George P. Arnaiz, member of the House of Representatives for the second district of Negros Oriental has inducted the first officers of the newly founded Negros Dive Professionals. A small ceremony was held on Friday 27^th of January 2012 at the Sidlakan Village in Dumaguete City.

George P. Arnaiz, who is a scuba diver himself, welcomed the new association officers and representatives from different Dive Resorts in Dumaguete and Dauin. The new organization is not limited to the big operators, but open to all dive-professionals of Negros Oriental.

The founding member of Negros Dive Professionals are:

Adventure Dive Shop (Mikes’s Beach Resort)
Aqualandia Resort
Atlantis Resort
Atmosphere Resort
Chris (Korean operator)
Dive Society
Diveworx
Gino Tec-Trimix Center
Liquid Dive
Lucky Dive Shop
ND Underwater Sports
Won Dive

As officers of Negros Dive Professionals were inducted:

President: Jonathan Alerre

Vice President: Patrick Bruder

Secretary: Richard Emslie

Treasurer: Glenn Carballo

Goals and plans of the group are regional search and rescue training to complement the government organizations of Negros Oriental, as well as raising the funds to repair the recompression chamber which sits unused somewhere hidden since years in Provincial Hospital. The raised funds should be also used for training of medical personal to operate the chamber.

Jonathan Alerre, President of Negros Dive Professionals, stated that 90% of the tourists visiting Negros Oriental are Dive Enthusiasts. While this number seem way to high, it is true that a significant number of visitors from outside the Philippines are into Scuba diving. If the Negros Dive Professional doesn’t die a natural death (like all tries before to unite the dive props in this area), it could make Scuba Diving in Negros Oriental and Dumaguete not only safer, but even more enjoyable.

Tags: Traveling, , Tourism, Dumaguete, Philippine Islands, Filipino, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Visayas, Bacolod

Airphil Express, the fastest growing Airline in the Philippines starts on March 22, 2012 to cater the route Cebu – Dumaguete and back four times per week. The discount airline covers the days it’s competitor Cebu Pacific is not covering.

Airphil Express departs from Cebu International Airport each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:10 AM. Arrival time in Dumaguete will be 45 minutes later at 10:55 AM. The on-ground time of the aircraft is only 25 minutes and it will return to Cebu at 11:12 AM from Dumaguete to arrive there at 12:00 noontime.

A Bombardier Q400 Turboprop is the aircraft of choice for Airphil Express to get up to 78 passengers on the short flight between the two visayan Islands.

Passengers  with the intention to use the services of Airphil Express should sign up for the newsletter to take full advantage of the promos. When booking express Sale online now you can get a seat on the flight for as low as 1351.00 PHP (576.00 + taxes: 663.00 + Service Fee: 112.00 )

The re-established Airline keeps on track to become one of the biggest competitors of Cebu Pacific and covers already a lot of the same routes with a better offer. The flights of Airphil Express to Dumaguete are also to a more convenient time for most traveler as the early morning flights of Cebu Pacific.

Airphil Express – Welcome to Dumagete

Tags: Tourism, Negros Oriental, Bais, Filipino, Filipina, Negros, Dumaguete, Traveling, Visayas, Dumaguete City

by Emmanuel ‘Doods’ Tecson

Edward P. Jones, Pulitzer-prize winning short story writer and novelist, visited Dumaguete City last November  13-14 as part of a literary tour sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Embassy of the U.S.A. in Manila, National Book Store Philippines, and the National Book Development Board of the Philippines.

Jones won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in fiction for his historical novel “The Known World” which plays in a fictional county in Virginia and examines issues regarding black slaves being owned by rich white and black people with strong characters in an enormous intense canvas.

He was visiting the Philippines from November 9 – 19, 2011. Dumaguete being the city host of the annual National Writer’s workshop in May, the City of Gentle People was the only Philippine city outside of Manila he visited. He was here to share his writing insights with the local literary community, i.e., at Silliman University (SU).

On the first day of his Dumaguete visit, Edward P. Jones was able to have a roundtable dialogue with 23 of the majors and faculty of the English and Literature Department of Silliman University. Afterwards, he was interviewed on cam for a local TV show and on audio for a local newspaper. Ending his first night in Dumaguete, Jones ate dinner with guests including Ian Rosales Casocot, a palanca award-winning fiction writer, and ,also, a female Creative Writing scholar from India. The dinner, which was hosted by the University President Dr. Ben S, Malayang III, was held at the Silliman University President’s House.

His second day in Dumaguete started with an press conference interview in the morning at the American section of the SU library by representatives of various local media groups: Reno Tallada of ABS-CBN, Iphraim Cabristante of DYSR-FM, Choy Gallarde of Sky Cable, Melissa Pal and Kirk Roncesvalles of The Weekly Sillimanian, and university writers Alana Narciso, Philip van Peel, L.F. Partosa, Jennifer Solitana, and Myla June Patron. He was then transported to the SU Writer’s Village on Mount Talinis for an inter-reading between a few number (approximately twenty and so) of the Dumaguete writing community, where a vibrant, inspiring and informative discussion came to transpire. At the end of the day, Jones was given a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the University president.

Pulitzer Prize winner Edward P. Jones was a big inspiration for the local creative writer community and the organizer of the National Writer’s Workshop next May in Dumaguete.

Tags: Negros Oriental, Visayas, Visayan, , Filipina, Negros Occidental, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Philippine Islands, Bais

Like each year, Dumaguete City celebrates throughout the whole November different events and celebrations. The biggest are undoubtedly the Dumaguete City 63^rd Charter Anniversary & Fiesta Celebration and the Sandurot festival. Find below a selection of events in November in Dumaguete City

NOVEMBER 2011

3, 4, 5:    2^nd Mayor Chiquiting Sagarbarria Cup: Shootfest Sibulan, Neg. Or.

10, 11, 12, 13: Batang Pinoy

Launching/Official Opening of Fiesta

11, 12, 13:  Food Festival sa Quezon Park

13  Sun:  Opening of Trade Fair ( Sta. Catalina St. )

“A Cause to Run” ( Dgte. Professionals, 5am )

15 – 24:  Sandurot Open Invitational Basketball Tournament ( City Gym )

17 Thu:  Dgte. Dance Crew Competition ( 8pm., Quezon Park Kiosk )

People’s Consultative Assembly c/o Sectoral Desk  ( 1pm -5pm, Sectoral Office, Tinago Baybay )

18  Fri: Dance Sport Competition ( 8pm Quezon Park )

18, 19, 20: Food Festival sa Quezon Park

19 Sat:  2^nd Sandurot Birik-Birik Festival ( 6am., Rizal Blvd. )

Sandurot Paddled Banca Race: 4 in a Team ( 8am Rizal Blvd. )

SANDUROT FESTIVAL ( Paghimamat Re-enactment ) 2pm., Rizal Blvd

PASUNDAYAG ( STREETDANCING ) 4pm., Rizal Bvd

PASIGARBO ( SHOWDOWN ) 6pm City Hall Quadrangle             

19 Sat: 1^st Dumaguete Invitational Motard Challenge

19 – 20: Children’s Football Festival c/o NORFA, Dgte. City High Ball Field

20 Sun: FEDUMCODA FUN DAY ( Fedumcoda Gasoline Station 8am – 5pm )

DOBLE KARA Revisited ( Bldg.1 fronting Mercury Drug 6pm – 10pm

Sandurot Mountain Bike Race c/o Dgte.City Cycling Club 8am Rizal Blvd. START/FINISH

Sandurot Open Table Tennis Invitationals c/o Engr. Fortin Convention Center

1^st Sandurot Photo Contest

Dgte. Adventure Marathon Fun Run ( 4:30pm, Organizer: Foundation Univ. )

Dog Show ( 8am – 5pm., Robinsons Place)

People’s Day Forum

20 Sun: Founders Day Parade ABC Learning Center 3pm

20 – 24: Kawasaki Product Display & Services ( Quezon Park Kiosk )

21 Mon: Talent Night : MISS DUMAGUETE & MISS TEEN DUMAGUETE (8pm., Lamberto )

21 – 24: 1^st Neg. Or. Flowerhorn Show ( Main Atrium Robinsons Place)Organizer: Dgte Lou Han Society

23 Wed: Coronation Night: Ms. Dgte & Ms. Teen Dgte. ( 8pm Lamberto Macias )

23 Guardians Brotherhood Inc. ( 4pm Quezon Park Kiosk )

24 Thu: 63^rd Charter Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass ( 8 am Cathedral of St. Alexandria )

City Parade ( 1pm )

25 Fri: GUD Moto Trading Motorized Banca Ralli, 8am Rizal Blvd.

Social Welfare Day ( 9am – 10am Talent Presentation Day Care Children )

Modern Dance Contest, Youth ( 10am – 12nn )

1pm – 3pm Parlor Games

3pm – 5pm. Showcase of Int’l Costumes, Senior Citizens

5pm – 6pm. Presentations of Talent, PWD

6pm – 8pm. Folk Dance Contest Womens

8pm – 12mn. Ballroom & Disco

GUD Moto Trading Motorized Banca Ralli, 8am Rizal Blvd

25, 26, 27: Food Festival Sa Quezon Park

26, 27: 3^rd Dumaguete Mobile Passporting Services, Robinsons Place

26: NORSU Fun Run ( 5:30am )

Tags: Dumaguete City, Philippine Islands, News, Visayan, Bacolod, Traveling, Negros Occidental, Filipina, Filipino, Negros Oriental

A group of at least 20 professionals representing various sectors have formed Toastmasters Dumaguete (TMD) and formalized today its charter application with Toastmasters International.

Toastmasters is a non-profit organization with chapters across the globe that aims for the development of public speaking and leadership skills.

The idea behind the creation of TMD was sparked from a need to provide a formal venue where speech enthusiasts can share ideas through a series of communication exercises and techniques, and allow for them to enhance their interpersonal skills. Its creation was initiated by Einstein Laviña, former professor at Silliman University and now headmaster of BASE School in Amlan, who was active in Toastmasters while in Korea.

TMD, which falls under District 75 of Toastmasters International, pools together individuals from different sectors, including students, who share a common interest in learning how the marriage of words and gestures can make for an effective tool for understanding and linkages. Its initial membership includes representations from the education, business, government and media sectors.

Officers elected 

Elected as its first set of officers are: Einstein Laviña (president), Cecile Genove (vice president for education), Elve Nasvik (vice president for membership), Mark Garcia (vice president for public relations), Myleen Sedillo (secretary), Rhoody Brust (treasurer) and Dondon Tingas (sergeant-at-arms).

Present during the election was DTM Melinda Sisles, Division D. governor, whose jurisdiction covers clubs in Bacolod and Iloilo, among others. TMD is the 13th club under Division D.

Toastmasters Dumaguete meets twice a month at the second floor of Casablanca Restaurant along Rizal Boulevard. Those interested are encouraged to observe and join the meeting on November 12 at 6PM

Tags: Bais, Philippines, Filipino, Negros Oriental, News, Bacolod, Visayan, Negros, Negros Occidental, Traveling

Buglasan Festival 2011

Venue: Sidlakan Village and Dumaguete City
October 14 – 23, 2011

The Buglasan Festival 2011 in Dumaguete City is The Festival of Festivals and that not only for the City of Dumaguete and Negros Oriental. Visitors from all over the Philippines plan to visit this colorful celebration in the City of gentle people.

Calendar of Events

To all Visitors, Dumaguetenios and Negrense a great, colorful and peaceful Buglasan Festival 2011

Tags: Filipina, Dumaguete City, Bacolod, Philippines, Visayas, Bais, Philippine Islands, Filipino, Negros Oriental, Tourism

Under the theme  “A Mighty Fortress is our God” the whole City of Dumaguete celebrates the 110th Founderday of Silliman University. Alumni from all over the world coming specially for this event yearly to Dumaguete. An extensive Schedule of Event offers not only celebration – events but the chances to join many Seminars.

Of course the evening hours are reserved for parties, where the Oldies show the Youngsters that they did not forget to party.

110th Silliman Founders Day 2011 – Schedule of Events

August 6, Sunday

5am: Silliman Run 2011 – Run to Educate, Assembly: Hibbard Avenue Gates of Knowledge

9:30am: FD 2011 Opening Worship,Preacher: Rev. Jonathan Pia, Silliman University Church

5pm-7:30pm: 65^th Ms Silliman Press Launch, Robinson’s Place

August 12, Friday

10am-12noon: General Integrative Lectures with Hon. Juanita Amatong and former Finance Secretary Margarito Teves, Luce Auditorium

1:30pm-5pm: Coral Triangle – Partnership for International Research and Education (CT-PIRE) Mini Symposium, Audio-Visual Theater 1 (AVT1), Instructional Media & Technology Center (IMTC)

August 13, Saturday

3pm – 8pm: Matinee Hayag: SU Kahayag Dance Troupe 50^th Foundation Anniversary Celebration (8pm – Season Passes Honored), Luce Auditorium

August 14, Sunday

6am: Bike for Silliman 2011, SU East Quadrangle to Camp Lookout, SU Association of Biking Enthusiasts

August 15, Monday

9am: Book Launch of In Samarkand by Cesar Ruiz Aquino, Silliman Library Exhibition Hall

10am: The Albert Faurot Lecture and Workshop Series: A Writer’s Talk with Cesar Ruiz Aquino AVT1, IMTC, Alumni College, Dept of English & Literature

August 16, Tuesday

SUHS 1961 Afternoon Tour of Valencia followed by Dinner, Valencia; Bugeya Residence, SUHS 61 Dumaguete Residents

August 16, Tuesday

5:30pm: Book Launch of Beautiful Accidents and Heartbreak and Magic by Ian Rosales Casocot + Hersley Ven Casero?s Uncommon Ordinary Magic Exhibit (Exhibit runs August 16-20), Luce Auditorium Foyer Gallery, Alumni College, Dept of English & Literature, CAC

August 17, Wednesday

8am: Seminar-Workshop on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by  John Roberts, Roble Hall, SU College of Nursing (SUCN)

7pm: Talumpati ng Taon 2011, Luce Auditorium, Dept of Filipino & Foreign Lang.

August 17-18 Wed-Thurs

SUHS 1961 Two-Day Trip to Bohol, Bohol, SUHS 1961

August 18, Thursday

9am: Book Launch of Folk Poetry of Southern Leyte by the family of Placida Go-Saga, Silliman Library, Alumni College, English &Lit Dept.

10am: Pinoy Solutions to Corruption by Sen. Teofisto Guingona, Jr. and Prof. Leonor M. Briones, Luce Auditorium, Integrative Lectures Committee; History & Political Science Department

7pm: Himig at Indak ng Mga Kabataang Pinoy: Gabi ng Kultura (Part I): Sayawit, Sabayang Pagbigkas, Paligsahan sa Duet, Silliman Hall, Dept of Filipino & Foreign Lang.

August 19-20, Friday and Saturday

8am-12noon and 1pm-6pm: 110^th SU Founders Day G-League Swim Meet Series, Shaw Memorial Pool

August 19, Friday

7pm: Himig at Indak ng Mga Kabataang Pinoy: Gabi ng Kultura (Part II): Balagtasan, Harana, Acoustic, Silliman Hall, Dept of Filipino & Foreign Lang.

August 19, Friday

8pm: Season Passes Honored, Loga: Rhythm-A Musical Journey with the BEREA Guitar Ensemble in Concert featuring  Joseph Mirandilla, Luce Auditorium, Cultural Affairs Committee

August 20, Saturday

9-11am: The Albert Faurot Lecture & Workshop Series: A Guitar Workshop with BEREA Guitar Ensemble’s Joseph Mirandilla, COPVA Music Sala, COPVA

August 20, Saturday

3pm Matinee: Loga: Rhythm-A Musical Journey with the BEREA Guitar Ensemble in Concert featuring  Joseph Mirandilla, Luce Auditorium, Cultural Affairs Committee

August 20, Saturday

8am-5pm: BSN 1971 Ruby Anniversary Balik Talent Lectures, Luce Auditorium, Alumni College, SUCN

August 21, Sunday

10am: SUHS 1981 Family Fun Day, Jing Chan’s Beach House, Cangmating, Sibulan, SUHS 1981

SUHS 1961 Picnic, Cangmating, Sibulan, SUHS 1961

4pm: WORSHIP Through MUSIC, Silliman University Church 95^th Anniversary Vesper Service, Silliman University Church, SU Church Ministry, SU Church Council, Heritage Choir

5pm: Merienda Cena, Silliman University Church 95^th Anniversary Fellowship & Launching of the Silliman Church Centennial, Silliman University Church Grounds, 95^th Silliman Church Anniversary Committee

6pm: Opening of HIBALAG Booth Festival, Jose & Sofia Ravello Field, SU Student Government

August 22-28: Open House, Robert & Metta Silliman Library, Silliman Library

August 22, Monday

SUHS 1961 Tree Planting in Palinpinon and Memorial Service in Malabu, Valencia, SU Property, Palinpinon; Malabu, Valencia, SUHS 1961

9am: SU College of Nursing Alumni Association General Assembly, Roble Hall, SUCN Alumni Association; SUCN

2pm: Blessing of the Silliman University DNA & Forensic Laboratory, Villareal Hall, College of Law

6:30pm-12 midnight: SUCNAA Alumni Homecoming, Bethel Guesthouse, SUCNAA, SUCN

August 23, Tuesday

9am-12pm: Updates and Demonstration on Neonatology Care by Dr. Rose Mila Cipres-Jaucian, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), IMTC, Alumni College

10am: Dedication & Turnover of Dr. Pedro V. Flores Memorabilia, Silliman Library, 2^nd Floor, Silliman Library

10am: CMC Academic Convocation, Speaker: Mr. Bobby Timonera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, MPR, IMTC, College of Mass Communication

SUHS 1961 Trip to Balanan Mountain Resort, Siaton, SUHS 1961

2-5pm: Open House, Men’s Dorms, Dormitory Management, Council (DMC)

5pm: Launching of the College of Arts & Sciences 75^th Anniversary (Diamond Year) with the theme: CAS at 75?Crossing Disciplinal Boundaries with FIRE; Speaker: Former Dean of CAS Dr. Gerardo Maxino, Luz U. Ausejo Hall, College of Arts and Sciences Founders Day Committee

August 24, Wednesday

6:30am-8am: Open Breakfast with Visiting Alumni, University House, Office of the President

August 24-26 Wednesday – Friday

8am-6pm: ARCHERY Invitational Games, Dionisio Flores Archery Range, Athletics, P.E. Department

9am-12nn: Psychology Annual Balik-Talent Lecture Series  on F.I.R.E. with  Calvin R. Genotiva ‘79 (Faith),   Marijoy Oñate-Gaduyon ‘92 (Instruction),   Marshaley Baquiano ’93 (Research),   Deborah C. Salem ’81 (Extension-SL), Dioscoro Rabor Lecture Hall (SC 110), Department of Psychology; SU Psychology Alumni Association

August 24, Wednesday

SUHS 1961 Outreach Program, Pediatrics Ward Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital, SUHS 1961

9am-12nn and 2-5pm: Open House, Physics Department, SC 331, SC 342, SC 344, SC 346, Physics Dep.

9am-12nn: Open House, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences, Practicum Rm 1 Angelo King Hall, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences (IRS)

2-3pm: The Physical Therapist as a Researcher Balik Talent Lecture by Jasmin C. Tan-Acebu, PTRP, Lecture Rm 1 & 2,  A. King Hall,IRS

2-5pm: Open House, Women’s Dorms, DMC

3-4pm: IRS Devotion & Thanksgiving with Rev. Bernadette A. Morales, Lecture Rm 1 & 2,  A. King Hall, IRS

4-5pm: SU Physical Therapy Grand Alumni Homecoming 2011, Lecture Rm 1 & 2,  A. King Hall, IRS

6:30pm: SU MedTech 1975 & 1976 Welcome Dinner, Café Laguna, Medical Technology Alumni 1975 & 1976

7pm: Midweek Service, SU Church, SU Men’s Glee Club

7pm: SUHS 1956 Formal Dinner, Uy Residence, Piapi, SUHS 1956

7pm: SUHS 1976 Welcome Dinner,Teves Res., Cangmating, SUHS 1976

7pm: SUHS 1981 Retro Dinner Party, El Camino Blanco, SUHS 1981

August 25, Thursday

5am: Assembly SU MedTech 1975 & 1976 Whale Watching, Hotel Nicanor (assembly), SU MedTech 1975 & 1976

6:30am-8am: Open Breakfast with Visiting Alumni, University House, Office of the President

8am-5pm: Silliman RHOANS 45^th Anniversary and Reunion, Silliman Hall, SU RHOANS

SUHS 1961 Day Trip to Siquijor, Siquijor, SUHS 1961

August 25-26 SUCN 1961 & 1962 Bohol Tour, Bohol, SUCN 1961 & 1962

August 25, Thursday

8am-12noon: Soccer, School of Basic Education (Boys and Girls), Filomeno Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department

8am-3pm: Kids Fair, SU Elementary School, SU SBE Elementary Department

8:30am-1pm: Psychology 1986 Alumni Homecoming: Registration, Memorial Service, Lunch Fellowship, SU Cafeteria Skyroom, SU Psychology 1986 Alumni

9am: Book Launch of Whole Brain Literacy, by Perla Rizalina M. Tayko & Marina L. Reyes-Talmo, MPR, IMTC, Alumni College and College of Education

9am: Formal Presentation of the Josefa del Carmen Endowment Scholarship Fund, MBA Presentation Room, CBA; Office of Student Affairs Scholarship Division

10am: Annual SULAW Convention, Speaker: Justice Roberto A. Abad, Supreme Court of the Philippines, Luce Auditorium, College of Law

10am: Memorial Tribute to Albert Faurot,  Udarbe Memory Chapel, SU Men’s Glee Club, Berneval Montes

10am: Dedication of ILO Knowledge Corner and Signing of Memorandum of Agreement, Silliman Library

11am: SUHS 1981 Gives Back, Silaw sa Kaugmaon Foundation, SUHS 1981

12noon: SUHS 1981 Lunch, Aroma Beach, Manjuyod, SUHS 1981

1:30pm: Soccer (Women): SU vs University of St LaSalle, Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department

2pm: Balik-High School Reunion and Fellowship,  all homecoming batches, High School Grounds, Alumni Affairs, SBE-High School

2pm: Pathways to Education and Decent Work for the Youth – Lecture by Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, International Labor Org. Country Office for the Philippines, Silliman Library, SU Library, College of Education

3pm: Soccer (Men): SU vs University of St LaSalle, Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department

3pm: Lecture of Tony Oposa, MBA Presentation Room, Biology Department, Mirasol Magbanua

4pm: Naming of Quintin S. Doromal Agriculture Academic Complex and Memorial tribute to Quintin and Pearl Doromal, Scheide Farm, Naming Committee, SU College of Agriculture

4pm-10pm: NO-CABS (Negros Oriental Custom Automobile and Bike Show), CBA Parking Lot, CBA

4:30pm: Soccer (Men): SU Alumni vs NORFA, Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department

5pm: SU MedTech 1975 & 1976 Overnight Reunion Party, Bulandres Res., Candau-ay, MedTech 1975 & 1976 Alumni

5pm: SAAI Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Alumni Hall Conference Room, SAAI

6pm: SUHS 1991 Formal Dinner, South Seas Resort, SUHS 1991

6:30pm: SU Psychology 1986 Welcome Dinner and Fellowship, Piñero Residence, SU Psychology 1986

7pm: SUHS 1976 Dinner Disco, Lacsican Residence, SUHS 1976

7pm: SU Men’s Glee Club Fellowship Night, Fire House Café, SUMGC Batch 1986

7pm: Ms Silliman Pageant, Macias Sports Complex, SUSG

August 26, Friday Silliman Aces & Lilies 55^th Grand Reunion

5:30am: Sunrise Service

11am: Sportsfest

7pm: Fellowship Night

6:30am-8am: Open Breakfast with Visiting Alumni, University House, Office of the President

7am: Naming of Dr. Jose S. Garcia Hall, SUMC Main Building, Naming Committee, SUMCFI

7am: Walk Live with Cathy Carballo, BMC 1999, East Quadrangle, Silliman Alumni, Dumaguete Chapter; Journalism/MassCom Alumni Association

SUHS 1976 Family Day, Dao, Amlan, SUHS 1976

8am-12noon: Soccer: School of Basic Education, Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department

August 26-27, Friday-Saturday

11^th National Congress of FRATERNITAS SCINTILLA LEGIS, Negros Oriental Convention Center, Silliman University College of Law (Host)

August 26, Friday

SUHS 1956 Picnic, Maxino Beach House, SUHS 1956

August 26,   Friday – Balik-Talent Lecture Series:

8:00AM Quality Management
9:00AM Concrete Structures
10:00AM Alternative Path
11:00AM PCAB Registration and Licensing Process, Tips on how to pass for Job interview Cicero Calderon Hall, EB 30,Alumni College, College of Engineering & Design

August 26,Friday

8am Registration for Edith Carson Hall residents Grand Reunion
10am Memorial/Thanksgiving Service
12noon Luncheon
2pm Games
6pm Fellowship/Fun Night
Edith Carson Hall grounds, Edith Carson Hall management,ECH Alumni

August 27, Saturday

8:30am-10am: Advances in Cell Based Assay Technology: A Glow in the Dark – Lecture by Dr. Oscar Monera, Rabor Lecture Room (SC110), Alumni College; Chemistry Department

9am: Naming of Paul and Edna Lauby Hall, Early Childhood Building, Naming Com., School of Basic Education, Early Childhood Dept

10am: Eminent Persons Lecture Series presents Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn on Environmental Governance, Luce Auditorium, Eminent Persons/ Eminent Artists Committee

10am-12noon: Medical Technology in the Digital Age : New Technology, Old Values ? A Talk by Prof. Florita Maslog, AVT1, IMTC, Alumni College; Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

10am-12noon: Managing a Multi-Culturally Diverse Work Environment ? Lecture by Ms. Nancy Comedoy, MPR, IMTC, CBA

11:30am: Physics Alumni Homecoming and Luncheon, Physics Dept., Science Complex, Physics Department

12noon: SU Civil Engineering 1986 Luncheon Fellowship, Engineering Conference Room, SUCE 1986 Alumni

1:30pm-3pm: Exploring New Paradigms in Coconut Oil, R & D – A lecture by Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University, Dioscoro Rabor Lecture Room (SC110), Chemistry Department, Office of Instruction

2pm: Annual Silliman University Alumni Convention, Moot Court, Villareal Hall,SAAI,

2pm: Journalism/MassCom Alumni Homecoming, Com Rm 3, CMC, Guy Hall, College of Mass Communication,

2-4pm: Hugyaw sa Buwan ng Wika Para sa PWD, AVT1, IMTC, GP Rehab, IMTC,

3pm: All University Cheering Competition, Macias Sports Complex, SUSG

3pm: Soccer (Men): SU Varsity vs NORFA, Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department,

3pm: SUES Grand Alumni Homecoming and Open House, SU Elementary School, SU SBE, Elementary Department

3pm: Recognition of Heritage Builders, Silliman Hall, East Lawn, Human Resource & Development Office

4pm: Painit Sillimaniana, University House, FD Execom, SU Cafeteria

4:30pm: Soccer: SU Alumni vs USLS, Cimafranca Field, Athletics, P.E. Department

5pm: SUHS 1991 Sizzling Red Party, El Camino Blanco, SUHS ‘91

6pm: SUHS 1996 Formal Dinner, Tierra Alta, Assembly at Lab-as, SUHS 1996, Aicon Badrina

6pm: Psychology Alumni Homecoming Dinner and Fellowship, Café Antonio, Spanish Heritage, Psychology Alumni Association

7pm: SUHS 1981 Formal Dinner, LIKHA Convention Hall, SUHS 1981

8pm: Season Passes NOT HONORED, Silliman Performs: A Command Performance in 11 Vignettes Featuring the Silliman University Gratitude and Goodwill Ambassadors (SUGGA), Luce Auditorium, COPVA, CAC

6:30am-8am: Open Breakfast with Visiting Alumni, University House, Office of the President

6:30am: Molave Cottage Alumni Homecoming 2011, Molave Cottage and MONAPIL Grounds, Molave Cottage Alumni

7am: Pass in Review Honoring 2011 OSA, SU BOT Chair, and SU President, Cimafranca Field, ROTC

8am: Naming of Agustin A. Pulido Hall, Fronting Vernon Hall, Naming Committee

9am: Meeting of the SU Board of Trustees, SU Board Room, SU President’s Office

9am: SUHS 1976 Memorial Service, Udarbe Memory Chapel, SUHS 1976

9am: SU Civil Engineering Alumni Assn & SU Engineering Alumni Assn General Assembly (Fellowship at 12noon), Cicero Calderon Hall, EB 30, College of Engineering & Design

2pm: (1pm assembly), Parada Sillimaniana, City Streets, Assembly at SU Campus, HRD Office, ROTC, CWTS, COPVA

5pm: SUHS 1976 Refreshment, Bulado Residence, SUHS 1976

6pm: Luce Auditorium Corps of Ushers and Usherettes (LACUU) Reunion, Luce Auditorium, Lobby, LACUU

7pm: SUHS 1976 Class Dinner, South Seas Resort Hotel, SUHS 1976

7pm: History & Political Science Alumni Reunion and Homecoming, Palm & Pines, Daro, History & Political Science Department

7pm: SU Medical Technology Interns (SUMTI) 1986 Formal Dinner, Rosario Residence, SU MedTech Interns 1986, Ray & Connie Rosario

7pm: SUCN Class 1961 & Class 1962 Dinner, Ramas Uypitching Residence, SUCN 1961 & 1962

7pm: Dinner with BMC Batch ’91-’93, Gravador Residence, BMC 1991-1993

7pm: SUHS 1961 Jam Session, Diana Banogon-Bugeya Res., SUHS 1961

9pm: SUHS 1996 Fellowship-Get Together, Hayahay Restobar, SUHS 1996

August 28, Sunday

5am: FD Sunrise Service, Preacher: Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, Amphitheater, USLC, Church Ministry

8am-2pm: SU Medical Technology Interns 1986 Family Day, Tam Beach Resort, Amlan, SU MedTech Interns 1986

9am-3pm: SUHS 1991 Family Beach Party, Coco Villa, SUHS 1991

9am: FD Worship Service, Preacher: Dr. Gideon Z. Alegado, SU Church, SU Church Ministry

10:30am: Outstanding Sillimanian Awarding Ceremony, 2011 Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees

12noon: OSA Luncheon, Silliman Hall, FD Execom, SU Cafeteria

12noon: SUCN 1961 & 1962 Luncheon, Rabor Residence, SUCN 1961 & 1962

12noon: SUHS 1976 Lunch, Co Residence, Bacong, SUHS 1976

2pm: SUHS 1976 Orphanage Visit/Donation, Friendship Home, Valencia, SUHS 1976

2:30pm: Unveiling of the Highest Honors Tablet, Silliman Library, College of Law, Salonga Law Center

3pm: Soft Launch of Student Center and OSA Dean?s Office, Oriental Hall, OSA, OIA, SUACONA

3:30pm: Blessing of the Sixto Guanzon Conference and Presentation Room, Salonga Law Center, Salonga Law Center, College of Law

2pm: Opening of 50^th Church Workers Convocation, Silliman University Church, Divinity School

4pm: Turnover of SUMTI 1986 Donation to Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ICLS), ICLS, A. King Hall, SUMTI 1986

5pm-6:30pm: Tayada sa Plaza, Quezon Park, Dept of Filipino & Foreign Lang.

6pm: TIPON 2011, East Quadrangle, Alumni Affairs, SAAI

8am-5pm: ALAGAD 2011, East Quadrangle, Office of Extension, College of Nursing

August 29, Monday

SUHS 1976 Family Picnic, Bacong Beachhouse, SUHS 1976

SUCN 1961 & 1962 Lunch & Tour of the Shrine of Mary, Jo’s By the Sea, SUCN 1961 & 1962

8pm: Closing of HIBALAG Booth Festival, Ravello Field, SUSG

August 30, Tuesday

SUHS 1976 Medical/Dental/Feeding Program, Marian Hall, Cathedral, SUHS 1976

12noon: SUCN 1961 & 1962 Lunch, Roño Residence, SUCN 1961 & 1962

6pm: Closing of 50^th Church Workers Convocation, SU Gymnasium, Divinity School

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One of the many things that the Filipinos have inherited from their past colonial “Masters” is the fiesta celebration. Fiesta, a Spanish word for “party”, “celebration”, or “feast”. Religiously, the celebration of fiestas is founded in the honor of a certain “saint”, or socially, it is a commemoration of a special event in history.

Dumaguete, a home sociable people who has the reputation of being gentle, and glamorously one of the numerous cities that celebrates fiesta in an extra-ordinarily way. Aside from the big fiesta that the whole city would celebrate in the month of November, the component barangays also have their dates for a feast.

Barangay Bajumpandan which has a population of nearly 4,800 residents celebrates its fiesta every 19th of April for its patron saint Sr. San Jose.  The Barangay is also known for residential and commercial real estate business.

Barangay Cantil-e has the same date of feast with Bajumpandan, its celebration is intended to honor the Sagrada Familia.With a population of nearly 2, 700, Cantil-e is has the landmark of Habitat housing.

Next in the list is Barangay Junob, with a population of 4,700, it celebrates its fiesta for Sta. Cruz in the 3^rd and 22^nd of May. Silliman Heights subdivision is located the barangay’s landmark.

The largest barangay in the city, Banilad, follows on May 4. With a land area of 362.7 hectares, it is a home of 7,687 residents. Its fiesta is celebrated to honor Sr. San Jose. The Barangay is located going far south of the city passing by the high way to Bacong, Sta. Monica Beach resort is one of the landmarks to spot this barangay.

Poblacion 2 feasts every 13^th of May for its patron Our Lady of Fatima. With a small population of 1,600 residents, the barangay is located the public market area.

Batinguel follows on the 19^th of May, its feast, like the other barangays is offered to honor Sr. San Jose.The easiest way to spot this place is its elementary school named after itself.

Barangay Talay celebrates its fiesta on the 22^nd of May, located just before the town of Valencia, Talay is the home of the international school Montessori.

Tabuc-tubig is last in the list for the month, no specific date is given for this barangay, but surely it is always in the last week of the May.

If you’re in the city in the month of May, may it be for a visit or business trip, join the festive celebration of the mentioned barangays, experience the fun fiesta could offer. Bon appétit!

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Kabulakan Festival—A spectacular celebration that is no ordinary, a grandeur event in the month of May in the city of Dumaguete. In time of summer, the festival themes the colorful imagery of flowers displayed by the creative work of arts of the locals in the city. In the past years of Kabulakan Festival, the celebration lasts for ten days filled with different entertaining activities that is commenced by a dance competition with participants from the different barangays each representing a type of flower.

Other features of the event are fireworks display, food fair, garden exhibit and landscape presentation, ballroom dancing, flower arrangement contest, and fashion presentation. The Festival was first introduced in the year 2007, organized by the Tourism Council of the city and it is ineluctably attracting and inviting both for the local and foreign tourists. This year’s Kabulakan Festival is scheduled in the entire month of May, intended to promote the tourism trade in the city even more.

Here the detailed Kabulakan Festival 2011 schedule of Events:

May 3 (Tuesday)

Opening of Kabulakan Festival, Kiosk Area, Quezon Park at 3pm—Holy Mass.

Launching of Rizal Blvd. Beautificaion

Launching of Hardin sa Barangay

Declaration of Kabulakan Festival Open, 4pm, Kiosk Area, Quezon Park

May 6, 7, 8 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

“Tocino Republic”: A Tocino Festival, Sta. Catalina St., Dumaguete City, 6pm – 12mn

May 7, (Saturday)

Flower Arrangement Competition, 2pm at Robinson’s Place Atrium

May 13 – 15 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Kabulakan Food Festival, 6pm – 12mn at Quezon Park Ballfield

Kabulakan Bazaar, Quezon Park

May 20 – 22 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Kabulakan Food Festival, 6pm – 12mn at Quezon Park Ballfield

Kabulakan Bazaar, Quezon Park

Kasalang Filipino sa Dumaguete: “Maanyag nga Mugna”, at Robinsons Place

May 21 (Saturday)

Kabulakan Festival, 4pm—Street Dancing, 6pm—Showdown

May 22 (Sunday)

National Karatedo Championship at Robinson’s Place

May 23 – 28 (Monday – Saturday)

Barangay and School Tree Planting

This year’s month of May is expected to be fun and amusing, especially with the Kabulakan Festival. You are courteously invited to join us in celebrating one of the year’s peculiar festival of flowers. We give our thanks to the organizers, the Tourism Council and the City Government of Dumaguete led by the respected Mayor, Honorable Manuel “Chiquiting“ Sagarbarria. May this year’s Kabulakan Festival be a success of more excitement and fun!

If you plan to visit Dumaguete during the Festival, make sure you book your accommodation ahead of time. Here a list of recommended Hotels and Guest Houses in Dumaguete.

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More than a thousand youngsters are anticipated to participate in three great activities for youth in December 10, according Dumaguete Diocesan Youth Director Reverend Roland Omatang.

Activities include visits to the international shrine of Saint John Bosco, the announcement of the year for the Youth of the diocese and the 25th anniversary of the Commission on Youth.

Young people from various parishes are supposed to welcome international relic of Saint John Bosco to Dumaguete on Friday December 10, the Diocese of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental.

Fr. Omatang understood the visit by the International relic of Saint John Bosco would emphasize the festivity of the Diocesan Youth Day with the theme: Stand firm in faith. Do all your work in the love of reminiscing, celebrating and look for us in the life of Christ.

He invited members of Sanguniang Kabataan to join the celebration, including the different fraternities and sororities in Dumaguete City, to convey the message of Saint John Bosco to young people.

He said that the message of Saint John Bosco is specifically geared to the young.

Bishop John Du celebrates the opening Mass for the Diocesan Youth Day and the proclamation of the Year of Youth.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has declared December 16, 2010 to December 16, 2011 as the year for young people after the Roman Catholic Church celebrated the year pastor.

The National Commission on Youth will also celebrate its 25 years in youth formations and leadership in the country.

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