Commemorating the 27th EDSA anniversary, President Benigno Aquino III signed a law that will compensate victims of human rights violations committed by late dictator and former President Ferdinand Marcos’ security forces during his reign. Known as Republic Act (RA) 10368 or the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013, the law will distribute […]
Contrary to what most students and administrators alike believe, despite the requirement of a non-fraternity contract upon enrollment at the University, some students have continued to engage in activities that involved fraternities. Non-recognition Since the implementation of the no-fraternity rule and the requirement of the non-fraternity contract in 1995, the University does not recognize […]
Spanning decades of student activism, the Lasallites were one of the many college students who rallied against the Marcos dictatorship, igniting the enduring spirit of Lasallian activism.
“The enjoyment of academic freedom carries with it obligations, such as the duty to respect the academic freedom of others, to ensure the fair discussion of contrary views, and to treat all without discrimination on any of the prohibited grounds.” – Higher Education Act of 1994 Following a complaint filed by Teachers Certificate Program applicant […]
It has been nearly 16 years since the first initiative to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill failed to be ratified by the House of Representatives because of lack of support. The tides turned, however, when then Presidential Candidate Benigno Aquino III proclaimed his support for the FOI bill, which was more popularly known […]
Investment grade is an indication that a certain country has the capacity to fulfill its financial commitments efficiently. Good place for investments, more opportunities for employment, stable growth and good governance are the key factors that lead to this credit rating. Recently, the Philippines received its first investment grade by the Fitch Ratings, an […]
Both La Salle institutions in Taft and in Canlubang have finsihed campaigning for this year’s General Elections (GE) as candidates from Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista (Tapat) and Santugon sa Tawag ng Panahon (Santugon) have delivered their platforms and are awaiting the results of the elections, which will be released on April 4. Campaigning for DLSU-M […]
Before the University Student Government (USG) closes its books for the next batch of officers in the coming elections, the USG has processed two resignations. This year, BLAZE2014 Vice President Bea Yu and 65th ENG Batch Vice President Ina Nazareno resigned from their position, citing academic and personal reasons. The abrupt resignations of Yu and […]
Pursuant to a Commission on Higher Education Memorandum, stakeholders of a university must reach a consensus on the tuition fee increase on or before February 28. If no consensus is reached, the University, barring all other circumstances, may increase tuition fees by any percentage it deems fit. This month, the University, along with other stakeholders, […]
Last March 11, the Security and Safety Office (SSO) contacted student Kristjan Bayle (II, AB-OCM) to inform him that the thief, who was caught in the act via a CCTV recording, had been caught. The theft incidence happened last March 6 at the Miguel Building. Bayle left his bag, which contained his laptop in his […]