2 Sillimanians to Receive 2017 BPI-DOST Science Awards
In recognition of their academic standing and research work that revolved around the theme “Building Resilient Cities for Sustainable Development”, two Sillimanians will receive the BPI-DOST Science Awards on April 4, 2017 in Manila. Physics senior Path Finder Boy B. Bagtoltol and Biology senior Glethel Friday S. Gumalo will be recognized for their scholastic achievements […]
Silliman Grad is TOSP Finalist
Silliman alumna Amyrrha M. Estolloso is one of the 30 finalists of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) 2016.Estolloso graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in English on March 2016. She was also awarded as the University’s Most Outstanding Student of the Year during the 58th Honors Day Convocation. […]
Alumni Updates February 20 – 26, 2017
Silliman alumna Maria Antonietta “Ann” Tiukinhoy – Pamintuan (BBA Management ’73), a multi-awarded furniture, home accessories, and jewelry designer will be VETRO Art Gallery’s first feature for 2017. An Essential Evolution: The Art of Ann Tiukinhoy Pamintuan will open on February 25, 2017 (Saturday) at 5:00 pm. Pamintuan is a leading contemporary designer and artist […]
PH Salt Industry Reeling from Climate Change
Abnormal weather has decimated the Philippine salt industry, according to a study presented at a recent conference of the Philippine Population Association held at Silliman University. Regina Yoma of the University of San Carlos Cebu presented the results of her interviews with salt farmers in two important production areas– Paombong, Bulacan, and Noveleta, Cavite. The […]
Alumni Updates February 13 – 19, 2017
Alumnus and member of the Silliman University Alumni Association of Ireland and Northern Ireland, Robert Baldwin O. Manlan and family visited the campus on February 13, 2016. The Manlan’s are from Belfast, United Kingdom and were gracious hosts to Alumni and External Affairs Director Ruben N. Bokingo during his visit there last year. The Belfast […]
Silliman Law Wins Best Speaker in Grand Law Debate
The Silliman University College of Law clinched the Best Speaker Award in the Grand Law Debate against University of San Carlos (USC) School of Law and Governance on the proposition: “Resolved: That the Philippines Adopt a Federal Form of Government”. Freshman Juris Doctor (JD) student Kimberly Mil Giuliana Flores, the affirmative practicability speaker, was declared […]
Mass Com Alumnus’ Project Receives TAYO Award
Mass Communication alumnus (Batch 2016) Mac Edsel Florendo’s Food Rescue ASEAN – an innovative solution to address food wastage in Dumaguete City and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – is among the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) of the 14th TAYO Awards. For its proponents’ selfless act of heroism, volunteerism, and creativity that promotes meaningful change, Food […]
Graft Investigation & Prosecution Lawyer Tells Honor Students: ‘Victory Loves Preparation’
Atty. Terrence Anton T. Callao, Silliman alumnus and currently Graft Investigation & Prosecution Officer II of the Office of the Ombudsman – Visayas, reminded this year’s honor students of the Latin saying, “Amat Victoria Curam”, which means “victory loves preparation” during the 59th Annual Honors Day Convocation on February 13 at the Claire Isabel McGill […]