Filipinos seem to have a fascination with taking the most terse of words – and then reiterating them. What may appear to be a lackadaisical approach to linguistic innovation is, in fact, a stroke of genius. Instead of crafting words as long and winding as the Great Wall of China and as breathtaking (literally), the…
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Last June 13, sudden heavy torrential rain caused flooding both inside and outside the campus, and prompted the University to call off classes for the first time this academic year. The event, brought about by less than 90 minutes of rain in the area heightened concerns over the possible disaster that an actual storm might…
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is the message delivered by the President of the Philippines at the opening of every regular session of the Congress. Last July 23, 2012, President Noynoy Aquino delivered his third SONA. It has been reported that this SONA focused on what the administration had achieved within its three…
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has recently announced that the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) will be up for sale, as soon as Mayor-elect Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada assumes office. Ayala Land, Henry Sy’s SM Group of Companies, Lucio Tan Group, San Miguel Corporation, and De La Salle University-Manila have reportedly shown interest in seeking ownership…
As students transition from high school to college, their emotions and stress can run very high due to the pressure, uncertainties, and homesickness. Cramming for exams, getting the grade that one deserves, falling in and out of love, participating in extracurriculars, or just hanging out with friends – these are only some of the things…
As students in La Salle, we are bound by certain routines; pulling yourself up for class, endless uncertainty for lunch, figuring the right posture when reciting, and the list goes on. This cliché undergrad lifestyle can be exciting for a couple of months – lucky freshmen, so full of life – but with each wallet…
The Student Government Annual Recruitment (SGAR) ended last June 21, concluding a four-day recruitment period spearheaded by the Executive Board offices and College Governments of the University Student Government (USG). The SGAR serves as a recruitment period for freshly elected Executive Board (EB) members to seek potential officers for their committees. In addition to the…
Following the viral reaction online, several organizations, requesting anonymity, launched rush donation drives in order to provide monetary assistance and support for the families of the pedicab drivers Carcillar and Mateo. These donation drives were done in the span of one week and amassed funds enough to cover the estimated expense for funeral services…
Br. Narciso “Jun” Erguiza FSC, current President of De La Salle Araneta University, was formerly President and Chancellor of De La Salle University in AY 2011-2012, the year of De La Salle Philippines’ centennial celebration. Last June 11, a score of De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU) students, led by Supreme Student Council (SSC)…
Last May 14, Br. Ricky Laguda, President and Chancellor of DLSU, announced that the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) reaccredited the College of Computer Studies (CCS), the College of Education (CED), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), the College of Science (COS), the School of Economics (SOE), and the Ramon V.…