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04/09/2025

READ: A month into his term, University President Br. Iñigo Riola FSC reported key milestones that have marked the start of his leadership.

Among the highlights were the opening and renovation of facilities, progress in the Educational Organization Management System (EOMS), the rollout of Lingkod Lasalyano 2025, the launch of the Barangay Governance for Resilient Environment (B-GREEN), and TESDA accreditation for Basic Education in several certifications.

“As I close, I want to affirm the strength we find when we journey together as one community. We remain committed to upholding this institution’s fidelity to the Lasallian mission, which spans more than 300 years, even as we embrace the innovations that will prepare us for the future,” Riola concluded in his report.

04/09/2025

ADVISORY: Starting September 15, the Treasury Office will no longer accept cash payments for tuition and other fees at the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez (AdG) Building.

Under the new policy, payments must be made through the Student Payment Portal via Maya (wallet, debit, or credit), QR Ph (other e-wallets and online banks), or banking apps and over-the-counter transactions at BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and UnionBank.

At the AdG, only e-wallet and card payments will be accepted at Windows 15 and 16 to help reduce queues and waiting times.

04/09/2025

The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) condemned the University of Santo Tomas–Senior High School (UST-SHS) administration for allegedly censoring its official student publication, La Stampa, after publication advisers reportedly blocked content prepared for National Press Freedom Day on August 30.

In a press alert, the CEGP denounced the intervention as a “blatant act of censorship” that undermines press freedom, stressing that such actions constitute a direct attack on the campus press and an attempt to silence dissenting voices despite institutional claims of fostering critical thinking.

The Guild expressed solidarity with La Stampa and called for an immediate end to administrative interference in student media, reiterating that press freedom is a democratic right that must be upheld and defended.

Read CEGP’s statement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CBi6nsV1T/?mibextid=wwXIfr

03/09/2025

READ: The Coalition of Concerned Lasallians (CCL) released a statement today, September 3, condemning what it described as the “negligence of student rights and welfare” at DLSU-D.

In its statement, CCL raised issues on the recent implementation of dress code policy, Tuition and Other Fees Increases (TOFI), and reports of threats, harassment, and intimidation—matters it said undermine the rights of the student body.

The coalition also expressed solidarity with affected students and urged them to continue asserting their concerns.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND WELFARE IN DLSU – DASMARINAS

September 3, 2025

The strict adherence of dress code policies in DLSU-D recently caused an outrage among Lasallians, demanding accountability for the gross negligence of student recognition and democracy in the process of its implementation.

Since last Academic Year (2024-2025) the DLSU-D administration introduced new designs of school uniforms to easily identify "infiltrating non-DLSUD students." These were heavily denounced by the studentry, calling them ‘impractical’ and another load of ‘financial burden’ concurrent with the implementation of 3.5% Other Fees Increase (OFI) in the present Academic Year (2025-2026). Nonetheless, the admin maintained their silence on the upheaval of the students in social media and proceeded with the implementation of these new dress code policies this week.

This is not the first time, the DLSU-D administration grossly neglects student rights and welfare to accommodate their self-serving interest in the name of profit. This has been a persisting trend seen in under-the-covers Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI) consultations to sneakily impose annual tuition fee hikes without conducting proper student consultations. We remember the case of the 3% TOFI for Academic Year (2024-2025) implemented without any advisories announced to the student body, raising suspicions in the active efforts of the admin to hide TOFI. The Coalition reaffirms its stance that to combat TOFI is to struggle for a nationalistic, scientific, and mass-oriented education in the Philippines.

On the other hand, the draconian policy Memorandum Of Agreement on Non-Fraternities, Sororities, and Organizations (MOANFSO) institutionalizes violations of civil and political rights in DLSU - D, particularly the right of the students to freedom of expression and association. This not only equates activism as sanctionable actions but also sustains the regressing political efficacy of students within their community by removing their democratic spaces. We remember the cases of CCL and Anakbayan Kalayaan members and Paolo Tarra, subjected to threats, harassments, and intimidation from the Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) to profile and provide information on National Democratic-affiliated Lasallians, or be given sanctions as high as Expulsion if they refuse threatening their right to access education.

We echo the words of University Provost, Dr. Christian George C. Francisco during the Student Leaders Assembly who reaffirmed his stance that the university is “a haven for the students.” However, student councils and organizations remain chained to administrative policies compromising their autonomy as independent student institutions. We remember the many cases of red-taping of advocacy-based activities of the USG, other student councils and organizations, particularly from Dean Jacqueline Morta of the Office of Student Services (OSS), red-tagging national democratic organizations and maligning activism.

If the university is true to its commitment to protect student welfare and academic freedom, it must also ensure the equal recognition of the DLSU-D administration to student rights and welfare as stated in the University Student Government (USG) constitution. For academic freedom to prosper, critical students and institutions must be allowed democratic spaces to fight for their rights and advocacies.

The Coalition stands in solidarity with the studentry to fight back against repression and urges all Lasallians to continue voicing out their grievances.

DLSU-D, heed the genuine concerns of the students! Uphold student rights and welfare!

03/09/2025

Five programs from three colleges of DLSU-D secured five-year reaccreditation from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU), valid until 2030.

PAASCU representatives conducted an on-site evaluation of programs under the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM), and College of Information and Computer Studies (CICS), reviewing curricula, faculty, facilities, and administration to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

In a letter addressed to University President Br. Iñigo Riola FSC, PAASCU confirmed that the full accreditation report will be released at a later date.

“We will continue to provide exceptional, quality education for all of our students. This achievement is a credit to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, administrators, and students,” University Provost Dr. Christian George Francisco said.

PAASCU is an accrediting organization that evaluates academic programs and institutions in the Philippines to ensure they meet comprehensive standards of quality and excellence in education.

02/09/2025

A campus cat named Sevi was fatally struck by a speeding vehicle inside DLSU-D today, September 2, at around 11:20 AM.

In a Facebook post, DLSU-D CATS reported that Sevi was hit in front of the Senior High School (SHS) Complex and did not survive his injuries. The vehicle allegedly did not stop to check on the cat after the accident.

As of press time, the driver has yet to be identified and DLSU-D CATS is aiming to file an incident report.

Sevi was among the most recognized campus cats, often seen at the SHS Complex and Ugnayang La Salle (ULS), where he was familiar to guards and volunteers for his presence.

DLSU-D CATS called on motorists to be cautious to ensure the safety of animals residing in the campus.

02/09/2025

LOOK: Students across campus were seen wearing the prescribed brown and white uniform as the School Uniform and Dress Code Policy took full effect today, September 2, marking its strict implementation for Academic Year (AY) 2025–2026.

01/09/2025

READ: The Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) reiterates the implementation of the School Uniform and Dress Code Policy for Academic Year (AY) 2025–2026, effective Monday, September 1.

First to third year students are required to wear the Type C uniform every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, while fourth year students may wear prescribed civilian attire or the school uniform.

Students without complete uniforms due to stock or sizing issues must secure an Excuse Note from the Warehouse Office – Uniform Section, with corresponding control number and duly signed by the Ancillary and Asset Management Office (AAMO) Director for monitoring purposes.

Civilian attire is permitted on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, in compliance with the Dress Code Policy in the Student Handbook.

All students are advised wear their student ID and carry the original hard copy of their current Certificate of Registration (COR) when entering campus.

📢 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

All students are reminded to comply with the guidelines on proper uniform and attire, as well as the use of valid IDs inside the campus.

For complete details, please read the attached memo. 💚

Read more:https://www.dlsud.edu.ph/announcement/college/2025/Implementation-of-School-Uniform-and-Dress-Code-Policy_for_SY-2025-2026.pdf

01/09/2025

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31/08/2025

: Onsite classes are suspended today, September 1, due to inclement weather, as per the announcement of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Classes in all levels will shift to online synchronous modality, while 7 AM classes have the option to proceed asynchronously.

Examinations for Basic Education are rescheduled to Tuesday and Wednesday, September 2 and 3, and the Second Term is set to officially begin on September 4.

All student activities will be moved to a later date. Meanwhile, select admininstrators involved in the Management Review, ISO Stage 2 Audit Preparations, and the URO Project Presentation and MoU signing, will proceed as scheduled.

There will be no office operations except for essential or identified personnel.

31/08/2025

WATCH: Lasallians shared both their thoughts on the University’s new facilities and their suggestions for further improvements.

The newly constructed College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) building officially opened on August 14 after years of delay and anticipation.

Meanwhile, the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) building has been retrofitted following structural damages sustained in previous years.