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 […]
Five Selected Exchange Students to Japan, Korea
Five students are bound for a year-long student exchange program at different universities in Japan and South Korea by next school year, following their selection done recently. The five are: International Christian University, Toyko, JapanChristian Denzel Sagun (Nutrition and Dietetics) Sophia University, Tokyo, JapanCharmaine Anne S. Malata (Mass Communication) Hannam University, Daejon, South KoreanDale Dominic […]
Alumni Updates (July 11-17)
Another Sillimanian makes it to the Duterte Cabinet with the recent appointment of Ernesto Abella as the Presidential Spokesman. The other Sillimanian in the Cabinet is Dr. Leonor M. Briones, who is Secretary of the Department of Education. Dr. Briones is the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University. Ernesto is an educator, […]
Meditation Room Reinforces Inclusive Faith-Nurture
With students Silliman University coming from different nationalities and faith perspectives, the University launched July 4 a Meditation and Prayer Room. Located on the ground floor of the Oriental Hall, the Room provides a space where Sillimanians can deepen their relationship with the Creator in a solemn environment that nurtures their individual faith commitments. According […]
Nutrition and Dietetics Department Drums Up Awareness on Baby’s First 1,000 Days
The Nutrition and Dietetics Department (ND) has rolled out a series of activities in celebration of Nutrition Month, themed: “First 1,000 days ni baby pahalagahan para sa malusog na kinabukasan.” It started off with its “Nutrition Caravan” that kicked off July 7. The Caravan gives free lectures on infant nutrition management to health workers and mothers […]
Library Organizes LGBT Panel in Celebration of Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, a panel of Silliman faculty members held a talk at the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library last June 29 on issues concerning the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. The panel was composed of Literature Department’s Asst. Prof. Ian Casocot, who talked about gay culture, psychology department […]
