How does an official love the poor?
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 22:54 Liling Magtolis Briones / Boiled Green Bananas All public officials love the poor. You hear it in their speeches, you read it in their public statements. They win elections because they proclaim their love for the poor. Last week jaded television viewers were jolted out of their lethargy when video shots […]
Dr. Malayang Speaks at Prestigious Envt’l Future Confab in UK
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III is one of only 18 distinguished international environmental experts invited to speak at the 6th International Conference on Environmental Future on July 18 to 22 at Newcastle University, United Kingdom. Sponsored by the Foundation for Environmental Future based in Switzerland and the Newcastle University, the Conference pools […]
3,000 ‘Run to Educate’ on August 7
An initiative of the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI) aimed at augmenting its funds for scholarship capitalizes on the growing popularity of running. SAAI, in cooperation with the Silliman University Cebu Alumni Association, Inc. (SUCEBU), is organizing “Silliman Run 2011: Run to Educate” on August 7. The project seeks to generate funds to increase the […]
Award-Winning Creative Writer Launches 2 Books
A faculty at the English and Literature Department launches two books containing his creative writing works. Mr. Ian R. Casocot, whose works have earned him distinctions from the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and other related literary award bodies, released recently Beautiful Accidents and Heartbreak and Magic. “In twelve stories collected from a decade […]
Law Faculty Accepted into Human Rights Program in France
The Director of the Dr. Jovito V. Salonga Center for Law and Development of Silliman University is among participants in the 42nd Study Session in International and Comparative Law of Human Rights at the Universite de Strasbourg in France. Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, who is also a faculty at the College of Law, was accepted into […]
Freedom and Democracy
(Sermon delivered July 4, 2011 at the United Church of Christ in Houston, Texas, USA) Ben S. Malayang III TEXT: I Samuel 17: 32-37 It is a pleasure to be here. On behalf of Silliman University and our Board of Trustees, I thank you for this opportunity to be with you and with our many […]
‘Standing Firm in Christ’ Guides UCLEW Celebration
The University Christian Life Emphasis Week (UCLEW) celebration officially starts Sunday, July 10, with a launching and commissioning service at the Silliman University Church. Minister to the Parish Rev. Jonathan R. Pia will serve as the speaker during the Sunday service, reflecting on this year's UCLEW theme: “Standing Firm in Christ.” The theme is taken […]
Defeating Indifference in Knowledge Work
(This page temporarily features articles by Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who has been designated as Acting President in concurrent capacity, while Dr. Ben S. Malayang III is on official leave. Dr. Malayang will resume his reflections in August.) Defeating Indifference in Knowledge Work: The Silliman University Economist’s ISR […]
Arizona State U Law Students Speak on Gender-Based Violence
The Dr. Jovito V. Salonga Center for Law and Development (SCLD) of Silliman University are hosting in a series of activities aimed at eliminating gender-based violence two students from the Arizona State University (ASU) Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law . Krystele Fernandez and Felicia Cantrell (second and third from left, respectively) are at Silliman […]
School of Basic Education Congratulates Achievers in Math, Sports
The School of Basic Education releases its list of achievers in math and sports for the first half of year 2011. Congratulations to the following pupils: Mathematics Training GuildMonroe D. Orlina (Outstanding Performance)Azel B. Amada (Top Scorer) Asian Football Under 13 (Boys)Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaJose Anton C. Yared (Goal Keeper of the Philippine Team [Philippines […]
