Aug
18

From Rock Bottom to the Top: An aspiring CPA’s journey

Being poor should not be an excuse to aim high and achieve your dreams –this is what the 22-year old Davao del Norte-native Aljon Laborte inculcated in his mind when he first stepped inside National University in 2010. Aljon, the second eldest son of Mr. Teresito and Mrs. Jocelyn Laborte had to endure many trials before he was able to reach college. June 2008, when they found out that his father was one of the casualties in the MV Princess […]

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Aug
18

Lady Bulldog Jaja Santiago secures spot in PH Volleyball Team’s “Magnificent 7”

 Another proof Nationalians have world-class talent. National University Lady Bulldogs stalwart Jaja Santiago was formally announced as the fifth member of the elite team that will compete for the Philippines in the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship set at the Mall of Asia Arena on October. With this, Santiago officially became a member of the ‘Magnificent 7’ or the only 7 local players that can participate in the five-day spike fest in Manila. The 6-foot-5 Lady Bulldog middle blocker was […]

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Aug
18

Former Lady Bulldog chosen to be part of PH volleyball team

A Nationalian is about to make not only the university but the country proud. Former National University Lady Bulldog libero Jennylyn Reyes was chosen to be part of the Philippine team that will compete in the upcoming FIVB World Club Women’s Championship to be held on October here in the Philippines. Last July 19, Reyes was given the ‘golden ticket’ and was named as the fourth member of the ‘Magnificent 7’ — or the 7 local volleyball players that will […]

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Aug
18

Former NU Bulldogs’ stars Parks and Rosario join Gilas 4.0 final roster

Former NU Bulldogs stalwarts Bobby Ray Parks and Troy Rosario were named part of the Gilas Pilipinas final 12-man roster that will compete in next week’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament to be held here in Manila. Parks and Rosario surprisingly made the cut after joing the Gilas training pool for only several months. This will be their first foray into high-level international basketball and this will be the first time they will represent the Philippines as part of the men’s national […]

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National U wins big in 1st Mechatronics and Robotics Olympics 2016

National University emerged victorious in the 1st Mechatronics and Robotics Olympics organized and held at the DOST-MIRDC office in Taguig City last June 3-4, 2016. National U Team 1, fifth year ECE students Salvador Palatan Jr. and Kenjie Sabido were named champions in the Mechatronics practical competition while NU’s Team 2 composed of Danreil Dueñas and Niño Pitogo were hailed as the first runner-up. Team 1 received a plaque and cash prize worth P10,000 while Team 2 went home with […]

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