Colleague Of The Week

His 63 years of existence is a testament to a life well-lived with utmost humility and simplicity. His warm personality and helpful nature makes mingling with him effortless. Indeed, he is a blessing not only to the Junior High School Department but to the entire Silliman community as well. Born on April 4, 1953 in […]

He commands the stage like no other. Every groove and every move is perfectly synced with every beat of the music. Leaving all inhibitions behind, he finds genuine self-expression in movement and dance. For Sillimanians, his classes in Physical Education are always the most sought after. May it be modern dance, square dance, aerobics, or […]

She was born with music forming an attachment to her, no different from her limbs, heart and skin. She holds a voice that soothes the mind and pierces the soul. She is one of Silliman’s angelic voices. Asst. Prof. Maria Elcon C. Kleine Koerkamp is a faculty at the College of Performing and Visual Arts. […]

Planting the good seeds of faith and love in the hearts of other people has been the driving force of her life ever since she was 12 years old. And for the last six years, she has found the perfect place for her to do just that. Growing up in a very simple locality, where […]

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough“. These words from Oprah Winfrey perfectly reflect a life belief that has steered the journey of one woman throughout the years. Contentment is her key towards achieving a life of […]

She is the warm smile that welcomes you at the Office of the Registrar and Admissions whenever you ask for an academic scholarship form every semester. Endowed with a fighting spirit so strong, her sheer determination and positive outlook in life are her keys in making it through life’s challenges undaunted. Her strong exterior is […]

She is the black dot in a white plain canvas. The one who goes south when everybody goes north. The one constantly challenging the status quo. The one who despises the bandwagon and believes in the power of ingenuity and originality. A trail blazer in her own right, her ability to think outside the box […]

The popular 2002 Disney Movie “Lilo and Stitch” gave its viewers a newfangled definition of what truly makes up the essence of a family. One of the most famous lines from the movie talks about the “Ohana” — which means family. And being a family means having nobody left behind. If there is someone in […]

If you take a snippet of the lives of the many successful people in the world, you might notice one thing in common: the ability to face their fears and master them. This commonality drives people to test their limits, widen their perspectives, and harness their strengths to the edge. Undertaken by only a few […]

He can easily blend in and be mistaken for a student. When he speaks, his voice invites attention – quite soothing and carries sharp and deep thoughts. No wonder colleagues describe him as a charming engineer, a definite head-turner. Engr. Richard U. Lao is a fresh addition to the teaching pool at the College of […]