Colleague Of The Week

Empowered and multifaceted. These adjectives describe Dr. Normita Amethyst Arco-Valencia, one of Silliman's university doctors — quite contrary to how she felt about herself back in her elementary days when she was bullied for being the smallest in class.  Amy, as her colleagues fondly call her, is a medical practitioner, a practicing civil engineer and […]

Like any other Christian, Ms Alana Leilani C. Narciso, draws insights from this biblical verse: “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Her own life is a testament to how God shapes what lies ahead for one and all according to […]

“We are poor, so go out of this house. Find your own way and don’t come back unless you can bring with you a degree.” These were words a boy from the town of Siaton heard from his mother when he was still 10 years old. The same words that served as his inspiration to […]

“Catch up. Do your best to catch up!” This statement would always ring a bell to wayward students who have been under Prof. Rolando V. Mascuñana. One thing unique about this teacher is his considerate and kind heart, especially to those whose grades hang by a thread in his Sociology class. As a sociologist and […]

Just like many Sillimanians coming from other parts of the country, Larry Vincent C. Regencia had to leave the comforts of his Dipolog home to study in the University. It was a decision of an obedient son to parents who believe in the value of a Silliman education.  Larry at 31 is now a full-time […]

If you ask Silliman students who among the professors sounds very natural when speaking in Tagalog, you would probably hear a unanimous answer: “Sir Mira!” Born and raised in Metro Manila, Asst. Prof. Danilo R. Mira graduated from Silliman University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Filipino in 1987. […]

Mrs. Mercedes Leah Wale-Gigataras was raised in a family whose love in helping the less-fortunate and those from the far-flung areas is innate.   Mercy, as she is fondly called, has been serving the University for five years. During the first three years, she was a project-based worker at the Silliman University Extension Program (SUEP) […]

He once said that in one’s life, there’s bound to be one thing from his childhood that his elders remember vividly. To him, it is his pursuit of a good life. Mr. Jun Diputado was born on September 29, 1957 in Tubtubon, Sibulan. He describes his childhood as fun and memorable. It was his inclination […]

A man with a sense of humor and a ready smile who is always on the go for service is Mr. Gerry E. Mascardo, one of the men of the Instructional Media and Technology Center (IMTC). Gerry was born on January 9, 1976 in Dumaguete City. He is married to  Novelyn C. Mascardo with whom […]

Mrs. Rosalina Dinoy grew up accustomed to the sound of a bomb explosion. What usually breaks peace and order had become for sometime normal for her and her family. Rose was born in Lamitan, Basilan. Everything would have been fine for them had it not been for a series of incidents that prompted her parents […]