Colleague Of The Week

She’s a Middle Eastern beauty who exudes a smile that can bring in light to anybody's day. In spite of her being a workaholic, Ms. Sherily Joy Credo maintains a sweet and cheerful disposition, not one to give in to stress and pressure of her daily load.  Teacher Joy, as students and colleagues address her, […]

Unlike most kids today, she grew up in a time when the outskirts of the city had no electric power and the only means of transportation was a cart pulled by a carabao. Unlike most kids back then, she didn't enjoy a childhood of fun and games. This is the story of Mrs. Isabel-Mariño, the […]

This Waray from Borongan, Samar is now on her 30th year in Silliman University. For that long, she has mentored many generations of students who are now doctors, professors and scientists. Asst. Prof. Sonia Antonia Panaguiton-Lumayag is a gentle spirit who doesn’t limit her classroom lectures to biological concepts. She reaches out to her students […]

This gentle soul brings color to the Nutrition and Dietetics Department with her infectious smile and resilient spirit amidst pressure. For 13 years now, Mrs. Cyrene Flores-Aseñas, the Department secretary, has remained a loyal and trusted character in this small yet thriving “community within a community”.  Born and raised in Dumaguete, Cyrene relishes in a […]

“One of the greatest strengths of Silliman is the love and affection held for it by its alumni. We are proud of this fact and, in truth, so many other alumni groups want to emulate us. Many have asked what our secret is. To us, it is no secret; it is that which we call […]

Worship flows naturally from this woman's heart. The simplicity of her smile and the honesty in her laugh are fruits of a blessed life. Prof. Jean Cuanan-Nalam of the Divinity School, whose name fittingly means “God is gracious,” rises up early each morning to start a new day with a song of praise. Born and […]

Among the law professors of the University stands one whose life affirms the late English poet and priest George Herbert when he said “one father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” Atty. Levy Solis Estolloso recognizes the significance of his paternal duties, both in the home and the classroom. Born to parents who were both […]

An Indian spiritual teacher once pointed out that “the moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” This rings especially true for one of the most dynamic librarians in the University. Reference Librarian Mrs. Nenith Pastrano […]

His life story is written all over Silliman. It is a story of nurture and giving back that he continues to pen until today. And it is one told of love found in the midst of surrender. Mr. Abe P. Cadeliña, currently Officer-in-Charge of the Student Organizations and Activities Division, was born to parents, Anthropology […]

Her smile has comforted many students who came to her office for counseling. Her motherly approach to discipline has inspired many to look within themselves and find strength in their potential to one day become great. Her presence in itself is reassuring. Few have dared themselves to pursue a career which challenge involves helping students […]