titled, Halaga Ng Boto Mo, Ano Nga Ba Ang De-Kalidad…

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Local candidates share vision for Manila in mayoral forum

Last April 6, Task Force Safe Schools, together with the DLSU Committee on National Issues and Concerns and the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance, organized the University’s first major event on campus at the Henry Sy. sr. Hall grounds since closing its doors because of the pandemic. The Manila Mayoral Candidates Forum-part of the…

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USG holds panel discussions on DLSU reopening

The University administration, in partnership with the University Student Government (USG), held Student Development Goals: F2F is Real last Friday, April 1, to discuss current plans and guidelines for face-to-face classes. A panel discussion and an open forum also commenced, shedding light on different perspectives concerned with the implementation of plans to return to in-person…

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Gawad Lasalyano 2021 awards exemplary students, faculty 

To commemorate the University’s most remarkable faculty and students, this year’s Gawad Lasalyano held last March 25 through Facebook Live honored individuals who have made significant changes in the community over the past year.  University President Br. Bernard Oca FSC extolled the awardees for displaying exemplary feats of nation-building and camaraderie through their roles as…

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De Guzman-Bello tandem discusses people-centric transportation systems

As COVID-19 cases decrease, the call for improving the country’s public transport system is amplified. With this, Move As One Coalition Philippines invited presidential candidate Leody de Guzman and running mate Walden Bello to discuss their plans on mobility and transportation in an event titled #TranspoTalks2022, held via Facebook Live last March 18.  Safety for…

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Bangon holds Mulat 2, discusses admin’s effect on various PHL sectors

Mulat 2, a two-day webinar event held last March 5 and 12 by Bangon Organization, discussed the possible impact of the upcoming governance on the environment, health, politics, and education with guest speakers from various sectors. Funding the educational sector University of Sto. Tomas faculty John Christian Valeroso presented and expressed his concerns over the…