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Uson, Trillanes open letters, appointment of CATCH2T20 representative tackled in LA session

The University Student Government (USG) Legislative Assembly (LA) held a session yesterday, October 8, in order to discuss matters regarding the appointment of Paolo Delos Reyes as the LA Representative for CATCH2020 since the former representative, Richard Ingles, is now unaffiliated with the University; the passing of resolutions to address the sign language scandal of…

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LA committee elections and Special Elections code discussed in LA session

Last October 1, the fourth Legislative Assembly (LA) session was held at the USG Session Hall. In the session, the elections of the LA in respective committees and discussions on the amendments done for the Special Elections Code were done.   Election of LA committee heads The first agenda for the session was the election…

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LA holds special session, addresses key Election Code amendments and USG matters

A Legislative Assembly (LA) session was held last Friday, September 28, to address resolutions on amendments of the Election and Special Election Codes, appointing officers for vacant positions in the University Student Government (USG), and resignation of elected officers from USG units.   Amending the election code In relation to the resolutions to amend the…

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Lasallian faculty, staff recognized in 7th DLSU Institutional Service Awards

The 7th DLSU Institutional Service Awards was held last September 24 to honor the 214 members of the Lasallian workforce who have served the university for the past 10 to 45 years. DLSU President Br. Ray Suplido FSC delivered the opening remarks before the awardees who have been in DLSU for the past decade. The…

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Youth in Activism: On the 46th Martial Law anniversary protest

As part of the commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, a mob dubbed the “United People’s Action: Labanan ang Diktadura” was organized and held last September 21 in front of Luneta Park. The event aimed to unite various sectors of the Filipino society, to address the aftereffects of the Marcos…

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DLSU COMELEC raises plans of automation for succeeding elections

The DLSU Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is planning to automate future University Student Government (USG) elections. With a team of five other developers, Troy Mirafuentes (III, CS-ST), project head, is hoping automation would speed up the election process and increase turnouts.   New Voting System The automated system of elections is an initiative the COMELEC…

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A last look: Revisiting the highlights of USG 2017

With another academic year closing, and following the recently-concluded election season, Lasallians bid goodbye to the University Student Government (USG) of A.Y. 2017-2018, who assumed the role of serving the student body during their tenure. Led by USG President Mikee De Vega, the student government faced off the academic year with new projects and planned…

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Looking Back: Recapping the U-break shift, policy changes, institutional developments in AY 17-18

From a major calendar shift, to having new faces in the admin. From political disputes, to failures of candidacy. From establishing new facilities, to revoking modes of payment. From getting visited by a luminary in the business industry, to producing Lasallian achievers, A.Y. 2017-2018 is arguably one of the most controversial and eventful academic years…

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LPEP 2k18: Camp Animo welcomes ID 118

with reports from Danielle Aglubat As a new academic year begins, De La Salle University formally welcomed its freshmen through its Lasallian Personal Effectiveness Program (LPEP) held last August 29 to September 8. Themed Camp Animo, the two-day orientation aimed to help the incoming college students get acquainted with their peers, and with the University…

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ACG Student Services Chairperson impeached due to gross negligence

After facing charges of gross negligence, incapacity to fully perform the duties of the office, and plurality of absence, Student Services Chairperson for the Arts College Government (ACG) Angeli Andan was effectively removed from office in a hearing held last August 29 in the USG Session Hall.   Grievances charged ACG Vice Chairperson for Student…