PH Ranks 2nd in Global Coastal Cleanup; Plastic Tops Ocean Litter
Five to 15 million tons of plastics enter the ocean annually from land-based sources, said the 2015 report of the Ocean Conservancy, the world’s largest volunteer effort for the ocean’s health, based in Washington, D.C. It warned that without effective waste collection, “an avalanche of plastic debris will enter the ocean in the coming decades.” […]
High School Athletes Bring Home 9 Medals from Provincial Tournament
Athletes from the High School Department won three gold, three silver and three bronze during the Governor’s Back-to-Back Sports Competition held last month. Bagging gold were Jibrael Juan III P. Yap for triple jump; Chuche S. Montenegro, Julianna Nicole O. Lopez, Juliane Nicole C. Villegas and Krystel Mae Santisteban for the 4×100 meter relay-women; and […]
Dr. Malayang on Senior High Preparations: ‘Not Risking is the Greatest Risk’
“Not risking is the greatest risk. Playing safe is likely the one that would make us most unsafe.” This was the statement of Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III during the blessing and dedication of the University’s Senior High School (SHS) office on October 1. He said this in reference to the comprehensive […]
PT Major Off to US for Clinical Internship with Seton Hall University
A fifth year Physical Therapy major is the first recipient of the partnership between Silliman University and Seton Hall University (SHU) based in New Jersey, USA. Diane Grace D. Uy Matiao is on a three-month clinical internship at an orthopedic rehab facility in Montclair, New Jersey. Her internship from October to December is undertaken under […]
Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope
There is a plethora of interesting life stories that have direct links with what everyone has come to know as the campus beside the sea. Some found the paragon of knowledge and wisdom, their ultimate purpose, their lifelong partners, some even found a home. However, there are a few, exceptional cases where they almost built […]
Alumni Updates (September 28-October 4)
The Silliman University Alumni Association of New York-New Jersey (SUAA NY-NJ) announces as early as now its Christmas celebration slated December 5, 1PM-6PM, at the Astoria World Manor, Queens, New York. This will double as the chapter’s 41st anniversary celebration and induction ceremony of their newy elected officers led Laura Garcia, the 19th chapter president. […]
Dean of Students Elected President of Assoc. of Student Affairs Administrators
Dr. Edna Gladys T. Calingacion, Dean of the Office of Student Services, was elected president of the Philippine Association of Administrators of Student Affairs, Inc. (PAASA, Inc.) Negros Oriental-Siquijor chapter. Together with Dr. Calingacion from Silliman in the line-up of officers for a period of one year is Asst. Prof. Jaruvic C. Rafols, Head of […]
Athletes Bag 5 Silver, 6 Bronze in Milo Little Olympics
Athletes from the High School Department bagged a total of 11 medals during the 20th Milo Little Olympics-Visayas held last month in Iloilo City. The Silliman team clinched a total of 5 silver and 6 bronze medals. Bagging silver were Marc Luther M. Colipapa, who won one each in the 200m breaststroke and 4x50m freestyle […]
What is Truth?
What is Truth?By Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino, Dean, College of Law (Message delivered during Youth Sunday Worship on September 20, 2015 at the Silliman University Church.)Two men had an argument. They went to a judge for arbitration. The plaintiff argued very eloquently and persuasively. The judge nodded in approval and said, “That’s right, that’s […]
A Slice of Life in Asia
A Slice of Life in Asia: SL @ SUBy Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Remarks delivered during the opening event for the service-learning program for Ferris University on September 7, 2015.) For every service-learning exposure here at Silliman University, there is always another level of social expectations – for yourself, your […]
