Not until recently had I understood why Pope Paul IV said that “it is not peace that we should have at all cost but rather justice.” The events of the past months, however, brought out the wisdom of this papal statement. Peace without justice and based on fear is at most tenuous, whereas justice based…
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DLSU: An Awakening?
In the wake of Benigno Aquino’s assassination, La Sallites mobilized to harness their political power, rallying for reform and justice against the Marcos dictatorship.
The assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. while under government protection ignited rebellious emotions among a vast number of Filipino people. The Aquino funeral procession was held last August 31, 1983, roadblocks were set up to let the funeral procession pass by, and an estimated two million people attended the affair. Metro…
To pardon an understatement, the DLSU athletes felt a general pang of disappointment upon receiving the news that La Salle was to desert the National College Athletic Association. One of its more, if not most prestigious athletic battleground. Needless to say, the high spirited La Sallites who believe that they are part of each and…
Last of Two Series On November 9, 1965, Ferdinand E. Marcos was elected as the sixth president of the Republic. He was formerly an LP, but upon learning that Macapagal would seek a second term, he joined the NP through the sponsorship of Speaker Jose Laurel Jr., and became its standard bearer. His vice-president was…
The ceremonies began at 4:30 in the afternoon with opening remarks given by the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Exaltacion C. Ramos, Bro. Andrew Gonzalez, FSC, DLSU President, awarded Dr. Quito the Professorial Chair and presented her a miniature chair which was symbolical of the event. Dr. Quito’s first professorial lecture for the Chair of…
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Our future in NCAA
Following their exit from the NCAA, the DLSU Green Archers are determined to compete and build a strong future, bolstered by Coach Filomeno Pumaren and new talent.
Five years ago, on February 19, 1975, De La Salle received the University charter from Dr. Juan L. Manuel, then Secretary of Education, changing its status from a college to that of a university. This metamorphosis may have come as a surprise to some but to the majority, it was long overdue. De La Salle…
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Activism: Catalyst of Change
ibon mang may layang lumipad kulungin mo at pumipiglas bayan pa kayang sakdal dilag ang di magnasang makaalpas The Filipino youth is one of the staunchest and most audacious components of the nation. For indeed, youth’s idealism is the soul and conscience of the Filipino people. Students are the conductors of public sentiment, and as…
While proponents of co-education in DLSU argued that admitting both sexes is necessary for population growth and academic excellence, opponents expressed concerns about resource strain and the erosion of “traditions”.