The Lasallian Spark

27/05/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩, 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!💚

Our new set of DLSASMC-Cebu merch is finally here!

Take a look at the official photos and pick your choice.

There are limited stocks only, so buy now!

Cap off the summer and kickstart the school year——in style and with Lasallian pride.

ANIMO!

18/05/2025

Run, Lasallians, Run! Join us. 🏃🏻
Registration closes, TODAY, May 18, 2025
📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/Eqnbhive9f9W13rC6

Calling all DLS ASMC alumni, Lasallians at heart, and family!
Register now: 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒊𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔

📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍 𝐃𝐋𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐁𝐓𝐂𝐂
🕔 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲: 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 | 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌
📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/Eqnbhive9f9W13rC6

In celebration of DLSASMC’s 60th founding anniversary, pre-alumni homecoming, and Father’s Day, we're lacing up for a meaningful cause. Join the Lasallian Fun Run 2025—𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓—𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. It’s your chance to run with purpose, connect with fellow Lasallians, and celebrate family and community.

🏃‍♀️ Registration fees:
• 1 KM – ₱499
• 3 KM – ₱799
• 5 KM – ₱999

🎽 Your race kit includes:
• Event shirt
• Race bib
• Aid station access
• Finisher medal
• Post-race snacks

🏆 Awards:
• Top 3 male & female overall (per category)
• Age group medalists (3K & 5K)
No cash prizes

📣 Note: Runners under 18 must present parental consent. Please review the full race rules before registering.

Let’s run for scholarships, for health, and for the Lasallian spirit. Be part of something bigger—see you at the starting line!

18/05/2025

Lasallians, let's run! 🏃🏻
Join us and register now.

Registration closes, TODAY, May 18, 2025
📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/Eqnbhive9f9W13rC6

17/05/2025

Lasallians, Get Ready! 💚🏹
Dropping the teaser of our exciting new merches, here at De La Salle ASMC-Cebu!
Enroll early and get your merch! Don’t miss out—grab yours soon and show your Lasallian pride in style! ANIMO!

17/05/2025

LOOK: Pope Leo XIV meets with the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Brothers, led by superior general Br. Armin Luistro, during an audience at the Vatican on May 15 to mark the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of St. John Baptist de La Salle as the patron of Christian teachers. | Vatican Media handout/CBCP News

13/05/2025

𝐃𝐋𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞

De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College successfully celebrated Earth Day last April 29, 2025, at the BTCC grounds, uniting students, faculty, and volunteers in a powerful movement to raise environmental awareness and inspire action. Though Earth Day is globally observed on April 22, the school held its local celebration a week later to maximize participation and impact.

The event was rooted in the message of Laudato Si’, which highlights the Earth as our “common home” and urges everyone to live with gratitude, respect creation, and act against environmental degradation. Participants were reminded of the pressing issues of pollution, climate change, and wasteful living, as well as their responsibility to be caretakers of the planet for future generations.

The program opened with a prayer led by Ms. Jeanlaily Barcuma, followed by an engaging Ice Breaker activity prepared by the 2nd Year Education students. Mme. Ma. Donitha C. Hernando delivered the Welcome Remarks, setting the tone for the day’s advocacy and activities.

A Clean-Up Drive Orientation and awarding for the Greenest Classroom Challenge were conducted by the College of Education and Arts (DEA) officers, after which the Clean-Up Drive officially began. Armed with cleaning materials and a strong sense of purpose, students roamed the campus and surrounding areas, embodying the Lasallian values of service and care for creation.

A Photo Opportunity followed the activity to commemorate the shared effort and unity. The event concluded with a Closing Prayer by Ms. Joyce Diapera, and the Laudato Si’ Chain of Action Bulletin presented by the Lasallian Youth Volunteers, reinforcing the mission to care for the Earth every day—not just on Earth Day.

Students came in their P.E. uniforms and brought essential items such as bolos, trash bags, gloves, hats, and water, fully prepared to engage in hands-on environmental action.

This year’s Earth Day celebration was campaign that served as a powerful reminder of our role as stewards of the Earth. Inspired by the teachings of Laudato Si’, the Lasallian community demonstrated that protecting the environment begins with education, collaboration, and a deep love for our common home.

11/05/2025

"𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪, 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯."

As 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 approaches, 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗼 stands firm in echoing the unified voice of the 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀—a generation shaped by the enduring Lasallian values of 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. In the face of growing social, political, and economic challenges, we recognize the critical role of active and informed citizenship, especially among the youth.

10/05/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐋𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

From May 2 to 6, 2025, the Lasallian Youth Volunteers of De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College proudly took part in the National Lasallian Volunteers Camp 2025 held at Balay Indang, Cavite. The school was represented by Precious Mae P. Garcia, Showey U. Ondagas, and Vergel A. Cañabano, accompanied by Ms. Jeanlalily O. Barcuma, the Lasallian Mission Office In-charge.

The camp brought together student volunteers from 11 La Salle institutions across the country, all with one shared goal: to deepen their understanding and commitment to the Lasallian mission through faith, service, and communion. The five-day journey began with the session Lasallian Reflection 101: Our Hearts is in the Peripheries, which introduced the participants to the heart of Lasallian values and spirituality. This was followed by an insightful discussion on the Lasallian Reflection Framework, led by Ms. Kimberly Ching, where delegates explored how Lasallians live out their mission of faith, service, and community.

The next session, Volunteerism in the Life of the Founder, facilitated by Br. Jeano Endaya, shed light on how St. John Baptist de La Salle exemplified a life of dedicated service, and how his legacy continues to inspire young Lasallians today. Following this, the participants had the opportunity to hear the stories of Lasallian Volunteers, featuring Ms. Mary Timbre, a Lasallian East Asia District Volunteer, as well as Lasallian Volunteer Batch 25 members Kuya Zekie, Kuya Ken, Ate Nicole, and Ate Chery. Their stories of selfless service and transformative experiences moved and inspired everyone in the room.

Before entering the field, a Community Immersion Orientation was led by Mr. Racy, which prepared the volunteers emotionally and spiritually for their encounter with the local community. The community immersion itself became one of the most memorable parts of the camp, giving the participants the chance to truly listen, learn, and connect with the realities of those they served. This experience strengthened their sense of empathy, humility, and solidarity.

To build camaraderie and strengthen bonds among participants, a team-building activity was conducted by the adult companions, fostering unity and trust. This was followed by the Young Lasallian Volunteers Commitment session, led by Ms. Chelsea Catli, where delegates reflected on their personal journey and affirmed their dedication to live out the Lasallian mission in their respective communities.

The camp concluded with a spiritually enriching visit to the Sanctuario de La Salle, where the delegates were reminded of the sacredness of their vocation as Lasallian volunteers. Each day was capped with a personal journaling session, allowing participants to reflect on their insights and experiences.

The NLVC 25 proved to be a transformative and empowering experience for the DLS-ASMC delegates. It deepened their understanding of volunteerism, renewed their passion for service, and inspired them to become active bearers of faith, service, and communion in their everyday lives.

One Life. Live it. Volunteer!🏹💚

Article | Precious Garcia
Photos | NLVC

02/05/2025

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐋𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

With pride in their steps and dreams in their hearts, the fourth-year students of De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College celebrated a meaningful milestone during the much-awaited Ring Hop Ceremony held on April 23, 2025, at the Brother Thomas Cannon Center.

Carrying the theme “Golden Milestones: Honoring the Journey, Elevating the Future,” the event recognized the dedication and achievements of the fourth-year students from the College of Education and the College of Criminal Justice Education.

More than a tradition, the ring stands as a testament to each student’s growth, resilience, and commitment — a reminder of their roots, their values, and the promise of the future they are destined to shape.

One of the event’s highlights was the guest speaker’s message, which encouraged students to embrace fear with courage and to recognize how education shapes not only careers, but also character and purpose.

From the solemn turnover of treasures and heartfelt messages to the symbolic donning of the rings and the lively community dance, every moment echoed the spirit of Lasallian excellence, gratitude, and unity.

This celebration stands as a powerful reminder that while this chapter draws to a close, an even greater journey awaits.

Animo La Salle!

Photo Courtesy | Dada Longlegs, Hi-Light Studios, Mugshots, & PitzZ Films

01/05/2025

LOOK: De La Salle Andres Soriano Memorial College joyfully commemorated the birth of St. John Baptist de La Salle with a solemn and meaningful Eucharistic celebration, honoring the life and legacy of the Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

The celebration was attended by the Graduating Class of 2025 and was presided over by Rev. Fr. Jason B. Facunla. In his homily, Fr. Facunla emphasized the transformative power of education and encouraged everyone to follow the light—just as St. La Salle did—by dedicating one’s life to educating the young, especially the poor.

The community was reminded of St. La Salle’s enduring love for youth and his profound commitment to teaching. His life continues to serve as a beacon, guiding educators in their mission to teach minds, touch hearts, and transform lives.

Photo Courtesy | Mr. Andy Ivan Calope

30/04/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 – 𝐀 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 👑

An unforgettable evening of grace and growth unfolded on April 21, 2025, at the BTCC, as the Graduating Class of 2025 came together to celebrate their long-awaited Graduation Ball under the theme “Eternal Bloom – A Night of Oriental Elegance.”

The event began with a solemn opening prayer led by Chiara Leigh O. Paragsa, a Grade 10 student, setting a reverent tone for the night. This was followed by a warm and heartfelt welcome address from Marje L. Mantalaba, a Grade 12 ABM student, who expressed gratitude for the shared experiences and honored the journey of their fellow graduates.

Alexis Nicole Abanto, a Grade 12 HUMSS student, then took the stage to introduce the evening’s guest speaker, who delivered an inspiring message that resonated with both students and guests—encouraging them to embrace the future with confidence and grace.

A series of meaningful and symbolic activities followed. The awarding of certificates recognized various accomplishments, highlighting the hard work and dedication of the graduates. One of the most touching moments was the exchange of candles and corsages, a tradition that represented the passing of wisdom, friendship, and the students’ growth throughout their academic journey. A sumptuous dinner was then served, allowing attendees to share laughter and fellowship.

The evening continued with creative and memorable segments such as the Class Prophecy, where the future paths of the graduates were humorously and thoughtfully imagined. This was followed by the enchanting Dance of the Eternal Bloom, a gracefully choreographed performance that captured the elegance and cultural essence of the theme.

Excitement reached its peak during the announcement of the Top 10 best Graduation Ball pairs. Each pair took the spotlight in a special dance number, showcasing not only their poise and talent but also the unique bond they had formed through the years. Throughout the program, intermission numbers added energy and entertainment, while the presentation of tokens to the judges served as a gesture of appreciation for their guidance and support.

The evening was skillfully and elegantly hosted by Mary Margarette Arnoza and Zachary John Matugas, who ensured a seamless flow of the program and brought a touch of charm to every segment.

Capping off the celebration was the much-awaited announcement of winners in various categories, with the crowning moment reserved for the royalty of the night. Viane Michaela Lopez and Franz Daniel Mangyao were hailed as the King and Queen of Eternal Bloom for Grade 10, while Jhe Crystal Payawal and Brent Chrysler Butigan were crowned as the King and Queen of Eternal Bloom for Grade 12 Senior High—a fitting and magical conclusion to a night that celebrated not just endings, but the blossoming of new beginnings.

Layout & Design | Nietzsche Andrei Alvarez, Jhernelle Aguilar and Heart Halley Barinque

Photo Courtesy | Yuvell Amba, Elijah Isidro, Jairus Alfar, Dada Longlegs, Hi-Light Studious

28/04/2025

⭐️ Volunteer Camp '24 Stories ⭐️

"The Lasallian Volunteer Camp was a true learning experience. It showed me that being a Lasallian leader isn't about standing out in front and telling everyone what to do. It's about walking alongside others, understanding them, and leading with a kind heart, a humble spirit, and a shared goal. The camp also showed me that for Lasallians, leadership—rooted in faith and service—is strengthened by community, allowing us to create meaningful change both in the present and for the future."

Kenneth Iglesia
De La Salle - Andres Soriano Memorial College
National Lasallian Volunteer Camp Participant 2024

One Life. Live it. Volunteer! 💚✨