De La Salle Lipa
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De La Salle Lipa, or DLSL is a Lasallian educational institution located in Lipa City
, Batangas
, Philippines
. It is the latest of the third generation of La Salle schools founded by the De La Salle Brothers in the country: La Salle Academy-Iligan
(Iligan City, Lanao del Norte) in 1958, La Salle Green Hills
(Mandaluyong) in 1959, Saint Joseph School-La Salle (Villamonte, Bacolod City
) in 1960 and lastly, De La Salle Lipa in 1962.
Department was formally opened, with Ms. Elsie Rabago as officer-in-charge. Ms. Norma Blanco was appointed the school's first lay high school principal in 1989. Because of the burgeoning school population, a resident President was appointed, Br. Narciso Erquiza FSC.
On May 15, 1995, Brother Rafael Donato FSC
, former President of De La Salle University
, assumed the presidency of De La Salle Lipa. Under Br. Donato, the school constructed the [, the Sen. Jose W. Diokno Building, the Chez Avenir Hotel
(now called Chez Rafael), the St. La Salle Building and Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Clusters of the Jose Rizal Building and the Centennial Sports Plaza.
Donato retired in 2003 and was conferred the title President Emeritus
by the school in special ceremonies held at the auditorium of the Sen. Jose Diokno Building.
In 1996, the school opened a graduate school
, offering a Master in Management Technology. In 1997, the school became the first educational institution in Batangas
to go online
, with its web site launched in the same year.
A year later, DLSL became one of the first schools around the world to launch an alumni registry web site. Called Umpokan, the web site has become fully interactive and is an online meeting place for graduates of the school.
In 2002, Mr. Juan Lozano was appointed the school's first Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer
. In 2003, Br. Rafael Donato retired from active service and was named President Emeritus. Brother Manuel Pajarillo FSC was then appointed President.
The school changed its organizational structure in 2005. With Br. Pajarillo still the school's President, Lozano was elevated to the position of Executive Vice-President. Mr. Rex Torrecampo was, meanwhile, appointed as the first Vice-President for Administration. The following year, Dr. Corazon Abansi became the school's first Vice-President for Academics and Research.
In 2006, the school's corporation papers were amended to officially make it part of an umbrella corporation, De La Salle Philippines
, which was formed to see to it that the operation of De La Salle schools are in line with the mission of the De La Salle Brothers in the Philippines.
In May 2007, in keeping with the standards set by De La Salle Philippines
, the Executive Vice-President became known as the Chancellor, while the two Vice-Presidents became known as Vice-Chancellors. While in schoolyear 2006-2007, Pajarillo was president of three De La Salle schools (Lipa, Dasmariñas and the Health Sciences Institute also in Dasmarinas, Cavite), in 2007 he was President solely of De La Salle Lipa.
. It is 5 minutes away by car from the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), which links the city to the Southern Luzon Express Way (SLEX).
The port city of Batangas
is 30 minutes away by car. Tanauan, the province of Batangas
’ other city, is 10 minutes away via STAR.
Entering the main access gate at the front of campus, visitors drive into well-paved concrete roads with parking facilities for more than 200 vehicles. The SENTRUM is the first major structure seen, a multi-purpose building which has been the venue of pop concerts, professional basketball games, corporate assemblies and religious gatherings.
In front of the SENTRUM is a well-kept garden that has a stone sculpture of the founder, St. John Baptist de la Salle.
Just a stone’s throw away are the Chez Rafael (formerly Chez Avenir named in honor of the university's former President Br. Rafael S. Donato FSC), a laboratory hotel for BS Hotel & Restaurant Management majors, and the Sen. Jose Diokno Building, which holds the College’s Learning Resource Center and the offices of top administration.
There are two unofficial divisions to the campus: the Integrated School side and the college side, although students are not restricted from crossing to either side. In the Integrated School side, the most recognizable structure is the St. La Salle Building, which is made up of several clusters just in front of the highway.
The main cluster that offers the main access gate for Integrated School students is called the Hall of Lasallian Saints. The hall offers access to the building’s classrooms as well as to the historic Br. Henry Virgil Memorial Gymnasium.
The other main structures for Integrated School students are the St. Benilde, St. Mutien Marie Building and Br. Gregory Refuerzo Buildings. The Learning Resource Center is located inside the Br. Vernon Mabile Building.
College students hold classes in the western half of the campus. The main structures in this side are the Claro M. Recto, Jose Rizal which is composed of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo clusters and Apolinario Mabini Buildings.
Also in the College side of the campus is the Gregorio Zara Building, informally known as the I.T. Domain Building, which holds the school’s Network Operations Center as well as three computer laboratories.
Beside the Zara Building is a gate and an access road that leads to the De La Salle Brothers’ Novitiate.
College
Office of the Executive Vice-President
Lipa City
The Lipa City /Li-pâ/ is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is one of the three component cities of Batangas province...
, Batangas
Batangas
Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is the latest of the third generation of La Salle schools founded by the De La Salle Brothers in the country: La Salle Academy-Iligan
La Salle Academy-Iligan
La Salle Academy is a Lasallian school located in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. It is the first of the third generation of La Salle schools founded by the De La Salle Brothers in the country, which include: La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong City , Saint Joseph School-La Salle in...
(Iligan City, Lanao del Norte) in 1958, La Salle Green Hills
La Salle Green Hills
La Salle Green Hills is a private Catholic school exclusively for boys located on Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is run by the Roman Catholic Brothers of the Christian Schools- Philippine District. It was established in 1959 by the De La Salle Brothers led by the...
(Mandaluyong) in 1959, Saint Joseph School-La Salle (Villamonte, Bacolod City
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
) in 1960 and lastly, De La Salle Lipa in 1962.
History
In schoolyear 1985-86, the CollegeCollege
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
Department was formally opened, with Ms. Elsie Rabago as officer-in-charge. Ms. Norma Blanco was appointed the school's first lay high school principal in 1989. Because of the burgeoning school population, a resident President was appointed, Br. Narciso Erquiza FSC.
On May 15, 1995, Brother Rafael Donato FSC
Rafael Donato
Brother Rafael S. Donato FSC, Ed.D. was a Filipino De La Salle Brother and was the past President of De La Salle University Manila, University of St...
, former President of De La Salle University
De La Salle University-Manila
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, assumed the presidency of De La Salle Lipa. Under Br. Donato, the school constructed the [, the Sen. Jose W. Diokno Building, the Chez Avenir Hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
(now called Chez Rafael), the St. La Salle Building and Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Clusters of the Jose Rizal Building and the Centennial Sports Plaza.
Donato retired in 2003 and was conferred the title President Emeritus
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
by the school in special ceremonies held at the auditorium of the Sen. Jose Diokno Building.
In 1996, the school opened a graduate school
Graduate school
A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned a previous undergraduate degree...
, offering a Master in Management Technology. In 1997, the school became the first educational institution in Batangas
Batangas
Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
to go online
ONLINE
ONLINE is a magazine for information systems first published in 1977. The publisher Online, Inc. was founded the year before. In May 2002, Information Today, Inc. acquired the assets of Online Inc....
, with its web site launched in the same year.
A year later, DLSL became one of the first schools around the world to launch an alumni registry web site. Called Umpokan, the web site has become fully interactive and is an online meeting place for graduates of the school.
In 2002, Mr. Juan Lozano was appointed the school's first Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer
Chief operating officer
A Chief Operating Officer or Director of Operations can be one of the highest-ranking executives in an organization and comprises part of the "C-Suite"...
. In 2003, Br. Rafael Donato retired from active service and was named President Emeritus. Brother Manuel Pajarillo FSC was then appointed President.
The school changed its organizational structure in 2005. With Br. Pajarillo still the school's President, Lozano was elevated to the position of Executive Vice-President. Mr. Rex Torrecampo was, meanwhile, appointed as the first Vice-President for Administration. The following year, Dr. Corazon Abansi became the school's first Vice-President for Academics and Research.
In 2006, the school's corporation papers were amended to officially make it part of an umbrella corporation, De La Salle Philippines
De La Salle Philippines
De La Salle Philippines is a network of Seventeen Lasallian Institutions in the Philippines. It was established in 2006 for the unified implementation of the Lasallian Mission, generate creative synergy, and promote the spirit of "One La Salle" among member institutions...
, which was formed to see to it that the operation of De La Salle schools are in line with the mission of the De La Salle Brothers in the Philippines.
In May 2007, in keeping with the standards set by De La Salle Philippines
De La Salle Philippines
De La Salle Philippines is a network of Seventeen Lasallian Institutions in the Philippines. It was established in 2006 for the unified implementation of the Lasallian Mission, generate creative synergy, and promote the spirit of "One La Salle" among member institutions...
, the Executive Vice-President became known as the Chancellor, while the two Vice-Presidents became known as Vice-Chancellors. While in schoolyear 2006-2007, Pajarillo was president of three De La Salle schools (Lipa, Dasmariñas and the Health Sciences Institute also in Dasmarinas, Cavite), in 2007 he was President solely of De La Salle Lipa.
Campus
The De La Salle Lipa campus sits on a 10-hectare lot next to the J.P. Laurel Japan-Philippine Friendship highway, just on the outskirts of Lipa CityLipa City
The Lipa City /Li-pâ/ is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is one of the three component cities of Batangas province...
. It is 5 minutes away by car from the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), which links the city to the Southern Luzon Express Way (SLEX).
The port city of Batangas
Batangas
Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
is 30 minutes away by car. Tanauan, the province of Batangas
Batangas
Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
’ other city, is 10 minutes away via STAR.
Entering the main access gate at the front of campus, visitors drive into well-paved concrete roads with parking facilities for more than 200 vehicles. The SENTRUM is the first major structure seen, a multi-purpose building which has been the venue of pop concerts, professional basketball games, corporate assemblies and religious gatherings.
In front of the SENTRUM is a well-kept garden that has a stone sculpture of the founder, St. John Baptist de la Salle.
Just a stone’s throw away are the Chez Rafael (formerly Chez Avenir named in honor of the university's former President Br. Rafael S. Donato FSC), a laboratory hotel for BS Hotel & Restaurant Management majors, and the Sen. Jose Diokno Building, which holds the College’s Learning Resource Center and the offices of top administration.
There are two unofficial divisions to the campus: the Integrated School side and the college side, although students are not restricted from crossing to either side. In the Integrated School side, the most recognizable structure is the St. La Salle Building, which is made up of several clusters just in front of the highway.
The main cluster that offers the main access gate for Integrated School students is called the Hall of Lasallian Saints. The hall offers access to the building’s classrooms as well as to the historic Br. Henry Virgil Memorial Gymnasium.
The other main structures for Integrated School students are the St. Benilde, St. Mutien Marie Building and Br. Gregory Refuerzo Buildings. The Learning Resource Center is located inside the Br. Vernon Mabile Building.
College students hold classes in the western half of the campus. The main structures in this side are the Claro M. Recto, Jose Rizal which is composed of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo clusters and Apolinario Mabini Buildings.
Also in the College side of the campus is the Gregorio Zara Building, informally known as the I.T. Domain Building, which holds the school’s Network Operations Center as well as three computer laboratories.
Beside the Zara Building is a gate and an access road that leads to the De La Salle Brothers’ Novitiate.
College Degree Programs
- College of Business, Economics, Accountancy and Management
- BS Accountancy
- BS Business Administration major in Business Economics
- BS Business Administration major in Financial Management
- BS Business Administration major in Marketing Management
- BS Entrepreneurship
- BS Legal Management
- BS Management Technology
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- College of Education, Arts and Science
- AB Communication
- AB Multimedia Arts
- BS Biology
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Special Education
- BS Mathematics
- BS Psychology
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Filipino
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies
- College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management
- BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
- BS Tourism
- Certificate in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Certificate in Culinary Arts
- College of Information Technology and Engineering
- BS Computer Engineering
- BS Computer Science
- BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
- BS Electrical Engineering
- BS Industrial Engineering
- BS Information Systems
- BS Information Technology
- Certificate in Information Technology
- College of Law
- Bachelor of Laws
- College of Nursing
- BS Nursing
Graduate Degree Programs
- Master in Management Technology
- Master in Business Administration Major in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Short Intensive Management Seminars
Academic Division
Integrated School- Primary Learning Community
- Junior Learning Community
- Senior Learning Community
College
- College of Business, Economics, Accountancy & Management (CBEAM)
- College of Education, Arts & Sciences (CEAS)
- College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM)
- College of Information Technology & Engineering (CITE)
- College of Law
- College of Nursing
Offices Under the OP and the OEVP
Office of the President- Presidential Management Office
Office of the Executive Vice-President
- Lasallian Ministries
- Sports & Culture
Institutional
- The President's Report (Annual)
- The Ala (Salle) Eh! (Quarterly)
- SADYÂ (Twice Monthly)
Integrated School
- Bulik (Integrated School Broad Sheet)
- Bulik Literary Folio (Student Magazine)
- Bakas (Student Newsletter)
- Kamalig (Student Newsletter)
College
- LAVOXA (Student Broadsheet & Tabloid)
- Umalohokan (Student Newsletter)
- L Magazine (Student Magazine)
- Utak Berde (Student Literary Magazine)
- Talas (Faculty Journal)
- MMT Link (Graduate School Journal)
- Etudes (Research Office Newsletter)
- Infobits (Guidance Newsletter)
- Parents’ Bulletin (Guidance Newsletter)
- Educator’s Link (Guidance Newsletter)
Notable alumni
- Br. Armin Luistro FSC - former president De La Salle University-ManilaDe La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, and current secretary of the Department of EducationDepartment of Education (Philippines)The Department of Education , is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management and governing of the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine educational policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary... - Br. Narciso "Jun" Erquiza FSC - current president of De La Salle University-ManilaDe La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
- Joel Tan-Torres - Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal RevenueBureau of Internal Revenue (Philippines)The Bureau of Internal Revenue is an attached agency of Department of Finance. BIR collects more than one-half of the total revenues of the government.-Functions:...
- Oscar L. GozosOscar L. GozosOscar Gozos is a Filipino politician who is serving as Mayor of Lipa City, Batangas until June 30, 2010. He was born on September 12, 1950 in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Rosario, Batangas. He is married to Nilda Mercado.-Education:...
- former Congressman of the 4th district of Batangas and former mayor of Lipa CityLipa CityThe Lipa City /Li-pâ/ is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is one of the three component cities of Batangas province... - Boy Manguera - former player for the De La Salle Green ArchersDe La Salle Green ArchersThe De La Salle Green Archers are the men's varsity teams representing De La Salle University. The women's varsity teams are referred to as the De La Salle Lady Archers. The school's athletic program participates in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, among others...
and former vice mayor of Lipa CityLipa CityThe Lipa City /Li-pâ/ is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is one of the three component cities of Batangas province... - Ma. Concepcion Hernandez - current Councilor of Lipa City
- Diane Querrer - former courtside reporter for the UST Growling TigersUST Growling TigersThe UST Growling Tigers are the varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The women's varsity team is called the UST Growling Tigresses. Originally called the Glowing Goldies, the name has been changed starting with the 1992–93 season....
in the UAAP - James Hudencial - former player for the San Beda Red LionsSan Beda Red LionsThe San Beda Red Lions are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of San Beda College.San Beda is the only founding member left in the league....
- Chris Macasaet - Member, Philippine Men's Volleyball team, and current team captain, De La Salle University men's volleyball team
- Marie Lozano - current ABS-CBN reporter
- Kat Carangan- Member, University of Santo Tomas women's volleyball team
- Mika Esperanza - Member, De La Salle University women's volleyball team; UAAP Season 73 Women's Volleyball TournamentUAAP Season 73 volleyball tournamentsThe seniors' division of the UAAP Season 73 volleyball tournaments opened November 27, 2010. Tournaments are hosted by De La Salle University. Tournament games are held at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City....
Rookie of the Year - Darryl Rodel - Member, De La Salle University Green Paddlers
- Romelyn Carpio - CPA Licensure Examination October 2009 Top Notcher
- Nestor G. Cuartero - Manila Bulletin Assistant Entertainment Editor/Tempo Newspaper Entertainment Editor/Author, "At Large, At Leisure"
- Charlene Mary Mercado - Student Coordinating Board President (2009-2010), Gerry Roxas Leadership Awardee, De La Salle University-Manila Two-Time Batch President