“Saan tayo kakain (where will we eat),” is a question frequently heard among students. With only three canteens operating in the school, each with limited selection and seating capacity, students often look to the surrounding establishments for food. Many of which are fast food chains. Along and around Taft Avenue, dozens of restaurants and fast…
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With only a few months away until the start of AY 2013-2014, which marks the beginning of the actual integration of DLSU and the Science and Technology Complex (STC), formerly De La Salle Canlubang (DLSC), the University has sought the help of students, faculty and administrative offices to address concerns, which include student life and…
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Thefts and violence: Are we safe?
The recent shooting incidents in the US sparked a worldwide issue on the safety of academic institutions. In a similar manner, changes in the environment around Taft have raised concern over the security and protection of an average Lasallian. Situations concerning safety within the University mostly involve incidents of theft. Student Guinevere Ong (II, CAM-ADV)…
As 2012 came to a close, many Filipinos faced the new year with much optimism and high hopes. In a survey conducted by Pulse Asia last December, 92% of respondents expressed hope for 2013 despite present circumstances. Along with that optimism, however, the nation faces many challenges and prospects for the coming year, at least…
“Every student has the right to go through a standard process in cases where academic evaluation is to be justified.” One of the newest amendments to be ratified, the USG Constitution’s Bill of Rights was revised to uphold a student’s right to due process and proper academic evaluation, a vital provision during grade consultation and academic…
In what seems like a standard opening ceremony during the Conference on K to 12 Transition held at the Teresa Yuchengco auditorium by the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) and the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE), conference guests were baffled when the Philippine National Anthem was sung in its English…
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DLSU holds orientation for PAASCU
Following the “mock” accreditation last November 12-13, professors, student and administrators gathered on the fifth floor of the newly blessed Henry Sy. Sr. Hall to discuss the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) processes last January 25. PAASCU accredits individual programs as well as entire institutions. The last visit of…
Democratic Independent Workers’ Association (DIWA) Party-list Representative and former DLSU Student Council President Emmeline Aglipay was one of seven individuals who received The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for 2012 last January 9, 2013. Aglipay was the only female TOYM awardee for the year. Rep. Aglipay recalls DLSU’s invaluable contribution to her accomplishments and her…
“I hope that these two spaces [Chapel of the Most Blessed Sacrament (MBS) and the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH)] will continue to make us more learner centered, to transform society and to make sure that we will love and live the vision.”- DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Ricky Laguda FSC. Henry Sy…
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In Review: Sin Tax Law
Late last year, President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10351, otherwise known as the sin tax reform bill. The law increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. The law, on average, increases the prices of cigarettes sold by pack from P11.50 to P23.50 and will continue to increase each passing year as per evaluation.…