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SONA 2013 in Perspective

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the 16th Congress regular session in Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City last July 22. Throughout its 1 hour and 42 minute runtime, the SONA boasted economic performance, efforts for better governance, improved services and increased infrastructural projects. Some fiscal policy…

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Platforms, partisanship highlight FE open forum

Tensions ran high as Tapat, Santugon and independent candidates responded to relevant and current concerns in’Question Everything’, a Commission on Elections (COMELEC)-sponsored open forum for the upcoming freshmen elections held at Y508-509 this afternoon. In the forum, each presidential candidate was given time to present his/her slate and what they stood for. After this, six…

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Sangguniang Kabataan: On the brink of dissolution?

 The fate of the Sangguniang Kabataan rests on the decision – and debates – to be conducted by the 16th Congress. With the commencement of the 16th Congress, congressmen and senators alike have taken sides on the issue regarding the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK).  As the Barangay and SK Elections are set this coming October 28,…

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Former Cornell IT director lectures on University IP and IT policy

In an effort to strengthen the bonds of a Lasallian atmosphere grounded on support for the scholarly works of the University’s faculty, staff and students, the DLSU Innovation and Technology Office (DITO) together with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) organized and conducted a talk aptly entitled “Intellectual Property Management and Technology Commercialization” today at Yuchengco…

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Frosh elections commence

   Campaign period for Frosh Elections officially begins on July 29, but those active in online social media platforms have noted that several candidates have already launched their campaigns online. What constitutes electioneering Article III Section 8 of the current election code defines electioneering as “any act of soliciting votes, pledges or support for or…

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Revised enlistment scheme to take effect this coming enrollment period

Following the unforeseen dilemma met during the first term enlistment process of this academic year, Information Technology Services Office (ITS), the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), in consultation with the University Student Government (USG), thought it best to revert back to the 13 year old My La.Salle (MLS) system instead of the proposed Oracle…

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Reassessing dengue awareness: What most people may not know

In order to raise awareness among the Lasallian community regarding the dire effects of increasing dengue cases especially during the current rainy season, Societas Vitae (SV) held a dengue seminar earlier today entitled “Beware, Be Aware: Dengue” at the seventh floor of the Andrew building. The guest speakers included University of the East Ramon Magsaysay…

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Freshmen converge for annual workout

  A plethora of freshmen clad in their PE uniforms flooded the Cory Aquino Democratic Space at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH) grounds today to take part in the culminating activity for all students taking FITWELL this term. Now on its second year, the annual mass aerobics workout activity was participated in by all…

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Outgoing ambassador holds talk on Philippines-US security relations

  His Excellency Harry K. Thomas, outgoing ambassador of the United States to the Philippines, delivered his last talk for the students of the University July 23 at the 13th floor the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. This talk, entitled “Realizing the complexities of the 21st century: Opportunities and challenges of the Philippines-US Security Relations”, focused…

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Panelists dissect PNoy’s fourth SONA

  Several members of the DLSU community today commemorated as one with the country as President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). A live streaming followed by a panel discussion and open forum, through the joint effort of the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs (OVPEA)…