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How a failed GE changed campus politics: Preparations underway for the Special Elections

Majority of the seats in the University Student Government (USG) remain unoccupied following the failure of the General Elections (GE) held in March earlier this year, where only 35.9 percent of the University’s undergraduate population exercised their right to vote. In April, the USG Legislative Assembly (LA) approved guidelines for the Special Elections, which, at…

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DLSU undergoes preparations for longterm effects of K-12

Amid various curricular and logistical issues resulting from the K-12 enhanced basic education program, DLSU Chancellor Dr. Gerardo Janairo and Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Robert Roleda ensure that the University is currently preparing for its upcoming effects. The K-12 program added two years to the previous four years of the high school level, resulting…

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Investigations ongoing to address alleged trade of courses

Following an influx of complaints raised by students as well as some faculty members regarding the supposed buying and selling of courses during the last enrollment period, University Chancellor Dr. Gerardo Janairo expresses dismay over the alleged trade of courses but acknowledges that there may have been gaps in the system that must be addressed.…

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The other side of the fence: DLSU INC students react to recent rally

From August 27 to 31, thousands of members of the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) flocked to the streets of Metro Manila and staged protests along Padre Faura Street, where the Department of Justice (DOJ) is located, and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), known to many as an icon of democracy. The INC…

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Automatic admission of freshmen, senior high school in DLSU are among the proposed solutions to lean years in town hall meeting

DLSU Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Robert Roleda held a University Town Hall Meeting on September 11 at the Verdure, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, where various members of the administration, faculty, and student body were present. Dr. Roleda tackled various issues on the newly proposed academic calendar, lean years, and DLSU’s connectivity projects with high…

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DLSU hosts ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum 2015

The ASEAN University Network (AUN), in cooperation with DLSU, held the ASEAN +3 Youth Cultural Forum 2015 (AYCF) from September 7 to 10 with the theme “One Asia: Framing the Face of ASEAN +3 to our Youth through Culture and the Arts.” Hosted by DLSU, the four-day event featured lectures, round-table discussions, workshops, cultural performances,…

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LA approves appointments for OSEC and OVPIA, passes reso on Special Elections Code

The Legislative Assembly (LA) in its session on September 4 approved the resolutions calling upon the appointment for the positions of the Executive Secretary and Vice President of Internal Affairs, as well as finalizing the provisions under the Special Elections Code. Chin Kalingo and Jon Ridge Ong were appointed as Executive Secretary and Vice President…

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BLSP formally launched in preparation for 2016 nat’l elections

On August 24, DLSU’s official University-wide national elections education campaign Boto Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP) was formally launched at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. BLSP aims to raise awareness and increase participation among Lasallians for the upcoming 2016 National Elections. The program was introduced earlier this year in a student sector meeting held last May…

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LGBT issues revisited: DLSU students weigh in on LGBT rights in the Philippines

Last June, the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to strike down state bans on same-sex marriages sparked interest worldwide. For instance, in the Philippines, individuals discussed their differing opinions regarding the possibility of making same-sex marriages legal in the country. During the same month, on June 27, the 21st Metro…

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LA on online trade of courses, OVPIA and COMELEC appointments

The Legislative Assembly (LA) held a session last August 8 in the University Student Government (USG) conference room to deliberate on appointments for the Vice President for Internal Affairs and Commission on Elections (COMELEC) commissioners, as well as to discuss the recent issue on buying and selling of courses among University students during enlistment period.…