Silliman Park-Bantayan Bible study group extends rice aid to La Carlota residents affected by Typhoon Tino
Alumni Update December 15 – 21, 2025
The Silliman Park-Bantayan Bible study group’s expression of “faith at work” came to a full circle as members reached out to residents of Hacienda Camile in Barangay Cubay, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, one of the communities severely affected by Typhoon Tino.
La Carlota City Mayor Jose Luis “Joelu” Jalandoni (BS Agriculture ’78 FS) led the distribution of five-kilo rice assistance to 94 households of Hacienda Camile on December 3, 2025.
Dr. Erwina Frances B. Jalandoni (SUHS ’75, BS Biology ‘79) hands out a rice relief pack to a resident of Hacienda Camile.
The relief effort was made possible through donations from the Silliman Park–Bantayan Bible study group of Silliman University Church, whose members include Dr. Erwina Frances B. Jalandoni, Bill and Susan Soldwisch, Dr. Van, and Ptr. Iris Tibus, Mae Magdamo, Nenita Tayko, Joanne Gomez, Julie Gajunera Gadingan, Ruben Bokingo, and Cobbie and Dessa Palm.
Mayor Jose Luis “Joelu” Jalandoni (BS Agriculture ’78 FS) hands a rice pack to an elderly resident of Hacienda Camile in Barangay Cubay.
The Silliman Park-Bantayan Bible Study Group was established by Silliman University (SU) faculty residing at Silliman Park in 1957, which makes the group the oldest running Bible study group of Silliman University Church.
Local officials of La Carlota City said that the continued support from faith-based groups offers hope to families still recovering from the typhoon’s impact.
Dr. Erwina Frances Jalandoni and local leaders listen as residents share their situation after the typhoon.
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IN MEMORIAM
Adolfo De la Trinidad Torres (AB Pol Sci ’80, LLB ’84) February 28, 2025; Roberto J. Raymundo (Elem ’74, HS ’78, BMC-Former Student) March 1, 2025; Donnahville Abellanosa – Gallarita (BMC ’95) March 19, 2025; Beverly Alaban – Tanoy (Elem. ’54, HS ’58, AA Pre-Med ’61) March 20, 2025; Edsil Jess A. Adalid (BM Music Ed 2013, MM Choral Conducting 2019) March 28, 2025; Fortman S. Yan (HS ’61, BSME ’64-FS) April 1, 2025; Mae Aurora B. Cortes (BSIT 2003) April 10, 2025; Raselle Torres Principe (BS Psych ’83, LLB ’88) April 14, 2025; Teresa Acapulco – Remollo (BSN ’82) April 25, 2025; Roel Sevilla Biñalber (Elem ’77, HS ’81, Speech & Theater Arts ’86) April 28,2025; Angelita M. Cadeliña (MA Bio ’84, Faculty Retiree Bio Chairperson) April 28, 2025; Emmanuel R. Balasabas (Elem ’64, HS ’71, BBA Mgt. ’82) April 29, 2025; Candice Dale Sison Gonzalez (BSN 2008) April 30, 2025; Lilia Tagnia Magdamo (MA 1965) May 1, 2025; Alvin Jerome Pinili Cordura (HS ’83, BSCE ’89) May 7, 2025; Leonilda Bayran Magdamo (MA ’71, ED. D. ’87, Retiree Elem Teacher on June 30, 2000, Chairperson Languages Dept.) May 12, 2025; Arnel Jamandre Amor (HS ’79, AB Anthro ’85) May 14, 2025; Fiscal Humilde S. Ferrer (AB ’60, LLB ’66) May 15, 2025; Ronie Magno (BTH ’98) May 17, 2025; Rogelio V. Paglomutan (ECS ’62, Elem ’68, HS ’72, BBA MGT ’76) May 23, 2025; Sanny S. Minguito (Elem ’71, HS ’78, BTH ’88) May 28, 2025; Dr. Tranquilino Valentino S. Sitoy, Jr. (BTH ’63, Dean Divinity School & OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs in 1970’s-1980’s) June 8, 2025; Anecita G. Mananquil (Stockroom Custodian at the Chemistry Department for 30 years) June 14, 2025; Joy Jezel N. Cabasan (BS Psych ‘97, LLB 2001) June 19, 2025; Atty. Elpedio N. Cabasan (LLB ’69) June 20, 2025; Richard M. Chiu (HS ’76, BBA ’80) June 30, 2025; Rev. Dr. Rowland Dean Van Es (Retired Missionary) July 9, 2025; Richard A. Sinamban (BSSW ‘93) July 18, 2025; Cesar A. Cavales Jr. (HS ‘77, BSCE ’83) July 20, 2025; Rodney Rock R. Yañez (ELEM ’71, HS ’75, BSA ’87) August 15, 2025; Dr. Juan Q. Bartolo Jr. (HS ’54, BS PRE MED ’57) August 15, 2025; Romualdo B. Rosario (ELEM ’78, HS ’82, BSMT ’86) August 31, 2025; Adam Rashid A. Almannai (BMC 2015 – Former Student) September 1, 2025; Lerry Lao Valdez (BSE ’67) September 6, 2025; Alvin Rosales Casocot (HS ’79, BSCE ’85) September 10, 2025; Esteban Busvego Salonga (HS ’66) September 13, 2025; Evelyn Bokingkito-Terrenal (HS ’77) September 14, 2025; Yul Levi Aguilar Amancio (BBA MGT 2020) September 16, 2025; Luz Cruz Alcaide (HS ’71, BSSW ’75) September 21, 2025; Orencio O. Lachica (BSED Math ’62) September 27, 2025; Nora R. Ravello (MA ’72) September 29, 2025; Muriel Orevillo-Montenegro (BS ’79, M-DIV ’94) October 1, 2025; Pacita Edrial Flores (BSN ’55, OSA 2002 – Humanitarian Services ) October 6, 2025; Alex J. Amor, Jr. (HS’ 70) November 8, 2025; Engr. Carmelo A. Lubaton (BSCE 2005) November 14, 2025; Rachel Catulong Tobias Alegado (AB Anthro ‘66) November 30, 2025; Peachy T. Jumalon (BBA Management ’99) December 9, 2025; Sylvia S. Malahay (HS ’59, BSND ’64) December 15, 2025.
