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DLSU officially scraps strict dress code for inclusivity, expression

The University releases a new official dress code, scrapping the lengthy restrictions for minimum dress requirements in a bid to give students more autonomy in their clothing.

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Marcos lauds ‘strong’ economy in admin’s first year, misses expected points in SONA 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his second SONA, proclaimed the country to be “sound and improving,” yet concerns in areas such as foreign policy and agriculture remain unaddressed.

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DLSU welcomes LEAP 2023 back on campus

Lasallians embark on a myriad of alternative classes as LEAP 2023 returns to a face-to-face setup.

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Xiao Chua, Erin Tañada discuss youth’s role in freedom during Independence Day Commemoration

Filipino heroes were remembered and honored by professors Xiao Chua and Atty. Erin Tañada to instill nationalism in Independence Day Commemoration.

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Social injustice, media literacy, youth activism highlighted in AKBAY Advocacy Summit

Calls for active citizenship for various socio-political issues were elevated at the AKBAY Advocacy Summit at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium last June 26 as part of the Lasallian Enrichment Alternative Program. The event featured talks on five advocacy pillars—social justice, media information and literacy, gender and human rights, poverty, and environment—from youth leaders and experienced…

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50 years of inclusion, 112 years of Lasallian excellence celebrated at UVMW 2023

A spree of festivities that celebrated University milestones and Lasallian talent glimmered during this year’s University Vision-Mission Week with the theme “Kislap: Liwanag sa Bukang Liwayway”.

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December 2022 Barangay, SK move unconstitutional; future postponements to be guided in new criteria—SC

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled on June 27 that the law postponing the December 2022 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to October 2023 is unconstitutional.  In the decision penned by Associate Justice Antonio Kho Jr., the Court granted the petition filed by several lawyers questioning the constitutionality of Republic Act (RA) 11935, which moved…

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LA forms ethnic diversity council, amends compliance rules for Tatak Animo

The Legislative Assembly established the USG Ethnic Diversity Council to expand representation and amended the Tatak Animo mandate to add non-compliance laws.

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For Your Information: Periodic health exam, drug test back as enrollment prerequisite for AY 2023-2024

The Health Services Office clarifies its guidelines on physical examination and drug testing as both become requirements for clearance in the following academic year.

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LA Sessions

The LA approves the establishment of the USG Philippine Ethnic Diversity Council that will focus on providing programs and activities that promote multiculturalism in the University. Read more at thelasallian.com/2023/06/25/la-forms-ethnic-diversity-council-amends-compliance-rules-for-tatak-animo/. June 21, 2023 The LA approves the new Commission for Officer Development Manual with a bill that grants the Commission autonomy in its operations. Meanwhile,…