SWU smashers shine in Cesafi jrs. badminton

Rabboni Centino Borbon 09/28/2016

THE SOUTHWESTERN University – Phinma (SWU-Phinma) Cobras ruled the secondary division of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) badminton tournament over the weekend at the Metrosports Center in Lahug. SWU-Phinma snared five gold medals in the…

SWEEP LOOMS

Jonas N. Panerio 09/22/2016

The Southwestern University (SWU)-Phinma Cobras won their 11th game in a row with a 31-point beatdown of the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats, 85–54, in the 16th Cesafi men’s basketball tournament last night at the Cebu…

Tallo says hard foul fueled strong finish against UV

Jonas N. Panerio 09/02/2016

As the saying goes, “let lying dogs lie.” In a heated game that featured the south’s most bitter collegiate basketball rivalry, Southwestern University (SWU)-Phinma guard Macmac Tallo said that he found fuel for his fire when he…

G’WOLVES EYE 5-0

Jonas N. Panerio 08/22/2016

Don Bosco shoots for fifth straight win, faces SWU Baby Cobras in Cesafi juniors hoops Games today: Cebu Coliseum 5 p.m. – SWU vs Don Bosco (juniors) 6:30 p.m. – USC vs CIT-U (seniors) The Don Bosco…

New SWU Phinma brand launched

PR 08/04/2016

THE new Southwestern University (SWU) Phinma brand was introduced to its students and alumni with a bang on July 15. The launching, dubbed as Mundo Granate or Maroon World in Spanish, included a pep rally, food festival,…

SWU Cobras: Loaded and more confident in upcoming Cesafi

Jonas N. Panerio 07/29/2016

TO SAY that hope springs eternal for the Southwestern University (SWU)-Phinma Cobras heading to the brand new season of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) would be a huge understatement. Head coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba is…

SWU making sure of high school team’s eligibility

Jonas N. Panerio 06/22/2016

PHINMA-SOUTHWESTERN University is giving high school basketball another shot and they are leaving no stone unturned to make sure that last year’s fiasco that saw their basketball coach and five of his players submit tampered documents does…

Malacañang upholds order stopping med school’s closure

Vanessa Claire Lucero 02/02/2016

The Office of the President has upheld its order stopping the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) from closing Southwestern University (SWU) – College of Medicine. Dr. Chito Salazar, SWU chairman and president, said Malacañang denied CHEd’s motion…

SWU shares moved to new Phinma subsidiary

Marites Villamor Ilano 11/15/2015

Conglomerate Phinma Corp. has transferred its shares in Southwestern University (SWU) and four other schools to new wholly-owned subsidiary Phinma Education Holdings, Inc. The new unit, which was created in preparation for the expansion and possible initial…

SWU BUCKS FREEZE ORDER

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/25/2015

CHED issues freeze order for  College of Medicine 2 SWU campuses claim gov’t recognition A month after new investors took the reins of Southwestern University,  the private school in Cebu City is trying to fend off a…

Phinma takes over SWU; Aznar family retains two seats in new board

Aileen Garcia-Yap 05/07/2015

Listed conglomerate Phinma Corp. yesterday took over the management of Southwestern University (SWU) after completing the acquisition of a majority stake in the Aznar-founded institution. Newly appointed chairman Chito B. Salazar Jr. said in a press conference…

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