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"Ang pagiging isang leader ay hindi sa kung anong posisyon mayroon ka, o sa kung anong dami ng achievement ang meron ka. Ang pagiging isang leader ay yung tipong kayang tumindig hindi para sa pansarili lamang, kundi para sa lahat." These are the lines from Joshua Consebido, incoming Laguna University Central Student Council President, following his proclamation as Vice President for External of the Junior Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU) during the PAGTATALAGA 2022, held at One Tagaytay Hotel Suites, Tagaytay City, June 6-7. The said intensive course on Student Leadership Development Program hosted by the ALCU-Philippines and ALCU Academy in partnership with University of Makati allowed the outgoing Communication Circle President to interact with more than 200 student-leaders all over the country. According to Consebido, they have…

Rizadel S. Miras Laguna University will offer three new degree programs  in the incoming school year; AB Psychology, BS Psychology, and BS Computer Engineering, President Laviña said Monday, February 14  during his state of the institution address. In a Facebook post, President Charlemagne Laviña announced on February 21, the  Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s approval of the Certificate of Compliance to operate the three new programs. “Matapos ang isang taon nating pagsusumikap upang sundin ang mga requirements ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) upang madagdagan ang mga kurso sa ating Universidad, pinagtibay na po ng CHED ang tatlo nating programa.Sa Kabila ng PANDEMYA, meron pa tayong BAGONG programa.” President Lavina said in a post. “Based on the Report on the Result of  Preliminary Assessment (RRPA) conducted by this Office, the…

Laguna University celebrated their 16th Founding Anniversary last February 14 up to February 18, 2022 at the Laguna Sports Complex Brgy. Bubukal, Sta. Cruz, Laguna.                A week-long celebration of Foundation Anniversary with a theme, “Variant Pi: Rapid Rise to the Top” is jam-packed with series of programs and competitions.                 Beginning the festivity with the Laguna University Staff, Student leaders (selected), Teachers and Professors, and other Stakeholders who joined the Motorcade that started at exactly 8:00 in the morning. It goes around the nearby towns and Municipalities of Laguna University. Routed from the campus going to Pagsanjan to Lumban to Sta. Cruz town proper and continuously roam around Pila to Victoria to Bay as the last destination then heads back to Laguna University.                Followed by the opening program…

Laguna University – Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (LU-JPIA) conducted a two-day webinar series sharing review tips on becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) via Zoom and LU-JPIA Facebook Live last October 21, 2021 themed “Future CPA’s: Rising Solidarity Amidst Pandemic”. The program began with an introductory prayer led by one of the LU-JPIA students. This was followed by the opening remarks of Ms. Marian G. Magcalas, Officer In-Charge of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) and Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System (BSAIS), thanking everyone in advance who made this event a reality. Mr. Reynaldo R. Ocampo, CPA, MBA, and the Philippine Review Training Center (PRTC) Review Director, imparted some of his personal experience, expertise, and advice in preparation of Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountant (LECPA). From…

Laguna University – Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (LU-JPIA) summoned two professional alumni for the part two of the webinar series themed “Future CPA’s: Rising Solidarity Amidst Pandemic” on October 22, 2021 via Zoom and LU-JPIA Facebook live. At the start of the event, Ms. Jiralden Natabio led the prayer followed by opening remarks from Ms. Marian G. Magcalas, Officer In-Charge of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) and Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System (BSAIS). She expressed her gratitude to all the viewers including the faculty of College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) and the students and introduced the resource speakers—both are LU alumni. “Taxation plays a big part in the (board) exam,” he said. He reiterated that subjects like Law and Taxation, typically overlooked courses in…

The ELITES Club, the official organization of the English majors at the College of Education (COED), held a weeklong celebration of the English Week with the theme “Rebuilding and Empowering English Language Society in the 21st Century Amidst the Pandemic “ via Zoom and Facebook Page live streaming, Nov. 15-19, 2021. An opening ceremony was held to usher in the 5-day celebration. Ms. Miya Paloyo, The ELITES Club president officially opened the event, followed by Dr. Rosemarie D. Sabado, Dean of the College of Education who delivered an inspirational message. Mr. Redmond Flores, the club’s secretary- general,   gave the closing remarks. The high point of the opening ceremony was the panel discussion via Zoom featuring three   international resource speakers who were asked questions by a panel of student- moderators composed of…

by Merilyn Rubin Despite the present pandemic condition, the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Ugnayan ng Pahinungod successfully conducted a leadership training with Laguna University (LU) through Zoom on November 8. It was participated by the LU Central Student Council, LU student department presidents, and LU Entrepreneurship Department's program chair. The program seeks to strengthen the leadership abilities of officers from LU organizations both inside and outside of the academic setting, as well as to improve the officers' leadership styles so that they can lead more efficiently and effectively. Each participant had an entertaining self-introduction throughout the program's introductory portion. The participants performed their assigned assignment and activity in one of three (3) breakout rooms within the specified time. Ms. Megan Rayala, a resource speaker, led the leadership…

The Laguna University College of Engineering continues to unfold varieties of innovative concepts for thethird time through an insightful research colloquium, adhering to the campus’ motto –Integrity towardsExcellence, November 25.The event is themed “Designs and Innovations towards Industry 4.0”, featuring two respectedinternational keynote speakers; Dr. Christian Della from the University of Glasgow, and Dr. RyanEvangelista, Senior Consultant of Quantum Systems in Singapore. It aims to provide new information,present a forum with wider dissemination of ideas, and enhance students’ skills by giving them exposureto an academic atmosphere.Lots of innovative designs were presented by selected students and have garnered praises, suggestions,and questions from the speakers. This includes ideas in technological elevations in refrigeration,agriculture, production, etc. all of which share a vision to improve such areas where the advancement oftechnology and knowledge is…