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A lecture on antimicrobial resistance: DLSU professor’s public service recognized

Last June 27 at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Multipurpose Hall, Dr. Esperanza Cabrera, Biology Professor and University Fellow, discussed her research on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or drug resistance. Cabrera was previously awarded as one of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos last 2017 for her service and contribution to drug resistance research, which she continues to…

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Now and tomorrow: Pride 2019, a progressive resistance

It was two years ago when I first set my foot forward and marched in the colors of the rainbow—parading for love, screaming for respect. I can remember how humid and scorching that day was; the sunlight was blinding, most people had sweat running down their faces. Yet, everyone still walked street to street with…

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Word on the Street: NBA offseason predictions

With the Toronto Raptors making history in the recently concluded National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals 2019, basketball enthusiasts now shift their focus to the offseason. The offseason can be the most anticipated or dreaded time of the year for loyal supporters of certain teams. Unexpected trades and sudden moves by stars and clubs from the…

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Siglo: Recapping University Vision-Mission Week 2019

University Vision-Mission Week (UVMW) 2019, with the theme Siglo: One Heart. One Commitment. One Life., ended with its culminating event, Animusika, last June 21 at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall Grounds. Along with this, other activities were held to commemorate the 300th death anniversary of the school’s founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.  The…

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Admin deconstructs action plan for research university transition in confab

Emphasized by the recognition the University has received this academic year, DLSU has been branded as a frontrunner private research university in the Philippines and is among the top universities in Asia and worldwide according to the Times Higher Education Rankings. In an effort to update the Lasallian community of DLSU’s continuous efforts in this…

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FilOil Finals: San Beda Red Lions outshoot Green Archers, 74-57, gain third championship

Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, the San Beda Red Lions clinched a dominant 74-57 win over the DLSU Green Archers. The win kept San Beda University (SBU) at the top of the table with no losses in 10 games. Meanwhile, DLSU concluded their FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup stint at second…

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FilOil: Green Archers sink Lyceum Pirates, 82-80, return to finals

Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan, the DLSU Green Archers edged the LPU Pirates, 82-80, in a grind-out affair. With the win, the Green-and-White booked a ticket to the FilOil Preseason Cup Finals, as opposed to leaving home early in last year’s quarterfinals. Justine Baltazar was a key cog in…

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Sex talk: On the HIV/AIDS epidemic and safe sex practice in the Philippines

As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system and destroys or impairs their function, causing the eventual deterioration of the system. It can be transmitted in various ways: unprotected sexual intercourse and/or oral sex with an infected person; transfusion of contaminated blood; sharing of…

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Futbol Funatics, the gift of past DLSU football players to future generations

For many, football is a pastime. A 90-minute moment-to-moment experience that starts and stops at the beck and call of a whistle. A wrinkle in time when people, whether long-time friends or total strangers, come together to be wilfully captivated by something beautiful. But for some, football is far from a mere diversion from the…

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Team of the year: Lady Booters complete three-peat quest, seal La Salle football legacy

Clinching top honors in the league is no walk in the park, and cementing a three-peat legacy is no easy coup either. Yet the DLSU Lady Booters were steadfast in achieving the rare feat for the University. Unlike the two previous editions of the tournament wherein DLSU went up against UST, the UAAP Season 81…