DFA Spokesperson on West Philippine Sea: ‘Defend What is Lawfully Ours’
“The West Philippine Sea is not the sum total of our relationship with China,” emphasized Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Charles C. Jose in a forum held July 28 at Silliman University. The Assistant Secretary engaged the public as part of the national government’s campaign to raise public’s awareness on this maritime issue, particularly […]
Press Statement: Sillimanians Call for Justice for Lumad Refugees in Davao
PRESS STATEMENT Issue Date: 29 July 2015 Sillimanians Call for Justice for Lumad Refugees in Davao Many among us in Silliman University, including myself, are saddened by the turn of events that happened on July 23, 2015 when elements of state security forces entered the premises of Haran Mission House owned by the United Church […]
Four High School Students Hit Bullseye, Bring Home 9 Medals from Nationals
Three gold, four silver and two bronze. These were what four students from the High School Department brought home with them from the Archery National Finals-Batang Pinoy 2015 held July 18 to 22 in Bulacan. Nicole Marie Tagle led with a total of five medals: a gold in team event, two silver in 20M and […]
Mrs. Ivory V. Asunto
A lot of people say that the heart of a teacher is always young. Whether this statement is true or not, it is a fact that the teaching profession is one vocation that can indeed feed the teacher’s soul in many different ways. Through the genuine smiles and the beaming sparkle of hope illuminated in […]
God’s Truth
The Sustaining Power of God’s Truth By Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President (Message delivered during the Faculty and Staff Conference held July 20, 2015 at the Silliman University Church.) TEXTS: Psalm 23, 54:4; Hebrews 1:3a Let us pray: Thank you Lord that you are just a prayer away. Thank you for this time. And thank you for […]
Dr. Malayang Elected President of Asian University Digital Resource Network
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III was unanimously elected president of the Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN) during its 2nd National Convention hosted July 23 to 25 by the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod. AUDRN is an association of 21 colleges and universities around the Philippines committed to promoting local […]
Country’s First Female Pop Opera Group to Perform at Luce
The Cultural Affairs Committee brings to the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on July 31 described by The Philippine Star as the country’s first young female pop opera group. Opera Belles was formed by the Philippine Opera Company and is composed of three charming ladies: Allison Tanner, Lara Maigue and Jam Valdes — all trained in classical […]
COE Ties Up with DepEd in Curbing Dropout Rate in Public High Schools
Silliman University, through the College of Education, and the Department of Education (DepEd) – Negros Oriental Division launched on July 21 its joint project that addresses the risk of dropping out among students in public high schools in Dumaguete. Dubbed “Project Agakay”, the project seeks to provide support to high schools students who are at […]
University-Wide Earthquake, Fire Drills Rolled Out
Schedules have been plotted out for the series of earthquake and fire drills that will be conducted in all academic units in the University. The drill is a precautionary measure that aims to capacitate both students and members of the faculty and staff in handling crisis situations involving fire and natural calamities, such as earthquakes. […]
Alumni Updates (July 20-26)
The Silliman University Alumni Association of Northern California (SUAANC) recently held their chapter’s annual picnic at the lakeside home of Dr. Gary D. Nazareno (HS ’79) in Hughson, California last July 18, 2015. Newly elected members of the Board of Directors were: Dr. Gary D. Nazareno, Ralph A. Catacutan (BSN ’92) and Ray Patron, replacing […]
