If Jamaica takes pride in Usain Bolt for his legendary exploits in his running shoes, the Philippines has its own lightning-quick speedster to call its own. A native of General Santos City and a proud alumnus of DLSU, Ralph Soguilon has etched his name in history books as the Philippines’ fastest man. The former DLSU…
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Enchong Dee: Diving under the limelight
When it comes to the waves of UAAP swimming, this former Green Tanker would always be the topic of conversation. Lorenzo “Enchong” Dee was one of the main guns of the DLSU Green Tankers during his swimming career, which spanned from 2007 to 2010. During his UAAP stint, the Naga Hope Christian High School alumnus…
DLSU Dragon Boat squad surges once more
Last February 24, the DLSU Dragon Boat team participated in the Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation (PCKF) race held at Manila Bay and finished the finals at third place, fourth place and second place, respectively. The tournament was a mock and friendly race funded by the government. The race gave local teams an opportunity to compete.…
The 75th Season of the UAAP had new conclusions from the previous season as the DLSU Lady Tennisters successfully regained La Salle’s position as the champion of the Lawn Tennis competition. The team’s counterpart, the Green Tennisters, however, ended the season with heartbreak. After taking home gold in the 74th UAAP Season, the squad finished…
Lady Booters settles for bridesmaid finish
For the second year running, the DLSU Lady Booters placed second in the UAAP Women’s Football Tournament after being overpowered twice by the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the Championship’s best-of-three series held last February 21 and 24 at the Moro Lorenzo Football Field in Ateneo de Manila University. During the elimination rounds, the Lady Booters…
Green Gallery: Carlos Muñoz
For over a year, the DLSU Green Batters’ very own and former De La Salle Zobel standout Carlos Muñoz has been training with the Philippine Baseball Team while juggling his time with his collegiate teammates. It is a dream that he always wanted to realize as a child. Muñoz is one of the Green Batters’…
Green Gallery: Marinel Rudas
During the first game of the DLSU Lady Tennisters last month, ace rookie Marinel Rudas was missing in action. Apparently, the 18 year-old suited up for the Philippine Women’s Tennis Team, which embarked on a trip to Astana, Kazakhstan for the 2013 Federation Cup Asia/Oceania Division II Group B Round Robin Tournament. In her first…
DLSU formally received its first General Championship (GC) trophy in the UAAP Closing Ceremonies last March 23 at the SM City North EDSA Sky Dome in Quezon City. Vice Chancellor of Lasallian Missions and Alumni Relations (VCLMAR) Br. Bernie Oca FSC, DLSU President Br. Ricky Laguda FSC and DLSU UAAP Board Members Henry Atayde…
Enzo the Little Archer bids goodbye
While the crowd went wild with the intense sports action of the UAAP and while spectators’ eyes were focused on the players on court, a little boy drew the sports community’s attention as he cheered “Animo!” from the sidelines. Enzo Recto, the boy who became an instant fan-favorite after his first appearance in the…
After winning another volleyball title in the recently concluded Women’s volleyball tournament, three-time title holder the DLSU Lady Spikers gave time to show appreciation to its growing number of followers on the 9th floor of Enrique Razon Sports Complex at DLSU yesterday. The meet-and-greet event was open to the public and lines started to…