“Mga kriminal na ang malaya! Ang nakulong ay walang sala! Ang tama ay mali! Ang masama’y mabuti!” (The criminals are free! The imprisoned are innocent! Right is wrong! Bad is good!) Protesters sang along to these lyrics from Danny Fabella’s protest song Baliktad na ang Mundo. Despite hailing from different backgrounds, clergy, students, LGBT groups, […]
Seven senatorial candidates debated on pressing national issues last February 23 at the UP Diliman International Center of Public Administration. Senatoriables Gary Alejano, Raffy Alunan, Atty. Neri Colmenares, Chel Diokno, Elmer Francisco, Atty. Florin Hilbay, and Dr. Willie Ong presented their own stances and arguments on political dynasties, press freedom, federalism, and other pressing topics. […]
With campaign season for the 2019 senatorial elections well underway, the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Mass Communication (CMC) hosted Knowing Your Choice: A Forum on Election Coverage last February 21 at the UP CMC Auditorium to discuss how different forms of media strive to remain critical and mindful when it comes to […]
The Legislative Assembly (LA) convened in the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall last February 18 to finalize two resolutions addressing the recent arrest of Rappler head Maria Ressa and commemorating the 33rd People Power Revolution anniversary. Only 15 representatives were present in the proceedings, reaching an implied quorum—the minimum number needed to pass a […]
Situated at the ground floor of St. Joseph Hall is the Student Discipline Formation Office (SDFO), which maintains student discipline and promotes proper student decorum. Headed by its director, Michael Millanes, the office aims to instill the values of responsibility and vigilance in students through the implementation of the Student Handbook provisions. It also serves […]
“I bought you, and I spent much on you.” This was but one of the common rebuttals older ‘white’ husbands would resort to based on accounts of Filipina ‘bride-machines’. Dr. Janet Arnado, a professor of the Behavioral Science Department, and a researcher on the phenomenon of Filipinas marrying older ‘white’ men, recounted these in the […]
The first steps taken during the immediate aftermath of a calamity are crucial to the recovery of an affected area. Whether the damage was caused by natural or man-made forces, responders need to think fast to ensure the immediate survival of the people affected and to lay the groundwork for long-term rehabilitation. Accomplishing this may […]
Last February 15, representatives from various University student groups and administration offices celebrated mass and gathered for a candle-lighting ceremony at the Pearl of Great Price Chapel and at the facade hall of St. La Salle Hall, respectively to uphold human rights and defend democracy. The vigil, which was organized by the Center of Social […]
De La Salle University finds itself at the forefront of modern education with the launching of its new Learning Management System (LMS), AnimoSpace, a customized version of the Canvas software developed by the United States-based educational technology company, Instructure. The new system officially went live at the start of the second term of Academic Year […]
De La Salle University has made it its mission to extend financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students. Through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, student aid programs are provided to make quality education affordable, especially to students who would not have otherwise considered enrolling in the University. Among the many opportunities provided by the […]