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n e w s e t t e Vol. 28 No. 6February 2020

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ISSN 0117-2905Published monthly by theMarketing Communications Office

A Journey of FaithDe La Salle Tercentenary Relic Tour

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St. John Baptist De La Salle, Patron of Teachers, was born in Rheims, France on April 30, 1651. During the “Golden Age of France” in the 17th century, when French society was imbued then with the lavish lifestyle of the monarchy and aristocracy, St. John Baptist De La Salle was seized by the plight of the poor and abandoned youth who were left in the streets to fend for themselves. An ordained priest by 1864, he later renounced his wealth, lifestyle and stature in order to organize a group of schoolmasters. This group became the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Thereafter, De la Salle and the Brothers made it their mission to provide Christian education to the youth, especially to the poor.

The greatest gift of St. John Baptist De la Salle to humanity is the sharing of his holistic spiritual virtue which was later observed by many who believed in change. Educators for instance who often looked past the ministry of the vocation, undervalued, challenged by the daily grind, specially facilitating and evaluating the learning processes of both ordinary and gifted learners, were revolutionized and empowered. Our Beloved Founder left a legacy that will constantly remind us that learners, especially the youth, have an inherent dignity which comes from their being created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, education is a means of holistically developing the dignity and well-being of each learner in all aspects of life. Such was the reputation of sanctity of St. John Baptist De La Salle until his death on April 7, 1719.

After John Baptist De La Salle was proclaimed saint by Pope Leo XIII in 1900, his relics were moved to a large chapel inside a new school along Rue Saint Gervais in Rouen. However, when the religious teaching congregations were suppressed, the relics had to

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Any form of art is a product of creativity. To a genius, it is his muse, it is unique and very special. However, with the presence of technology, every drawing, no matter how simple or complex it is, seems to have instantly become a work of art. This skeptic thought together with other notions makes us think if creativity is still needed in a multimedia dominated world. (i.e. animation to website design to other forms of modern arts) In our interview with the Graphics Design and Multimedia Arts chair Mr. Eduardo M. Rubi II, his generous answers settled the score.

According to Mr. Rubi even if their field of discipline require the functions of accuracy and governed by specific measurement, creativity remains an invaluable talent. He furthers that for students to explore their artistic side, their teaching methods have to ensure, allow and provide rational landscapes for creativity so that every time students conceptualize details of their design, it is not just artful, but well thought of. Since producing visual arts entails creative input borne out of free hand mixed with technology, creativity is surely not dead. Furthermore, Mr. Rubi believes that innovation does not suppress creativity. In fact, technology and creativity complement each other. By using traditional arts and accessibility to emerging technology in

Museo De La Salle celebrates National Arts Month with Desfile de las Obras

In celebratoin of the National Arts Month this February, Museo De La Salle hosted the annual Desfile de las Obras (Parade of Artworks). Winner of the Best Artwork Rendition is STEM 2-5, depicting Princess Urduja, a painting by the National Artist Fernando Amorsolo.

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In Celebration of the National Arts Month

multimedia it actually nurtures human inspirations and self-expression.Mr. Rubi and his multimedia team have already received several awards. Recently his team was behind the engineering work of creating the graphical guide of the human face of St. Lasalle during ANIMOSAIC 2019. Their work also included accurately approximating the number of people and umbrellas to be used. This GUINNESS holder event was never without the creativity of the human mind partnered with technology.

ANIMOSAYF E B R U A R Y

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Photo from BOPEK facebook page, (c) Edric Manuel

This National Arts Month, get to know “Bopek” – an emerging Indie rock band composed of Lasallian artists. Their mix of “hugot” lyrics synthesized with a flavor of jazz and alternative would definitely strike a chord and pull your heartstrings.

Get a head start in your multimedia career and benefit from one of the finest undergraduate programs of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas! Bachelor of Multimedia Arts is considered one of the most dynamic and fast-paced programs DLSUD offers to its potential students. Bringing into the classroom new and exciting ways to learn and navigate through science, art, and technology, students get to explore their potentials in more creative ways while respecting the realistic limitations of the marketplace and the broadening horizons of the media landscape.

With advanced hands-on practices and thorough understanding of the latest skills and concepts used in graphic design and multimedia, the MMA program enables students to become effective designers in print and electronic media. Students engage in project-based learning and use images, and sequential arts for print, web, video, and interactive media. As part of their cycle of courses, students learn how to create 2D and 3D animations, computer games, and HTML and Flash Web sites. In the learning environment, students are exposed to collaborative team building activities that foster communal learning. Finally, through a variety of service learning and internship opportunities,

classroom and professional practices are bridged. By the end of the Graphics Design and Multimedia program, DLSU-D graduates are expected to:1. Create and develop designs and concepts

through visual illustrations, graphics, animation, and other related works for different industries and forms of entertainment.

2. Demonstrate the ability to express and integrate the art theories and solution in

the most practical convenient means of presentation.

3. Exercise the interdependence of artistic practice and intellectual knowledge.

4. Develop the ability to handle a range of analytical and research methodologies in critical studies.

5. Participate in the design and production of multimedia projects and perform their necessary tasks as artists.

(source: DLSU-D website)

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TEMPERANCE (TOP)From the book “Seven” (Stories of the Seven Deadly Sins and Virtues). A baroque and rococo themed-style digitally illustrated graphic book, thesis output. by Juan Riggo De Guzman (2017)

LEA SALONGAArtwork created from plaster of Paris, wood glue, and liquid paper pulp formed into tile pixels by Mikka Pauline C. Noroña (2017).

ANITA. A 4x16 ft acrylic on canvas mural painting depicting the modern day Filipinaby Nadine Liane C. Gabriel (2017).

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St. John Baptist de La Salle

As of 2019 the Lasallian family is formed by about 4,000 Brothers, who help in running 1,000 education centers in 79 countries with 850,000 students, together with 90,000 teachers and Lay associates.

Graphical links to significant dates and events from the mid-17th Century with the birth of Saint John Baptist de La Salle to the present

Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Patron of Christian Teachers.

The word ‘relic’ comes from the Latin reliquiae which means remains. In Christianity, a relic consists of physical remains of a saint like bones, clothings or personal objects preserved for purposes of veneration as a tangible memorial. Relics are not limited to Christianity but also significant in Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shamanism, and many other religions.

In 2011, prior to the celebration of the Lasallian Centennial Celebration, Br. Álvaro Rodríguez Echevarría FSC, gifted the Philippine Lasallian Family with a first class relic, a sizeable bone fragment of St. La Salle. The relic’s purpose is not only for pilgrimage in various La Salle schools, moreover a permanent enshrinement of the Founder’s artifact which is currently under construction and will be finished this May 2020.

After its year-long pilgrimage, the relic will rest in its permanent home - The Shrine of St. John Baptist de La Salle, currently

under construction at the DLSU Laguna Campus. The first sanctuary in the world dedicated in honor of the Patron Saint of Teachers, it is

envisioned to be a pilgrimage site for educators. The dedication of the Shrine of St. John Baptist de La Salle is scheduled in May 2020.

These relics are a piece of hair and a piece of cloth

worn by St. La Salle.

There are three classes of sacred relics. The first-class is a part of the saints body. (It is this type which is placed in an altar stone.) The second-class is a piece of the saints clothing or something used by the saint, while the third-class is an object which has been touched to a first-class relic.

Relics of St. John Baptist De La Salle displayed in St. Gerald’s DLS College, in Ireland. (St. Gerald’s DLS College Facebook Page)

Sample of a clothing relic of Saint John

Baptiste de La Salle which is labeled

Ex Indumentis, Latin for “from the

clothing”. This term is commonly used when referring to 2nd Class relics of

saints.

Other relics of St. La Salle

Sources: lasalle.edu, ph.news.yahoo.com, lasallefoundation.org, lasalle.org, dlsu.edu.ph, knightlab.com, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde SDEAS, lasallianpartnerscouncil.org, wikipedia.org, worthpoint.com, catholiceducation.org

The relic is St. La Salle’s arm bone,

sealed in a reliquary adorned with images of bronze angels on

each corner.

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April 9, 1678 - Ordained priest

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May 24, 1900 - Canonized by Leo XIII

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Web-based timelineof the life of St. La Salle

More info about the Relic Tour, turn to page 8

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“We are excited to work with DLSU-Dasmarinas, one of the reputable educational institutions in the country known for preparing its graduates for professional success, honed with the La Sallian values of faith, zeal, and service.” This is the inspirational message of Ms. Grace Colet, Executive Director of the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement of the GBF, SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) University Alliances and De la Salle University-Dasmarinas, held on February 20, 2020, Function Room 3 at the University’s Hotel Rafael.

In her speech, Ms. Colet mentioned that it was a great honor for her to be in the signing and launching of GBF-SAP University Alliance with De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. To build the future of the country, the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation made education its mission.

“We believe that (delete a phrase here) the best way to move our economy forward is through investing in the STEM education, to become the building blocks for our global competitiveness in the next generation. We believe that this cannot be done alone and we’re very privileged that we have found like minded partners to work with, committed to this advocacy and to this program. We find confidence in working with SAP, a world leader in enterprise software, with our own conglomerate as being one of the foremost employers of SAP-skilled talents in the country. In today’s workplace, SAP-skills have become an indispensable factor. Understanding SAP

Building the Future Through Education: MOA Signing of Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, SAP University Alliances and DLSU-DManto Exhibit at The Museo De La Salle

All Dressed Up and Ready to Venerate:

In celebration of the 425th anniversary of the Parish of Silang, the Silang Parish Council for Culture and Heritage held an exhibition opening entitled “Manto: Weaving Silang History Through The Virgen de Candelaria’s Festive Vestments,” in partnership with De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, at the Museo De La Salle on February 20, 2020.

Esteemed guests of the event were Hon. Mayor (of Silang) Socorro Poblete, Mr. Larry Pallera, Chairman of the Silang Heritage Council, Rev. Fr. Marty Dimaranan, Parish Priest of Silang, Mr. Philip Lacson Medina, Chairman of the 425 Committee, Silang Mother Butlers Guild, Silang Parish Pastoral Council, Silang Fiesta Committee and Lenders of the Virgen’s religious vestments.

In her welcome remarks, Dr. Myrna F. Ramos, Vice-Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs, and Advancement, shared her personal experiences on her devotion to the Virgen De Candelaria, especially the times when her parents would bring them to Silang to pay homage to the Virgen. Rev. Fr. Dimaranan, in his special message, thanked the Lasallian community for exhibiting the “Manto” of their Patroness Nuestra Senora de Candelaria.

He also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the people of the Silang parish for initiating the exhibition event. The event befits the 425th anniversary of the canonical erection of the parish of Silang. Rev. Fr. wished and prayed that the exhibit would not only lead us to admire the festive vestments of the Virgen. He hopes that the exhibit will inspire us to appreciate more the sanctity and beauty of the heart of the Blessed Mother.

Mr. Philip Lacson Medina, Chairman of the 425 Committee, shared with the audience that a “manto” is a cape or an outer covering. The cape may also be used as a veil. The

manto was used by the Virgen in the different events in the life of Jesus. Thus, the manto should lead us to a personal experience of Christ. The devotees of the Virgen De Candelaria sees the Blessed Mother as an intercessor and protectress, he added.

Ms. Cecille Torrevillas-Gelicame, Director of the Museo De La Salle, said that the exhibition features the religiosity and spirituality of the event and promoting cultural heritage and religious aesthetics as well. She looks forward to see the people who

software and the ability to work with it is vital. In fact, for many job positions today such skills are mandatory.”

With the partnership, these objectives are in retrospect (1) help the country by providing more SAP trained graduates for the workforce, (2) equip students with certain capabilities in terms of SAP skills ready for the future workforce, and (3) contribute to the education of the academe by providing trainings and internships for teachers for practical application. Signatories of the MOA were Mr. Carlos G. Santos, Group Chief Information Officer of JG Summit, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Ms. Grace Colet, Dr. Myrna F. Ramos, Vice-Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and Advancement, DLSU-D, and Mr. Edler R. Panlilio, Managing Director of SAP Philippines. The DLSU-D

delegation was represented by Dr. Marco S. Saez, Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research, Dr. Cristina C. Salibay, Dean-College of Science and Computer Science, Ms. Eden C. Cabrera, CPA-Chair, Accountancy Department, Mr. Ruel D. Elias-Chair, Business Management Department, Ms. Ma. Gloria A. Del Rosario, Chair-Computer Science Department, Mr. Romano Angelico T. Ebron-Director, Center for Student Admissions, Dr. Vangie B. Montillano, Coordinator-University Linkages Office, and Mr. Wilson R. Jacinto, Director-University Linkages Office.

As a final word, Ms. Colet concluded that “together, our goal is to have more work-ready graduates who will innovate and fuel our country’s future. Together, we come in full force aiming to make a difference for our country and the Filipino youth.”

would visit the exhibit to have an experience of the “Silang Church.” The exhibition opening ended with an awarding of tokens facilitated by Mr. Philip Lacson Medina. Guests enjoyed their afternoon snacks in a reception at the Cafe Museo.

The exhibition is from February 20-May 30, 2020, at the Fe Sarmiento-Panlilio Room, Museo De La Salle, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas.Museo De La Salle, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas.

be moved again to the relocated Generalate Lembecqles-Haus in Belgium in 1906. From Belgium, the relics were transported in a solemn procession to Rome on January 26, 1937, the same date as the promulgation in 1725 of the Bull of Approbation of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.Today, the relics of Our Beloved Founder are venerated in the Sanctuary of St. John Baptist De La Salle, the Main Chapel of the Generalate, or Casa Generalizia, of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Rome, Itlay.

According to Rev. Fr. William Saunders, we

venerate relics because it is a form of expression of the profession of the Catholic faith. The five aspects of the veneration are the belief in everlasting life, the truth of the resurrection of the body, the doctrine of the splendor of the human body, the belief in the special intercessory power, and the truth of our closeness to the saints. Moreover, the pilgrimage of the Relics of St. John Baptist De La Salle would (1) provide schools and their parish communities an opportunity to celebrate the Lasallian Jubilee Year with the presence of Our beloved Founder’s presence in their community, (2) appreciate the charism of the Founder through prayer

and veneration of the relics, (3) promote and teach the significance of the Founder’s story as the Universal Patron of Teachers and inspire people to live a life of faith and service to the community, and (4) promote the devotion to St. John Baptist De La Salle as an intercessor.The Relics of St. John Baptist De La Salle is a gift to every Filipino educator and to us all Filipinos as well. In the 300 years of De la Salle’s heavenly journey, he connects us to his legacy that has enriched the minds, touched the hearts, and transformed the lives of the youth in over eighty countries around the world. This legacy continues on.

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Mr. Edler R. Panlilio, Managing Director, SAP Philippines with Dr. Myrna F. Ramos, Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs, and Advancement

Dr. Myrna Ramos (center) holding a picture of the Virgen together with (L-R) Phillip Medina,Donald Manzon, Fr. Marty Dimaranan and Larry Pallera

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