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Commentary: What’s there to improve with equipment borrowing

Borrowing systems in equipment-intensive courses still need some work in making sure all students who are in need can avail of assistance.

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After overcoming deficits, DLSU to make hybrid learning long-term

Hybrid-learning was initially seen as a transitionary tool for returning to full in-person classes, but DLSU might have to embrace it to accommodate the influx in student numbers.

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What ordinance? Taft bar culture alive despite 2019 crackdown

Ordinances will not stop Happy Ts—The LaSallian goes around the vicinity of Taft Ave. to find how Lasallians keep getting their hands on booze despite a liquor ban.

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Barangay, Sangguniang Kabataan roles in development emphasized in latest KAMALAYAN forum

A call for increased youth participation amid the increasing role of the barangay in development was echoed at the Kapihan ng Malalayang Lasalyano: Kwentuhang Barangay and SK Elections hosted by the Committee on National Issues and Concerns at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium. The February 22 event was part of the University’s week-long commemoration of the…

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LSEED, British Council Philippines ink partnership for network expansion

The Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center and British Council Philippines joined hands in strengthening social entrepreneurship initiatives through a memorandum of understanding signed last March 1 at the Philippine Jones Conference Room, 14th floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Under the agreement, DLSU is expected to utilize its additional sourcing for…

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First Marcos admin in 37 years witnesses EDSA anniversary from Malacañang

The People Power Revolution on February 25, 1986 became a lasting reminder to the Filipino nation of the need for unification against an oppressive rule that ended with the toppling of former president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. However, on the 37th anniversary of the historic event, his son, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is sitting as…

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Brotonel claims success with 24/6 food pantry, bares future USG projects

Last March 1, the University Student Government (USG) established a 24/6 Food Pantry at the Gokongwei Hall Learning Facility. The four-day initiative ran every day from 10 pm to 5 am until March 4, offering free food and drinks to students pulling off all-nighters in the study area during midterms week. In an interview with…

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DLSU honors Lasallian educators in Lasallian Mentors’ Week 2023

Lasallian Mentors’ Week (LMW) 2023, with the theme Promoting self-care, was held in both the Manila and Laguna campuses from January 23 to 27. Film viewings, hobby sessions, and thanksgiving masses were some of the activities that the University prepared for its yearly appreciation of Lasallian educators and mentors. The University Student Government (USG) also…

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HIGHLIGHTS: LA approves resignations, appointment of batch executives

The Legislative Assembly (LA) on Wednesday, February 2, voted on resignations and appointment bills by various batch executives.  Batch executive officers, legislators resign The LA approved resignation bills from CATCH2T23 to CATCH2T25, whose officers cited personal and academic reasons. The resigning officers include CATCH2T23 Batch President Bryan Daniel Camarillo and Batch Vice President Eliana Louise…

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Laundry shop blast injures 16 Lasallians, bystanders

A gas leak explosion in a laundry shop near the Enrique M. Razon Sports Complex (ERSC) Monday night, January 31, injured not less than 16 individuals in and around the area, including seven Lasallians and bystanders.  The accident occurred at 360 Wash Laundry at Fidel A. Reyes St. corner Noli St. at around 6:50 pm,…