Alumni Updates

Sillimanians join the Community Pantry movement The community pantry fever has spread all over the country and has caught on a group of Sillimanians and big-hearted Dumagueteños to set up one at Barangay Bantayan, Dumaguete City. The Maginhawa Community Pantry in Quezon City is organized by 26-year-old Ana Patricia Non, whose simple act of kindness […]

SU alumnus appointed as VP of aerospace and defense manufacturer Silliman University alumnus Engr. Mike William Solera Balbuena was recently chosen by Essex Industries (St. Louis, Missouri, USA) as their new vice president of quality assurance and compliance, announced in a press release by Essex Industries, April 19, 2021. Balbuena holds an MBA and degrees […]

2006 Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in Theater Arts and former Silliman University Speech and Theater Arts Department Head, Prof. Amiel Y. Leonardia, shares with us his Silliman story. Leonardia reveals, “At Silliman…  I discovered what I was meant to do… theatre was going to be my life’s work… It became my passion and my life.” Leonardia […]

The Silliman University Association of Alumni & Friends in Europe (SUAAFE-GABS), which is composed of alumni based in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland, announces this early their hosting next year of Euroflock, on May 4 – 8, 2022 in Luxembourg. Euroflock is a biennial grand celebration for Europe-based alumni and friends to gather […]

SU alumnus shortlisted to the 2021 NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists Physicist Dr. Marvin M. Flores, a Silliman University (SU) alumnus, has been shortlisted as one of five young exemplary scientists to bid for the 2021 National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) Talent Search for Young Scientists. Flores virtually presented his […]

Los Angeles-based Philippine fashion designer and Silliman alumnus, Alexis Monsanto, makes it to the glossy pages of the March 2021 issue of NOW Magazine with Russian Supermodel and stylist Vivien Rubin donning an Alexis Monsanto Atelier black stretchy bling number. With Monsanto’s creations gracing the magazine’s front and back covers, NOW Magazine also features an […]

Reiza S. Dejito—Sillimanian, Humanitarian worker, and mother—was featured on the Humanity & Inclusion (HI) website to mark International Women’s Day last March 8, 2021. Dejito, who works for HI and is based in Nepal, is just one of many strong women who are deeply committed to both their roles as mothers and professionals in the […]

GMA Network announces promotion of Silliman Alumnus Oliver Amoroso to first vice president GMA Network recently announced the appointment of Oliver Victor B. Amoroso as First Vice President and Head of Regional TV (RTV) and Synergy. Amoroso leads a highly spirited and creative team that produces unprecedented and award-winning local news programs and specials attuned […]

New Snake Species Named After Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee Dr. Angel C. Alcala Scientists from the University of Kansas has recently discovered in Sablayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines a new species of reed snake and have been named after National Scientist and Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee, Dr. Angel C. Alcala. Scientists from University of Kansas and California Academy […]

Silliman alumna sets up Junior High School scholarship After graduating from Silliman University High School in 1977 and from the College of Mass Communication in 1981, and being based in St. Petersburg, Florida for some time, Chibi Martinez-Eaton and her husband David have recently established the Martinez-Eaton Scholarship to help financially challenged Junior High School […]