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CENTRAL HOUSE BULLETIN of 9 September 2014

READING— LUKE 6:39-42“Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother’s eye.”

REFLECTIONCommunity life – living and leading with others – is not for the weak of heart. Community living can be fun and consoling but it also requires that we are imbued with the attitude of creating and nurturing it and not just consuming it. Jesus reminds us of this responsibility we have for guiding and correcting one another in a manner that is compassionate. To live in community is to be desirous of the good of our brothers and colleagues and to actively express this by guiding or correcting them. Such is the responsibility of those who wish to make community life a personal value. We will need to prepare people to receive and to give feedback just as we form them to have a concern for the development of those they share community with.

We are always on the way in our personal as well as in our professional lives. We can never really say that we have made it or have no more room for growth or improvement. Therefore, we will always need the support of a community who will help us in discovering the best and most excellent part of

us. May we be zealous as well in bringing out what is good and excellent among those we live and work with.

RESPONSELord, We would like to be able to reach out to each otherTo reach through the barriers with which we surround ourselvesWe would like to have the courage to break through to others

Lord, We are asking you to be among us to show us the wayTo help us recognize our direction To help us remain sensitive to each others’ needsSo that when we are strong we may dare to giveAnd when we are weak we may be able to share our needAnd not to fear to receive

Lord, May we become an open and welcoming communityMay others find us genuine and lovingAnd share our joy and commitment

AMEN.

Market Weighton Community

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Catubay, Jonie (LSVP)

4 Mayor, Ares (JHIS-LS)

7 De La Cruz, Toby FSC

8 Cabutaje, Irish Glen (JHIS-LS)

Daluz, Joseph FSC

Abeykoon, Don Roshan Waruna FSC

9 Lambampa, Suzette Salupado (LSVP)

Chua, Edgar (NMC)

10 Broughton, Michael John FSC

11 Mercado, Ma. Victoria Galsim (CHA-AdU)

16 Mercado, Rado FSC

20 Tran Van thien, Simon Andrew FSC

20 Kerewgoda Kanakamlage Don Dilshan Vimukthi FSC

21 Bagasbas, John Sebastian Cochon (CHA-IMU)

21 Fernandez, Ferdinand Tecson (CHA-Finance)

24 Buenavista, Allan FSC

24 Randrianasolo, Jean De Dieu FSC

27 Godoy, Maria Teresa Ruedas (Residencia Community)

29 Enriquez, Mike (NMC)

30 Quebengco, Dr. Carmelita I. AFSC

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR TYPHOON DEVASTATED CLASSROOMS: A SUCCESSStudents and teachers of Trinidad Elementary School in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, San Miguel Elementary School in Dulag, Leyte and Mercyville Elementary School in Tacloban City were all smiles last August 25 and 26, 2014 for the Classroom Ground Breaking Ceremony as part of the One La Salle Yolanda Rehabilitation and Recovery Project. De La Salle Philippines, in partnership with De La Salle Santiago Zobel, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas and De La Salle – Lipa facilitated the said event. Br. Jose Mari Jimenez FSC, President of De La Salle Philippines and Br. Kenneth Martinez, President of De La Salle - Lipa were in attendance along with different representatives from the barangay, Municipality, Department of Education and partner Non–Government Organizations.

For all three elementary schools, highlights of the program started as the school principals welcomed the guests and students to the event. Ms. Teodora Cabos of Trinidad Elementary School, Ms. Maria Abrenio of San Miguel Elementary School and Ms. Teresita Macabenta of Mercyville Elementary School all expressed their gratitude to everyone who came to witness the event.

Br. JJ Jimenez gave an introduction and explained the details of the project. He expressed how Lasallians were looking for different avenues aside from providing immediate relief, to help our fellowmen who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Since La Salle’s advocacy is to provide education for the unprivileged, through building new classrooms in public schools that were devastated by the typhoon, this project is a great way to live up to that mission.


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Further, Architect Jude Tecson, the design and construction consultant explained the features and building details of the project. For Trinidad Elementary School and Mercyville Elementary School, the project commits to establish a two - storey building with four classrooms and a roof deck that can be used as a multi -purpose hall for different school activities. For San Miguel School Elementary School, a single – storey structure with three classrooms will be built. All classrooms are disaster resilient which can withstand winds of 300 kph. These can be used as evacuation centers during disasters.

The program then proceeded to the turning of soil where the honored guests placed significant objects inside the time capsule and buried it to the ground. Contents of the time capsule were: a blueprint of the project, a newspaper issued that day, a Lasallian Rosary, some pictures of St. John Baptist de La Salle and some coins for luck and fortune.

After that, Br. Kenneth delivered an inspirational message. He emphasized in his message how strong and courageous the locals were because despite the typhoon, they are still able to go on with their lives. He also commended the teachers that continued to inspire, serve and teach the students, who in a very young age had to experience such tragedy. On the other hand, he also admired the students who are very strong-willed and determined which inspired the teachers. He also mentioned the value of prayer and to never give up.

The program ends with a message from the barangay captain. All three schools and communities were very grateful to De La Salle Philippines, donors and partners. They also commit to give a hundred percent of their participation as the project continues.

LJPC CONDUCTS TRAINING - WORKSHOPS UNDER THE OLSYRRP Alongside the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the classrooms in Trinidad Elementary School, San Miguel Elementary and Mercyville Elementary School, the Lasalllian Justice and Peace Commission (LJPC) through One La Salle Yolanda Rehabilitation and Recovery Project held different training – workshops for the communities of Tubabao Island in Guiuan Eastern Samar, Barangay San Miguel in Dulag, Leyte and Barangay 99 in Diit, Tacloban, Leyte.

Volunteer teachers, engineers and staff from the lead schools for each community namely; De La Salle Santiago Zobel for Guiuan, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas for Dulag and De La Salle – Lipa for Diit, headed and facilitated the different trainings in the local sites.

DLSZ invited guidance counselors, spiritual formators and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management experts for their activities in Guiuan. One of the focuses of DLSZ’s intrventions was on Psychosocial and Values Formation. The group held art sessions where the children of Trinidad Elementary School painted designs

on canvass bags that can be used in school. For Psycho – spiritual formation, the group gathered the parents in the community to orient them how to manage their children in times of disasters. Also, DLSZ provided interventions on DRRM and taught community members on its basics.

For both sites in Diit and Dulag, DLSUD invited engineers from their own College of Engineering to teach Basic Masonry and Basic Carpentry. The group aims to let the contractor hire the participants of the said training – workshop as the classroom construction is progressing. They also had interventions for the youth and adults in the community. The group conducted a Psychosocial-processing seminar where


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they are able to express their experiences during the typhoon and their needs now as they are trying to move forward.

During the whole 3-day training-workshop in all sites, the participants and community members were very much participative and welcoming to their volunteer instructors and teachers.

MOA SIGNING WITH MR. RICHARD L. LEE FOR THE NAMING RIGHTS OF A BUILDING IN DLSU – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX - - RICHARD L. LEE ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY BLOCK BUILDING

Last August 19, Br. Ricky P. Laguda FSC and Mr. Richard L. Lee, Chairman Emeritus of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc and an alumnus of DLSU, formalized the naming rights agreement with a MOA signing event.

Mr. Lee is a passionate advocate of education and projects that focus on innovation. The building that will be named after him will contain instructional and research laboratories serving the needs of the Gokongwei College of Engineering, College of Computer Studies, and College of Science. Mr. Lee supports DLSU’s commitment to the pursuit of a transformative, Christian education. The building is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2015.

BPI CREDIT CARD PARTNERS WITH DLSU FOR ITS REAL THRILLS REWARDS PROGRAM Last June, DLSU became the first academic institution that is included in the BPI Real Thrills Rewards program intended for all its credit cardholders. Cardholders may choose DLSU’s Vaugirard scholarship program under the Rewards Program listing “Charities” as the beneficiary of their rewards points. Cardholders may choose to convert 1,000 points to Php 100 donation to the scholarship program which benefits public high school students. DLSU allots 50 scholarship slots every year to public schools students under Vaugirard. All those who are interested to apply for scholarships are given free entrance exams in over 30 public schools nationwide in partnership with DepEd. Check this link for more details: http://www.bpicards.com/RealThrills/Items/51

ADVANCEMENT COMMISSION HELD A SHARE-TO-LEARN WORKSHOP AT DLSU-D

Last September 2-3, 2014, the Advancement Commission (AdvC) members convened another Share-to-Learn workshop, the first for the Academic Year 2014-2015. The event hosted by De La Salle University Dasmariñas was attended by 34 participants from various La Salle schools.

The event was opened by an inspirational message given by Br. Gus Boquer FSC, the President and Chancellor of both DLSU-D and DLS-HSI, in which he quoted, “The best time to give is when it is the most difficult to give”.

On the first day, Dr. Myrna Ramos, DLSU-D’s Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and Advancement, shared their various fundraising practices in the University while Pinky Medina, Executive Director of Venture for Fund Raising, emphasized effective strategies for fundraising events. Ms. Grace Lazo of DLSP’s Quality Management and Audit Services also gave some updates on the Modern Conduct of Schools. The day was capped off with a Tagaytay city tour and fellowship.

On the second day, Miriam Valero, DLSU’s Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs Office, talked about the importance of alumni engagement in their giving behavior while Mary Jane Inocencio, Advancement


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Lasallian Education Commission (LEC) of De La Salle Philippines.

Like the BEC and TEC, the AEC can help provide broad policy guidance and exercise advisory function to DLSP. As a network, it serves as a clearinghouse and coordinating hub for various related services regarding alternative education.

With support from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), especially CSB’s Center for Social Action (CSA) and the Office of the Lasallian Mission and Student Life (LMSL), the Commission held its first assembly on August 1, 2014 at the Hotel Benilde, Manila.

Br Jose Mari Jimenez FSC, DLSP President, welcomed the schools’ representatives to the assembly.

SCHOLARSHIP CONFERENCE HELD AT SALLE DE MARSEILLES, BENILDE HOTELThe directors and representatives of various La Salle schools’ Scholarship Units gathered together to hold the very first Scholarship Conference at Salle de Merseille Benilde Hotel of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde last September 5, 2014. Mr. Bob Tang, DLS-CSB’s Vice Chancellor for Academics, graced the event by giving an opening message. It was a whole-day session on sharing of best practices in the

Head of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, echoed her valuable training on student philanthropy, reunion and class events from a Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conference she attended in Singapore.

Another highlight of the program was the election of the commission’s Ad-hoc Committee which is tasked to set directions and lead the goal setting and planning of the commission. The AdvC Ad-hoc Committee is comprised of DLSU, DLSU-D, USLS, LSA and DLSP effective for academic years 2014 and 2015.

The two-day assembly was concluded by closing remarks given by Dr. Myrna Ramos.

DLSP-ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST ASSEMBLY

The Joint Councils’ Workshop (Presidents’ Circle, Lassian Partners’ Council, National Mission Council and Sector Council) of 18 November 2013 created De La Salle Philippines’ newest sub-network of La Salle schools – the Alternative Education Commission (AEC).

This network involves teacher education, social action, and other units that are engaged in various forms of alternative education services. The aim is to magnify and extend the reach of the Lasallian family to marginalized communities. It is particularly geared to underscore engagements with out-of-school youth and indigenous peoples.

Chaired by Br Vince Fernandez FSC, the AEC is composed of the heads of Lasallian Colleges of Education, Alternative Learning System (ALS) program heads, and related alternative education service units (e.g., unit heads for ALS programs, heads of adult and nonformal education units/night schools).

The AEC is the third DLSP commission to be set up and it works in consonance with the Basic Education Commission (BEC) and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), under the coordination of the


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field of Scholarships wherein three guest speakers had presented. These are Mr. Henson Ola, Manager of Lasallian Assitance Management Program of De La Salle Lipa, Dr. Johnny Cabanias, Director of Academic Services of De La Salle Health Sciences Institute and Mr. Joel Navarez, Coordinator for Externally-fund Scholarships of De La Salle University. In respective order, they discussed about their schools’ existing scholarships and related policies for integrated school, internally-funded scholarships for tertiary level and externally-funded scholarships for tertiary level. Ms. Grace Lazo of DLSP also gave a brief presentation on the Modern Conduct of Schools. During the conference, Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC, President of DLS-CSB and OIC of DLSU came and listened to the discussion. The conference was attended by a total of 28 guests.

DLSU-D HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX BLESSING Lone District of Dasmariñas Congressman Elpidio Barzaga Jr., City Mayor Jennifer Barzaga and Department of Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC lead the ribbon cutting during the blessing of the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas High School Complex on July 23, 2014. The DLSU-D High School Complex is initially comprised four sections for Grade 7, two sections for Grade 8, and two sections for Grade 9 and is initially managed by the University’s College of Education. Its classes for schoolyear 2014-2015 officially opened July 28, 2014.

The complex houses air-conditioned classrooms, sciecnce and computer laboratories, a HELE room, a covered court and a cafeteria. University oval track and Ugnayang La Salle are among shared facilties with the University. As of this writing, the high school has around 30-35 faculty members—all LET eligible. -Jacquelyn M. Torres, In charge, Media Relations Marketing Communications Office, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas

DLSU-D GOES GLOBAL IN CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY De La Salle University- Dasmariñas – DLSU-D is the first university to obtain membership in the International Sustainability Campus Network. Represented by 50 member schools from more than 15 countries on 6 continents which include most of the members of the World Economic Forum’s GULF(Global University Leaders Forum) group, ISCN aims to provide a global forum to support leading colleges, universities, and corporate campuses in the exchange of information, ideas, and best practices for achieving sustainable campus operations and integrating sustainability in research and teaching (http://www.international-sustainable-campus-network.org).

As a member school, DLSU-D is recognized as one of the leaders in the campus sustainability, has an opportunity to participate globally in the cutting-edge campus sustainability research, as well as organize ISCN conferences and symposia. -Jacquelyn M. Torres, In charge, Media Relations Marketing Communications Office, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas

KILOMETER ZERO (KMZERO) RUNS THE ROAD OF DLSULast August 14, 2014, the 1911 ABCDs (Aspirants, Brothers, Contacts, and Discerners) hosted the KMzero program during the university’s Lasallian Vocation Week. KMzero is an event designed to promote awareness and encourage young men to join the De La Salle Brothers. The event was led by De La Salle Philippines National Vocation Promoter, Br. Alex Diaz FSC and project event head Jed Tresmanio, 1911 Aspirant.

The 1911 ABCDs setup different booths to promote the community’s vocation and life. There are booths


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for Faith, Service, Community, BLIP (Brothers Live-In Program), and Aspirants & Discerners. Each booth had representatives from the 1911 Aspirants/Contacts to discuss what their booth is about and share their experiences as an ABCD to the participants. About 70 students graced and visited the event and booths.

The 1911 ABCDs also aimed to educate the people on what we are passionate about – living a very worthy life guided by our founder St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Lasallian principles and values. Seeing a lot of young men (and women) interested to know more about the life of the De La Salle Brothers made the event very heartwarming, fruitful, and memorable.

KMZero will not be successful without the dedication, enthusiasm, and passion of the 1911 ABCDs. Special thanks to the people who manned and managed different booths. Faith – Jmar Cueto, Service – Rhoj Castro, Community – Mico De Leon, BLIP – BLIP 6 aspirants, Aspirants & Discerners – Evan Telebrico and Patrick Lo, and BLIP 5 aspirants for managing the registration counter and encouraging the students to visit our booths!

KMzero is a perfect venue for young men who might be interested in joining our community: BELIEVE. BECOME. BELONG.

BELIEVE and answer God’s calling. BECOME a happier and better person. BELONG to a community of awesomeness and happiness – that is the community of the De La Salle Brothers. -Patrick Aquino (Aspirant, 1911 Community)

ALL SCHOOLS REPRESENTED AT THE HR COMMISSION MEETING

All the Human Resources heads and representatives of the 16 La Salle schools came together last August 8 in an information-packed meeting that responded

to current HR needs. Mr. Paul Zaldarriaga, Quality Management and Audit Services consultant of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP), gave a talk on Service Excellence; and Mr. Benhur Ong, Vice-Chancellor for Administration of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), gave an update on the implications on human resources matters of the upcoming ASEAN integration in 2015. Ms. Liza Mapagu of Assessment Analytics, a former administrator of DLS-CSB, shared Talent Management tips with the group, which included succession planning and talent audit.Pag-Ibig representatives shared their new Employer Accreditation scheme that will allow easier processing of their services. All throughout the day, the HR Commission members had an opportunity to share practices and opinions with each other, always with the view of taking good care of our Lasallian employees and helping keep our schools viable and responsive to the manpower needs of the times.

THE FIRST PARC ALUMNI LEADERS’ CONGRESSLast June 27, 2014, was a unique gathering of men and women -- different nationalities, different walks of life, but all with a common purpose. Overlooking the


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breathtaking view from the summit of Mt. Hakodate, the Alumni leaders and representatives of PARC gathered to discuss and explore how they can engage in the Lasallian mission together as a region. Br Lavin described the affair beautifully when he said, “high above the reality of our everyday world…we can see ourselves with a new vision as Lasallians.”

Mr. Henry Atayde, President of UMAEL, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the JLFSAA for responding to the global Lasallian challenge by painstakingly and generously organizing the First PARC Alumni Leaders’ Congress. Mr. Toshiki Kudo, Mayor of Hakodate who was himself a former student, graced the occasion and proudly told the story of how he had just met two other Mayors from Kagoshima and Rhode Island, USA who were likewise fellow Lasallians.

The next day, June 28, 2014, the Congress delegates convened for the meeting proper held at La Salle Hakodate. Br Lavin set the tone for the meeting as he highlighted what he considered one of the most important objectives that the congress had set out to do: TO PROMOTE THE FORMATION OF MEMBERS. He

emphasized that this should be the central goal of the new Alumni vision. The purpose of formation he explained, as was expressed in the objectives of the congress, IS TO SUPPORT THE LASALLIAN MISSION -- THE EDUCATION OF THE LAST, THE LOST AND THE LEAST.Henry and Dondon Atayde of UMAEL opened the first session with a formation module on the purpose of a true Lasallian Association. The module served as a point of reflection on how the respective associations of the congress participants fared in terms of their faithfulness to the Lasallian Mission, essentially indicated by the presence of three key elements: a) The association has its origin in the charism of John Baptist de La Salle; b) The association has a relationship with a Lasallian educational community, their local community, as well as their District, Regional and international community; and c) The vitality of the Association is expressed in Faith, Service, and Community (Fraternity). The module also demands that the individual as well as the association reflects on the true purpose of a Lasallian Former Student Association with these 5 points: 1. TO AID MEMBERS IN LEADING A SPIRITUAL LIFE THAT IS

COHERENT WITH THE DEMANDS OF THE GOSPEL AND THEIR OWN SACRED TEXTS.

2. TO HELP MEMBERS COMMIT THEMSELVES TO MISSIONARY AND APOSTOLIC ACTIVITIES.

3. TO SUPPORT THE LASALLIAN SCHOOL 4. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LASALLIAN EDUCATIONAL MISSION. 5. TO BE ASSOCIATED FOR THE MISSION.

Mr. Henry Atayde gave the global perspective for the Congress by discussing the challenges and goals in the context of UMAEL. He explained that the way forward was to “glocalize” or to tackle the global Lasallian mission through local and regional contexts. He discussed how Europe (RELEM) and South America (RELAL), have already made great efforts in this direction. And of course, the Japanese Federation has taken the initiative for Asia in hosting this first PARC Leaders’ Congress.

In all these efforts, Mr. Atayde emphasized that the Lasallian mission must be kept front and center. This is why UMAEL highly recommends that all its members create a Lasallian Mission and Formation Committee in their respective associations and federations. To push this forward, UMAEL has committed to support these committees by providing materials and guidelines.

Between sessions, the delegates were given a tour of the La Salle Hakodate Campus. The tour was capped off with a remarkable performance by the school’s Glee Club and Brass Band. The delegates were greatly impressed, not just by the exceptional gifts of the students, but by the commitment and passion they displayed – a mark of true Lasallians.


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Motivated by the inspiring display of talent and dedication, the delegates dove into the second session of the Congress, wherein each of the participating countries were given an opportunity to share their experiences and practices in strengthening their respective associations.

Mr. Lester Huang, who represented Hong Kong, shared how their different associations are able to successfully work together despite not being federated. They function by forming ad hoc committees for their joint projects.

Mr. John SC Loh, presented how the Malaysian Federation was established and has developed into a strong and influential entity in Malaysian government and society. For Thailand, Mr. Voravit Chansiri related how their Federation has successfully mobilized resources for their priority advocacies.

On the third and last session, there was a lively discussion among the delegates exploring options on how PARC can best furthermore the Lasallain mission as a region. In the end, the Congress unanimously agreed to prioritize the formation of a Lasallian Mission and Formation Committee in their respective associations and federations. They also agreed on how to maintain lines of communication, which should continue to open up opportunities for coordination and cooperation until the next PARC meeting which will be held on June 12 to 15, 2015 at Beauvais, France, during the next UMAEL World Congress.

Brother Labelle, in his closing remarks, expressed how the Congress had affirmed their belief that each and every delegate is truly moved to realize the Lasallian mission. This positive outlook continued on through the evening as the delegates joined in fellowship over cocktails and a lively cultural show.

Although the Congress had officially ended, the delegates still got together the following day to see the sights of the charming city of Hakodate. In the midst of all the interesting and unique attractions, one experience created an unforgettable mark in each and everyone.

Midway through the summit of Mt. Hakodate, the delegates paid their respects to the first four Brothers who came to Japan in 1932, and braved wars and other challenges in the name of the mission. A deep sense of gratitude overcame the group as they reflected on how the flame of the Lasallian mission ignited, and how the light had spread in ways that went beyond imagination and expectation.

The memory of Brothers Marcel, Daniel, Laurent D’teur and Liguori sparked in the delegates meaningful hope on what had been ignited in this Congress. -Mr. Henry Atyde, UMAEL President

Take a peek inside the newly renovatedHotel Benilde Maison De La Sallehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_V7cK0Xl2o&feature=youtu.be

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