“The enjoyment of academic freedom carries with it obligations, such as the duty to respect the academic freedom of others, to ensure the fair discussion of contrary views, and to treat all without discrimination on any of the prohibited grounds.” – Higher Education Act of 1994 Following a complaint filed by Teachers Certificate Program applicant…
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FOI Bill
It has been nearly 16 years since the first initiative to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill failed to be ratified by the House of Representatives because of lack of support. The tides turned, however, when then Presidential Candidate Benigno Aquino III proclaimed his support for the FOI bill, which was more popularly known…
Investment grade is an indication that a certain country has the capacity to fulfill its financial commitments efficiently. Good place for investments, more opportunities for employment, stable growth and good governance are the key factors that lead to this credit rating. Recently, the Philippines received its first investment grade by the Fitch Ratings, an…
“The enjoyment of academic freedom carries with it obligations, such as the duty to respect the academic freedom of others, to ensure the fair discussion of contrary views, and to treat all without discrimination on any of the prohibited grounds.” – Higher Education Act of 1994 Following a complaint filed by Teachers Certificate Program applicant…
Both La Salle institutions in Taft and in Canlubang have finsihed campaigning for this year’s General Elections (GE) as candidates from Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista (Tapat) and Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) have delivered their platforms and are awaiting the results of the elections, which will be released on April 4. Campaigning for DLSU-M…
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USG records two resignations
Before the University Student Government (USG) closes its books for the next batch of officers in the coming elections, the USG has processed two resignations. This year, BLAZE2014 Vice President Bea Yu and 65th ENG Batch Vice President Ina Nazareno resigned from their position, citing academic and personal reasons. The abrupt resignations of Yu and…
Pursuant to a Commission on Higher Education Memorandum, stakeholders of a university must reach a consensus on the tuition fee increase on or before February 28. If no consensus is reached, the University, barring all other circumstances, may increase tuition fees by any percentage it deems fit. This month, the University, along with other stakeholders,…
What was wrong with me? The difficulty of the question made me give it up to God, the universe, and whoever could take a prayer – or a curse, for that matter. I honestly could not pinpoint any single problem back then, for I felt everything about me was utterly failing, like a mortal infection.…
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Atayde sheds light on new UAAP rule
Last month, rumors of a soon-to-be-approved UAAP rule allowing high school players from UAAP schools only two-year residency when they opt to transfer into other UAAP schools, circulated in online media bureaus and forums, pre-empting analyses and commentary from UAAP analaysts. These analyses include speculation on FEU star Jerie Pingoy’s wish to transfer to…
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Crash Course: How to man a plane
Now let’s take a look at your experience so far with the mean machines of travel: the road with a jeepney? The sea with a boat? That is some impressive practical knowledge you have there, but we cannot let you finish the course just yet. Never proclaim the party over without the rock star: this…