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DLSU pays tribute to distinguished alumni in One La Salle Night of Excellence

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…

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247th NROTCU wins second place in LAGTI 2019, braces up for next year

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…

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DLSU nabs spotlight as only PH school in THE University Impact Rankings

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…

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Advocates address inequalities in EducACTION 2019

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…

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Against all odds: Maria Ressa, Etta Rosales on courage in the face of challenges

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…

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Tapat hosts #TAPATAN2019 in preparation for upcoming elections

Tapatan 2019: Tatak Ng Kabataan was held last March 27 to 29, which featured an interactive exhibit at The Verdure, fourth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall for the three aforementioned days and a senatorial and partylist forum held at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, which capped off the last day of activities. The event, which…

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Outstanding CAO groups, members recognized in Gawad Cultura 2018

Outstanding groups and members under the Culture and Arts Office (CAO) of Academic Year 2017-2018 were recognized for their exemplary performance at Gawad Cultura 2018 held last March 29, 2019 at The Verdure, fourth floor of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Those who excelled in the field of arts, spanning music, dance, theater management, and film…

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Let’s talk about sex: AwaRHeness debunks RH myths, updates gov’t actions

An open forum on the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Act of 2012 titled AwaRHeness was conducted last March 25 at room A1103 of the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall. The event featured panelists Marilen Dañguilan, author of The RH Bill Story: Contentions and Compromises; DLSU student Margarita Dela Cruz (III, MKT); and Lydio Español Jr., Gender,…

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LA discusses GE 2019 concerns, highlights ‘lapses’ in Judiciary, COA

The appointments of three applicants for Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner for the Manila Campus were approved by the Legislative Assembly (LA) during their session last March 21 at the USG Session Hall. Out of five candidates, only three were approved by the LA. John Ababan and Troy Mirafuentes—who have both already been serving under…

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Role of the youth in nation building discussed at Youth Engagement Session

Last March 18, a Youth Engagement Session (YES) was held at the fourth floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. The session featured youth leaders, namely Kabataan Partylist National Deputy Secretary General Angelica Reyes, Youth for Human Rights and Democracy chairperson Christian Gultia, and Voice of the Youth Network founder Pocholo Gonzales. The talk covered…