The University Student Government (USG), patterned after the Philippine government, is composed of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch to ensure that the welfare of the students are upheld by fulfilling the respective duties tasked to each of the branches. The judiciary, being the sole branch in the USG with the judicial power to resolve…
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The LaSallian community may encounter a few familiar faces and businesses operating in select kiosks at the freshly renovated Br. Bloemen Hall, touted as a student center and business innovation zone. Presently, Br. Bloemen Hall houses De La Salle University’s student entrepreneurship area, the Animo Business Innovation Zone (Animo BIZ), which opened mid-July and is…
Issues on the use of Filipino in the liberal arts have sparked discussions on the language’s viability at the University, especially in a student body that is becoming increasingly proficient in English.
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…