A range of factors influence the electoral choices of the voters. More often, the matter of competency falls subject to the candidates’ popularity. Through issues, personal appeal and political parties, the candidates forge an image influential to the voters. While campaign tactics provoke the general public to some extent, arriving at their personal picks may…
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On Monday, May 13, the Philippines will hold its 31st senatorial elections to decide the new set of senators who will serve the country for the next three to six years. From 82 aspirants who filed for candidacy last year, only 33 passed the Commission on Election’s (Comelec) benchmark and were deemed eligible to…
[widgetkit id=8482] Multi-award winning Filipino filmmaker Peque Gallaga’s collection turnover was held on the 13th floor of the DLSU Learning Commons in the Henry Sy, Sr. Building, April 29. The collection includes film scripts, movie posters, photo albums, medals, trophies and other memorabilia from Gallaga’s personal collection. “I think the most valuable thing there…
The University Student Government, under the management of the office of the Executive Secretary, held the USG’s turnover ceremony and Student Government Awards Night (SGAN) at the Henry Sy Sr. Roofdeck last April 19, Friday. The turnover program shows appreciation for the outgoing officers for their struggles and achievements. It is the official means of…
On April 19, 2013, the De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) held its annual One La Salle Night of Excellence to recognize the varied achievements of Lasallian alumni. DLSAA President Johnny Sy also launched the Lasallian Alumni Athletes’ Assistance Fund, a project which aims to solicit funds for former Lasallian athletes in need of financial…
A formal hearing before the USG Supreme Court for the FAST2010 batch government officers facing an impeachment complaint was held at the USG conference room last April 19. Tabitha Tomas (Batch president), Patricia Cui (Batch vice president), and Jamina Padilla (LA representative) were charged for gross negligence of duty, illegal disbursements of funds, and…
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USG to hold official turnover and SGAN
More than sixty incumbent USG officers will officially hand over their posts tomorrow evening from 6 pm to 9 pm in a turnover program incorporated in the Student Government Awards Night to be held at the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall Roof Deck. Although the elected officers only assume their posts after the official turnover,…
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DLSC holds graduation at DLSU
De La Salle Canlubang held its 7th Graduation Ceremonies last April 5, 2013, 2 to 4pm at the Teresa G. Yuchengco Auditorium at DLSU. A total of 114 graduates marched at the auditorium. Rianne Mae B. Geronimo graduated as the valedictorian of the batch while Danne Angelica T. Bathan and Albert R. Ponce graduated…
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In review: K to 12 program
School year 2012-2013 marked the first year of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) implementation of the K to 12 (Kinder to Grade 12) program. The current education system requires students to take ten years of primary and secondary education, divided into six and four years respectively. The new program has expanded the…
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DLSU Chorale takes flight
Celebrating its growth, challenges and victories in the last academic year, the DLSU Chorale hosted Taking Flight: The Year End Concert at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium last April 6, 2013, 7:30 pm. The choir, directed by renowned choral conductor Rodolfo Delarmente, sang various pieces from different genres, eras and continents. The choir’s repertoire focused…