Silliman University School of Public Affairs and Governance Society

13/10/2026

Though from afar, our support is near. The Public Administration community of Silliman is one with JPSPA in this event! 💙

𝐉𝐏𝐒𝐏𝐀–𝐂𝐕 | 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🎀

The 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬, in partnership with 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 and in collaboration with 𝐂𝐍𝐔-𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎, proudly presents 𝐉𝐏𝐒𝐏𝐀–𝐂𝐕 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, a 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

This meaningful gathering aims to create a space for 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 as we come together to learn more about breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and the value of taking an active role in our health and well-being.

With the theme, 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, the program encourages us to move beyond simply knowing—to understanding, speaking up, supporting one another, and turning awareness into meaningful action. 🎀

📅 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕗 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐔𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐲𝐦, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

Join us as we come together to learn, share, and raise our voices for breast cancer awareness. Let this be more than a program—let it be a step toward a community that is more informed, compassionate, and empowered.

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 🎀

06/10/2026

We are incredibly proud and excited for our fellow SPAGGIE, Janelle Carys F. Ornopia, as she represents the Municipality of Sibulan in this year’s Hara sa Negros.

We are always rooting for you, Janelle!💙

JANELLE CARYS F. ORNOPIA - MUNICIPALITY OF SIBULAN

02/10/2026

A faith-filled gathering and a shared purpose.

The SPAG Devotion is an opportunity for us to come together beyond our roles and responsibilities as students and future public servants. As we gather in prayer and reflection, may we be reminded of the values that guide us, the purpose behind our service, and the importance of keeping our faith at the heart of all that we do.

01/10/2026

Padayon Kuya, padayon SPAGGIELICIOUS!

Today is Day 3! Come visit us at the front of Scheide Chapel, Katipunan Grounds.

29/09/2026

Hello po Team Rhyzza! It’s Day 2 of SPAGGIELICIOUS!

Come visit us now!

28/09/2026

SPAGGIELICIOUS is back!

Visit us at the front of Schiede Chapel, Katipunan Grounds!💙

28/09/2026

𝐻𝓊𝓃𝑔𝓇𝓎 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓈𝒶𝓋𝑜𝓇𝓎? 𝒲𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒶 𝒷𝒾𝓉𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝓈𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝒹𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈?

Worry not! This semester’s 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 menu is here to cater to your cravings.

The menu offers 3 types of delectable Filipino merienda staples: 𝙿𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚋𝚞𝚜𝚘𝚐, 𝙿𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚖-𝚒𝚜, and 𝙸𝚕𝚒𝚖𝚗𝚘𝚗.

The best part? You are also helping SPAG Society raise funds for its future events.💙

Catch us at the KH Grounds, in front of Schiede Chapel, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today until Friday, October 2, 2026.

See ‘ya there!

26/09/2026

𝒜𝓎𝑜𝑜𝑜~ 𝓊𝓃𝓈𝒶𝓎 𝒷𝒶𝓁𝒾𝑔𝓎𝒶 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝒾?

Introducing the 5th iteration of 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗦! Classic Filipino merienda goodies, now available at the Katipunan Grounds, at the front of Scheide Chapel, from September 28, 2026 to October 2, 2026.

Whether you want to grab a snack or a drink, or have your story told by the cards, see you there!💙

26/09/2026

“A democracy cannot be stronger than the information available to its people.”

The Silliman University School of Public Affairs and Governance (SPAG) welcomed Undersecretary Jose A. Torres, Jr., Executive Director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, Office of the President, on September 24, 2026.

Undersecretary Torres delivered a lecture entitled “Press Freedom and Good Governance: The Role of Media Security in Strengthening Philippine Democracy” to the Silliman University community, providing an opportunity for students, faculty, and members of the university to engage in meaningful dialogue on press freedom, media security, and their role in strengthening democratic governance.

The forum brought together faculty, students, and members of various academic units, including the College of Mass Communication, College of Business Administration, Department of History and Political Science, and the University Campus Press, The Weekly Sillimanian.

The School of Public Affairs and Governance extends its sincere appreciation to the Office of the President, particularly the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, and to Undersecretary Jose “Joe” Torres, Jr., for sharing his invaluable insights, expertise, and experience with the Silliman University community.

The forum was made possible through the collective efforts of the SPAG administration, faculty and staff, student leaders, working committees, volunteers, partner offices, and members of the Silliman University community who contributed to its preparation and implementation. Each contribution, whether seen or behind the scenes, helped make the engagement possible.

More than a forum, the engagement reflects SPAG’s continuing commitment to fostering informed dialogue on matters of public interest and preparing students for meaningful participation in public affairs. Through conversations that bring together the academic community and public institutions, we are reminded that good governance is strengthened not only by institutions, but also by informed citizens and future public servants who uphold the principles of accountability, responsibility, and service.

Because press freedom is not simply the freedom of journalists to publish.

It is the freedom of citizens to know.
Of communities to raise concerns.
Of institutions to be questioned.
Of society to correct its mistakes.
And of a nation to pursue truth, even when that truth is uncomfortable.

Thank you for visiting Silliman University, Usec. Torres!

24/09/2026

: Discourse empowered the room as Usec. Jose Torres, Jr., director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security of the Office of the President, shared his insights during a public forum on Sept. 24 at the Audio-visual Theater.

The forum, titled "Press Freedom and Good Governance: The Role of Media Security in Strengthening Philippine Democracy," was attended by students from the School of Public Affairs and Governance (SPAG) and College of Mass Communication.

Organized by the SPAG Society, the forum discussed the importance of press freedom in relation to good governance and democracy, and citizens’ media participation and security.

Photos by Isabella Gayaden