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The Philippine Model ASEAN Meeting (PHMAM) 2026 officially launches as the country’s flagship youth-led initiative aligned with the Philippines’ upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026. Supported by the ASEAN Foundation, PHMAM 2026 brings together outstanding young leaders from across the Philippines for a national simulation of ASEAN’s decision-making processes — reflecting the Political-Security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural pillars that define regional cooperation.

The conference will take place from January 8 to 11, 2026, in the National Capital Region (venue to be announced), under the theme “Ascend ASEAN: Navigating Cohesion for a Future-Ready Region.” This marks the first-ever nationwide Model ASEAN Meeting to be hosted in the Philippines endorsed by the ASEAN Foundation, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to nurturing youth diplomacy, inclusivity, and regional understanding.

As the Philippines chairs ASEAN once again, PHMAM 2026 stands as a meaningful opportunity for young Filipinos to take part in the region’s historic journey. This is most especially as Timor-Leste is formally welcomed as ASEAN’s newest member state. The conference will culminate in the adoption of a Youth Chairman’s Statement, a policy document that mirrors the Philippines’ official priorities during 2026.

“PHMAM 2026 is more than a simulation. We envision for it to be a nation-building platform that empowers young Filipinos to be active contributors to ASEAN’s future. As we take on this historic moment, we aim to show that the Filipino youth not only learns diplomacy, but lives it,” said Sean Matthew Parra (University of Santo Tomas), Zarah Ysabel Tortocion (De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde), and Rhea Docena Balaysoche (University of the Philippines), the three youth leaders spearheading PHMAM 2026.

“We envision PHMAM 2026 as a space where ideas meet purpose. Where the next generation of ASEAN leaders can rise together in unity, integrity, and collaboration.”

From their experience as the official Philippine delegates to the ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting – East Asia Summit (AFMAM EAS) 2025 in Jakarta, the organizing team now brings that regional experience home through PHMAM 2026. The initiative symbolizes the passing of the ASEAN torch to the next generation of Filipino leaders, aligning directly with the Philippines’ role as ASEAN Chair.

Beyond academic learning, PHMAM 2026 serves as a call for collective participation. PHMAM 2026 invites universities, government agencies, youth organizations, NGOs, and private institutions across the country to join the initiative as partners in nation-building. Institutions and youth organizations interested in partnership opportunities may reach the organizing committee at [email protected].

Meanwhile, delegate applications for PHMAM 2026 are now open. Filipino youth passionate about diplomacy, governance, and regional affairs are encouraged to apply through the official PHMAM social media pages at facebook.com/phmam.official and instagram.com/phmam.official for complete details, announcements, and registration links.

About PHMAM 2026

The Philippine Model ASEAN Meeting (PHMAM) is a national conference that simulates
ASEAN’s decision-making process, empowering Filipino youth to engage with issues of regional
significance through diplomacy, collaboration, and leadership.

Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Sikolohiya’s Term 1 Flagship event, “Thriving Together: Inclusion and Representation for Neurodiversity in the Classroom” aims to challenge conventional perceptions of learning by promoting awareness and advocacy. Taking place on the 19th of November from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, the event will showcase understanding neurodiversity through the lens of inclusivity as a key to foster more compassionate and equitable learning environments for neurodiverse learners.

This seminar serves as a platform for an open dialogue on neurodivergence in academia among the Lasallian community, including all colleges of undergraduate studies. Spearheaded by Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Sikolohiya (SMS) under the guidance of Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) and in collaboration with several internal organizations, the premier Psychology organization of DLSU is steadfast in its aim of spreading awareness and disseminating information on topics relevant to Psychology through debunking misconceptions, challenging stigma, and promoting systemic support for neurodivergent learners.

Thriving Together will culminate in a compelling exchange of lived experiences and professional insights, led by DLSU Alumni and Autistic Autism Researcher Mr. Juan Alfonzo “Japonz” Pulhin Dacumos (AB-PSM, ‘25) and Registered Guidance Counselor Dr. Analyn “Kitz” Murphy-Ripotola.

Concluding the insightful sharing on neurodivergence in the Philippine university landscape, the open forum invites the DLSU community to express their reflections and questions, upholding an inclusive participation in the discourse of shaping a campus culture grounded in empathy and equity.

Know more about Thriving Together:

🌻Pre-Registration – https://forms.gle/GyhdJdrXrbwWKHd76

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After the success of Nanay Bangis and Mga Anak ng Unos, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returns to the stage by paying tribute to its founder and National Artist for Theater Antonio ‘Tony’ Mabesa. The tribute, titled Para kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala, is a twin bill showcasing two productions that capture the spirit of Dulaang UP’s nearly five-decade history. 

The first half of the twin bill is a staging of Kalahating Oras sa Isang Kumbento by legendary Filipino playwright Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero as translated by Lilia F. Antonio. The story follows Yolanda, a student at a convent school, who seeks comfort and companionship after being expelled. 

UP Diliman Theatre Arts student Lloyd Sarmiento Uy serves as director, alongside director-mentor Erika Estacio. The cast includes Kris Caaya, Rona Lynne, Jan Magcaling, Paulyn Abando, Janna Talampas, Gena Suelto, and Sheryll Ceasico. 

The second play in Para kay Tony features National Artist Rolando Tinio’s May Katwiran ang Katwiran. The plot centers on Senyor, a wealthy haciendero who persuades his servant to join him on a journey across the mountains. Along the way, they encounter obstacles that threaten their survival. The staging is led by Theatre Arts student MJ Briones with director-mentor Charles Yee. Acting in the play are Francheska Andaya, Julianne Quimio, Akin Cullarin, Pat Ebro, Kerr Allen, Camille Fabian, and Daniel Duplon. 

Para Kay Tony is part of Dulaang UP’s 48th theatre season “Paano umuwi nang may pagpapasya?” The season is part of a multi-year initiative building to Dulaang UP’s 50th anniversary. Since its inception in 1976, Dulaang UP has been staging classic and experimental plays while providing a platform of artistic expression for the UP Diliman community. 

Catch Para Kay Tony at the IBG-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman, on the following dates: 

November 15, 22, and 29 (2:30 PM & 7:30 PM) 

November 20, 21, 27, and 28 (7:30 PM) 

November 16, 23, and 30 (10:30 AM & 2:30 PM) 

Tickets are priced at Php 1000 each and can be purchased through TicketMelon at [bit.ly/DUPParaKayTony]. 

Interested patrons may also buy tickets onsite at the Dulaang UP Office at Pavilion 3, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman. UP students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a discounted rate of Php 500.

If you’re interested in sponsoring student beneficiaries to watch Para Kay Tony, you may check [bit.ly/DUP48_PKT_SponsorADreamer] for inquiries. 

For further information, contact [email protected]. Sponsorship inquiries such as audience sponsorship and bulk tickets may be addressed to Ms. Anna Gamboa through the same email or through [email protected]. 

Dulaang UP may also be reached through phone at (02) 898 18500 loc 2449. 

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𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!

The SDFO would like to once again invite the Lasallian student body to participate in DAPC Week 2025!

In the modern world, the troubling rise of drug and substance abuse leaves many promising young lives and families shattered. For many, drugs are a way out; a distraction from the burdens of every day life.

In the wake of these concerns, DLSU and the SDFO would like to extend a warm invitation to join in our booth and keynote speaking event this November 12, 2025 at 2:30 – 5:30 PM for drug abuse awareness and prevention!

Lasallians, you are not alone

Every leader’s journey begins with a story. Some start with a dream, others with a bold spark, yet each one is bound by the same passion and desire to look beyond the present and envision the future that lies ahead. This is the driving force behind Premier Summit 2025: Sinag ng Hiraya, the annual flagship event of the Industrial Management Engineering Society (IMES), which is dedicated to guiding Industrial Engineering students as they venture through their own paths and leadership journeys. With that being said, the event will commence on November 8, 2025 (Saturday) from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at the Fajardo-Rosario Gonzales Auditorium, 18th Floor, Br. Andrew Gonzales Hall, De La Salle University.

For this iteration of Premier Summit, this year’s theme centers on “Visionary Leadership,” wherein Sinag ng Hiraya represents the art of imagining the future, shaping dreams into direction, and turning intention into action. This invites every participant to become the storyteller of their life with the ability to see possibilities before they take place and create paths that lead to new horizons. 

Joining us are two distinguished speakers: Mr. Jesus Joey T. Marcelo and Ms. Cheryl Patricia Uy. Mr. Marcelo’s talk, “The Power of a Personal Vision,” will explore how leaders ground themselves in self-awareness, understanding what drives them, what they value, and the purpose that guides their actions. This is followed by Ms. Uy’s “Seeing Beyond the Present,” which discusses the transition from student leadership to the professional landscape. 

Aligned with IMES’ mission to nurture leaders who can transform industries and communities, Premier Summit 2025 offers a space for inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and collaborative workshops that encourage participants to shape their own visions. It creates an environment where future leaders listen to one another’s stories, strengthen each other’s dreams, and build upon the foundations of the impact they hope to make.

For the visionaries who are ready to shape their future, this is a moment to step forward and bring your dreams into reality. Slots are limited, and registration is open to all IMES members and partner organizations. Reserve your slot now through this registration link: https://bit.ly/PRS25-Reg-Form

Stay updated by following IMES Premier Summit 2025 on Facebook.

#PremierSummit2025

#SinagNgHiraya

#ExcellenceBeyondBorders

#OneIMES

#IMESat49

Written by: Anya Almalbis 

Lasallians, We Come In Peace! ☮️

Peace is more than the absence of conflict; it is justice, inclusion, and respect for human dignity.

The SDFO would like to invite all members of the student body to learn more about conflict resolution, healthy dialogue, and promote empathy!

Join us this October 8, 2025, 2:30–5:00 PM at The Learning Commons (6th Floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall), as we build peace piece by piece through dialogue, reflection, and collaboration. 🌍✨

After nearly seven years, TEDxDLSU is back—bringing bold ideas and powerful conversations to the Lasallian stage. With the theme “ParadoX: Harmony in Contradiction,” this year’s event explores how opposing forces shape perspectives, shift norms, and ignite change.

🗓️ July 30, 2025 | 🕐 1:00–4:00 PM

📍 Pardo Hall, 5F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

💵 Registration Fee: PHP 250

🔻 bit.ly/TEDxDLSU2025Registration

TEDxDLSU 2025 invites students, creatives, and changemakers to be the power behind the talk. Don’t miss this chance to engage with stories and ideas worth spreading.

#TEDxDLSU2025
#UnravelTheParadoX
#HarmonyInContradiction
#UniTEDXperience
#PowerBehindTheTalk

The future is here, and it’s rolling in on track treads and servo motors. Committed to building towards this vision, Robolympics 2025 celebrates the unceasing forward march of innovation and the curious minds that shape it. This July, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers – De La Salle University Chapter (SME – DLSU) is bringing back its flagship event to gather the brightest young minds all over the country. Still focusing on strategy and teamwork, this year’s event promises to be the stepping-stone of next-generation engineering talent.

Hot on the heels of Robolympics 2024, where over 29 teams from different high schools duked it out on the arena, this year’s Robolympics will bring back these classic but challenging events: line tracing, sumobot, and robot football. Once again, students won’t just be solving problems on paper—they’ll be building real machines to meet objectives under pressure.

Line tracing is a test of precision. Here, students design robots equipped with sensors that must follow a complex black line path on a white surface. What appears simple on the surface reveals deeper engineering questions: How do you program efficient turns? How do you handle broken lines or intersections? Winning bots will demonstrate clean code, tight turning radii, and consistent sensor calibration.

Thereafter, the sumobot competition will turn up the intensity. Two robots will face off in a ring and attempt to push each other out, much like a miniature version of sumo wrestling. Students will once more be tested: this time, they’ll have to balance speed and power with defensive strategies. Too fast, and the bot might fling itself out of the ring; too slow, and it’ll be pushed aside. Success often lies in clever design—this means low centers of gravity, strategically placed sensors, and well-timed movement scripts.

The third and most dynamic event is robot football, where teams will control multiple robots to dribble, pass, and shoot a small ball into the opponent’s goal. It’s chaotic, fast-paced, and intensely collaborative. Robot football demands not just individual bot performance, but coordination between units. Students must be able to oversee real-time control, wireless communication, and field positioning—all while adapting to their opponents’ unpredictable moves.

Adding depth to this year’s program are four featured speakers to bring both academic and industry experience to the stage. Dr. Andres Philip Mayol will present on the rebranding of Mechatronics Engineering. He’ll offer fresh perspectives regarding the field’s continuous evolution in the face of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, and how students can position themselves to benefit from these changes.

Complementing this, Engr. Alexandra Oropesa, a proud alumna of the program, will share her development in her professional journey. Moreover, she’ll offer valuable testimony on how robotics has helped shape her career path.

Meanwhile, Engr. Richard Josiah Tan Ai will present a live demonstration of the Annin Robotics AR4 robo arm to show its flexibility, how it can find application in the educational and industrial fields. Similarly, Mark Angelo Lubreza, a BS-MS student of the program, will conduct a Dobot robotic arm demonstration, providing an up-close look at one of the most popular training tools in modern robot education.

Robolympics 2025 will be held on July 9 and 11 at the Pardo Hall (located on the 5^th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall) of De La Salle University. Students, educators, families, and tech professionals are all invited to witness the next generation of Filipino engineers in action.

With the clatter of robots, the hum of sensors, and the roar of students as their ideas come to life, Robolympics 2025 proves one thing: the future isn’t just coming, it’s already being built.

For more updates, find us on:

🔗 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/SME-FB

🔗 Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/SME-IG

🔗 LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/SME-LI

🔗 TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/SME-TT

Women’s Health Consultations 

UNIVERSITY: The LCSG is holding “Women’s Month Health Consultations” at the Milagros R. Del Rosario Clinic on April 2, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm in celebration of Women’s Month. #WomensMonth | via DLSU LCSG

🌿🏃‍♂️ 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚! 🏃‍♀️🌱

🌍 Join us at the 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙍𝙪𝙣: 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 and turn every stride into action for the planet! Be part of 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚’𝙨 movement to promote sustainability as we run together for a healthier, greener world. 💚

🌳 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: March 29, 2025 

⏰ 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM

📍 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚: De La Salle University – Laguna Campus

🏃‍♂️ Together, let’s race towards sustainability! 🌱💨

#Envisage2025

 #HarvestingHopeConnectingCommunities

 #RiseAbovetheRest

 #itsaJEMAthing

 #GREENMileRun

 #RaceTowardsSustainability

Pub by: Karen Shi

Caption by: Richard Punongbayan

This event is subject to approval by CSO APS or SLIFE.

As per CSO-PNP Approved: OPA-06706