Remembering SU honorary doctorate recipient, National Scientist Edgardo D. Gomez
…the founding director of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI), one of SU’s partner institutions, for nearly 25 years since its establishment in 1974. With his commitment… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.81)
Experts to Tackle Climate Change Impact on Development
…World Wildlife Foundation-Philippines president and CEO Mr. Jose Maria Lorenzo Tan. Secretary Sering will talk about policies and priorities of the national government specific to climate change, while Dr. Alcala… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.59)
President Aquino Confers National Scientist Rank on Dr. Alcala
…person of science in the Philippines who has made significant contributions in one of the different fields of science and technology. Dr. Alcala received the Presidential Medallion in recognition of… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.59)
Human Rights Lawyer Lectures on International Criminal Court
…1998 as the first permanent international court set up to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression.In 2011, the Philippines acceded to this… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.59)
US State Department Taps Silliman as Youth Program Host
…one academic year in select countries with a significant Muslim population. AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines (AFS IPP) serves as the implementing body of this program in the Philippines. It has… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.59)
Who determines who is hungry?
…(SWS); Dr. Jessamyn Encarnacion, OIC-director of NSCB Social Statistics, and TV host Prof. Winnie Monsod; discuss the state of hunger in the Philippines. Mahar maintained that hunger and poverty were… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.59)
Making Taxes as Permanent as Death
…with the occult, death has only been postponed; life has only been lengthened. Not so with taxes, especially in the Philippines. Tax avoidance is routine. Tax evasion is common. Nonpayment… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.59)
FIRST WORLD OCEANS REPORT REVISITED; Theme 1: Climate change and its impact on the oceans (Second in a Series)
…also changing. Those changes in patterns result in significant changes in weather patterns on land Water masses are also moving differently in areas over continental shelves, with consequent effects on… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.37)
Alumni Updates (April 18-24)
…pursued fashion design at the School of Fashion and the Arts on a full scholarship. In 2011, Dan was one of the recipients of the Preview… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.37)
Adjunct Professor from Thailand Speaks on Earthquakes, Dam Designs
The College of Engineering and Design, in cooperation with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Silliman University Student Chapter, organized a seminar on earthquakes and their impact on dams… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.37)
