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“The [No-Take Marine Reserves] strategy worked in Apo Island, so we know that it can be done,” said National Geographic Emerging Explorer and Oceana Senior Adviser Alexandra Cousteau, adding that if marine conservation can be accomplished in the Philippines, it will set an example to the whole world. Cousteau was invited as speaker during the […]

Despite increases in investments in renewable energy, coal is still expected to dominate the power mix in the Philippines in the next one or two decades. Since the enactment of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, new renewable capacities (wind, solar, biomass, and hydro) have significantly increased from 34 MW (2008) to 813 MW (2015). […]

“President Rodrigo Duterte has a strong foundation. We pray that he will be guided to negotiate with the Chinese.” This was how Associate Supreme Court Justice Francis Jardeleza described the landmark decision of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal on the West Philippine Sea on September 2 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Speaking to […]

Two graduates from the Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ICLS) attained the highest scores in the recent Medical Technologist Licensure Exam administered last August 27 and 28. Roselle Louise L. Publico and Clarisse Joan C. Cadano, who both graduated last March, clinched first place and second place, respectively. Publico scored a rating of 91.10% while […]

Silliman has formally laid down the foundation for a new dormitory designed to house students with excellent academic performance.    On August 29, a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rolando Villanueva del Carmen Hall was held near the Woodward Little Theater, where it will be built.  Designed for 28 students, it is the first co-ed dormitory […]

Forests–our life support system that maintains ecological processes, regulates climate, produces water, protects biodiversity and stores carbon—have been reduced to more than half of its ideal size in this country, resulting in loss of biodiversity and other problems, said Maria Belinda Dela Paz, chief operations officer of Haribon Foundation. From the original 60% forest cover […]

A graduate of Silliman was named by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as this year’s Outstanding Chemist. Dr. Myrna Sillero-Mahinay, who obtained her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University in 1976, collected her award last June 22 at the Manila Hotel. Three months later, she was recognized by Silliman’s Chemistry Department during the […]

For the third straight year, the Miss Silliman crown goes to the College of Business Administration. Management junior Aiko M. Kitane bested all ten other candidates during the coronation night on August 24 at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex. Jollyprim Katriz Mae H. Sy of the Graduate School was named Miss Cover Girl (1st runner-up), […]

In time for its Golden Jubilee, the College of Mass Communication is launching a book documenting its history as the first journalism school outside Metro Manila. Titled “Grassroots Journalism: Early History of the Silliman College of Mass Communication,” the book is written by Dr. Crispin C. Maslog, the college’s first permanent director. The 200-page book […]

After almost a year, the Mariano and Lina Lao Hall Activity Center was formally blessed and inaugurated on August 22.  The said Center, named after its donors, Mr. and Mrs. Mariano and Lina Lao, is aimed to provide students a proper and ideal place to practice proper nutrition. “The purpose of the hall is not […]