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Heraldo Filipino The HERALDO FILIPINO (HF) is the official student publication of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

The Heraldo Filipino is the official student publication of De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. Founded in 1985, the HF is guided by the principles of responsible campus journalism, motivated by the Lasallian virtues, and called upon to serve the DLSU-D community by establishing a pronounced transformation constructive to the progress of the entire society.

The HERALDO FILIPINO brings its latest edition of JUST PLAY Volume 11, as the University-wide circulation begins today, ...
03/09/2026

The HERALDO FILIPINO brings its latest edition of JUST PLAY Volume 11, as the University-wide circulation begins today, September 3.

Physical copies are available at Magdalo Gate (Gate 1), Magdiwang Gate (Gate 3), Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo (AEA), Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez (AdG), and the publication stand in front of our office at Gregoria Montoya Hall (GMH), Room 120.

First released digitally on April 15, 2026, the magazine now moves beyond the screen and onto the hands of every Lasallian—in print.

Copies will also be distributed to all University offices and college departments.


UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that the lone casualty in the fire is the school’s principal and owner, Victoria Port...
02/09/2026

UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that the lone casualty in the fire is the school’s principal and owner, Victoria Porto, who was trapped inside the area at the time of the incident.

As of press time, authorities have not yet shared further details regarding the cause of the fire.

JUST IN: A fire broke out at Brentwood Academy of Dasmariñas Inc. in Barangay Santa Cruz, Dasmariñas City at around 7:00 PM today, September 2.

Firefighters are currently on-scene, and no injuries or casualties have been reported as of press time.

Authorities have yet to release details on the cause of the fire.

This is a developing story. | report by Romella Jayne Perlas / screengrab from Rhiana Billie Espinosa

02/09/2026

After nine years, Just Play Volume 11, the official sports magazine of The HERALDO FILIPINO, officially returns to explore the many facets of every sport.

More than a collection of scores and statistics, Just Play Volume 11 takes you beyond the familiar, uncovering new territories of sports that often remain outside the spotlight and bringing forward the athletes and communities that make each story worth discovering.

From the relentless pursuit of excellence to the struggles, passion, and dedication behind every play, this volume celebrates what keeps athletes moving forward: the love for the game.

Grab a copy at Magdalo (Gate 1), Magdiwang (Gate 3), Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez (AdG), Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo (AEA), and the publication stand in front of our office at Gregoria Montoya Hall (GMH) 120.

Copies will also be distributed in all offices and colleges.

LOOK: Two SUVs and a motorcycle were involved in a vehicular accident in front of Julian Felipe Hall (JFH) at around 7:0...
02/09/2026

LOOK: Two SUVs and a motorcycle were involved in a vehicular accident in front of Julian Felipe Hall (JFH) at around 7:00 AM today, September 2, causing minor traffic in the area.

The incident reportedly involved students, while details regarding possible injuries remain unknown as of press time.

The guards on duty and the parties involved are currently working to resolve the matter. | report by Maria Johnica Gatchalian

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena secured his spot in the 2027 World Athletics Championships after clearing the 5.90-meter qualify...
31/08/2026

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena secured his spot in the 2027 World Athletics Championships after clearing the 5.90-meter qualifying standard on his opening attempt at the Zurich leg of the Diamond League on August 28.

The Filipino pole vault ace needed three cracks at 5.80 meters before nailing the 5.90-meter bar on his first try, though he came up empty in three subsequent bids at 6.00 meters, placing fifth in a stacked 10-man field.

World record holder Armand Duplantis ruled the event by setting a new meet record with a 6.25-meter leap, followed by Greece's Emmanouil Karalis at 6.20 meters and Norway's Sondre Guttormsen at 6.00 meters. America's Christopher Nilsen edged Obiena for fourth on countback after clearing 5.80 meters on his first attempt.

The 30-year-old two-time Olympian—having represented the country in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024—matched Nilsen's 5.90-meter clearance but settled behind on countback.

Obiena's Zurich outing followed a sixth-place campaign in Lausanne at 5.81 meters and a seventh-place finish in Poland at 5.80 meters, snapping a three-meet winning streak earlier in the season.

With his world championships berth secured, Obiena is now focused on the remaining stretch of the 2026 outdoor campaign, where he is set to defend his title at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, slated for next month.

  | Ang Palayaw na "Bayani"Mga dakilang kaluluwa ng nakaraan,Kumusta na? Sana’y ‘di masyadong makaabala ang liham na ito...
31/08/2026

| Ang Palayaw na "Bayani"

Mga dakilang kaluluwa ng nakaraan,

Kumusta na? Sana’y ‘di masyadong makaabala ang liham na ito. Pang-ilang bagyo na ang bumugso sa bayan, at sa kabila ng likas na prinsipyo ng balanse, ay lumalakas ang panaghoy ng hangin. Kung narito kayo ngayon, paano niyo kaya ito haharapin? Libo-libo sa aking mga kababayan ang nanganganib na mawalan ng tahanan, at ang sanhi ng suliranin ay mga nakagawian ng makapangyarihan—mga produkto ng paraan ng pamumuhay kung saan wala silang kinalaman kundi ang maging biktima ng paulit-ulit na kasinungalingan.

Sana’y mas maigi ang inyong kalagayan—kung may nananatili mang mahirap, ay kasangga nila ang kapwa Pilipino sa pagsulat ng panibago’t mas kaaya-ayang kapalaran.

Kung mayroong magandang dulot ang panahon, ito siguro ang madalas na pagbabalita sa kalagayan ng aming mga kababayan. Pero… naranasan niyo rin bang umupo sa harap ng telebisyon, tumitig sa mata ng mga kababayang nasalanta, at mapapikit sa tuloy-tuloy na pag-ulat ng mga mamamahayag? Balita ko noong panahon niyo, pinahahalagahan ang bawat piraso ng kaalaman—ang kalidad ng kaalamang hindi basta-bastang mapapadpad sa kamay ng kung sino-sino—ang uri ng kaalamang ipinaglalaban—kung kaya sagrado ang trabaho ng mga tagapagbalita.

Ngayon, sa likod ng isang bungkos ng mga medalyang kumikinang sa ginto’t pilak, isang konsepto lamang ang madaratnan: kawalan ng kakayahan. Titulo lamang ang kalakip ng pagmamahal sa bayan, at sa engkwentro kung saan kinakailangang mangibabaw ang isa—kumikinang na pangalan o kapakanan ng lipunan—panandaliang umaahon ang una. Singdali na ng paghinga ang pagkalap ng impormasyon, at kung noon ay maruming hangin ang malaking panganib, ngayon, maruming impormasyon na ito.

Ano ang inyong isasagot kung tanungin ko kayo, “Sa kamay ng mahabang panahon, paano nagbago ang kahulugan ng kadalubhasaan?”

Dahil nabanggit ko na rin naman ang kadalubhasaan—siya nga pala, tungkol sa mga iniluklok niyong pinuno: Paano niyo siniguro na hindi nila kayo pagtataksilan? Na tunay ang kanilang pinagmulan at mapagkakatiwalaan ang mga plano’t pangarap para sa kalayaan at pag-unlad?

Ngayon, ‘di ko masiguro kung alin ang mas wasto: matawa o maluha sa tuwing susulpot ang amin sa entablado. Nabanggit ko kaninang titulo lamang ang kalakip ng pagmamahal sa bayan, ngunit nais ko itong dagdagan: titulo at pangakong walang mararating. Dahil nakamit niyo ang ating kalayaan, at dahil napagtanto niyo—maaga pa lamang—na sa desisyon ng kabataan nakasalalay ang kinabukasan ng lipunan, nais ko muling tanungin: Paano niyo nasigurong ang taong iyon ang karapat-dapat niyong sundan sa pagsulong?

Baka isipin niyo, “Mahiya ka naman sa iyong pagkukuwento.” Hindi naman siguro, sapagkat lagi niyong tagubilin ang ipagmalaki ang pinanggalingang bansa. O kaya… nagtunog-desperado ba ako? Alinman doon, ‘di ako mabubulag sa aking paninindigan.

Kung may isa man lang sa inyo na makaririnig pa sa akin—sa amin—kung mayroon kayong mailalaang karunungan, pakiusap… puno’t dulo, diringgin ko.

Sa panahong ito, marahil kailangan namin ng paalala sa karapat-dapat na tagatanggap at sa kahulugan ng palayaw na “bayani.”

Lubos na gumagalang,
Isang Tagamasid ng Kasalukuyan


City of Dasmariñas incumbent Mayor Jennifer “Jenny” Barzaga has been proclaimed as the 4th District of Cavite Representa...
30/08/2026

City of Dasmariñas incumbent Mayor Jennifer “Jenny” Barzaga has been proclaimed as the 4th District of Cavite Representative after winning the Special Election with 201,893 votes on Saturday, August 29.

She will replace the seat vacated by her son, Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, following his expulsion from the House of Representatives last June.

After being elected as the new congresswoman, her other son, incumbent Vice Mayor Elpidio “Thirdy” Barzaga III, is set to assume office as city mayor pursuant to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) rules on vacancies and succession. | report by Althea Dione Sky Agustin

THE HERALDO FILIPINO’S STATEMENT ON NATIONAL PRESS FREEDOM DAYThe pursuit of truth is not a luxury afforded by peace—it ...
30/08/2026

THE HERALDO FILIPINO’S STATEMENT ON NATIONAL PRESS FREEDOM DAY

The pursuit of truth is not a luxury afforded by peace—it is a duty demanded in times of reckoning. Today, on the National Press Freedom day, The HERALDO FILIPINO reaffirms its absolute commitment to amplify the voices of the masses.

Student journalism has never been a mere practice for the real world—it has always been the frontline itself. Publications are where critical thoughts are forged, where institutional power is held accountable, and where young journalists first learn the heavy cost of journalistic integrity.

Yet, across the country, the press operates under constant threat of censorship, red-tagging, and intimidation, as well as systemic efforts to silence dissent.

According to a report by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the Philippines ranks 114th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index in 2026, a position that underscores the severity of how dangerous the national media landscape remains. Across the country, media practitioners face several threats ranging from weaponized cyberlibel and red-tagging charges to coordinated disinformation campaigns. Algorithm-driven propaganda, political troll networks, and historical revisionism work systematically to pollute public discourse and drown out legitimate reporting.

These national threats are a reflection of the institutional pressure student journalists have faced on campus. Data from the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) has documented over a thousand campus press freedom violations over the years, ranging from administrative censorship to downright intimidation. These systemic attacks persist under the outdated Campus Journalism Act of 1991 (RA 7079), a toothless policy that fails to provide concrete legal protection for editorial independence and financial security of campus publications.

When the state attempts to shrink all spaces for critical discourse, we must remember that a society thrives not on manufactured compliance, but on courage. The role of the press is not to flatter those in power, but to expose realities that spark collective action.

The HERALDO FILIPINO stands in unwavering solidarity with all student publications, media workers, and defenders of truth—a testament to our mantra, —a beacon for truth in the service of the masses. We condemn every attempt to muzzle journalists, manipulate public narratives, and strip the people of their fundamental right to information.

To write is to resist. To report is to serve. As long as injustice persists and authority seeks the comfort of silence, The HERALDO FILIPINO will remain an undaunted light in the dark.

The University recorded a 50 percent overall passing rate in the August 2026 Sanitary Engineering Licensure Examination ...
29/08/2026

The University recorded a 50 percent overall passing rate in the August 2026 Sanitary Engineering Licensure Examination (SELE).

The current passing rate is a positive contrast compared to the University’s zero-percent performance in the January 2026 SELE, where two first-time takers and five retakers failed to pass the board examination.

Meanwhile, the University's overall passing rate is 22.34 percentage points lower than the August 2026 SELE national passing rate of 72.34 percent.

Access the full results of the August 2026 SELE here: https://www.prcboard.com/sele-results-august-2026-sanitary-engineering-licensure-exam-results-list-of-passers-topnotchers-and-top-schools

LOOK: Voters of the City of Dasmariñas endured the rain as they headed to their respective precincts for the   to elect ...
29/08/2026

LOOK: Voters of the City of Dasmariñas endured the rain as they headed to their respective precincts for the to elect the new Representative of Cavite’s 4th District today, August 29.

Furthermore, the Commission En Banc unanimously voted to extend the voting hours until 5 PM today, Chairman George Garcia announced. | via Maria Johnica Gatchalian / report by Althea Dione Sky Agustin

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