Leadership Reflections

IMITATORS OF CHRIST By Rev. Elmer L. Saa, Acting Senior Minister Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1 In our text, Philippians 3:17 says, “Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.” In other words Paul is saying to the Christians in Philippi, “Join in imitating […]

PAG-HANDOM UG HINUMDUM (“A FOND REMEMBRANCE”)(Sermon, Anniversary Sunday, UCCP Valencia Negros Oriental, 22 February 2016) By Dr. Ben S. Malayang III,President TEXT: Lucas 22:19 Gikuha niya ang pan ug nagpasalamat sa Dios unya gipikaspikas niya kini ug gihatag kanila nga nag-ingon, “Mao kini ang akong lawas nga gihatag alang kaninyo. Buhata ninyo kini aron paghandom […]

SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVISMBy Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications Social media has seen the peak of citizenship participation. It has challenged barriers to the full exercise of freedom of speech. What on one end is a platform for self-expression is a catalyst for community action on the other. Social media has […]

HAPPINESS By Mr. Winston A. Maxino, Corporate Executive (Message delivered during the 58th Honors Day Convocation held February 15, 2016 at the Silliman University Gymnasium.) Distinguished Officials of Silliman University led by our dear President, Dr. Ben S. Malayang, Respected Members of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University led by Professor Emeritus Leonor M. […]

Redefining Valentine’s DayBy Atty. Joshua Francisco J. Ablong, Attorney, Office of the University General Counsel As February 14 approaches, many couples will once again flock the restaurants and other places of destination like movie houses and amusement centers to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Advance reservations will be made, elaborate bouquets of flowers will be prepared, and […]

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMONDBy Atty. Fe Marie D. Tagle, Manager, Human Resource Development (Sermon delivered to the students of the High School Department in celebration of University Christian Life Emphasis Month.) Our life is a journey that started during our conception. The beauty of this particular journey is that the Way has been laid […]

JOURNEYING WITH CHRIST, THE WAY By Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Vice President for Development (Sermon delivered during Faculty and Staff Worship in celebration of the University Christian Life Emphasis Week on 11 January 2016, Silliman University Church.) Our scripture reading for this semester’s University Christian Life Emphasis Month found in Proverbs 3:5-6 is a beacon […]

Beginnings of KnowledgeBy Dr. Maria Cecilia M. Genove, Dean, College of Mass Communication A cursory reading of the book, The Beginnings of Knowledge, by eminent philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) made me ponder and realize that somehow, philosophy has ramifications in practically anything that we do, not to mention the way our elected officials run the […]

When I Asked Siri: ‘Who is God’?By Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Director, Office of Information and Publications (Sermon delivered during the All-College Convocation held 13 January 2016 at the Silliman University Church in celebration of the University Christian Life Emphasis Month.) In the animated Stone Age, whenever Pebbles was curious, she would crawl and babble […]

A Matter of the HeartBy Prof. Teodora A. Cubelo, Director, Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Growing up with parents who were both teachers, I would often hear them talk to us about their profession. They would always tell us that not everyone is called to be a teacher but that teaching is the most fulfilling […]