Heritage
HERITAGE Dr. Mariano C. Apilado, former University Pastor, Silliman University Church The current movie about Antonio Luna being shown has resurrected questions about our historical and parental heritage, relevant as we prepare for the 2016 elections. Was Antonio Luna, a military genius, whose assassination supposedly upon orders of President Emilio Aguinaldo deprived the first Philippine […]
Asst. Prof. Renante C. Lingcong
Some believe that as soon as you finish your studies, you already have to arrive at a point of certainty as to what you want to do with your life. Many take this notion so seriously that they tend to make decisions that will only lead them towards the alley of regrets and “what ifs”. […]
Marine Bio Professor Keynotes Convention Tackling Aquatic Ecosystem Rehabiltation
Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences professor Dr. Hilconida P. Calumpong was the keynote speaker of the 47th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS) held late last month at the Eastern Samar State University in Borogan City, Samar. Dr. Calumpong reflected on the theme “Disaster Mitigation, Ecosystem Rehabilitation […]
Alumni Updates (November 2-8)
Alumnus Atty. Ingemar P. Macarine was chosen as one of three Heroes of the Environment for 2015 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines). He received the award last November 3, 2015 at the Raffles Fairmont Makati Hotel. Ingemar was recognized by WWF-Philippines for his “pioneering solo channel swimming in the Philippines to promote […]
Sillimanian Makes it to National Piano Championship
A graduate from the College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA) advances to the championship round of the 2015 piano competition of the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) set November 24 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Mr. Ricardo C. Abapo Jr., who finished his undergraduate degree in Music major in Piano […]
Salonga Center Initiates 911 Emergency Number for NegOr
The Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and Development met with different concerned agencies in the province late last month to discuss the possibility of installing a 911 emergency number for Negros Oriental. This initiative was inspired by the operations of the Central Communications and Emergency Response center of Davao City, and the use of […]
21st Annual Book Fair Opens November 9
The 21st Annual Book Fair of the Silliman University Library System opens next week with eleven booksellers from around the country. A series of activities has also been lined up from November 9 to 13 for a coinciding event that celebrates its fourth anniversary this year, the Learning Resource Exposition. For inquiries, e-mail the University […]
Rev. Mark B. Augusto
We can easily lose heart and do nothing because there seems to be so much to be done. We tend to easily forget that God wants to use us as His instrument to touch those few within our sphere because there seems to be so many to reach. Before one must embark on this journey, […]
iOS Apps Lab Inaugurated; ‘Tinker with the World’ – President
It can be said to ride on the changing preferences of today’s generation, especially with almost everything now accessible by a click of a finger. But it is one laboratory that challenges students to innovate; it nurtures mistakes and transforms them into an opportunity to learn and create an impact in the community. So is […]
Law Dean Appointed to IBP Commission on Integrity, Bar Discipline
College of Law Dean Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino is one of only two lawyers from the Visayas appointed to the Commission on Integrity and Bar Discipline of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). The Commission hears and investigates complaints against lawyers, and files its report to the IBP Board of Governors which in […]
