Mother’s Story
Miracle Children: A Mother’s StoryBy Rev. Bernadette A. Morales, Pastor for Christian Education I am blessed to be a mother – – – a mother of two wonderful children, Caris Samuel and Rebecca Diane. I am writing this article in honor of them, and the mighty God who made all things possible for them to be born. […]
Teachers from 4 Provinces to Receive Free ICT Training
The College of Computer Studies (CCS) is administering a series of training on information and communication technology (ICT) to teachers in four provinces: Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu and Bohol. It starts its first session on May 14 to 18 in Silliman University, with its first batch composed of 30 teachers from Negros Oriental and Siquijor. Similar training […]
Youth Camp on Good Governance Eyes 100 SK Leaders
Around a hundred young political leaders of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) will be gathered in Silliman University for a youth leadership camp on good governance. The three-day Uswag Kabataan Leadership Camp on May 17 to 19 is a project of the School of Public Affairs and Governance (SPAG). It is now on its second year. Its […]
Law Students Organize Human Rights Film Festival
A class at the College of Law organized a film festival that sought the awareness of the fundamental value of human rights and an analysis of related legal nuances. Students enrolled in JD 214 (International Human Rights Law) screened four movies that depicted how, unlike today, human rights in decades past were a luxury afforded […]
Silliman Inks Agreement on Road for Conservation Facility
Silliman University inked an agreement with a local property developer on the construction of an access road to an area it owns where it will establish a Zoological and Botanical Learning Facility. The Memorandum of Agreement, signed by Silliman President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III and Mr. Luisito Tijing, president of PhilSouth Properties and Development […]
HK-Based Poet, ‘Performance Poetry’ Mark SUNWW’s 2nd Week
The second week of the 52nd Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW) features a lecture by poet from Hong Kong and a “performance poetry” by a Silliman alumnus. On May 16, Mr. David McKirdy, the organizer of the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, delivers a talk on “Use What You’ve Got, Take What You Need” […]
Punch
TAKING THE PUNCH By Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications (Delivered during the All-Organizations University Christian Life Emphasis Week Celebration.) When Manny Pacquiao lost to Manuel Marquez, Facebook was flooded with all sorts of wall posts. There were criticisms. There were praises. There were those that hinted at the match being […]
Mr. Ernel S. Balinas
Success, they say, is gauged more by how you are able to share much of yourself with many. To a lot of people, it is simply being able to live a good life. And to some, it is better experienced without turning back on the challenging life that had thrust them to dream big. Mr. […]
New Deans, Directors Appointed for SY 13-14
Silliman University has appointed its new batch of Deans and Directors for School Year 2013-2014. The selection is a product of a series of review and consultation which started early this school year. It observed the three-term limit of academic unit heads, and has gone through the process of confirmation by the Board of Trustees. […]
10 Women Candidates to Present Plans in Forum
Ten female candidates running for public office in the May 13 elections share their respective views on different issues affecting both women and the larger community in a forum on May 6 at the Silliman Hall. “Pakigharong: Facing the Issues Woman-to-Woman” seeks to provide a venue where women leaders can be engaged on their platforms […]