Prof. Phoebe A. Tan
Children & Women’s Rights Advocate Is An Award-Winning Cook The mere thought of being involved in anything that sparks her advocacy for children and women excites her. Her professional life has been marked with her strong commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in Negros Oriental. “It excites me when I’m asked to be […]
Human Resource
NOTE: “Leadership Reflections” shares views of the different members of the University Leadership Council on matters related to campus life and the operations of the University. As well, it features opinions on issues of national and/or international relevance. Human Resource Development By Atty. Fe Marie D. Tagle, Human Resource Development Manager To a Human Resource Department […]
Call to Action: Observe ‘Earth Hour’
PRESS STATEMENTSilliman University Enjoins the Public to Observe Earth Hour Saturday, March 31, has been designated as Earth Hour for 2012. As an individual and a collective responsibility, Silliman University is enjoining everyone to observe Earth Hour. At exactly 8:30 in evening of that day, let us turn off our electricity for an hour. […]
Professors Talks on Role of Research in MDGs at Texas Tech
Research Director Dr. Enrique G. Oracion spoke during the Global Health Lecture Series of the Health Sciences Center of Texas Tech University on March 28 in Lubbock, Texas, USA. His lecture, “Towards an Integrative and Collaborative Research Program: Responding to the Complex Challenges and Potentials in the Tropics” pointed out the basic considerations in developing […]
E-Learning Seminar Gathers Cebu, Negros Or. Teachers
Silliman University hosted recently a regional eLearning seminar for teachers and administrators of schools in Cebu and Negros Oriental. Spearheaded by the College of Computer Studies (CCS), the regional seminar of the Philippine eLearning Society (PeLS) served as a venue for participants to discuss various topics on tools, trends and methodologies in eLearning. The seminar […]
Grade 5 Pupil to Compete in Nat’l Schools PressCon
A Grade 5 pupil at the School of Basic Education will represent Silliman University and Dumaguete City at the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on April 9 to 13. Carissa M. Araco, who is the Features Editor of the student publication, Stones & Pebbles, was one of the top winners in […]
Mrs. Maria Amelia Pino-Calumpang
A Perfectionist Cancer Survivor As School year 2011-2012 comes to a close, her calendar for a busy summer opens. It starts off with the 2012 National Schools Press Conference scheduled right after the Holy Week. Next in line is a journalism workshop for Grades 4 to 6 pupils from Silliman and other schools that stretches […]
President Malayang Keynotes International Healthcare Forum
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III was the keynote speaker at the 9th Annual National Conference of the Asian American Pacific Island Nurses Association (AAPINA) on March 22 to 24 at Las Vegas, Nevada. Speaking to a large audience of nurse professionals, Dr. Malayang highlighted the role of healthcare in nation building, reflecting […]
Women’s Summit Tackles Disaster Risk Reduction
Over a hundred women leaders and advocates gathered on March 8 at Silliman University for the Women’s Summit. The summit, which was conducted in celebration of International Day for Women and opened the National Women’s Month in the University, focused on the role of women in disaster risk reduction. Women leaders from the 30 barangays […]
Yamaha President: Motorcycle Accidents Top 4 Cause of Death
The president of Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. (YMPH), the builders of Japanese motorcycles and motorcycle parts, cited that motorcycle accidents account for the number four cause of death in the Philippines. Mr. Takeshi Yano was at Silliman University into the graduation month of March for the Visayas-leg launch of YMPH’s “Yamaha Safe Riding Science (YSRS): […]
