DLSP Media Bureau news update 2 SY0910

Compiled by Raffy Malenab

De La Salle Lipa

BMW Voted Regional Director of IALU

Philadelphia, USA - In the plenary session held in the afternoon of Friday, June 26, 2009, at La Salle University, Philadelphia, USA, the General Assembly of IALU, or International Association of Lasallian Universities, unanimously voted De La Salle Lipa President Br. Manuel R. Pajarillo FSC, as Regional Director for the Asia-Pacific Region. The post is normally held for three years, until the next IALU General Assembly.

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New Base Hospital for CoN

Lipa Medix Medical Center (LMMC) is the new base hospital of the College of Nursing (CoN) of De La Salle Lipa. Last June 16, 2009, LMMC, and the CoN of DLSL formalized the contract for LMMC as the Base Hospital for the CoN and a Memorandum of Agreement for LMMC as Affiliation Hospital Provision for Bachelor of Science in Nursing at DLSL. The agreement is effective May 14, 2009.

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De La Salle University

Br. Armin visits Osaka University, eyes stronger partnership

DLSU President and Chancellor Br. Armin Luistro FSC recently made a courtesy call to Osaka University (OU) President Professor Kiyokazu Washida as an expression of the importance the University is giving to the partnership between the two academic institutions.

To read the latest issue of 2401, click HERE

De La Salle University - Dasmarinas

We’ve still got it! PAASCU grants level 3 re-accreditation to DLSU-D

“The Colleges of Liberal Arts, Science, Education, Business Administration, Accountancy and Computer Science are granted re-accreditation for a period of five years, valid until May 2014. Congratulations!” This was the significant, albeit short, message from the Philippine Association of Accrediting Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) Board of Directors that came in on May 25.

To read the latest issue of Newsette, click HERE

La Salle schools take measures against the A(H1N1) virus (Update 2)

By Raffy Malenab

Shoo the Flu, Know What to Do (DLS-CSB)

Aligned with neighboring campus DLSU’s Be Flu-less, Not Clueless campaign, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (DLS-CSB) launched its own campaign against A(H1N1) called Shoo the Flu, Know What to Do when it reopened classes on 19 June 2009. In a similar effort, DLS-CSB promoted awareness and encouraged support in the fight against the further spread of the A(H1N1) virus by distributing campaign materials such as statement shirts and pins. Posters and tarpaulins were also put up in all three DLS-CSB campuses including the Angelo King International Center (AKIC) in Estrada street and the School of Design and Arts (SDA) campus along Vito Cruz street.

To read the latest on announcements about A(H1N1) from DLS-CSB, click HERE

For medical inquiries, contact the following DLS-CSB clinics:
Taft Campus: 5267441 to 47 loc. 106 or 245
AKIC Campus: 5238888 loc. 253
SDA Campus: 5366752 loc. 301

Community-wide Prevention Effort (DLSZ)

In a series of letters to the community, De La Salle Santiago Zobel school president, Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC called for the participation of all concerned groups in preventing the spread of the A(H1N1) virus inside the campus. In his letters, the president called for increased vigilance in maintaining proper hygiene and a strong immune system to combat the virus. Also, different sectors of the community, including the Parent’s Association and the Ayala Alabang Village Association (AAVA), collaborated with the school to organize a Wellness Program and Infection Control Team.

To view the memo issued by the president, click HERE

To view the A(H1N1) prevention guidelines memo, click HERE

To view the 2nd memo issued by the president, click HERE

Health Alert: All about A(H1N1) (DLSL)

De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) has also taken the fight against A(H1N1) into cyberspace as the school published a comprehensive primer on the A(H1N1) virus, including information on how it is contracted and how it can be prevented. It has even taken its campaign to the community one step further by dispelling myths on the virus such as contracting it by eating pork.

To read DLSL's primer on A(H1N1), click HERE

Bulletin: Lasallian Community Responsibility (DLSU)

29 June 2009 – The office of Br. Armin Luistro FSC, President and Chancellor of De La Salle University (DLSU), released a letter addressed to the Lasallian community with updates on the A(H1N1) virus inside the campus and a call for continuous vigilance in ensuring proper hygiene. Also, Br. Armin called for responsibility in dealing with flu-like illnesses. Those exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to report to the DLSU clinic immediately and follow guidelines in managing the sickness.

To read on the letter from the president, click HERE

With reports from:
Romeo Catap, Jr., Marketing and Communications Office, DLS-CSB
Suzette Balgos, Head, Institutional Development & Communications Office, DLSZ

A(H1N1) updates from the Department of Health

Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III reported on 26 June 2009 that 134 more mild cases of A (H1N1). According to him though, all are responding positively to treatment. These additional cases bring the total count of confirmed cases of the novel virus to 861.

To read the latest update on A(H1N1) from the Department of Health, click HERE

Other sources for A(H1N1) updates

To read the latest update on A(H1N1) from the World Health Organization, click HERE

To read the latest update on A(H1N1) from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, click HERE

Farewell Br. Ceci: the bard, the free spirit and the holy man

By Raffy Malenab

Around 300 members of the Lasallian Family took time away from work and study on 25 June 2009 to join the family and friends of Br. Cecilio M. Hojilla FSC in prayer at his Mass of Resurrection held at the National Shrine of the Divine Child in La Salle Greenhills (LSGH). Br. Ceci, as he was known to most members of the community, passed away last Sunday, 21 June. In celebration of his life and work, different sectors from the La Salle schools celebrated mass in LSGH with the La Salle Brothers. Among those present were students, administrators and personnel and parents from La Salle schools in Luzon. La Salle University (LSU) and Brother Presidents attending a meeting of the International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU) in Philadelphia tuned-in via live video streaming. Others followed the service online through the Tweetcast and Facebook Wall posts.

Remembering the good times

Although those present were still in a state of mourning, the general atmosphere in the Shrine was that of a community fondly sharing with each one their special personal memories of Br. Ceci. Following the readings from the book of Wisdom and the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC, Brother Visitor and DLSP President, gave a reflection on the life and death of Br. Ceci. According to him, while Br. Ceci was truly a multi-faceted person, he was mainly a storyteller, a free spirit and a blessed man. And while the Brother Visitor's sharing was a wonderful overplay of touching words and seriousness, this was easily overshadowed by the roaring laughter of the audience when Br. Dodo talked of Br. Ceci’s insatiable love for sinful foods.

Messages of love and goodbyes

Following the death of a truly beloved figure in the Lasallian community, countless messages, pictures and testimonials of love and goodbyes for Br. Ceci came from former students, associates and families he touched in his 48 years as a Brother. Aside from a board inside the church that was filled with pictures and notes, the Facebook page of the De La Salle Brothers and De La Salle Philippines were flooded with posts and messages from those who were unable to go to LSGH in person. Meanwhile, the Brothers had also requested that instead of flowers and offerings, donations for the One La Salle Scholarship Fund in the name of Br. Ceci be given instead.

Happy where he is now

Before the end of the mass, Br. Rolando Dizon FSC, a relative of Br. Ceci, delivered the eulogy and response in behalf of the family. Following a short round of reminiscing, Br. Dizon was momentarily overcome with grief but was quick to emphasize that Br. Ceci would have wanted everyone to simply be happy for him. “If you really wanted to say goodbye, be happy. If he were here, Br. Ceci would have said: I am home and I am very very very happy". After the final viewing, a convoy of Brothers, family and close friends left for the Brother’s Memorial Cloister at the La Salle Novitiate in Lipa, Batangas.

La Salle schools take measures against the A(H1N1) virus (update 1)

By Raffy Malenab

In light of the A(H1N1) pandemic, La Salle schools have initiated measures and campaigns to prevent the further spread of the virus and to ensure the welfare of the academic community especially its students.

Be Flu-less, Not Clueless (DLSU)

In response to the confirmed cases of A(H1N1) inside the campus, De La Salle University (DLSU) in cooperation with Green Cross, the student body and the parents’ foundation organized the Be Flu-less, Not Clueless awareness campaign launched during the reopening of classes last 15 June. As the name suggests, the campaign is geared towards educating the Lasallian community on maintaining proper hygiene inside the university, spotting flu-like symptoms and most importantly what to do to contain the spread of the virus. Information pamphlets and free bottles of Green Cross alcohol were given to students while FAQ guides and button pins were also made visible around the campus.

Also, the office of DLSU President, Br. Armin Luistro FSC released separate letters to the community and to the parents assuring them of the University’s continuing efforts in keeping the school a conducive place for learning.

To read on the letter of the president, click HERE

To know more about the Be Flu-less, Not Clueless campaign, visit their Multiply site HERE and join their Facebook page HERE

For more information on A(H1N1) or to report possible cases in DLSU, visit the DLSU website HERE or contact the clinic at tel. nos.: (63.2) 5360252; 5244611 loc. 710

Visual Information Campaign (USLS)

Following DLSU's move, the University of St. La Salle (USLS) launched their own awareness campaign to prevent the spread of A(H1N1) by putting up A(H1N1) information tarpaulins and posters around campus. A health advisory was distributed to the community through flyers containing information on the signs and symptoms, mode of transmission and prevention techniques against the virus

For more information on the campaign, visit the USLS website HERE

Task Force Prevention (DLSC)

To respond to the threat of the A(H1N1) virus, De La Salle Canlubang formed a task force aptly named AH1N1 Anti-Infection Action Team. Composed of faculty and staff representatives and members of the school clinic headed by the registrar's office, the task force launched a two-fold prevention campaign through information dissemination and maintenance of physical facilities. According to Engr. Albert Llorador of the Physical Facilities Office (PFO), an orientation was held during the first day of classes to educate the students on the basics of the A(H1N1) pandemic and how to stop the further spread of the virus. Also, anti-bacterial soaps were placed in restrooms and regular spraying of insect repellants and aerosol sanitizers are done every afternoon after classes to prevent the spread of other diseases.

For more information on the campaign, visit the DLSC website HERE

With reports from:
Lee Santiago, Center for External Relations, USLS
Engr. Albert Llorador, Physical Facilities Officer, DLSC

DLSP Media Bureau news update 1 SY0910

Compiled by Raffy Malenab

De La Salle Canlubang
Building Bridges Through Education

Consul General Raul S. Hernandez witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the De La Salle Canlubang, Inc. of Biñan, Laguna (DLSC) and Xiamen University of Technology of Xiamen, China (XMUT) on May 6, 2009. Signing on behalf of the two universities are DLSC President Br. Joaquin S. Martinez FSC, D. Min. and Prof. Xia Xiaocai, Director of XMUT International Cooperation and Exchange Office.

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De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
DLSUMC opens New Service Ward

In response to the Brother President’s thrust to increase the number of charity beds in DLSUMC, a new service ward was opened on the 3rd floor at Building 1 of DLSUMC. The new ward brings DLSUMC eight service beds and two Isolation Rooms closer to its goal of having 100 service beds by 2010. The addition brings the number of service beds at DLSUMC to a total of 37 beds.

To read the latest issue of FOCUS, click HERE.

De La Salle Lipa
BMW Speaks Before World Congress

Brother President Manuel R. Pajarillo FSC was keynote speaker during the 7th De La Salle World Congress held in Los Angeles, California, USA from 22 to 24 May 2009. It is a biennial world-wide reunion of all La Sallians, themed “Green and White Convergence”, envisioned to be a convergence of La Sallians from all over the world coming together toward a common point: One La Salle, One global community.

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DLSL Signs MOA With SPU-Manila

DLSL, in consortium with St. Paul University (SPU) – Manila, is pleased to announce that two new programs are now being offered - the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) with majors in Academic Management and Clinical Management; and the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education, Major in Leadership and Management.

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De La Salle University
Students on the way to recovery

As of June 9, the Department of Health has announced seven confirmed cases from De La Salle University. All of the reported cases have exhibited mild symptoms. Three of the foreign students have fully recovered and are cleared for discharge by DOH.

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Madagascan Lasallian Brother Beatified

by Jay Calleja

Blessed Brother Rafael-Louis Rafiringa, a Madagascan Lasallian Brother, was among those beatified on 7 June 2009, Trinity Sunday, in a ceremony presided over by Archbishop Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Blessed Brother Rafael-Louis joined the Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1876, 10 years after entering the first La Salle school in Antananarivo, Madagascar. As the Superior General, Br. Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria FSC, intimates in his letter to the Lasallian Family, 'Brother Rafael was exceptionally talented and effective as an educator, a catechist and leader. During a time when foreign missionaries were expelled from the country, Brother Rafael was chosen as the President of the Catholic Union for all Madagascar, effectively running the Church during the period of great opposition. He suffered incarceration on false charges, yet held strongly to his faith and his vocation. Eventually, he was named a Member of the Academy of Madagascar and received the Medal of Civil Merit for the success of his efforts to normalize the relations between Madagascar and France.'

Blessed Rafael-Louis Rafiringa, pray for us.

Related information:
A brochure on Blessed Brother Rafael-Louis Rafiringa from the Institute here
Br. Alvaro Rodriguez Echeverria FSC message here
Link to De La Salle Brothers of the Philippines website here

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