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ITEO examinations encounter delays

As early as 7 am, students have been lining up for the exam conducted by the Institutional Testing and Evaluation Office (ITEO) since February 20 on the 4th floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH). Students were asked to take the exams between 8am and 3pm in two testing rooms. Because of the long…

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Santioque wins CSO Chairperson seat

The Council of Student Organizations (CSO) held the organization’s elections yesterday, February 22 at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall to determine the student organization union’s next chairperson. Inccumbent CSO Vice Chairperson-Internals Julie Anne Santioque won the elections and will consequently succeed outgoing CSO Chairperson Gail Tan.   Santioque will assume the post after the turnover…

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President Aquino attends Donor’s Night and Cory Aquino Democratic Space launch at HSSH

The formal inauguration of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall (HSSH), the Donor’s Night and the launching of the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space was held last February 13, 2012 at the HSSH grounds. Noted guests who attended the event include President Benigno Aquino III, DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC, the De La Salle…

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The LaSallian exclusive: Manila City Mayor Alfredo Lim and Former President Joseph Estrada

The battle for Manila begins.   The battle for the country’s most densely populated city and its estimated 1.7 million residents has started earlier today. Following the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) decision the campaign period for those running for senator and party-list groups in the May 13 polls will run from February 12 to May…

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DLSU-STC to use the 2012 USG Constitution

“This Constitution shall take effect the school year following the ratification by a majority of fifty percent plus one votes cast by the members of the USG at a plebiscite called for by this purpose and shall supercede all previous constitutions.”- Article XXIX of the USG constitution   Following the University’s integration with the new…

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First theft incidence raises questions on CCTV cameras

Last January 21, 2013, the University recorded its first theft incidence in the third term.   Student Joaquin Flores, II CAM, lost his bag, which contained valuable electronic gadgets, at the Yuchengco lobby, during the Lasallian Media Week (LMW).   In the aforementioned student’s report to the Security and Safety Office (SSO), Flores said that…

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Br. Ricky announces search and nominations committee results

In a letter released on the DLSU Bulletin, University President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC announced the results of the almost two month long search for new administrators that started last December 11, 2012.   The bulletin reads, “After a process of consultation, and after ascertaining the best interests of the University, I am…

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WYA President Obadias Ndaba speaks on development

World Youth Alliance President Obadias Ndaba reminds a group of Lasallian youths that development is multifaceted, in a two-hour lecture that transpired in DLSU’s Waldo Perfecto Seminar room last January 25.   In line with the Philippines’ unprecedented surge in economic growth, Ndaba explains that the Philippines’ global competitiveness has spiked (now holding the 65th…

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Centennial building opening marks the start of the New Year

The Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH) is now operational, welcoming DLSU students and faculty alike. With fourteen floors and open grounds, students have repeatedly expressed that the building is conducive for learning and would free up space within the congested areas around Taft. Jeremiah Grafia, IV BSE-ENG, maintaining a favorable opinion about the building’s aesthetic…

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LSAL changes for the better

The La Salle Sports Commission (LSSC) overhauled the La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) following the controversial discontinuation of the league’s games last year. This year, the LSSC has introduced changes and features to the traditional University-wide league.   System change LSSC Commissioner Benedict Lopez explains that the commission has tapped the assistance of the Office…