Aug
08

Enhanced Campus Security for Founders Day

As in previous Founders Day (FD) celebrations, the Silliman University (SU) administration augments campus security by requesting the Philippine National Police and the 302nd Brigade of the Philippine Army to deploy some of their personnel in the campus in light of local and national security concerns. Starting Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at least two servicemen […]

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Jul
24

SU-SUSA sign new CBA

Press Release Contact Person:  Melita Aguilar 422-6002 loc. 230 / 09175058191   Silliman University (SU) signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the SU Staff Association (SUSA) July 18. It covers the school years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. “SUSA understood the administration’s position to negotiate within the tenets of affordability, sustainability, and with due respect […]

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Jul
22

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON CAMPUS BOMB SCARE

Silliman University (SU) reiterates the assurance it gave the public on July 19, 2019 that the SU campus is safe and secure. A thorough inspection of all facilities in the university was made by security personnel and no explosive device was found. Immediately after the university administration received a Facebook message warning of a bomb […]

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Jul
17
Jul
12

SU Admin: DOLE assumes jurisdiction

PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2019 “We believe in the wisdom of the Secretary of Labor in issuing the order and we are hopeful that with the guidance of his good office, we will be able to arrive with the Silliman University Faculty Association (SUFA) a mutually beneficial resolution of the labor dispute.” SU administration chief […]

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Jul
08

Silliman University Welcomes Assumption Order of Labor Secretary

In an order dated July 8, 2019, Secretary of Labor Silvestre H. Bello III assumed jurisdiction over the labor dispute between Silliman University and the Silliman University Faculty Association (SUFA). The assumption order, which has been posted by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) representatives in conspicuous places and gates in the campus, enjoins SUFA […]

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Jul
03

SU restates environmental commitment

Environmental advocate Silliman University (SU) is calling on all agencies and local government units to secure the necessary permits before undertaking any project in order to avoid or minimize its negative impact on the environment. This statement is being issued in relation to concerns being raised about the ongoing development at the Rizal Boulevard in […]

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Feb
12

SU reiterates its commitment to SU Marina Mission Clinic

Silliman University states again its commitment to provide health care services to the rural community through the Silliman University Marina Mission Clinic (SUMMC) in Dauin, Negros Oriental. SUMMC was originally the extension arm of the Silliman University Medical Center (SUMC) prior to the latter becoming a separate legal entity from Silliman University (SU). It was […]

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Nov
01

Statement on Dr. Rolando del Carmen, 88

Silliman University is deeply saddened by the demise of Dr. Rolando Villanueva del Carmen, an outstanding alumnus and compassionate benefactor. Recipient of the Outstanding Sillimanian Award for Legal Education in 1982 and conferee of a Doctor of Laws degree, honoris causa, from the university in 2016, Dr. del Carmen exemplified the Silliman spirit of excellence […]

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Oct
02

CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR KABUGAO, APAYAO

The province of Apayao was among those in the path of Super Typhoon Ompong (or Mangkhut) last September 15, 2018. Among those severely affected is the Municipality of Kabugao, Apayao.  About 8,000 people belonging to at least 1,000 families had their agricultural crops and homes damaged by Ompong. Silliman University is making a call for […]

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