La Vida Oriental Negrense

 Enzo Miguel Kho, a 23-year-old native of Dumaguete and Mabinay Negros Oriental , achieved a major milestone after he was elected to Princeton University's Board of Trustees as a Young Alumni Trustee. Kho, who graduated from Princeton in 2026 with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a certificate in urban studies, was designated to serve a four-year term on the board spanning from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2030. Throughout his undergraduate years, Kho demonstrated outstanding student leadership. He served as the president of Princeton's Undergraduate Student Government, actively engaged with the Princeton Filipino Community, and co-founded the Alliance of Empowered Youth in the Philippines. His extensive contributions to the campus community earned him the prestigious Walter E. Hope Class of 1901 Medal. Following his graduation and appointment, Kho prepared to advance his academic career by pursuing a master's degree in politics and international relations at Peking Un...

  Heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Rudy Juan for inviting me to the relaunching of the Senator José Emeterio Muñoz Romero, Sr. Memorabilia at the third floor of the Silliman University Library System complex. On August 25, 2026, the Silliman University Library proudly relaunched the Ambassador José E. Romero, Sr. Memorabilia collection , honoring the life, contributions, and enduring legacy of one of Silliman University’s most distinguished alumni. The collection preserves precious historical artifacts and stories, offering the Silliman community an intimate glimpse into his remarkable life of public service. Born in Bais, Negros Oriental, Senator Romero was the son of Francisco Romero, Sr. (former mayor of Tanjay and provincial board member) and Josefa Calumpang Muñoz. Over his storied career, he served the nation in several monumental capacities: Senator-Elect & Legislator: Served as a Senator-elect of the First Congress of the Philippines (1946). Prior to this, he r...