The document chronicles the profound disruption and resilient response of Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Philippines, during the Japanese occupation of World War II (1941-1945). Authored by Arthur L. Carson, who served as the university's president, the work details the transformation of the academic community after the initial invasion and the subsequent military surrender. Instead of disbanding, faculty and student groups retreated to the mountainous interior of Negros Oriental, where they established a "Jungle University" and became integral participants in the organized guerrilla resistance movement. The narrative provides a comprehensive, firsthand account of the university's efforts to continue its educational mission while simultaneously supporting the resistance through intelligence, civil governance, and moral support for the volunteer guards and civilian supporters. Written as an official record for the institution's archives and its supporting American mission boards, this manuscript offers a unique and personal perspective on the impact of the war on a significant American-founded university in the Philippines, highlighting the local commitment to freedom and education throughout the period of resistance and eventual liberation.
Sa Ka Bukiran: a contribution to the war story of Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines