“We would not be able to achieve a successful election without the combined effort from all the parties involved.” This is the sentiment of DLSU Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chair Giunell Flores on the 2015 University Student Government (USG) Special Elections. The Special Elections was held in light of the dismal voter turnout in the […]
The filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for aspirants vying for a position in the 2016 National and Local Elections (NLE) had just recently concluded. According to various media outlet reports, the 2016 polls seemed complex compared to elections in the past, citing the alleged disorganized fielding of candidates and the lack of an apparent […]
The two-party system of DLSU student politics has been present since the rebirth of student politics in the 19080s. The two prevailing political parties in DLSU, Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) and Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat), once again went head to head last October in vying for 90 positions in the University Student […]
In 2009, the DLSU College of Law (COL) program was approved by the Commission on Higher Education, The young program will now have their second batch of graduates set to take the bar examination this month. In its relatively few years of operations, the COL has undergone significant changes, particularly during this academic year and […]
Incidents of security personnel stopping students from producing visual materials, specifically shooting videos on campus, and demanding for a permit from the Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) have grown in number since a help desk announcement detailing the University’s new media request policy was released on September 8 this year. A message from STRATCOM, disseminated through […]
The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, hosted by the Philippines, concluded with the Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center yesterday. “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World” was this year’s theme. The event marked the country’s second time hosting the event. In 1996, the summit was held in Subic, Philippines. APEC is […]
In line with the Drug Prevention and Control Week (DAPC), the University Student Discipline Formation Office (SDFO) organized lectures which featured officials from the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and DLSU’s Office of Counseling and Career Services (OCCS) at the Tereso Lara Seminar Room on November 13. Drugs and the law Information Officer from Preventive […]
Bantay Boto 2015, an initiative organized to clamor for a more transparent and honest elections, was launched last November 13 at the 5th Floor Multipurpose Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Building. The project was conceptualized by Ley La Salle and the DLSU Political Science Society, in partnership with Boto Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP) and Democracy Watch […]
The DLSU administration has confirmed that the University will open its doors to the first batch of Senior High School students in June 2016. The statement was made by University Chancellor Dr. Gerardo Janairo through a help desk announcement released last October 29. The decision follows the Board of Trustees’ approval of the opening of […]
During a court hearing held on November 11, the University Student Government (USG) Judiciary found former EXCEL2015 Batch President and current Executive Treasurer Zed Laqui not guilty on the grounds of gross negligence of duty. A preliminary hearing for the case filed by undergraduate student Norben Sagun Jr. against Laqui was held last October 28 on […]