In what was perhaps the longest summer for La Salle and a few other schools, students were left to choose between engaging in some R&R by going on a vacation — or, for some, a “stay-cation” — and opting to be productive during this transition period. For a number of Lasallian athletes, the latter option was…
Do-or-die games tend to bring out the best in certain players. Some rise to the occasion while others crumble under the spotlight. Tomorrow at 5 pm in the San Juan Arena, the DLSU Green Spikers will face a familiar foe in the NCBA Wildcats as both squads will battle for their lives in the Spikers’…
Nothing can be more devastating than losing a game that went down to the wire. Such was the case for the DLSU Green Spikers yesterday at the San Juan Arena as they succumbed to NCAA champions Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals in four sets, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, 26-24. The fourth set was especially heartbreaking for the…
In line with its mission to provide job placement services to the Lasallian community, the Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) – Career Services Unit will conduct the biannual DLSU Job Expo with the theme “Shift Your Gears” at the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space, Henry Sy Sr. Hall from September 28 to October 2.…
The DLSU Green Spikers will have their hands full in their next game in the Spikers’ Turf Collegiate Conference quarterfinals as they face the NCAA Champions EAC Generals this Wednesday, September 2, at 1 pm in the San Juan Arena. In their last game, La Salle fell to UAAP runner-up NU Bulldogs in four sets,…
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Rant and Rave: Trainwreck
Poignant romantic comedies always seem to be a fluke these days. Tropes — like the guy who can’t commit or the woman with the klutzy but sunny disposition — have been played on for so long that they leave a bad taste in the mouth. It’s hard to stay hopeful for a good romantic comedy…
Solid — that was how the rookies described their first taste of being part of the UAAP. One solid unit. One solid start. There couldn’t have been a better word to sum up this year’s celebration of the annual pep rally that gathers all DLSU athletes in preparation for the upcoming UAAP Season. After losing…
The DLSU Green Spikers suffered a setback in their Spikers’ Turf campaign as they could not overcome an undefeated NU squad that clinched yesterday’s quarterfinal match in four sets, 27-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, at the San Juan Arena. Arjay Onia once again came up big for the Green Spikers as he finished with a game-high 22…
Looking for a quick weekend getaway right in the heart of the Metro? Calling all bookworms, aspiring writers, pop culture junkies, and art enthusiasts! From August 28 to 30, Raffles Makati and National Bookstore will be hosting the Philippine Literary Festival, a three-day event consisting of panel discussions, book signings, and author talks facilitated by…
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Who’s responsible?
Last November 8, 2013, many parts of Eastern Visayas were literally wiped out by Super Typhoon Yolanda. The government immediately began its rehabilitation work with an initial budget of P160 billion. Foreign aid from different countries also started to come in, amounting to an estimated total of P740 million. By October 2014, the government funds…