Ninth Grader is Quarterfinalist in International Archery in Russia
A ninth grader from Junior High School advanced to the quarterfinals of the 6th Child of Asia International Sports Competition held early this month in Yakutsk, Russia. Nicole Marie D. Tagle was one of only two who represented the Philippines in the international archery tournament which had around 25 young archers from 20 countries around […]
‘Terror’ Teachers
“TERROR” TEACHERSBy Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications When I was still a part-time lecturer at the Speech Department, I would often tell my students: “When I ask you a question and you don’t look at me – I’ll call you. When I ask you a question and you look at me intently, […]
Student Leaders Join Ombudsman Initiative Against Corruption
Over 200 young leaders gathered at the Silliman Hall last July 18 to take part in an anti-corruption initiative spearheaded by the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB). Officials from various student organizations in Silliman and neighboring institution Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) attended the orientation to be accredited as Campus Integrity Crusaders of the OMB. […]
Alumni Updates (July 18-24)
Alumni of the College of Mass Communication are thriving around the globe. One of them is Josephine B. Mapoma, a graduate of the College in 1984 on a grant from the World Association for Christian Communication-Africa. Josephine is one of the more prominent and renowned journalists in Zambia. She has held the post of Permanent […]
Award-Winning Young Artists Share ‘Gift of Music’ at Luce
Winners of the prestigious National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) visited Silliman last July 13 to share their talents through a concert dubbed “Gift of Music.” Featured in the said concert were Ms. Jade Rubis Riccio, soprano (2014 NAMCYA Second Prize Winner, Voice Category C and Best Interpretation of Competition Piece Award), Mr. Mhaze […]
Rev. Leny I. Jovita
She is no stranger to becoming a pastor to big congregations. She is no stranger to moving to different places and to the struggle of being away from home, either. Born on November 27, 1970, Rev. Leny I. Jovita is the sixth of seven children. At two years old, she and her family moved from […]
PRESS STATEMENT on Easing Traffic; Call for Strict Enforcement of Traffic Ordinances
PRESS STATEMENTIssue Date: 21 July 2016 Silliman Explores Additional Measures to Ease Traffic; Calls on City for Strict Enforcement of Traffic Ordinances As classes opened in June, Silliman University noticed heavy traffic along Hibbard Avenue, particularly across the Elementary School and Junior High School, during dismissal at noon and in the afternoon. This is equally a cause of […]
Silliman High Centennial Teaser Video Out
Something to get alumni and friends looking forward to the upcoming Silliman University High School Centennial is out! The teaser video was already released on the official Facebook page of the centennial celebration (www.facebook.com/SillimanHighCentennial). It features mostly aerial shots of the High School campus, with students forming the number “100”. It also highlights values that define […]
Pastor January B. Alpuerto
Life can sometimes be really funny. You’re in one place at one moment, doing a certain job that you may or may not like; and then you’re in a totally different place doing a totally different job the next. Such is the story of Pastor January B. Alpuerto, who is one of the newest additions […]
The Good Samaritan
REVISITING THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITANBy Atty. Joshua Francisco J. Ablong, Manager, Human Resource Development The passages from Luke 10:25-37 and John 10:10 talk about one of the most popular parables of Jesus Christ: the Parable of the Good Samaritan. This story is so popular and familiar within the Christian community that right here in this […]
