DLSL Preps for Senior HS

October 21, 2013

De La Salle Lipa is now gearing up for opening Grade 11 classes in June 2014, two years ahead of the Department of Education’s June 2016 timetable. This is the institution’s response to the challenges of the Philippine Educational reforms through the recently approved K-12 law (RA No. 10533) which aims to produce graduates who possess competencies and skills relevant to the international standards.

DLSL’s proposal of offering the Senior High School in 2014 has been approved by the Department of Education last December 28, 2012. During the transition period leading to the mandatory implementation of senior high school in 2016, DLSL will be using the general education subjects in its college curriculum towards earning the Senior High School diploma.

DLSL President and Chancellor, Br. Joaquin S. Martinez FSC, D.Min. is leading the Lasallian community on its transition towards the 2014 opening of the senior high school. The school already mapped out its capacity in absorbing senior high school students from different public and private high schools.

The Senior High School program of De La Salle Lipa will focus on the following career tracks: Arts, Business / Entrepreneur, Computer Studies, Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Science and Health, and Teacher Education. As early as Grade 11, apprenticeship can be taken to gain experience in a field related to the student’s chosen track.

USLS Alumnus Member of 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Winning Organization

October 21, 2013

The Visayan Daily Star reports that Franz Ontal, University of St. La Salle High School Class of 1980, is head of inspector training of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which recently won the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.

Mr. Ontal graduated with a degree in Biology and took premed studies at USLS. He immigrated to New York, USA and later served as a paramedic and emergency medical technician instructor with the New York City Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He started in OPCW as a medic for the chemical weapons inspection and disposal teams in 2005.

Last 11 October, the OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.”

Source: The Visayan Daily Star

An Achieving Pinay in the FoodTech Industry

October 9, 2013

Dr. Delia Rodriguez-Amaya, president-elect (and the first woman president) of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (2012-2014) is a proud alumna of De La Salle Araneta University. Dr. Rodriguez-Amaya, a full scholar and Magna Cum Laude of then Gregorio Araneta University Foundation, is one of the most heralded individuals in her profession. At the 16th International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) Congress, she was among ten speakers chosen to give their advice and perspective on what makes a great and successful leader today. For her achievements in food science and technology, President Benigno S. Aquino III awarded her on December 2012 the Pamana ng Pilipino Award, which is given by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). She is the author of more than 230 scientific publications; several of her articles got into the top ten most cited and/or most read papers of international journals. After earning her Master’s degree in Food Science from the University of Hawaii, where she was an East-West Center grantee and recipient of the EWC Professional Award for high scholastic achievement, she went on to earn a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis.

Republished from The Furrows Volume 5 Issue 1, Official Newsletter of DLSAU

Class Suspensions for Monday, 23 September

September 23, 2013

The following La Salle schools have officially suspended classes.

De La Salle University (All levels in both Manila and STC campuses including work)
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (including work)
La Salle Green Hills
De La Salle Araneta University (All levels)
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (Including work)
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (Work NOT suspended)

We will be updating this page as more schools announce cancellation of classes.

#walangpasok Classes in all levels, including work, at all campuses, are suspended today, 23 September 2013.
— DLSU (@DLSUManila) September 22, 2013

As per City Mayor directive, classes & office operations in Benilde are suspended on September 23, 2013. #walangpasok
— Benilde (@BenildeNews) September 22, 2013

Classes are suspended today, Monday, September 23. Please be guided accordingly. #walangpasok
— LSGH SACB (@SACB_LSGH) September 22, 2013

#walangpasok As per Malabon Mayor Lenlen Oreta classes in all levels are now suspended due to heavy rains and floods. #StaySafeLaSalle
— DLS Araneta U (@DLSAranetaU) September 22, 2013

#walangpasok sa DLSU-D ngayong Sept 23. From the VCFAS: Due to the inclement weather, classes and work shall be suspended today, Sept 23.
— DLSU-Dasmariñas (@DLSUD) September 22, 2013

Philippine Lasallian Family Honors Its Partners

September 10, 2013

Last 6 September, the Philippine Lasallian Family honored the different archdioceses and dioceses; religious congregations; and organizations who, through the years, have helped the Lasallian educational mission of providing quality Christian education to the young, especially the poor.