A summary of information on the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), more commonly known as the "pork barrel". In this article, the Lasallian Justice & Peace Commission (LJPC) also discusses how the PDAF is a susceptible to abuse and misuse.
Read MoreRenewed Call for Transparency and Accountability
At this extraordinary time in our nation's life, we Lasallians hear again the call to renew our commitment to good governance. As one Lasallian Family, let us participate in the efforts to ensure that our government will be transparent, accountable, honest, and principled in the use of our nation's resources. We invite all to join the mass action calling for transparency and accountability in the use of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)/Pork Barrel on 26 August 2013, Monday at the Luneta (Km 0, Carabao).
- Assembly Time: 7:30 am
- Assembly Point: De La Salle University (Taft Campus) at the Cory Aquino Democratic Space, Ground Floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall
- Attire: White shirts and green armbands/ribbons
We will walk as one towards Luneta at 8:00am. Facilitators will be identified by the Lasallian Justice and Peace Commission (LJPC) of De La Salle Philippines to lead the group discussions on the nature and use of the PDAF/Pork Barrel allotted to our lawmakers. It is our hope that our action as a Lasallian family will lead to a deeper commitment to our nation's good and be based on an educated understanding of the deeper issues involved.
We also ask our schools in Visayas and Mindanao to join the mass action in your respective communities as there are groups who are calling for similar mobilization in major cities/towns outside of Metro Manila.
You are advised to coordinate with Mr. Gladstone Cuarteros of LJPC at +63 917 843 9468 or gladstone.cuarteros@delasalle.ph regarding the participation of your community.
Let us proudly proclaim our being Filipino by seeking to lift our people into their better selves.
One La Salle Relief Drive (Typhoon Maring) UPDATE 6
Various La Salle Schools have begun taking in donations and volunteers for those who have been affected by the Typhoon Maring. (Update 5: 21 August, 6:36PM)
Read MoreNew Residencia De La Salle Blessed
The New Residencia De La Salle, a residential health care facility for Brothers, was blessed on 29 July 2013. The Residencia De La Salle has rooms and facilities that are designed to be comfortable and restful for Senior Brothers or younger Brothers recovering from illness. The Residencia De La Salle is located in the Campus of the De La Salle Health Sciences Institute in Dasmariñas, Cavite. The Senior Brothers will be accompanied by a community of younger Brothers who are still actively working in schools in the area. The De La Salle Health Sciences College of Medicine and the De La Salle University Medical Center will take care of all health-related needs of the Resident-Brothers.
The blessing was graced by the presence of the Superior General, Br. Álvaro Rodriguez Echevarria FSC, PARC General Councilor Br. David Hawke FSC, Lasallian East Asia District Visitor Br. Dodo Fernandez FSC and Auxiliary Visitor Br. Tom Lavin FSC. The building of the Residencia was made possible through the donation of DLSU Alumnus and benefactor, Mr. Eduardo “Danding” Congjuangco, Chairman of the Board of San Miguel Corporation.
By Br. Sockie dela Rosa FSC (Originally published in LEAD Story No. 114)
DLS-CSB SDEAS Volunteers
The 26th of July 2013 marked a special day for DLSP and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) as Yamie Fiestada, Basil de Leon, and Jonathan San Juan were commissioned to comprise the first batch of deaf Lasallian Volunteers of the Lasallian Volunteer Program. These three Volunteers are deaf alumni of DLS-CSB’s School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies.
In a simple send-off Eucharistic celebration held at the Chapel of Resurrection at DLS-CSB, the three deaf Volunteers offered their prayer of commitment to help carry-out the Lasallian Mission in Ozamiz City as teaching assistants in La Salle University’s School for the Deaf. Present at the Eucharistic celebration and commissioning rites were Br. Jose Mari Jimenez FSC, Sector Leader and DLSP President, as well as DLS-CSB President, Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC.
Let us continue to pray for Yamie, Basil, and Jonathan as well as the other 10 Volunteers comprising Batch 17 of the program that they continue to be steadfast in their commitment in the education of the underprivileged youth. May they likewise continue to inspire others to volunteer for the Mission.