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UNIVERSITY: The project heads for #UVMW2024 released a statement responding to and apologizing for the numerous controversies surrounding #Animusika2024, including ticket and accommodation concerns. | via bit.ly/45Gw8PQ They clarified that the initial approved capacity was halved from 3,000 to 1,500 due to last year's safety concerns. They also admitted to changing the venue layout at the last minute to "accommodate the production's speakers" and apologized for the behavior of some organizers. The team also acknowledged their "unfair and exclusionary" invitation of only USG officers to fill up extra space in the concert. They thanked Lasallians for their support toward this year's festivities and vowed to have an "open and collaborative spirit" moving forward.

SPORTS: The Philippine Football Federation has announced that Jeff Cheng will step down as Team Manager for the Women’s National Football Team. He was instrumental in the Filipinas’ journey to their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance back in 2023. | via @philfootball

SPORTS: The DLSU Lady Archers won the G’Ballers League after their win over the UST Golden Tigresses yesterday, June 22, at the CCF Center. The Green-and-White entered the knockout stages with a 2-2 record before claiming the championship. | via bit.ly/4cxfnsn

VANGUARD: The Department of Agriculture (DA) detected the Philippines' first case of Query or Q fever, a bacterial infection that typically affects farm animals. Several goats in Marinduque tested positive for the disease. While there are no confirmed human cases yet, the DA is coordinating with the Department of Health to monitor the health of residents in the affected area.

MENAGERIE: Quezon City’s Pride Night concert has been cancelled due to the heavy rains in the area since this afternoon, which affected the venue’s electrical and sound equipment. | via @ABSCBNNews

HAPPENING NOW: In the spirit of solidarity and resistance, the Filipino LGBTQ+ community colors the streets of Quezon City for #LoveLaban2Everyone Pride PH Festival 2024 at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The volunteer-led event features a day's worth of queer celebration, including parade marches and musical performances, headlined by icons such as Vice Ganda, BINI, and Marina Summers.

HAPPENING NOW: Lasallians in togas and high spirits fill the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center as graduates from CTSOE, RVRCOB, COS, and BAGCED celebrate the fruits of their hard work in the second half of the 199th Commencement Exercises.

HAPPENING NOW: Candidates for graduation from the College of Liberal Arts, College of Computer Studies, and Gokongwei College of Engineering take the stage for their final college hurrah at the 199th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine International Convention Center.

IN PHOTOS: Runners laced up earlier today, June 22, at the Laguna Campus for the #UVMW2024 "YAKAP 2024: Blooming Into Growth," an advocacy run on various topics such as gender inclusivity, drug prevention, mental health, and women empowerment.

HAPPENING NOW: Lasallians and their families bond with one another as "TIBOK: PUSO Family Day 2024" festivities kick off at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall grounds.