De La Salle University has officially announced the finalists for the 2025 Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA), the prestigious annual recognition honoring outstanding media coverage on youth and education. Now in its 20th year, the LSA celebrates the impactful storytelling of journalists across print, online, and television platforms.
Since its inception in 2004, the LSA has been a prestigious platform championing truth-seekers and media practitioners covering stories that inspire, inform, and advocate for the Filipino youth. This year’s awarding ceremony, themed “Hayag” is set to take place on March 13, 2025, at the DLSU Manila Campus.
There are four LSA categories for the country’s journalists, with the winners to receive a one-of-a-kind Toym De Leon Imao sculpture. The awarding ceremony will also give recognition to campus papers.
In partnership with the Student Media Office, LSA will also feature the recipient of the Outstanding Media Personality, voted by DLSU campus journalists.
The Golden Jubilee of DLSU’s University Charter coincides with the 20th Anniversary of the Lasallian Scholarum Awards, and to celebrate this, a new category is to be introduced – Outstanding Feature Film on Youth and Education. This new platform promotes the transformative power and impact of films in our lives, especially on the youth and education sectors.
2025 Lasallian Scholarum Awards Finalists
DLSU has revealed the finalists across various categories, showcasing the best in print, online, film, and broadcast journalism. Below is the complete list:
Outstanding Published Feature Article on Youth and Education in a School Organ
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Cha-cha for AFAM?: Foreign ownership in higher education through charter change Ronnel Bermas, Raekint F. Corpuz and Allen P. Gacutan The Guidon, Ateneo de Manila University
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Dimes for dreams: Unraveling the hidden costs of STEM education Regina Manalo, Gabby Rosales The Guidon, Ateneo de Manila University
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The faculty beyond the classroom Maxiene Barrion Nicole and Anne Kelsy Sy The Guidon, Ateneo de Manila University
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A tale of the Lumad Schools: Trailing mounts of deprivation towards academic recognition Eunhice Corpuz FEU Advocate, Far Eastern University
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Walang Katapusan na Pagkahumaling: Nakakubling Panganib ng Infinite Scrolling sa Kaisipan ng mga Kabataan Hanz Joseph B. Ibabao FEU Advocate, Far Eastern University
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Amid Extreme Heat, Fragmented Climate Response Threatens Children’s Education Iñigo Pastor Philippine Collegian, University of the Philippines
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Gulayan sa Paaralan Program sows a path toward food security Jaime Lallana, Laurence Pontejos The LaSallian, De La Salle University
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It starts with a ripple: Linar-Mae Orbista sparks hope among scholars Elijah Duanan, Jaime Lallana, MJ Tinio The LaSallian, De La Salle University
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Stigma, ineffective instruction at the root of Lasallians’ math anxiety Amanda Palmera, Linus Carl Perdon The LaSallian, De La Salle University
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The inspiring journey of a visually impaired UST Commerce graduate Janica Kate J. Buan The Varsitarian, University of Santo Tomas
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Stories of survival as first ‘pandemic batch’ graduates from college Janica Kate J. Buan, Faith Nicole S. Gelacio, Karis M. Tsang The Varsitarian, University of Santo Tomas
Outstanding Online Feature Story on Youth and Education
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The Cost of Miseducation
Giselle Ombay
GMA News Online
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DepEd Chief Gets Tough Versus Bullying Helen Flores
One News
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Medals Overload? DepEd Defends Award System Under K-12
Elizabeth Marcelo
One News
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PBEd Keeps Faith In K-12 Curriculum, But Says It’s High Time For Education Reforms Jose Rafael Ballecer
One News
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Iloilo teacher’s mobile library is the latest hangout for students, parents
Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Rappler
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El Nino and its effects on Gen Zs’ mental health
Joanna Deala and Gaby Agbulos
RepublicAsia
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Is returning to the old school calendar a good thing?
Joanna Deala and Gaby Agbulos
RepublicAsia
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Pagdami ng honor students, nakababahala nga ba?
Bryan Gadingan
RepublicAsia
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Untold struggles of scholarship grantees
Rianna Mae B. Santiago
RepublicAsia
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What’s being done to prevent online sexual abuse of children in the Philippines? Gaby Agbulos
RepublicAsia
Outstanding Published Feature Story on Youth and Education in a Nationally Circulated Publication
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House Appropriations panel chief: Education urgently needs reforms
Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
Business Mirror
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Passing of adolescent pregnancy bill to ensure well-being of youth-agencies Rizal Raoul S. Reyes
Business Mirror
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Why are more students graduating with Latin honors?
Pam Pastor
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Child marriages in PH: It takes a village to also commit abuse
Jane Bautista
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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DepEd needs about 4K guidance counselors
Kathleen de Villa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Hiring Gen Zs? They shun ‘toxic’ workplaces – survey
Kathleen de Villa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
It’s back to Filipino and English, from kinder to Grade 3 classesJulie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Teacher exodus alarms DepEd; Education cluster formed
Melvin Gascon and Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Tip to teachers: Group pupils according to their reading skills
Jane Bautista
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Private school scholarship program needs to be expanded
Neil Jayson Servallos
The Philippine Star
Outstanding Video Feature Story on Youth and Education
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Silid-aklatan sa Lansangan
Lilian Tiburcio and Jenica Villanueva
DigiDokyu, GMA Integrated News
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AI Wow
Atom Araullo
I-Witness, GMA Public Affairs
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Bawat Hakbang
Atom Araullo
I-Witness, GMA Public Affairs
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Basa To School
Kara David
Kara Docs, GMA Public Affairs
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Mga Batang Pasan ang Pangarap
Maki Pulido and Jun Veneracion
Reporter’s Notebook, GMA Public Affairs
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Bahay, Eskwela
Neil Mercado
Look Through, Inquirer.net
Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University
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DLSU’s ‘coffee science’ class sparks interest in chemistry
Izzy Lee
ABS-CBN News
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How a DLSU graduate’s invention lets people see what’s underground
Izzy Lee
ABS-CBN News
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PHL told to boost manufacturing jobs to achieve high-income growth
Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza
Business World
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DLSU National Winner, MSU-IIT Finalists Advance to Dyson Awards Global Round
Angie Quadra-Balibay
Good News Pilipinas
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No need to wait long: Upper-middle economy status coming this year —DLSU Alden M. Monzon
Inquirer.net
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‘See the Unseen’ wins the Philippine National James Dyson Award
Tessa Prieto
Inquirer.net
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Relationships making things work at La Salle
Lance Agcaoili
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Indie game combines role-playing elements with education
Michelle Lojo
Philippine Star
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DLSU students win P1-million grant for cafeteria food waste to biogas project Iya Gozum
Rappler
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DLSU’s Coffee Science Class Proves There’s So Much Behind Making the Perfect Brew Christa De La Cruz
Spot.ph
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DLSU Engineering Fresh Grad Bags 2024 James Dyson Award
Hanna Panoringan
Spot.ph
The new award category for Outstanding Feature Film was announced in January with the following entry criteria:
Outstanding Feature Film on Youth and Education
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Balota
Kip Oebanda
GMA Pictures, GMA Entertainment Television Group
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A Thousand Forests
Jerry Chan, Jen Chan
I.Syoot Multimedia Production
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Firefly
Nessa S. Valdellon, Angeli Atienza
GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs
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Love Child
Arden Rod Condez
Regal Entertainment, Southern Lantern Studios
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Mujigae
Maria Madonna Tarrayo
Unitel x Straightshooters
The merit-based awards program tapped an independent media-monitoring agency to scour youth and education stories from major print, broadcast, and online news organizations in the country.
Entries were shortlisted by a pool of award-winning faculty and field experts from DLSU. The external Board of Judges includes renowned film screenwriter and director Dr. Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.; Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino Commissioner Dr. Arthur Casanova, Bato Balani Foundation Executive Director Natalie Christine Jorge, National Youth Commission Executive Director Leah Villalon, and DLSU faculty member Br. Richie Yap FSC.
The pioneer group of film screeners is headed by DLSU faculty member and Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Chair Dr. Shirley O. Lua, with fellow DLSU faculty and Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino member Dr. Anne Frances N. Sangil, filmmaker Ida Anita Del Mundo, and Quezon City Film Commission Executive Director Liza Diño-Seguerra.
The Lasallian Scholarum Awards continue to serve as a platform to encourage and recognize the media’s role in promoting educational discourse in the Philippines. With this year marking two decades of honoring journalistic excellence, DLSU reaffirms its mission to foster impactful storytelling for the betterment of the Filipino youth.
Stay tuned for updates on the awarding ceremony and winners! For more information, visit DLSU’s official website or follow their social media channels.
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