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Transport groups stage protest against gov’t proposed jeepney modernization program

Earlier today, February 27, various transport groups such as PISTON, Stop and Go Coalition, and No to Jeepney Phase-out Coalition held a nationwide transport strike in Metro Manila to denounce the current version of the jeepney modernization program, which the transport groups believe to be a phase-out. According to PISTON President George San Mateo, the nationwide…

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Transcript of Response on Behalf of the Graduates – February 24, 2017

The following is the transcript of the Response on Behalf of the Graduates, delivered by Beatrice Ysabel G. Marquez (OCM, ’17) during the first day of the 178th Commencement Exercises held at the Philippine International Convention Center last February 24th: “Thank you Ms. Amelia Galang, Dean of Student Affairs, for that introduction. President Brother Raymundo…

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Anakbayan – Vito Cruz denounces ‘gov’t fascism’ in recent protests

Last February 16, 22, and 23, members from the Anakbayan – Vito Cruz chapter staged a series of peaceful protests along Agno Street, expressing their indignation against what they believe to be the implementation of “state fascism” in the current administration. Anakbayan is known to be a comprehensive national democratic mass organization for the youth.…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football snatches 2-2 draw against UST

After losing its last three games with a scoreline of 1-0, the DLSU Men’s Football Team extended its winless run to four games as it drew the UST Growling Tigers, 2-all ,yesterday in the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Jayson Rafol found the back of the net at the 25’ and 50’ mark for UST. Marcus Garcia…

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Stand on the right, walk on the left

My family went to Tokyo, Japan for the holidays, and one of the most striking things I noticed during my stay there was the way the Japanese daily commute looked like, something I got to observe as we used the subway to get around the city.  Whenever a train would pull into the subway station,…

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UAAP: Green Tennisters end week with mixed results, Lady Tennisters falter

The DLSU Green Tennisters finished the week with mixed results after ending their losing streak against the UP Fighting Maroons, 4-1, last February 22, but bowing to the UST Growling Tigers last February 25, 3-2, and to the UE Red Warriors last February 26, 3-1, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Meanwhile, the DLSU Lady…

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Dy, Macandili continue to shine for Lady Spikers

With Kim Fajardo as the lone fifth-year player in the roster of the DLSU Lady Spikers, younger holdovers have had to step up in Season 79. De La Salle Zobel alumnae and teammates Kim Kianna Dy and Dawn Macandili have provided stability to the team from Taft. As they were teammates in high school, they…

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Transcript of Response on Behalf of the Graduates – February 25, 2017

The following is the transcript of the Response on Behalf of the Graduates, delivered by Patricia Angela Marie R. Razon (AEF, ’17) during the second day of the 178th Commencement Exercises held at the Philippine International Convention Center last February 25th: “Thank you Dean Amie for the inspired introduction and thank you to the graduation…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers dismantle UE in straight sets

Coming off two straight sweeps, the DLSU Lady Spikers recorded another sweep after defeating the UE Lady Warriors, 25-18, 25-14, 25-16, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Struggles continued for UE as they recorded their sixth straight loss to begin the season. Meanwhile, La Salle improves to a 5-1 win-loss record. Kim Dy…

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UAAP: Green Spikers edge UE Red Warriors, clinch second win

Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, the DLSU Green Spikers defeated the UE Red Warriors in four sets, 25-14, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21. With the win, La Salle improved its standing to a 2-4 record while UE remains winless in the tournament. Arjay Onia led all scorers with 21 points on 19 attacks and…