Jerry Uwag Watamama feels immense joy after passing the February 2024 Criminologists Licensure Examination (CLE), as this milestone brings pride not only to himself and his family but also to his entire tribe. Indeed, Manobo Dulangan Tribe has first-ever criminology board passer. Watamama worked as errand boy and security guard …

Passing the board exam and earning a license in your chosen profession is an incredible achievement, but what if you accomplish that and more? Engr. Del Rosario’s journey to achieving such high achievement was not something to be expected as she is the easygoing who became magna cum laude is …

A touching act by a college graduate from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines for his father went viral on TikTok just before his graduation. The magna cum laude wears toga to father. His father was in tears, as his son fulfilled his dream of being able to wear a …

Hearing stories of Filipinos excelling and gaining recognition abroad, particularly in academics, is a source of pride not just for their families but for the entire Philippines. Perhaps, the proudest would be the parents followed by the entire Filipino community. Such the case after a Filipina earns magna cum laude …

Netizens were moved by a viral Facebook post from “Maria Charmaine Lopez,” who shared that her husband’s cousin, “Christle Anne Maravilla,” lost her home to a fire while she was taking the March 2024 Medical Technologist (MedTech) Licensure Examination. There is good news amidst the bad news, as Christle passed …

Have you ever been turned down for a job, not due to a lack of skill, but solely because of your accent? It is common to think that an individual, receiving a latin honor from one of the country’s premier universities, would easily land a high paying career. Think again, …

There’s a unique joy for a child who, after finishing their studies and starting a career, reaches the point where they can support their parents—not out of duty, but willingly and with love. Here in the Philippines, it has become customary for children to show gratitude to their parents as …

A dedicated father found a way to prepare a special gift for his child’s birthday. Jacqueline met a loving father whose job is on construction, having meager income to suffice daily needs. Upon noticing that the man is uneasy about the price of their lechon manok and that he really …

Finishing college can be challenging for various reasons, and the difficulty often depends on personal circumstances, institutional factors, and societal pressures. Overcoming these obstacles often requires resilience, effective time management, and support from family, friends, or counselors. Institutions can also play a significant role in easing these burdens through scholarships, …

As an old saying goes, it’s not your fault if you were born poor, but it is your fault if you do nothing to rise above your current situation. For a disciplined, dedicated and brilliant man like John Kirt, he, full of determination, accomplished his late father’s dream for him. …