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Peque Gallaga donates his collection to De La Salle University

[widgetkit id=8482] Multi-award winning Filipino filmmaker Peque Gallaga’s collection turnover was held on the 13th floor of the DLSU Learning Commons in the Henry Sy, Sr. Building, April 29.   The collection includes film scripts, movie posters, photo albums, medals, trophies and other memorabilia from Gallaga’s personal collection. “I think the most valuable thing there…

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Officers lauded in SGAN, turn over positions

The University Student Government, under the management of the office of the Executive Secretary, held the USG’s turnover ceremony and Student Government Awards Night (SGAN) at the Henry Sy Sr. Roofdeck last April 19, Friday. The turnover program shows appreciation for the outgoing officers for their struggles and achievements. It is the official means of…

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Philippines’ first ever investment grade: The answer to inclusive growth?

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…

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Green Pulse: The top Lasallian modes of transport, if only they actually existed

With reports from Steph Pagdanganan Picture this: you woke up way past your usually-reliable alarm and are running late for school.  You take the fastest shower of your life, skip breakfast and leap onto the soonest bus, FX or taxi and wish you could yell, “STEP ON IT!” and have the driver fly through the…

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Outsider at DLSU imprisoned for theft

Last March 11, the Security and Safety Office (SSO) contacted student Kristjan Bayle (II, AB-OCM) to inform him that the thief, who was caught in the act via a CCTV recording, had been caught. The theft incidence happened last March 6 at the Miguel Building. Bayle left his bag, which contained his laptop in his…

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GCOE breaks CLA’s streak in Pump Up the Animo

Cheers from Lasallian supporters reverberated through the Ninoy Aquino stadium as the fifth annual Pump Up the Animo, an intercollegiate cheerdance competition, took place. The Gokongwei College of Engineering (GCOE) emerged as the champion, cutting short the supposed three-peat streak of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) last March 23.   The College of Education…

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Zaide pulls out of DLSU

  After 35 years of service, DLSU’s Zaide canteen will officially close its counter operations today, March 7, with its last official day of operations on March 9.   A total of 22 employees will be dispersed, and will resume their work in other La Salle schools. According to unofficial statements, the canteen chose to…

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Br. Bernie to assume new post as DLS-Z President

Following an announcement released last January 22, 2013, Br. Bernie FSC will assume his new role at De La Salle-Zobel on June 2013. Br. Bernie will, however, continue his functions for four more months as the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations before his appointment takes effect. Br. Bernie has been with DLSU…

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Sin tax bill affecting vendors and DLSU smokers

The recent implementation of Republic Act No. 10351, also known as the sin tax reform bill which increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, has started affecting users as well as vendors. In an informal survey conducted by The LaSallian, 10 percent of the population has stopped smoking while 36 percent said that they started to…

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President Aquino attends Donor’s Night and Cory Aquino Democratic Space launch at HSSH

The formal inauguration of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH), the Donor’s Night and the launching of the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space was held last February 13, 2012 at the HSSH grounds. Noted guests who attended the event include President Benigno Aquino III, DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC, the De La Salle…