Colleague Of The Week

He may be closing his curtains for Silliman University few months from now to enjoy the fruitful years of his retirement, but it is not yet too late for him to be put in the center of the spotlight. “Kuya Eding,” as he is known by his colleagues and dormers in the university, will be […]

A Mother Fulfilling and Enduring Selfless Love Romantic love was not so kind to her, ending her marriage with her first love. “We woke up one day and just stopped loving each other,” she says. But love continues to give her glow as she channels all of her care and energy to her two sons […]

Splashing Colors on Life   “Imagine life without color. It would surely be dull living in a world that is monochromatic, monotonous!” says this artist.   She comes off as someone whom you can easily get along with. Her aura and simplicity draw you towards her. “Curious”, “adventurous” and a “dreamer” are three words she uses to […]

Passionate About Teaching, Cooking And…Yes, Dancing! She walks around the campus with a cheerful smile and gladly accommodates those who visit her office even during her busy hours. As people would say, a secret to a healthy life is to be happy. This woman exemplifies the fundamental nature of a bubbly and joyful person: motherly, […]

Laugh a Lot, Life is Short She may look strict and unapproachable, but up close and personal, this woman is very kind. She laughs a lot and seldom gets mad. “Life is short, so enjoy it,” she says. But, with a hearty laugh, she warns: “Although, people must watch out when I get really mad!” […]

Deprived of Childhood Yet Positive About Life HARD WORK and DETERMINATION are the qualities she continues to fully embrace. The same qualities had helped her get through all the difficult struggles in her life. The same qualities guided her to finish school, find a job and provide for her family.   She grew up in […]

A Life Inspired More by Foster Care  Poverty may be the reason why some people become homeless or lose great opportunity to go to school, earn a degree, get employed and lead a better life. However, for some, it might just be the driving force to strive hard, create goals and push oneself to attain […]

Children & Women’s Rights Advocate Is An Award-Winning Cook The mere thought of being involved in anything that sparks her advocacy for children and women excites her. Her professional life has been marked with her strong commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in Negros Oriental. “It excites me when I’m asked to be […]

A Perfectionist Cancer Survivor As School year 2011-2012 comes to a close, her calendar for a busy summer opens. It starts off with the  2012 National Schools Press Conference scheduled right after the Holy Week. Next in line is a journalism workshop for Grades 4 to 6 pupils from Silliman and other schools that stretches […]

Marrying Career and Caress “I love being a mother, more than anything”, she says while counting the fun activities mother-daughter enjoys such as gazing at the horizon, praying, swimming, bird watching and reading. One of her favorite places in the campus is the College of Education faculty lounge — where she and six-year-old daughter Danielle […]