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Absence of Judiciary, manifesto against death penalty highlighted in LA session

The lack of an active Judiciary branch and a manifesto on the recent call for reinstating death penalty were just some of the major issues tackled by the Legislative Assembly (LA) during their session last July 26 at the USG Session Hall. Representatives have failed to deliberate on a series of resolutions in the past…

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Oca confirms Friday U Break schedule to return on Term 1 AY 2019-2020

The University Break (U Break) schedule, which was originally moved to Monday last year amid backlash, will be returned to Friday starting Term 1 of Academic Year (AY) 2019-2020, according to a Help Desk Announcement sent by the Office of the Chancellor last July 24. The Academics Council, according to the email, decided to move…

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‘Sea of protest’ sweeps Commonwealth for United People’s SONA 2019

The eventual downpour of rain did not stop an estimated 40,000 protesters from marching along Commonwealth Ave. in Quezon City in the mass mobilization dubbed the United People’s SONA held yesterday, July 22, ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). The program that followed, Ipaglaban ang Pinas!, featured several political…

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Blame, criticism, further promises mark SONA 2019

Amid protests launched by militant groups and aligned organizations, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. This year’s address was again marred by delays as Duterte failed to show up at the session hall before 4 pm when he…

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15th Lasallian Scholarum Awards recognized outstanding student, professional journalists

The 15th Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA), with the theme New Dimension: Youth and Education in Focus, was held last July 22 at the fifth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. For over 15 years, LSA has become a platform for recognizing and honoring media coverage on youth and education. With over a hundred entries, four…

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Candidates take the stage, highlight platforms in MDA 2019

Succeeding the atmosphere of the General Elections (GE) Debate, candidates for this year’s GE were given the opportunity to present their platforms and plans of action for the student body in the Miting De Avance held at the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space last July 20. Candidates from political parties Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) and…

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Student welfare, USG reforms tackled in GE Debate 2019

With the voting period only a few days away, General Elections (GE) 2019 picks up steam as candidates squared off in the annual GE Debate held last July 20 at the Cory Aquino Democratic Space. Organized by the DLSU Commission on Elections, the La Salle Debate Society, the USG Judiciary branch, and Ang Pahayagang Plaridel,…

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Expanding Boundaries in the 7th National Finance Congress

The 7th National Finance Congress (NFC), hosted by DLSU Management of Financial Institutions Association (MaFIA), brought delegates on a financial literacy experience last July 13 at the fourth and fifth floors of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. With the theme Expanding Boundaries: Fostering Ideas and Cultivating Financial Progression, industry professionals and analysts discussed innovations and trends…

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Diokno, Elago discuss democracy in USAP TAYO

DLSU College of Law (COL) Dean Chel Diokno and Kabataan party-list representative Sarah Elago spoke at USAP TAYO: A talk on the youth’s role on democracy and student’s rights and welfare, a talk organized by Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat), last July 12 at the Philippe Jones Lhuillier Conference Room, 14th floor of Henry Sy…

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Absentee Voting Act, Election Code revisions tackled in LA session

The Legislative Assembly (LA) convened last July 5 at the USG Session Hall to discuss matters related to the upcoming General Elections (GE). Among their key agendas were the approval of the Absentee Voting Act of 2019⁠—which would allow for students who are physically unavailable during the election proceedings to still cast their vote⁠—and the…