De La Salle University reveals the list of finalists for the 2025 Lasallian Scholarum Awards (LSA), the University’s flagship program recognizing exemplary media coverage on youth and education, which will be held on March 13, 2025 on the DLSU Manila Campus.
In its 20th year, the event highlights the unwavering and bold spirit of journalists in telling impactful stories that encapsulate the theme of “Hayag.” The LSA continues to champion the truth-seekers and those who serve as an inspiration to the next generation through their stories from print, online, and television media.
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.
The list below consists this year’s LSA finalists:
Outstanding published feature article on youth and education in a school organ
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
Dimes for dreams: Unraveling the hidden costs of STEM education
Regina Manalo, Gabby Rosales
The Guidon, Ateneo de Manila University
The faculty beyond the classroom
Maxiene Barrion Nicole and Anne Kelsy Sy
The Guidon, Ateneo de Manila University
A tale of the Lumad Schools: Trailing mounts of deprivation towards academic recognition
Eunhice Corpuz
FEU Advocate, Far Eastern University
Walang Katapusan na Pagkahumaling: Nakakubling Panganib ng Infinite Scrolling sa Kaisipan ng mga Kabataan
Hanz Joseph B. Ibabao
FEU Advocate, Far Eastern University
Amid Extreme Heat, Fragmented Climate Response Threatens Children’s Education
Iñigo Pastor
Philippine Collegian, University of the Philippines
Gulayan sa Paaralan Program sows a path toward food security
Jaime Lallana, Laurence Pontejos
The LaSallian, De La Salle University
It starts with a ripple: Linar-Mae Orbista sparks hope among scholars
Elijah Duanan, Jaime Lallana, MJ Tinio
The LaSallian, De La Salle University
Stigma, ineffective instruction at the root of Lasallians’ math anxiety
Amanda Palmera, Linus Carl Perdon
The LaSallian, De La Salle University
The inspiring journey of a visually impaired UST Commerce graduate
Janica Kate J. Buan
The Varsitarian, University of Santo Tomas
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
The Cost of Miseducation
Giselle Ombay
GMA News Online
DepEd Chief Gets Tough Versus Bullying
Helen Flores
One News
Medals Overload? DepEd Defends Award System Under K-12
Elizabeth Marcelo
One News
PBEd Keeps Faith In K-12 Curriculum, But Says It’s High Time For Education Reforms
Jose Rafael Ballecer
One News
Iloilo teacher’s mobile library is the latest hangout for students, parents
Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Rappler
El Nino and its effects on Gen Zs’ mental health
Joanna Deala and Gaby Agbulos
RepublicAsia
Is returning to the old school calendar a good thing?
Joanna Deala and Gaby Agbulos
RepublicAsia
Pagdami ng honor students, nakababahala nga ba?
Bryan Gadingan
RepublicAsia
Untold struggles of scholarship grantees
Rianna Mae B. Santiago
RepublicAsia
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
House Appropriations panel chief: Education urgently needs reforms
Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
Business Mirror
Passing of adolescent pregnancy bill to ensure well-being of youth-agencies
Rizal Raoul S. Reyes
Business Mirror
Why are more students graduating with Latin honors?
Pam Pastor
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Child marriages in PH: It takes a village to also commit abuse
Jane Bautista
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DepEd needs about 4K guidance counselors
Kathleen de Villa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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 classes
Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Teacher exodus alarms DepEd; Education cluster formed
Melvin Gascon and Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Tip to teachers: Group pupils according to their reading skills
Jane Bautista
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Private school scholarship program needs to be expanded
Neil Jayson Servallos
The Philippine Star
Outstanding video feature story on youth and education
Silid-aklatan sa Lansangan
Lilian Tiburcio and Jenica Villanueva
DigiDokyu, GMA Integrated News
AI Wow
Atom Araullo
I-Witness, GMA Public Affairs
Bawat Hakbang
Atom Araullo
I-Witness, GMA Public Affairs
Basa To School
Kara David
Kara Docs, GMA Public Affairs
Mga Batang Pasan ang Pangarap
Maki Pulido and Jun Veneracion
Reporter’s Notebook, GMA Public Affairs
Bahay, Eskwela
Neil Mercado
Look Through, Inquirer.net
Outstanding feature story on De La Salle University
DLSU’s ‘coffee science’ class sparks interest in chemistry
Izzy Lee
ABS-CBN News
How a DLSU graduate’s invention lets people see what’s underground
Izzy Lee
ABS-CBN News
PHL told to boost manufacturing jobs to achieve high-income growth
Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza
Business World
DLSU National Winner, MSU-IIT Finalists Advance to Dyson Awards Global Round
Angie Quadra-Balibay
Good News Pilipinas
No need to wait long: Upper-middle economy status coming this year —DLSU
Alden M. Monzon
Inquirer.net
‘See the Unseen’ wins the Philippine National James Dyson Award
Tessa Prieto
Inquirer.net
Relationships making things work at La Salle
Lance Agcaoili
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Indie game combines role-playing elements with education
Michelle Lojo
Philippine Star
DLSU students win P1-million grant for cafeteria food waste to biogas project
Iya Gozum
Rappler
DLSU’s Coffee Science Class Proves There’s So Much Behind Making the Perfect Brew
Christa De La Cruz
Spot.ph
DLSU Engineering Fresh Grad Bags 2024 James Dyson Award
Hanna Panoringan
Spot.ph
Outstanding feature film on youth and education
Balota
Kip Oebanda
GMA Pictures, GMA Entertainment Television Group
A Thousand Forests
Jerry Chan, Jen Chan
I.Syoot Multimedia Production
Firefly
Nessa S. Valdellon, Angeli Atienza
GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs
Love Child
Arden Rod Condez
Regal Entertainment, Southern Lantern Studios
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 include 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.
