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Multi-disciplinary seminar on climate change conducted

  In response to recent events, a seminar regarding climate change impacts and disaster preparedness in the Philippine setting was conducted today at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. The event, organized by the Physics, Computer Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Departments, featured seven speakers from different sectors and focused on a multi-disciplinary approach to the growing…

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Concerns about the dress code raised during USG open forum

    To gain student insights for the purpose of the ongoing student handbook revisions, an open forum on the dress code policies was held today, July 3 at the Tereso Lara Seminar Room. The forum was the latest proceeding in a series of fora conducted by the University Student Government’s (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA)…

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DLSU holds Animo Rally as UAAP season draws near

With less than two weeks remaining before UAAP Season 77 finally opens, things began at a lighter side earlier today at the annual Animo Rally. Themed “Green Runs Deep”, the pep rally was held at the Enrique Razon Sports Complex, instead of the usual open venues due to inclement weather.  This year, former courtside reporters…

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Student spotlight: Taming challenges with Germaine Chuabio

  As college students, we all strive to make it to graduation and that in part is a glimmer of success. For Germaine Chuabio, success takes the form of not just graduation, but also in the little things we go through during our stay in the university. As a AB Communication Arts and BS Accountancy…

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World Premieres Film Festival holds Award Night

Members of the global film community gathered once again as the first ever World Premiere Film Festival held its awards night last July 2, 2014, at the Mall of Asia CenterStage. The event was graced by diplomats and ambassadors from countries such as Iran, Laos, and the US, as well as the film makers from…

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US ambassador visits DLSU, discusses US-PH relations

  United States Ambassador to the Philippines Philip S. Goldberg visited De La Salle University on June 30, 2014 for a town hall-style form entitled ‘Defining 21st Century Philippine-United States Relations’ held at the Fifth-floor Multipurpose Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Hall. The discussion focused on the relationship of the two countries and the multiple endeavors…

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DLSU to hold earthquake, tsunami drills

In compliance with Manila City Government initiatives, DLSU will hold two earthquake drills this coming Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. The Local Government of Manila, particularly the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, organized the earthquake drills in response to the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast…

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WPFF invigorates international cinema in Manila

  Crustaceans, Our Hodja, and Autopsy of Love – these are some of the films that will be showcased in the first World Premieres Film Festival hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). The first of its kind in Asia, the festival brings together over 40 films from 27 countries in various…

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Handbook revisions still on top of Legislative Assembly agenda

The Legislative Assembly (LA) representatives continued their discussions on the manifesto regarding the Manila City project of installing closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) around the city during their June 20 session. In addition, they discussed other handbook revisions-related matters and a college magistrate resignation. The first agendum of the June 20 session was the amendment of the…

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PRESS RELEASE: Dani Girl

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE What if God was just another story? Maybe believing and make-believing aren’t all that different. Why is cancer?   These are just some of the thought-provoking questions brought to fore by “Dani Girl,” an Off-Broadway musical which is also the launch production of The Sandbox Collective. Leaning on the existential and philosophical…