More Public Elementary Schools Benefit from DLSL’s Book Loan Program

The Community Involvement Office (CIO) continues to make reading accessible to the less fortunate students in Lipa City. Through its Book Loan project, the CIO helps public elementary school students in Lipa City learn valuable reading skills.

Now in its fourth year, the Book Mobile and Reading Program (BMRP) Book Loan has effectively reached out to more beneficiaries. This literacy campaign is part of De La Salle Lipa’s advocacy of promoting learning proficiency among the youth. Its launch last November was in time for the Reading Month and Children’s Month. DLSL Celebrates National Book Week By November, the CIO has loaned a De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) held its Meanwhile, Grade 7 students and total of 1,771 books to beneficiary National Book Week celebration their advisers showcased their schools. The CIO has scheduled a visit with the theme, “Libraries Take talents in the Book Door Design to 12 schools for this school year. Last Action: Providing Access and Contest from November 24 to 28. November 15, it went to four public Opportunities for All”, Nov. 24 to 30, schools in the city, namely Edilberto 2017. On November 27, the school L. Mendoza Elementary School, organized a book-hunting game for Cumba-Quezon Elementary School, DLSL students and Partners took grade-schoolers as well as JHS at Sampaguita Elementary School, and part in the roster of activities their respective libraries. Aspiring Bolbok Elementary School. that week. The Book Amnesty writers from Grade 9 also competed To put into practice the Book Loan for teachers, staff, and students in an essay writing challenge. Program efficiently, community commenced on November 6 involvement (CI) officers coordinate and lasted until the 30th. From Free film viewing was scheduled with the principals of selected public November 23 to 26, a songwriting for (Grades 1 - 10) from 11:20 AM - schools. After this, they endorse books competition took place, involving 12:20 PM at the GSLRC as well as 12 to the teachers-in-charge of Grades SHS and college students. noon to 1 PM and 1 PM to 2 PM on 1 to 3 or the principals for a possible Representatives from the high November 28. book loan of one month. school and college departments also participated in a Spoken Poetry Other Activities for both SHS and Students are then encouraged to contest. College included the following: borrow and read the books, with the Grade 8 students participated in the Library Henyo, 4 Pics 1 Book, Peek- guidance of their teachers to develop On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest a-Book, Book Trivia, Book Exhibit their reading skills. After a month, CI on November 24. On the same day, with Pusuan Mo and Like Ko ‘To, and officers will collect the loaned books nursery and kinder pupils were Graffiti Wall/CLRC Hugot Wall. from the teachers-in-charge. treated to a storytelling recreation. DLSL’s Book Loan Program in photos DLSL Stages Benefit Ball Games for Marawi Casualties

The De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) Sports and Culture Directorate collaborated with the Parents Educators Nurturing Cooperation and Integrity La Salle Lipa (PENCIL) in holding the “Laro Para Sa Marawi” volleyball and basketball games for the benefit of Marawi combat victims, Nov. 8, 16, 18 and 22, 2017 at the SENTRUM.

The event aimed to raise funds to purchase food, medicine, and other supplies for the residents of Marawi affected by the fighting between government soldiers and terrorists. This was one way for DLSL to provide some form of assistance to families displaced by the recent violence in Mindanao.

At the same time, this act of generosity was a way for the DLSL community to instill the value of sharing and social responsibility among the Lasallian community as well as gain the trust and confidence of Muslim brothers and sisters.

Student-athletes from the University of the Philippines High School; ; Lyceum of the Philippines University - Laguna; Arellano University; University of Perpetual Help System DALTA; Adamson University; National University; Far Eastern University; Maryhill College; and, De La Salle Santiago Zobel competed with players of DLSL and PENCIL. The Philippine Super Liga was also held on November 18, with F2 Logistics, UST, Foton, and Sta. Lucia as players.

Proceeds from the event were sent directly to which worked closely with La Salle Academy in Iligan. This La Salle school became one of the main sanctuaries for people who fled from the conflict in Marawi.

The CIO is accepting book donations from interested parties. For any inquiries, please contact the iLEAD Office - CIO at (043) 756-5555 local 317. Arellano University and DLSL in a match during Laro Para Sa Marawi Lipa Aspirants and LSYC Members during the SBMA Recognition Day

Up Close: DLSL Vocations Ministry Office (Part 1)

The Vocations Ministry Office of De La Brother. Young and single gentlemen Brothers’ Aspirancy Program. It was a Salle Lipa (DLSL) provides programs who are currently completing or have learning journey for me realizing the and activities for young Lasallians to completed their tertiary education value of decisions in life, potentials in discover their Christian vocations in life. or young professionals are welcome. our inner selves, and value of spiritual Responding to that vocation can help To help these young men in their growth. I couldn’t be happier since I them fulfill God’s plan and purpose discernment, the program offers the can express my thoughts freely. The while contributing to the Lasallian following activities: Faith Sharing, Taiz’e program really helped me discover mission of educating the young and the Prayers, Community Gathering, and what God wanted of me through the poor. Brothers’ Live in Program, Retreats, guidance of the Brothers and my co- and Recollection and the Saint Brother aspirants as well. Guided by DLSL’s mission statement, the Miguel Academy (SBMA) teaching office offers four programs that cater to apostolate. I am grateful for the blessing. Let both High School and College students. me share what I gained which is the The following programs include the - From the Aspirancy Program Manual commitment transforming a person following: Aspirancy Program for into something unexpected. It is one young men of the College Department, “Getting to the place where I am right of God’s many ways of offering a path Search-In Program for Grade 9 students, now was a tough ride. I was hesitant that will make you a person the world SIKAT Program (Si Kristo at Tayo tuwing at first to accept the invitations. I needs. The challenge is to translate Sabado) for the Junior High School turned down most of them. This was that commitment into reality which is Department and Lasallian Youth Corps very similar to the Gospel according an expression of surrendering your for the College Department. to Saint Matthew, which reminds us of life to Him regardless of the sacrifices God’s invitation to be partakers of His and hardships. Once you surrender The Aspirancy Program kingdom and proclaim the Good News. yourself, everything falls into its proper Aspirancy program helps young men However, God is really full of surprises. place. However, all of these entail discern God’s will to provide direction I opened my heart. It proved to be consistency that we cannot fulfill at and reveal to members their own the turning point in my life. Truly, “In times. What is important is the manner vocation. Through this program, the light of faith, you see things quite by which we become consistent.” – members can discover the life of a differently” as what St. La Salle had Enrico Marco Vergara (Coordinator, De La Salle Brother and determine if mentioned. Lipa Aspirant) this is the life that God designed for them. Aspirants are young men who I believe I was right in responding to … to be continued in the next issue contemplate becoming a De La Salle God’s invitation through the De La Salle Lipa Aspirants and LSYC Members during the SBMA Recognition Day

Up Close: DLSL Vocations Ministry Office (Part 1)

The Vocations Ministry Office of De La Brother. Young and single gentlemen Brothers’ Aspirancy Program. It was a Salle Lipa (DLSL) provides programs who are currently completing or have learning journey for me realizing the and activities for young Lasallians to completed their tertiary education value of decisions in life, potentials in discover their Christian vocations in life. or young professionals are welcome. our inner selves, and value of spiritual Responding to that vocation can help To help these young men in their growth. I couldn’t be happier since I them fulfill God’s plan and purpose discernment, the program offers the can express my thoughts freely. The while contributing to the Lasallian following activities: Faith Sharing, Taiz’e program really helped me discover mission of educating the young and the Prayers, Community Gathering, and what God wanted of me through the poor. Brothers’ Live in Program, Retreats, guidance of the Brothers and my co- and Recollection and the Saint Brother aspirants as well. Guided by DLSL’s mission statement, the Miguel Academy (SBMA) teaching office offers four programs that cater to apostolate. I am grateful for the blessing. Let both High School and College students. me share what I gained which is the The following programs include the - From the Aspirancy Program Manual commitment transforming a person following: Aspirancy Program for into something unexpected. It is one young men of the College Department, “Getting to the place where I am right of God’s many ways of offering a path Search-In Program for Grade 9 students, now was a tough ride. I was hesitant that will make you a person the world SIKAT Program (Si Kristo at Tayo tuwing at first to accept the invitations. I needs. The challenge is to translate Sabado) for the Junior High School turned down most of them. This was that commitment into reality which is Department and Lasallian Youth Corps very similar to the Gospel according an expression of surrendering your for the College Department. to Saint Matthew, which reminds us of life to Him regardless of the sacrifices God’s invitation to be partakers of His and hardships. Once you surrender The Aspirancy Program kingdom and proclaim the Good News. yourself, everything falls into its proper Aspirancy program helps young men However, God is really full of surprises. place. However, all of these entail discern God’s will to provide direction I opened my heart. It proved to be consistency that we cannot fulfill at and reveal to members their own the turning point in my life. Truly, “In times. What is important is the manner vocation. Through this program, the light of faith, you see things quite by which we become consistent.” – members can discover the life of a differently” as what St. La Salle had Enrico Marco Vergara (Coordinator, De La Salle Brother and determine if mentioned. Lipa Aspirant) this is the life that God designed for them. Aspirants are young men who I believe I was right in responding to … to be continued in the next issue contemplate becoming a De La Salle God’s invitation through the De La Salle Celebrating Lasallian Excellence

11th Aboitiz Future Nestlé Management Malaysia International Mathematics Leaders Business Summit Immersion for Leadership Olympiad 2017 (Malaysia) Excellence GOLD MEDALISTS SILVER MEDALISTS CHAMPION Enrico Marco L. Vergara Reuben Joseph Felix Maru Adrian Robles Team Category Baby Lyn C. Rafol Patricia Bautista Aiden Jomeil Bercilla Alonzo Alvarez Two of the top 90 delegates 2nd Runner Up - Nestlé MILE Nationwide Business Case Competition 2017 SECOND RUNNER - UP (Overall Performance) Lipa Team

World Mathematics Team Championship 2017 (Thailand)

GOLD MEDALISTS BRONZE MEDALISTS SILVER MEDALISTS Kiana Alecsandra Garing Angelina Mae Precilla Ron Gian Aleksei Catibog Elizabeth Kho Marc Christopher Ferrer Jose Luis Paolo Domingo Joshua Jericho de Jesus

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