The Portal 1985 captures a profound moment in the history of Silliman University, coinciding with a period of intense national consciousness and socio-political upheaval in the Philippines leading up to the EDSA Revolution. As a primary archival document, this yearbook reflects the "Silliman Way" during a time of transition, documenting not only the academic triumphs of the graduating class but also the university’s active engagement with the pressing issues of the mid-1980s. It provides a context-rich look at the faculty, student leadership, and the cultural life of Dumaguete City, serving as a testament to the institution's role as a bastion of free expression and Christian education during a defining decade for the Filipino people.
The Portal 1985