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FilOil: DLSU edges LPU, moves one step closer to defending preseason title

It was a nail-biter yet again between the DLSU Green Archers and the LPU (Lyceum of the Philippines University) Pirates in the semifinals of the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premiere Cup as La Salle was able to come away with a win to advance to the finals, 100-99. Aljun Melecio led all scorers with 30…

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On USG’s benchmarking initiatives: Insights and plans

Since the first term of academic year 2016-2017, the University Student Government (USG) has been engaging in benchmarking activities together with the student councils and governments from other colleges and universities. According to the Term One Open Book released by the USG, the benchmarking initiative began on November 10 last year with the University of…

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Surprise Team of the Year: Focused Green Tennisters earn podium finish

After finishing winless in last year’s campaign, the DLSU Green Tennisters entered Season 79 looking for redemption. While they did not finish in first place, a renewed focus from the entire team led the Green Tennisters all the way to a spot on the podium, finishing in third place. Due to the UAAP Tennis Tournament…

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Moment of the Year: Green Paddlers rise to the occasion, win five straight knockout matches

As a lower seed, pulling off an upset over a more favored opponent in the knockout rounds is a feat that can sum up the highlight of a season. But pulling off multiple upsets requires an elite level of resilience and endurance, something the DLSU Green Paddlers had when they overcame tough odds to finish…

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FilOil: La Salle dispatches FEU, 78-53, advances to the semifinals

The DLSU Green Archers defeated the FEU Tamaraws, 78-53, earlier today in the FilOil Flying V Center. Ben Mbala recorded a double-double for the Green Archers with 32 points and 19 rebounds. “Di lang naman si Ben, lahat ng players gumawa. Lahat ng players motivated,” said head coach Aldin Ayo after the game. Aljun Melecio…

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LSA, DLSP assist 3,305 families and 14,270 individuals amid Marawi crisis

As of June 19, the La Salle Academy (LSA) Social Action Office, with the help of various sectors from De La Salle Philippines, has assisted over 3,305 families and 14,270 individuals in various evacuation centers amid the ongoing crisis at Marawi City. Overall, cash donations have reached a total of P707,414.20, with recent expenses totaling…

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Behind the scenes of University Vision-Mission Week 2017

The University Vision-Mission Week (UVMW) is an annual fixture in the lives of Lasallians. This year’s theme, Imakadiwa: Sigaw ng Paglilingkod, aptly reflected the Lasallian core value of service for others. The week-long celebration officially began on June 8, with University and college-initiated events taking place simultaneously at the Taft and STC campuses. This 2017,…

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CGE spearheads ‘Enchanted’: A prom for children with Down Syndrome

Last June 17, the DLSU College Government of Education (CGE), in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), conducted its annual promenade for children with special needs with the theme, “Enchanted: The Teenage Dream”. For this year, the event placed a spotlight among children with Down Syndrome. It was held at…

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Responsible usage of social media highlighted in DANUM’s campus journalism seminar

  Many journalists utilize social media as a tool to deliver news. In line with this, the Dalubhasaan ng mga Umuusbong na Mag-aaral ng Araling Filipino (DANUM) conducted a whole day journalism seminar entitled Dyorno last June 17 that aimed to promote the responsible usage of social media among campus journalists. The event was integrated…

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Response on Behalf of the Graduates – June 17, 2017, Afternoon

The following is the transcript of the Response on Behalf of the Graduates, delivered by Nathan Eliezer Bayasen (ISA, ’17) during the afternoon of the 179th Commencement Exercises, held at the Philippine International Convention Center last June 17th: “Br. President Raymundo B. Suplido FSC, Chancellor Dr. Gerardo C. Janairo, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr., esteemed…