Interfaith symposium tackles religious understanding

THE CULTURAL SECTION of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran-Manila and De La Salle University held their 4th Interfaith Symposium with the central theme, "Religion, Awakening and Growth" at the Natividad Fajardo Auditorium on March 8, 2012.

This symposium aims to share knowledge on the different faiths and grow in understanding among the various believers, as the theme states.

There were eight (8) speakers who participated in this event, namely: Hon. Alfonso Tagliaferri (First Secretary - Deputy Head of Mission, Italian Embassy) and Dr. Saga Mabining (Judicial Division Chief, COMELEC). From the Episcopal Commission on Interreligious Dialogue, CBCP, two presented their papers: Fr. Carlo Reyes (Executive Secretary) and Rev. Fr. Richard Babao. 

Two representatives from Al Mustafa International College-Manila were Dr. Sayyed Hashem Moosavi (President) and Dr. Mohammad Ali Savadi (Research Deputy). Two faculty who also read their papers from DLSU's Theology and Religious Education Department (TRED) were Dr. Eduardo Domingo (Full Professor; Chair) and Dr. Lolita Castillo (Asst. Professorial Lecturer)

Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC (DLSU's Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission and Alumni Relations) gave his opening remarks, while Hon. Hossein Divsalar (Cultural Counselor, Iranian Embassy) his welcome message. H. E. Asiasghar Mohammadi (Ambassador, Iranian Embassy) delivered his keynote address and Prof. Lysander Rivera (Assistant Professor, TRED) his closing remarks.

A shorter version of this article was published in 2401, Vol. 43 Issue No. 21, p. 5 [26 March 2012].

2401 is the official newsletter of De La Salle University.

Br. Ricardo P. Laguda FSC, appointed as new President of DLSU

Here is the letter of Mr. Jose T. Pardo announcing to the Lasallian community about the appointment of Br. Ricardo P. Laguda FSC as the new President of De La Salle University.

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10 April 2012

Dear Members of the DLSU and DLS-C Academic Community:

        I am pleased to inform you that after following a process in the search for a new President for De La Salle University and De La Salle-Canlubang, with the participation of the Multi-sectoral representatives from the two institutions, the Board of Trustees of De La Salle University and De La Salle-Canlubang hereby appoints

        Br. Ricardo P. Laguda FSC as President.

     This appointment will take effect on June 16, 2012 of Academic Year 2012-13 for a period of three (3) academic years.

        God bless us all. Animo La Salle!

Sincerely in St. La Salle,

Jose T. Pardo

Chairman

DLSU Alumnus is 2012 Young Global Leader awardee

BENEDICT CARANDANG, 30, a DLSU alumni, is one of the youngest recipients of the 2012 Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. He is one of the four Filipinos selected and joins the ranks of the other 191 honorees from among thousands of nominees across the world. 

Carandang took up a double degree course majoring in Applied Economics-Management of Financial Institutions in DLSU. He is currently in the United Kingdom pursuing an MBA at the University of Westminster under the Chevening Scholarship Program of the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

He was nominated for the Young Global Leaders scheme for his work promoting the creative industries in his home country.