By: Camille Buendia | Resource Generation and Advancement

 In May 2025, as we celebrated two milestones of St. John Baptist de La Salle – his proclamation as the Patron Saint of Teachers (May 15) and canonization as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church (May 24) – the Resource Generation and Advancement Section launched Inspiring Impact, a special video series that highlights stories of alumni and scholars whose lives were transformed through opportunities made possible by the generosity of others.

Each story reflects how one kind heart can unlock the beauty of education for someone who once only dreamed of it.

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Ms. Aubrey Anne Garde, a 2018 Usaha Tegas Foundation, Inc. (UTFI) scholar, is now a Registered Chemist and Entrepreneur. She shared how her scholarship lifted the financial burden and helped her focus on academics.

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Dr. Marc Dexter Macalintal, a 2017 financial scholar, is now a doctor and Lifestyle and Aesthetic Medicine Specialist, educating millions on social media.

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Dr. Mark Christian Magdaluyo, a 2013 Brother President Scholar, is now an Ophthalmologist at DLSUMC. From once walking its halls as a student, he now gives back to the Lasallian community through his profession.

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Ms. Lowela Magsino-Alindayu, a 1999 Sports Service Scholar and former varsity basketball player, is now a Radiologic Technologist and full-time faculty member at the College of Medical Imaging and Therapy, where she mentors future professionals like herself.

These alumni scholars prove that a scholarship can turn dreams into reality, impacting individuals, families, and communities. From all of us at DLSMHSI, thank you to our generous benefactors, for changing the lives of numerous Lasallians who are now successful professionals in their respective fields.