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Several resolutions laid on the table, recall process debated in third online LA session

In their third online session amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Legislative Assembly met last August 8 to review and discuss the release of a statement supporting the call of medical frontliners to shift Mega Manila back to a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ); the approval of a manual for student representatives recruited by the Student…

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Recovery plans, action against ‘oligarchs’ highlighted in SONA 2020

On Monday, July 27, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. Duterte’s address—which, unlike his previous SONAs, began on-time at 4 pm—tackled concerns over the country’s economic recovery and highlighted milestones under his administration. Yet, the President also took the opportunity to criticize…

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Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations Awards applications open for COVID-19 response projects

Last July 24, University students attended an online orientation via Zoom to learn about the objectives and application process for this year’s Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards. The 18th iteration of the competition spotlights the continued threats and uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to recognize youth organizations carrying out bayanihan projects focused…

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Change for the collective: Youth leaders tackle public service, progress in webinar

Both policies and principles influence the courses of action that government officials take hoping to improve the people’s quality of life. As youth leaders rise to the occasion of effecting positive change in their respective contexts, different strategies are vital to bridge their promises and ideals into materializing as effective policies and programs.  Such aspects…

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OVPEA, OCCS host first ever online Google Exposure Trip

The Office of the Vice President for External Affairs and the Office of Career and Counseling Services, in collaboration with Google Philippines, hosted the first ever online Google Exposure Trip for DLSU students last July 24 on Google Meet. The trip aimed to provide students a glimpse of Google’s workspace through the eyes of DLSU…

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Threats to press freedom, civil liberties scrutinized in KAMALAYAN forum

Last July 24, a Kapihan ng Malalayang Lasalyano (KAMALAYAN) forum was held via Facebook Live to tackle ongoing issues and renewed challenges concerning press freedom in the Philippines. KAMALAYAN is intended to serve as a safe space to discuss social issues, with dialogue encouraged between panel members and the audience. The latest session, titled Kilos…

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The Rundown: PhilHealth probed for corruption, Anti-Terror Law petitions filed, high-profile inmate deaths questioned

It has been four months since the COVID-19 pandemic started showing alarming signs of spread in the Philippines. More than 80,448 cases have already been recorded by the Department of Health as of July 26, with 52,406 active cases and a death toll amounting to 1,932. Despite the numbers, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque brushed off…

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Continuing the fight: The evolution of Lasallian student activism

Webinars, Twitter rallies, and online petitions—these have become more commonplace in past months as several progressive groups leverage alternative modes of engagement amid quarantine measures. At the forefront of these initiatives are the youth, including DLSU students. In fact, history has shown that the Lasallian community as a whole is no stranger to advocating for…

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PRESS RELEASE: CE FOCUS 2020—Resilience Engineering Symposium

Ever intrigued by the ideology behind the concept and application of the virtue resiliency in the world of Civil Engineering? Register and allow yourselves to gain knowledge and insights from experts as we adapt to a fast-changing world with resiliency! As part of the Civil Engineering community, the Civil Engineering Society (CES) of De La…

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Anybody out there?: SETI’s search for extraterrestrial life

“Are we alone in the Universe?” This is a question that has, for centuries, stumped mankind. Through the efforts of scientists and engineers, the search for extraterrestrial life has seen multiple developments, mainly through the advent of cutting-edge devices. These developments have also introduced new methods of detecting technologically-advanced activity, known as technosignatures, which are…