Pwersa ng Tunay na Pagkakaisa: Honoring EDSA People Power Through Solidarity and Reflection

On February 25, 2025, we will celebrate the 39th Anniversary of EDSA People Power I Revolution. Despite the current administration’s declaration to downgrade February 25 to a special working holiday—diminishing the significance of this historic event that toppled the Marcos Sr. dictatorship—we, in the Lasallian Family, remain steadfast in upholding the Filipino people’s victory in reclaiming their rights and liberties. We will continue to commemorate this shining moment in history, when the collective power of the people prevailed over corruption, abuse, lack of accountability among public officials, and social injustice.

The DLSP Statement, “Pwersa ng Tunay Na Pagkakaisa,” highlights the rationale for suspending classes and work in DLSP schools. This day is dedicated for commemoration, reflection, and thanksgiving, honoring the significance of EDSA People Power I.

Let us continue to celebrate the achievements of EDSA People Power and remember the many struggles and sacrifices that made it possible. Together with our fellow Filipinos, let us uphold the spirit of solidarity, courage, and collective action as we strive for a just, transparent, and accountable government—one that upholds human rights, protects democratic institutions, and serves the common good.

De La Salle Philippines joins the entire nation in the ten-day official mourning of former President Benigno S. Aquino.

“Our government has promised: no one will be left behind on the straight and righteous path. And through our transformation into improved quality education, there is progress for all—whether you are poor or rich. That we can display the skill and excellence of our youth, we will give our students ample time to learn concepts, understand their abilities, and recognize proper actions and conduct.” - President Benigno S. Aquino III, speech during the launch of the K to 12 Basic Education Program

Thank you, PNoy, for your contributions to the Philippines, more so in improving the educational system for future generations of Filipinos. May you rest in peace.

#SalamatPNoy #PaalamPNoy

Telling The Stories That Matter

Stories are a foundation of what makes us human.

We tell stories to entertain. We laugh and we cry when we hear stories told on the big screen, or small screen, depending on where you’re watching. We tell stories to educate. The story of Juan Tamad teaches us the value of working smart and working hard. We tell stories to connect. When we share stories with family and friends, we form bonds with one another. And lastly, we tell stories to inform. Through our gadgets and social media, we now can easily discover and learn what is happening with our world.

Sadly, a lot of what we hear about today is bad news. Stories about how there are many things going wrong in various parts of the world. While these stories serve a purpose in informing us, we must always remember that there are also good things taking place. And, there is nothing more inspiring than a good story.

In his book Coraline, Neil Gaiman paraphrased a quote from GK Chesterton that goes: “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten. This is not limited to fairy tales, however. Within our community alone, we find stories that have overcome their own “dragons.”

There are stories about Lasallian frontliners who continue to risk their lives in the fight against COVID. There are stories about Lasallians who helped their countrymen recover their lives after the siege of Marawi, after Typhoon Ondoy, and after Typhoon Ulysses. There are stories about Lasallians standing up against tyranny. And, there are also stories about small acts that create a big impact, like how a group of Lasallians raised funds to buy face shields for their local PUV drivers.

On 18 August 2020, The Good Stories Movement was launched with the goal of changing people’s narratives by shining the spotlight on the good rather than the bad. So, we invite everyone to share their good stories, no matter how big or small, with the Good Stories Movement. The stories we tell, after all, dictate the values we hold dear, and what better way to promote the idea of generosity, ingenuity, and bravery, than by sharing good stories that can inspire and set hearts on fire.

You may visit the Good Stories Movement website to learn more about their advocacy and how to share your own good stories.

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Covenant of Cooperation

A Walk with Br. Robert Schieler FSC

A Walk with Br. Robert Schieler FSC

Superior General for the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Topic: Moving Forward with the Lasallian Mission: Insights from the Superior General

March 20, 2021 (Saturday) 4:00 PM (Manila time) via Zoom

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Register at bit.ly/dlsaawwbrbob

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Walk with Bro is a series of formation sessions and conversations with Lasallian Brothers and Partners meant to accompany the alumni in their journey towards renewing their commitment to the Lasallian Mission.

The Christian Brothers

Published on January 3, 2021 01:20 AM
By Edu Jarque, The Daily Tribune
Source: https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/01/03/the-christian-brothers/

The Lasallian Brothers assist frontliners during the pandemic through Project Safe Shelter and other programs. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF DLS-CSB

The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, more commonly known as the De La Salle Brothers, welcomed its first students in 1911. Since then, the De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) institutions, scattered all over the islands, have been the breeding grounds for upstanding role models who embody the Christian values of inclusion.

This has been exemplified once again to its fullest extent this 2020, during the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which made the entire world absolutely stop in its tracks.

In the ensuing country-wide lockdown that commenced in the early half of the year, we have seen healthcare workers’ struggle. Fatigued. Exhausted. Overworked. Tired. Burnt out. Morale was at its lowest ever.

The De La Salle University, the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and La Salle Green Hills immediately opened their campus gates and served as havens for medical frontliners through Project Safe Shelter.

This concerned and caring initiative transformed the learning halls and rooms into temporary welcoming homes for the weary staff of Ospital ng Maynila, Philippine General Hospital (PGH), The Medical City and Cardinal Santos Medical Center. Transportation was a daily nightmare, specially since most come from other cities within Metro Manila and the nearby provinces of Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal and Batangas.

These accommodations followed strict sanitation protocols — from decontamination tents to regular temperature checks. Breakfast and snacks were also served on a daily basis. In these campuses, they found tranquility and peace, coupled with meditation areas. Psychological and spiritual support were available whenever needed.

The Christian Brothers also accepted Manila’s homeless, as they were hosted in the Benilde Sandejas Gym. These individuals later on assisted in repacking relief packages for other urban poor around the metro.

Some funds for these undertakings were from the Isang Libo, Kada Uno donation drive. Others came from the Coro San Benildo — the internationally-lauded chorale group of Benilde — that held an online fundraising concert. Let us not forget the auction for a cause, in cooperation with Leon Gallery, of several pieces from the By Hand: Rediscovering the Art of Printmaking exhibit.

These all came together to provide everyday amenities for the stay-in frontliners. Other recipients include those who were not qualified for the social amelioration program and the cash assistance from the government, such as residents at the Manila North Cemetery, the homeless and even neighboring barangays who were affected by the current situation.

These were just a few — among many others we may not have covered — of thrusts and outreach activities conducted by the Christian Brothers, specially in this time of ongoing crisis.

A Christmas Message from Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, Brother Visitor, Lasallian East Asia District.

PLDT, Smart and De La Salle Philippines launch e-Learning store

Source: https://www.pldtenterprise.com/news-and-events/elearning/pldt-smart-and-de-la-salle-philippines-launch-e-learning-store?fbclid=IwAR2xvOL523UIcU8ZfjNNgBsOlmqRC7w4Do8Zb_geHomMuHhajolZjaOfYf4#

PHOTO: (L-R) Jovy I. Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups; Alex O. Caeg, SVP and Head, Wireless Sales & Distribution at PLDT-Smart; Jane D. Jimenez-Basas, SVP and Head, Consumer Business – Wireless at Smart; Al S. Panlilio, Smart President & CEO and PLDT Chief Revenue Officer; Edgar O. Chua, President of De La Salle Philippines; Ramon G. Trajano, Chief Finance Officer of De La Salle Philippines; Vic Tria, PLDT FVP & Enterprise Revenue Group Head; Corinne Zablan, AVP & Corporate Business Head of PLDT Enterprise

Manila, Philippines [13 December 2020]- The country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, through its B2B arm PLDT Enterprise and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, has recently fortified its pivotal partnership with De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) with the launch of Animo Smart Online Store to better support the digital learning needs of their students and teachers.

To continue empowering its students and faculty during this time, DLSP reached out to PLDT Enterprise to establish Animo Smart Online Store, an e-commerce site which gives its students and faculty an opportunity to buy and avail exclusive Smart data and connectivity plans and products.

DLSP is the network of Lasallian schools in the Philippines established to facilitate collaboration among the schools, which includes mission schools as well as universities and colleges. Together, PLDT Enterprise and Smart developed the said online store which will benefit over 80,000 students of DLSP as well as their faculty from 16-member schools to support their requirements for digital learning.

“Despite the challenges that we face, we believe that it is the right of our dear Filipino students to continue their education. And with the launch of Animo Smart Online store, we will enable thousands of students and teachers alike from the member schools of De La Salle Philippines with Smart and PLDT products that will support their digital learning wherever they are - so that no learner is left behind,” said Alfredo S. Panlilio, PLDT Chief Revenue Officer and Smart President and CEO.

PLDT Enterprise has been at the forefront of the academic sector. Amid the community quarantine, the group has initiated partnerships with the different networks of La Salle Philippines— from De La Salle University to De La Salle Lipa and De La Salle Dasmarinas—which have availed of various Smart Giga Study plans and Smart Bizload services to enable e-Learning for their students.

“We would like to thank De La Salle Philippines for entrusting us to develop this special solution that will strengthen their e-Learning initiatives,” said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups. “We at PLDT Enterprise remain steadfast in our commitment to support the academe sector with our services and we are confident that the Animo Smart Online Store will enable the members of DLSP with customized connectivity packages that are easy and convenient for their students to access.”

Animo Smart Online store delivers special offers and arrangements not available in the physical and regular online stores, including the automation of order, payment and delivery. Institutional discounts for individually-paid subscriptions of bona fide students, faculty and non-faculty staff of the 16-member schools will be provided. For the initial launch of Animo Smart, the focus will be on Pocket WiFi, Eload, SIMs and Load Cards.

“The Animo Smart online store is a convenient gateway for DLSP students and teachers to browse through Smart’s connectivity solutions. They will also enjoy exclusive discounts for prepaid load and wireless devices such as mobile phones and Smart Bro pocket WiFi. We’re also waiving shipping fees for purchases made at the Animo Smart online store,” said Jane Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Business – Wireless at Smart. “Our partnership with DLSP shows our commitment to equip Filipino students with the connectivity they need to ensure that no learner is left behind in the new normal,” she added.

Edgar O. Chua, President of De La Salle Philippines, also gladly welcomed the partnership with PLDT and Smart. “For most of 2020, remote learning has been the norm and even when we start returning to pre-COVID 19, education will most likely continue to have a component of remote learning combined with face to face. As such, connectivity is so critical to enable the delivery of education now and into the future,” said Chua.

“The De La Salle network of schools is very happy to work with PLDT-SMART as they were extremely responsive and provided a very attractive partnership proposal including the Animo Smart Online Store. The partnership provides a one stop shop where the school and students can conveniently get everything that suits their need at prices that wouldn’t normally be available to them. Animo Smart Online Store has also given Lasallians a store they can identify with and be proud of,” he concluded.

DIY RELIEF PACKS — kada•uno

DIY RELIEF PACKS — kada•uno

You may donate as much DIY relief packs as you can! We also encourage you to gather your group of friends and fellow students in your schools, universities and organizations in making the DIY relief packs.

Here are our drop off points (as of 10:30pm, Nov 14, 2020)

MALABON CITY
VetMed Gate (Alpha Gate), De La Salle Araneta University, Salvador Araneta Campus, 303 Victoneta Ave, Malabon City (8am-5pm)

MANDALUYONG CITY - SAN JUAN CITY - PASIG CITY
Gate 3, La Salle Green Hills, 343 Ortigas Ave, Mandaluyong City (8am-4pm)

QUEZON CITY
Vehicle Gate, St. Joseph's College of Quezon City, 295, E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City

MAKATI CITY
Marquina, 7635, Guijo St., Makati City (9am-7pm)

MANILA CITY
(1) Gate 1, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila City
(2) Taft Main Gate, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde - Manila, 2544 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila City

TAGUIG CITY
DLSU College of Law, University Parkway, University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

DASMARIÑAS CITY, CAVITE
Gate 1 (Guard Station), De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, DBB-B, 4115 West Ave, Dasmariñas City, Cavite

LIPA CITY, BATANGAS
College Lobby, De La Salle Lipa, 1962 J.P. Laurel, National Highway, Lipa City, Batangas

*Other drop-off sites are still in process. We will be updating our drop off sites once we have confirmation.

#ReliefPH #OneLaSallePH #KadaUno

DIY PACKS AT HOME!

DIY PACKS AT HOME!

Simply pack:

5 kgs of rice;
5 canned goods;
5 noodles;
biscuits;
and
Don’t forget to use reusable or biodegradable packs to lessen waste.

Here are our drop off points (as of 10:30pm, Nov 14, 2020)

MALABON CITY
VetMed Gate (Alpha Gate), De La Salle Araneta University, Salvador Araneta Campus, 303 Victoneta Ave, Malabon City (8am-5pm)

MANDALUYONG CITY - SAN JUAN CITY - PASIG CITY
Gate 3, La Salle Green Hills, 343 Ortigas Ave, Mandaluyong City (8am-4pm)

QUEZON CITY
Vehicle Gate, St. Joseph's College of Quezon City, 295, E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City

MAKATI CITY
Marquina, 7635, Guijo St., Makati City (9am-7pm)

MANILA CITY
(1) Gate 1, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila City
(2) Taft Main Gate, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde - Manila, 2544 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila City

TAGUIG CITY
DLSU College of Law, University Parkway, University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

DASMARIÑAS CITY, CAVITE
Gate 1 (Guard Station), De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, DBB-B, 4115 West Ave, Dasmariñas City, Cavite

LIPA CITY, BATANGAS
College Lobby, De La Salle Lipa, 1962 J.P. Laurel, National Highway, Lipa City, Batangas

You may donate as much DIY relief packs as you can! You may also gather your group of friends or fellow student leaders in your organizations in making the DIY packs.

*Other drop-off sites are still in process. We will be updating our drop off sites once we have confirmation.

#ReliefPH #OneLaSallePH #KadaUno

kada•uno para sa CAGAYAN - ISABELA - BICOL - BATANGAS - MARIKINA - RIZAL

kada•uno para sa

CAGAYAN - ISABELA - BICOL - BATANGAS - MARIKINA - RIZAL

The effects of both Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses have been greatly felt during these past two weeks — families displaced, properties damaged and lives lost.

We once again appeal to each one of you, Lasallians and friends from here & abroad, to donate and support the families affected by these typhoons. With your help, we will be able to send over basic needs/relief goods to Cagayan, Isabela, Bicol, Batangas, Marikina and Rizal.

Account Name: De La Salle Brothers, Inc.

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Peso Savings Account Number: 3103-3749-86
US$ Dollar Savings Account Number: 3104-0289-09
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Rizal Commercial Bank Corporations (RCBC)
Peso Savings Account Number: 7590-569081
US$ Dollar Savings Account Number: 8-296-00115-6
Swift Code: RCBCPHMM

Security Bank Corporation
Peso Savings Account Number: 0000014366500
US$ Dollar Savings Account Number: 0000011740719
Swift Code: SETCPHMM

Banco De Oro (BDO)
Peso Checking Account Number: 002198015937

Paypal:
https://paypal.me/DeLaSallePhilippines

SEND DEPOSIT SLIPS TO kadauno@delasalle.ph

#ReliefPH #OneLaSallePH #KadaUno

A message from Br. Armin Luistro FSC — kada•uno para sa Bicol, Batangas, Marikina at Rizal

A message from Br. Armin Luistro FSC —

kada•uno para sa Bicol, Batangas, Marikina at Rizal

#ReliefPH #OneLaSallePH #KadaUno

kada•uno para sa BICOL - BATANGAS - MARIKINA - RIZAL

kada•uno para sa

BICOL - BATANGAS - MARIKINA - RIZAL

The effects of both Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses have been greatly felt during these past two weeks — families displaced, properties damaged and lives lost.

We once again appeal to each one of you, Lasallians and friends from here & abroad, to donate and support the families affected by these typhoons. With your help, we will be able to send over basic needs/relief goods to Bicol, Batangas, Marikina and Rizal.

#ReliefPH #OneLaSallePH #KadaUno

2nd Brothers’ Vocation Gathering

Learn more about our life and the Lasallian mission by engaging with over 25 De La Salle Brothers from various Lasallian communities in the Lasallian East Asia District in our 2nd Brothers’ Vocation Gathering on 25-26 November 2020 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

Registration period is only until 20 November 2020. Limited slots are available so register now by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/BVG2020

(For male SHS and college students, and single young professionals; Open to current Aspirants and Contacts)

Each Lasallian is on a journey.

This could be yours.

#FSCvocations

#LasallianVocations

FeedTheFuture - KadaUnoPhase2

Kada Uno has moved to PHASE 2: FEED THE FUTURE. Want to know more about what we got for the next phase? Swipe to know more!

P.S. Want to know what’s next? Watch out for our special announcement TOMORROW!

#FeedTheFuture #KadaUnoPhase2

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Feed the Future is an initiative to build movement and noise on social media with Kada Uno’s projects and advocacy through carefully curated content.

This initiative is part of Kada Uno Project of De La Salle Brothers, Inc. with DSWD Authority/Solicitation Permit No.: DSWD SB-SP-000130-2020 Permit valid from October 22, 2020 to January 23, 2021.