theWeeklySillimanian| February 25, 2021 Today marks the 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. We are reminded of the freedom that we currently revel in, at the expense of others 35 years ago. Thus, today is not only a day to take off work but an important historical moment— and hopefully, to reflect on why the revolution mattered so much and how it affects the Filipino people. The one-man rule of Ferdinand Marcos lasted for almost 14 years, and within that duration, it was [READ MORE]

By Kevin Alaban | March 5, 2021 The Silliman University’s College of Education Student Organization (SU-CESO) hosted MAESTRA: Digital Arts Exhibit featuring artworks of students from different universities in Dumaguete City last March 1 to 5. With the theme “Preserving arts amidst the pandemic,” submitted artworks were featured on the official Facebook page of SU-CESO. “Ever since this school year started, the faculty and the officers in our college had strived to maintain student [READ MORE]

By Franciss Nikole Elli | March 5, 2021 Jakarta is sinking The slow and gradual rise of sea level on the coastal areas of Jakarta looms in the threat of putting residents at risk. Historical maps show how much the water level has increased through the decades. This city’s problem is mainly caused by one factor: groundwater pumping. The restricted access to clean, piped water pushes residents to pump water underground. With millions of Jakartans pumping water underground, the aquifers and the [READ MORE]