Category: University

Postponement of sabbatical leaves

Faculty due for sabbatical leave may have to postpone to SY 2015-2016  to compensate for the decline in DLSU’s incoming freshmen – a consequence of Grade 12 taking effect under the K – 12 curriculum. Departments that will be heavily affected by K – 12, such as General Education (GE) departments like English, Filipino and […]

Balancing studies and sport: The Student Manager Program

Being a student athlete is a daunting task. Because of the rigorous trainings and competitions inside and outside the UAAP, many student athletes have become vulnerable to academic problems.   Student Manager Program The student managership program, established in 2006, aimed to guide athletes who were beginning to suffer in their academics. Under the program, […]

Br. Bernie to assume new post as DLS-Z President

Following an announcement released last January 22, 2013, Br. Bernie FSC will assume his new role at De La Salle-Zobel on June 2013. Br. Bernie will, however, continue his functions for four more months as the Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations before his appointment takes effect. Br. Bernie has been with DLSU […]

SPS Building and library construction developments

The De La Salle University (DLSU) campus has seen numerous changes from the retrofitting of the St. La Salle Hall to the construction of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall (HSSH) in the past few years. One of the most recent construction efforts, which concerns many student organizations, including the University Student Government, is the renovation […]

Sin tax bill affecting vendors and DLSU smokers

The recent implementation of Republic Act No. 10351, also known as the sin tax reform bill which increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, has started affecting users as well as vendors. In an informal survey conducted by The LaSallian, 10 percent of the population has stopped smoking while 36 percent said that they started to […]

Commentary: Of Coral Reefs, Donald Trump, Jr. and US Empire

In a pre-dawn crash early this year, the American minesweeper USS Guardian smashed into 1,000 square metres of Tubbataha reef, ravaging one of the last remaining marine biodiversity hotspots in the world on Philippine sovereign territory.  Recent estimates of the damage pull up the figure to up to four times that (a). The reef is […]

In review: Intellectual property and photocopied materials

Republic Act (RA) 8293, otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, ensures the security of property rights in the country. The law institutionalizes the state’s recognition of the importance of protecting intellectual and industrial property for national development. The mandate, consequently, is not limited to the national level. Even within the University, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]