‘Vagina Monologues’ Author Lectures at the Luce
The world-famous feminist author of the much-acclaimed play The Vagina Monologues gave a talk in a forum held December 18 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Ms. Eve Ensler, whose work is geared towards advocacy protecting the rights of women and children was accompanied by renowned Filipino theater actress Monique Wilson of New Voice […]
DOJ Assistant Secretary Tackles Proposed Cybercrime Law
Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Secretary Geronimo L. Sy discussed the importance of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 in curbing human trafficking, at a forum conducted by the Dr. Jovito R. Salonga Center for Law and Development at the close of 2012. Heading the first cybercrime office in the Philippines, the Assistant Secretary […]
Silliman Produces 12 New Licensed Civil Engineers
Twelve graduates of the Silliman University College of Engineering and Design passed the November 2012 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination. The new licensed civil engineers from Silliman are: Bayato, Pearl Kayrenn B. Cariño, Earl M. Dandoy, Loudette Claire N. Deleña, Kay Dian M. Elum, Ivan Gunnar B. Jorolan, Matt M. Licerio, Gene Benhur C. Litorja, Mary […]
‘Peace Ta Sa Pasko’ Benefits 200 Kids
Around 200 children from selected barangays in Dumaguete City gathered at the West Quadrangle for the Peace ta Sa Pasko event of the Religion and Peace Studies Department held in celebration of Christmas last year. The event, which also doubled as a contribution to the observance of Human Rights Week, was aimed at promoting peace […]
Typhoon Pablo
Typhoon Pablo: A Message of Faith By: Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President Typhoon Pablo hit Negros Oriental at around 4:30PM of December 4. It was swift and the strong winds pounded hard around the province for over 2 hours. It damaged homes, claimed lives and left many people traumatized. Upon learning of the coming […]
Assoc. Prof. Michele Joan D. Valbuena
She is a woman who doesn’t want to just stand in one corner and wait for events to unfold. Undaunted by criticisms, she continues to display a positive disposition. She stands firm on her principles, and fights for what she strongly advocates for. Assistant Professor Michele Joan D. Valbuena, “Bing” to many, is a cause-oriented […]
Silliman Writers Workshop to Receive ‘Gawad CCP Award’
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will confer the Tanging Parangal award on the Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW) at a special ceremony next year. SUNWW is considered the oldest running creative writing program in Asia, and has nurtured a great number of the country’s prolific creative writers. It was founded in 1962 […]
Medical School Launches Lanterns Dubbed ‘RH Parols’
The Medical School launched Christmas lanterns dubbed “RH parol” last December 7 to bolster support for the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill. Dean Dr. Jonathan Amante and professor Dr. Ma. Lourdes Ursos, a lead advocate of reproductive health rights, distributed purple RH parols to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program. (Photo […]
IT Confab Hosts Speakers from Japan, EDU 2.0 Founder
Leading international information technology (IT) experts served as speakers at a gathering of the country's e-learning practitioners and students hosted December 7 to 8 by the College of Computer Studies. They spoke before an audience of close to 200 during the 11th National eLearning Conference of the Philippine eLearning Society, facilitating an exchange of ideas on […]
UPDATE BULLETIN: Silliman’s Experience with ‘Pablo’
Issuance Date: 5 December 2012 (10:30AM) Silliman University resumes work of essential offices (Buildings and Grounds, Public Assistance and Safety Office, and Food Services) today, Wednesday. The rest of the academic and non-academic units will continue their operations on Thursday. This is to facilitate transfer of documents, equipment and other materials to their original locations. […]
