Botong Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino (BLSP), an initiative by the DLSU University Student Government, held a Mock Senatorial Elections last May 3. Open only to undergraduate students of the University, the online poll aimed to capture the sentiments of Lasallians ahead of the midterm elections on May 13. The results were released last May 5 with […]
Mounting a successful electoral bid in the Philippines is no easy feat. With over 60 candidates vying for 12 available seats, senatoriables are seeking all possible avenues to stand out and capture the people’s votes. While some have taken more to social media, others have opted for the traditional mass media-centric route—with one even going […]
Supporting a free and independent media and encouraging conversations that promote media literacy were the goals of Pahayag: A Forum on Media Freedom and Responsibility, held at Leong Hall in Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) last April 29. Co-hosted by the British and Canadian embassies, and in partnership with several universities and colleges including ADMU, […]
To recognize the efforts and achievements of graduates in various fields who continue to give honor and spur the development of the country and the Lasallian community, 32 alumni were awarded by the University in this year’s One La Salle Night of Excellence held last April 27 at The Verdure, fifth floor of Henry Sy […]
Frustration and distress were just some of what Malcolm Kwok (BSMSECE, ‘18) and Jethro Ocean (ECE2, ‘18) felt when they took the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination last April 3 and 4. Despite the odds, both individuals reaped the fruits of their labor when they ranked first and second place, respectively, on the exam. A total […]
After a four-year hiatus from participating in the Local Annual General Tactical Inspection (LAGTI), the cadets of the DLSU 247th Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (NROTCU) once again claimed glory when they were crowned first runners-up last March 24 at Naval Station Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The competition, held at the same […]
Last April 12, the formal inauguration of the DLSU Female Athletes’ Dorm was held at the old DLSU Retreat House. The dormitory is expected to house up to 100 students, and includes facilities such as an eating area, a study lounge, a prayer room, and laundry facilities. Providing a home for the athletes Associate Vice […]
De La Salle University once again made headlines last April 4 as the only Philippine educational institution that made it into the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, earning a spot in the 301+ bracket. The new ranking system was created to measure the social impact of universities by using certain United Nations […]
To make students understand the factors involved in improving society, the Archers for UNICEF (AU) held a one-day forum dubbed EducACTION 2019 last March 30 at the Natividad Fajardo-Rosario Gonzales Auditorium. In its intention to be an equal platform for learning, the event carried the theme Advocates for a Unified Tomorrow. Highlighting the reduction of […]
Hours before taking the stage for her keynote speech at Tapatan 2019, Rappler CEO Maria Ressa was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). She was charged for a supposed violation of the Anti-Dummy Law but was able to post bail at Branch 265 of the Pasig City Regional Trial Court. Despite the problems […]