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Lasallians immortalize voices of Filipino activism in 51st Martial Law anniversary commemoration

The USG, CoNIC, and LS4HRD launched initiatives calling for justice and accountability in commemoration of the 51st year since the declaration of Martial Law.

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Commentary: Price caps and more cheap tricks up their sleeve

The price ceilings on rice is yet again a band-aid policy that fails to uproot the pressing matters in the agricultural sector.

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Institutional growth, post-pandemic strategic plan discussed in University General Assembly

Inching closer to its golden jubilee, the University celebrated its milestones over the past year and vowed to go “above and beyond” with its new four-year strategic plan.

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Lasallian PWDs urge campus inclusivity in public hearing

A public hearing on the University’s inclusivity toward Lasallian PWDs was held by the Legislative Assembly to help craft the recently approved Disability Inclusion Bill.

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LA discusses SE 2023 plans; approves LA procedures, PWD inclusion

During the tenth Legislative Assembly session (LA) last August 16, the tentative start for the Special Elections (SE) 2023, a carryover from the previously postponed polls, was set for the fourth week of Term 1 AY 2023-2024. The assembly also passed the Legislative Procedures Act—responding to an Ombudsman-flagged attempt to probe the postponement—and a disability…

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DLSU officially scraps strict dress code for inclusivity, expression

The University releases a new official dress code, scrapping the lengthy restrictions for minimum dress requirements in a bid to give students more autonomy in their clothing.

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Marcos lauds ‘strong’ economy in admin’s first year, misses expected points in SONA 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his second SONA, proclaimed the country to be “sound and improving,” yet concerns in areas such as foreign policy and agriculture remain unaddressed.

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DLSU welcomes LEAP 2023 back on campus

Lasallians embark on a myriad of alternative classes as LEAP 2023 returns to a face-to-face setup.

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Xiao Chua, Erin Tañada discuss youth’s role in freedom during Independence Day Commemoration

Filipino heroes were remembered and honored by professors Xiao Chua and Atty. Erin Tañada to instill nationalism in Independence Day Commemoration.

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Social injustice, media literacy, youth activism highlighted in AKBAY Advocacy Summit

Calls for active citizenship for various socio-political issues were elevated at the AKBAY Advocacy Summit at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium last June 26 as part of the Lasallian Enrichment Alternative Program. The event featured talks on five advocacy pillars—social justice, media information and literacy, gender and human rights, poverty, and environment—from youth leaders and experienced…