Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 16 (August 2009)

Ireland is divided into four provinces namely, Munster, Leinster, Connaught and Ulster. The province of Ulster, in the north, is special in the sense that six of its nine counties are under British jurisdiction. Brother Meldan was born in County Monaghan, one of the three counties in the Republic of Ireland. He remained a staunch Ulster man and Monaghan man all his life.

Originally published in The Gateway Issue No. 15 (June 2009)

When we look at a photograph of a youthful Brother Felix, we may note how tall he is, as well as his shock of beautiful, curly hair. In some photos we may also detect a twinkle in his eye, and that would be telling.

De La Salle Santiago Zobel hosted the bi-annual DLSP Basic Education Commission Forum from 12-14 March 2025, bringing together school principals and academic heads for three days of collaboration and inspiration.
 
Day 1: Inspiration, Connection, and Service

Last 21 March 2025, Kinder students from De La Salle Lipa, DLSU-Integrated School, De La Salle Zobel, La Salle College Antipolo, and La Salle Green Hills engaged in a fun-filled competition for this year’s Little Archer’s Olympics at DLSU-Laguna Campus. This one-day sports event provided a platform for these budding talents to showcase their developing skills and competitive spirit. It also served as a valuable opportunity to learn and embody the true meaning of sportsmanship, fostering camaraderie and mutual respect amongst the young Lasallians.

The Lasallian East Asia District Viability & Vitality Committee, as part of its capacity building measures, is seeking to assess the viability and vitality of each sector through a series of assessments and surveys. At the moment the Committee, led by the LEAD Mission Council (LMC), is visiting the Sectors, some on Zoom and some in-person. These visits provide the LMC with an invaluable opportunity to meet those passionate Lasallians who promote our values in their local contexts while fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas among themselves. 

Reflection by Contact James Daniel Cudo

Reflection by Live-inner Errol Aguas

The Brothers' Live-In Program was something I didn't expect to enjoy. It all started with just curiosity. Then, I wanted to know their daily routine. But as time passed, I became more interested in what they actually do. The five-day live-in program turned out to be a meaningful journey.

Reflection by Aspirant Lander Angelo Pua

The online learning session on prayer, facilitated by Br. Zennel Sy FSC, was participated by Postulants, Aspirants, and Contacts from different countries in the Lasallian East Asia District. The session delved into our understanding of prayer as a human and personal relationship with our God instead of it being just a ritual. 

The recently concluded Visayas-Mindanao Aspirants Conference 2025 (January 5-9) brought together Aspirants and Contacts of the De La Salle Brothers under the theme “Live Your Passion!”, inspiring us to embrace our unique gifts and find deeper meaning in our lives.

Through moments of reflection, connection, and action, VMAC 2025:

Reflection by Aspirant Stephen Carmelo Merecedio

Last January 30, 2025, Aspirants and Contacts of the De La Salle Brothers from Luzon set out on a three-day trip to St. Jaime Hilario School – De La Salle Bataan. Accompanied by the Brothers, we set out for Bagac equipped with nothing but packed clothes, materials for our activities, and most importantly, hearts that were ready but somehow unaware of what was to come.