UAAP Season 79 signifies a fresh start for both the DLSU Green Archers and the UST Growling Tigers. With Ben Mbala and head coach Aldin Ayo in the fold, La Salle is revitalized, looking like a different team in their two victories thus far. For UST, the loss of veterans Kevin Ferrer, Ed Daquioag, and…
The dress code policy has been one of the most prominent policies of the University. However, it has earned the ire of several students, particularly because of its seemingly inconsistent implementation by security and discipline officers on campus. The dress code policy has been hotly debated during sessions regarding student handbook revisions in the past…
The DLSU Green Archers won their second game in as many outings, defeating the UP Fighting Maroons, 89-71 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Ben Mbala delivered on his promise to improve, scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while shooting 12/15 from the field. “We just played our game, especially on defense, but we had…
The DLSU Lady Archers, fueled by a strong run in the second quarter, defeated the UP Lady Maroons, 65-46, in their game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum earlier today. The win gives the team a perfect 2-0 record to start their Season 79 campaign. Bennette Revillosa contributed 13 points, shooting 4 of 7 from…
Coming off respective season opening victories versus their counterparts from FEU, the DLSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams aim to continue their strong starts. The Lady Archers will play at 10 am, while the Green Archers take the court later at 4 pm, with both teams scheduled to play on Saturday, September 10, at the…
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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.3
In the third installment of his Green Journal, Green Archer Ben Mbala gives his message to the Lasallian community for this upcoming UAAP season. Mbala also shares how his three-year residency helped him grow as a person. Now that he is set to play in the UAAP in a few weeks, the Cameroonian also talks…
The DLSU Lady Archers began their UAAP Season 79 campaign with a 76-52 win over the FEU Lady Tamaraws. La Salle’s Chay Vergara had 19 points, which included five out of six three pointers. Snow Peñaranda also had a double-double performance of 15 points and 13 rebounds. Valerie Mamaril led the way for FEU with…
The DLSU Green Archers survived the first test of their UAAP Season 79 campaign after they took down the FEU Tamaraws, 83-78, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Despite building a 16-point lead in the second half, the Green Archers needed key baskets from Jeron Teng down the stretch to put…
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Reading beyond headlines
Last July 25, a terrible incident occurred on the streets of Quiapo, Manila. The CCTV footage that showed a bicycle rider and car driver getting into a physical altercation, after which the latter shoots the former point-blank in the face, went viral on social media primarily because of Top Gear Philippines. The popular Facebook page…
UAAP Season 79 will be a season of redemption for the DLSU Lady Archers after being upset in last season’s semi-finals. Widely expected to face undefeated National University in the finals last year, La Salle crumbled in the semi-finals to rival Ateneo. Entering the playoffs with a 12-2 record in the elimination round, their early…