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ENGLICOM, founded in 1964, is one of the oldest and largest student organizations in De La Salle University- Manila. With over 61 years of excellence, ENGLICOM is established with a vision of promoting cultural harmony and social awareness among Filipino and Chinese students. Open to everyone in the university, ENGLICOM dedicates its efforts to long-term development and nation-building through organizing social, cultural, and socio-civic events. In line with this, ENGLICOM serves as an avenue for its members to develop into future leaders and legends. As a member of the Alliance of Filipino-Chinese Students (AFiCS), ENGLICOM members are connected to the different top universities across Metro Manila. Valuing excellence through dedication and passion, ENGLICOM achieves its vision as Christian achievers for God and country.
Our History
In 1964, a group of young gentlemen formed Amity Associates with the aim of promoting camaraderie and friendship among Chinese students. The motto of the association was signified in its name Amity, in French (Amistie), meaning friendship and goodwill characterized by mutual acceptance and tolerance of potential antagonistic standpoints or aims.
Four years later, in 1968, as a result of the expanding number of students with Chinese descent as well as conflicting schedules of the four different year levels, Goliards was formed. The term "goliard" means a wandering student of the 12th or 13th century given to writings of satiric Latin verse and to convivial living and minstrelsy. During this time, two Chinese organizations existed- Amity Associations which is headed by the seniors and juniors, and the Goliards which was mainly steered by the freshmen and sophomores. Both organizations were formed primarily for the Chinese students to gather together and be socially involved.
In 1969, the names Amity Association and Goliards were merged into one united organization called ENGLICOM. The new name was thought of to represent the whole membership of the association - ENG, to represent the students from the College of Engineering; LI, to represent the students from the College of Liberal Arts; COM, to represent the students from the College of Commerce. With this new name, it was hoped that the members would be consolidated and unified as a group and not as individuals.
The name ENGLICOM has been retained until the present but the character of the organization has evolved through the years. No longer exclusively for the Chinese, ENGLICOM has opened its doors to Filipino and Chinese students alike with the aim of encouraging an appreciation for both Filipino and Chinese cultures.
Mission
Appreciation of both cultures
Unity and integration
Dedicated service and nation-building
Personal growth and self-development
Training, social interaction and exchange, and socio-civic involvement.
Christian achievers for God and country
Religio Mores et Cultura
Vision
To continually work in awakening the Filipino-Chinese consciousness, instilling a sense of Filipino-Chinese identity, unity in spirit, compassion, and social awareness through long-term development and nation-building.
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