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Aug
11

Former BSP Governor Speaks to Law, MBA Students

Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Dr. Jaime Laya spoke in a forum on August 5 at the Justice Venancio Aldecoa Moot Court on the topic: ?The BSP and the State of the Country's Public Finances. Dr. Laya started his talk by discussing the country's economy vis-à-vis employment figures and the performance of the Philippine […]

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Aug
11

Conflict Mgt Expert Administers Trauma Healing Course

A professor at the New Century College of George Mason University (GMU) in Virginia facilitated a course on trauma healing in Silliman University last August 5 to 10. Dr. Al B. Fuertes, an expert in conflict transformation management, handled the five-day course on “Trauma Healing and Resiliency: ‘Peace-ing’ the Self and Community Together After Conflict.” […]

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Aug
11

Weekly Sillimanian, Portal Undergo Journalism Workshop

The members of the editorial boards and staff of the two official student publications of Silliman University participated in a journalism workshop whole day of August 10 at the Mary Marquis Smith Hall. Close to 60 staff members were present along with their respective advisers: Prof. Warlito Caturay, Jr. for the Weekly Sillimanian, the school […]

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Aug
04

5-Year Level 2 Re-Accreditation Status for Agriculture, PT

The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) granted five-year Level II Re-accreditation Status to the Agriculture and Physical Therapy programs of Silliman University. Silliman was notified of the FAAP’s decision late last month, confirming the results of the accreditation visit to the University of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities […]

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Aug
04

UEM General Secretary is Divinity School Visiting Professor

The General Secretary of the United Evangelical Mission (UEM) is a visiting professor at the Divinity School for two weeks. Rev. Dr. Fidon R. Mwombeki spends most of his time on campus handling lectures to senior and graduate students majoring in Mission Studies, his area of specialization. His lectures revolve around the Biblical foundations of […]

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Aug
04

High School Junior Represents Country in 20-Day Asian Program

A junior student in the High School Department is one of only two Filipino delegates to the 2013 Asian Youth Development Program being held August 2 to 20 in Okinawa, Japan. (Jude Amiscaray [first from right] with his parents, Silliman University College of Engineering Dean Engr. Jesus Amiscaray and Mrs. Gina Amiscaray, and sisters, Genine […]

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Aug
04

‘70% of Election Problems Predicted in April’ – Salonga Center

Most of the problems that were experienced during the elections in May were foreseen as early as April. This was the observation made by Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, Director of the Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and Development (JSCLD) during the “Inter-Agency Verification Workshop on Perceived Issues of the May 2013 Elections” held July 29 […]

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Aug
04

College of Education Helps Establish Apo Island Rondalla

Apo Island, which holds claim as among the world’s best diving spots, now offers another treat to tourists and locals alike. This time, they go cultural with their new rondalla group. The College of Education (COE) has assisted the community in Apo Island in establishing what is now known as the Apo Island Rondalla. It […]

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Jul
27

Free Introductory Course on ‘Competitive Intelligence’ Offered

A free introductory course on competitive intelligence is offered on July 27 at the Uytengsu Computer Studies Hall. Handling the course is Mr. Romeo C. Mascardo, CEO and managing director for Competitive Intelligence of the Asian Center for Competitive Intelligence. He is one of the country’s lead trainers in business and competitive intelligence in the […]

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Jul
27

High School Team Makes It to Vis-Min Debate Finals

Two fourth year students from the High School Department made it the championship round of the Visayas-Mindanao Debate Championships (VMDC) held July 11 to 14 at the University of the Philippines Visayas – Tacloban. It was the first time for the High School team to participate in the VMDC. Patrich L. Lozano and Cheska D. […]

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