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Silliman University produced 20 new licensed mechanical engineers, based on results released by the Professional Regulation Commission. The University garnered a passing rate of 58.82 per cent against the national passing percentage of 55. Congratulations to our new licensed mechanical engineers: Abad, Kirk Michael                                                                                 Ang Gobonseng, Eduardo III Catacutan                                                 Antiquiera, Danilo Jr. Glodobe                                                                   […]

We are totally dependent on the vast ocean. It covers seven tenths of the planet, generates half of the oxygen that we breathe, provides us fish and other sea food, and is the source of all the water we will drink in our lifetime. It is home to a rich diversity of animals, from the […]

Silliman University is hosting the joint conference of the Ugnayang Pang-AghamTao, Inc. (UGAT) and the Philippine Geographical Society, Inc. (PGS) on October 22 to 24. UGAT or the Anthropological Society of the Philippines is holding on campus its 37th annual conference, while PGS marks its seventh. They bring in international speakers and around 200 participants […]

“Instead of crazing over Aldub and what movies to watch, why don’t you take a look at the importance and impact of the national budget in your life as students?” This was a challenge that kept students in their seats. A challenge posed by former National Treasurer Prof. Leonor M. Briones during her lecture on […]

A Catholic nun who is a staunch human rights defender enjoined the audience in a peace forum held at the Silliman Hall to send a strong message to the national government to stop the culture of impunity and demilitarize the schools in the Lumad areas in Mindanao. Sr. Stella Matutina, who is the recipient of […]

Five to 15 million tons of plastics enter the ocean annually from land-based sources, said the 2015 report of the Ocean Conservancy, the world’s largest volunteer effort for the ocean’s health, based in Washington, D.C. It warned that without effective waste collection, “an avalanche of plastic debris will enter the ocean in the coming decades.” […]

Athletes from the High School Department won three gold, three silver and three bronze during the Governor’s Back-to-Back Sports Competition held last month.  Bagging gold were Jibrael Juan III P. Yap for triple jump; Chuche S. Montenegro, Julianna Nicole O. Lopez, Juliane Nicole C. Villegas and Krystel Mae Santisteban for the 4×100 meter relay-women; and […]

“Not risking is the greatest risk. Playing safe is likely the one that would make us most unsafe.”  This was the statement of Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III during the blessing and dedication of the University’s Senior High School (SHS) office on October 1. He said this in reference to the comprehensive […]

A fifth year Physical Therapy major is the first recipient of the partnership between Silliman University and Seton Hall University (SHU) based in New Jersey, USA. Diane Grace D. Uy Matiao is on a three-month clinical internship at an orthopedic rehab facility in Montclair, New Jersey. Her internship from October to December is undertaken under […]

Dr. Edna Gladys T. Calingacion, Dean of the Office of Student Services, was elected president of the Philippine Association of Administrators of Student Affairs, Inc. (PAASA, Inc.) Negros Oriental-Siquijor chapter. Together with Dr. Calingacion from Silliman in the line-up of officers for a period of one year is Asst. Prof. Jaruvic C. Rafols, Head of […]