OSA in Judicial Service appointed as associate justice of Court of Appeals
Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee, Honorable Jeoffre Willkom Acebido, has been appointed as associate justice of the Court of Appeals. Prior to his appointment to the appellate bench, he served as the Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 41 in Cagayan de Oro. He has carved a reputation for integrity and principled adjudication, which led him to receive […]
Hon. Angela Charina Mendoza Cortes-Garces to speak as Balik Talent lecturer for CBA Week
Hon. Angela Charina Mendoza Cortes-Garces will be the Balik Talent lecturer for the Silliman University (SU) College of Business Administration (CBA) Week TODAY, April 11, 2025, 2:00 PM, at SU Hall. Hon. Angela Charina Mendoza Cortes-Garces is the current Judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 33 (Negros Oriental). A product of San Beda University, but […]
The City of Literature
By Resil B. Mojares This is National Artist for Literature Resil B. Mojares’ keynote address to the 2nd Dumaguete Literary Festival, Dumaguete City, 4 April 2025. When I received the invitation to speak at this event, I said to myself this is an invitation I should not refuse. This is not just because this is […]
SU alumnus among global team honored with 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Dr. Marvin M. Flores, a physicist from the University of the Philippines Diliman and Silliman University (SU) alumnus, is among thousands of researchers worldwide recognized with the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Presented to the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), along with its sister experiments ALICE, CMS, and LHCb, the […]
Hon. Ramon Antonio de Asis Ruperto to speak at Honors Day Convocation
Hon. Ramon Antonio de Asis Ruperto is the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Trial Court of Sibulan, Negros Oriental, serving since December 2019. A proud true red, Judge Ruperto’s educational journey at Silliman University (SU) spans from Early Childhood Education to Law School, marked by consistent academic excellence. He graduated as class valedictorian in both […]
Of crossroads and grace
Of Crossroads and Grace Life is a journey filled with unexpected turns—moments when we feel lost, burdened, or unsure of what lies ahead. This semester, I found myself at three crossroads, each testing my faith, patience, and resilience. Living away from home in my final year of college, these challenges felt even heavier. Balancing my […]
SU Mass Com alumna appointed UP Diliman College of Media and Communication Dean
Alumni Update March 31 – April 6, 2025 Dr. Ma. Diosa V. Labiste, a 1985 Bachelor of Mass Communication graduate from Silliman University (SU), was appointed Dean of the newly-renamed College of Media and Communication at UP Diliman by the University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents on March 27, 2025. She will be […]
SU to honor 8 Outstanding Sillimanians on 124th Founders Day
The Silliman University Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Silliman Alumni Association, Inc. (SAAI), will confer the Outstanding Sillimanian Award (OSA) to eight alumni. They are: Dr. Rolando O. Borrinaga, in the field of Cultural History Dr. Janamitra Devan, in the field of International Development Economics Dr. Joel A. Gamo, in the field […]
SU staff among inspiring women honored by BSP
Emelia “Nining” Ablir, a staff member of Silliman University’s (SU) Food Services Department since 1991, was honored by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) during a recognition ceremony held at its Dumaguete City office on March 31, 2025. The event marked the culmination of National Women’s Month 2025, during which BSP celebrated women from various […]
