Leadership Reflections

Aug
09

Of Life Lessons

Of Life Lessons By Atty. Grace A. Sumalpong, Secretary, Board of Trustees  (Message delivered during the Honors Day Convocation of the High School Department held August 3, 2015 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.)  It is always a pleasure to come home to Silliman. Every opportunity and reason to be here is always welcome. It gives me […]

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Aug
01

Silliman Spirit

Proud to be Sillimanian! By Mr. Reuben N. Bokingo, Director, Office of Alumni and External Affairs Being in a gathering of Sillimanians in the country and abroad makes me ask myself: Is this the Silliman Spirit that has brought us together? It seems like an un-seen force has bonded us. It cannot be seen, nor […]

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Jul
25

God’s Truth

The Sustaining Power of God’s Truth By Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President  (Message delivered during the Faculty and Staff Conference held July 20, 2015 at the Silliman University Church.)  TEXTS: Psalm 23, 54:4; Hebrews 1:3a Let us pray: Thank you Lord that you are just a prayer away. Thank you for this time. And thank you for […]

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Jul
16

Trilogy to Prosperity

Right to Life, Liberty, Prosperity: A Seamless Trilogy to Prosperity By Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino, Dean, College of Law © Chief Justice Panganiban Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) in cooperation with Metrobank Foundation and the Metro Pacific Investment Corporation. Published with permission. Note: This paper was originally delivered on November 26, 2014 as […]

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Jul
11

Our Christian Faith

“Our Christian Faith”By Prof. Cleonico Y. Fontelo, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Delivered during the launching of the University Christian Life Emphasis Month celebration on July 5, 2015 at the Silliman University Church.) We come together today to celebrate and launch the University Christian Life Emphasis Week. This is a University tradition that puts […]

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Jul
04

When Storms Come

“When Storms Come”By Rev. Elmer L. Saa, Senior Pastor Text: Mark 4:35-41 I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the Captain called out to the crew and said, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward and said, “Yes sir, I know […]

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Jun
27

Stepping Up

STEPPING UPBy Dr. Elizabeth Susan V. Suarez, Dean, College of Performing and Visual Arts In March of 2014, I was requested by the Early Childhood School of Silliman to give the graduation reflection to the 50-100 five to six year olds going to grade 1. The question that I asked myself was how I could hold […]

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Jun
21

Of Filipino Food and Polls

Chef Pulls Rag: PH Cuisine ‘Worst in Asia’By Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications Before we go calling for another boycott or persona non grata declaration on the Malaysian chef that pulled the rag from under us on the CNN online poll of world’s best dishes, let’s find Master Shifu’s inner […]

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Jun
12

Histroy — The Great Teacher

“History, the Great Teacher” (Words of welcome delivered during the 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2015 at the SU-ROTC Center, Col. Roman Yap Hall.)  “There is a history in all men’s lives!” – is a line from Henry IV, a history play by England’s most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. Indeed, there is always history […]

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Jun
07

SY 15-16

June brings mixed emotions to students. Some find it hard thinking about going back to school. Others would be excited to be doing new things and making new friends. Others would be fidgety about being in a new situation in their lives. Whatever your case, welcome to School Year 2015-2016! June is a cause for […]

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