He could not afford to buy an expensive or even a simple gift for her much-admired teacher, because of social status. But his gift was extra-special that moved not only her teacher but the whole worldwide web. Teacher Luisa was in tears after receiving saluyot from a pupil during the World’s Teachers’ …
Read More »Igorot Security Guard Becomes Lawyer, Had to Work Extra Shifts While Wife is Pregnant
The story of an Igorot security guard who became a lawyer after passing the Bar exam in 2016 has inspired many and continues to motivate others striving to achieve their dreams. He even had to work extra shifts while wife is pregnant, amidst all of this – Igorot security guard …
Read More »She Ate Bagoong Alamang for 3 Months, Former Scavenger Passes Teachers Board Exam
That college diploma and license to practice your chosen profession! T’was a product of hard work and pure dedication – but is your effort comparable to Teacher April Joy. Aril Joy, the former scavenger passes teachers board exam – hence, a licensed teacher to date. She rose from a life …
Read More »Elementary through College, Turon to Cum Laude: This Accountant Funds Her Own Education By Selling Filipino Treats
What would you do to achieve the dream course you’ve always wanted? This accountant funds her own education by selling Filipino treats, such as turon – from elementary to college. A committed and resilient student will go to any length to finish their studies, knowing it will be the key …
Read More »A Filipina is Number 1 Worldwide in an International Accounting Examinations – An Honor Showing Filipino Expertise Globally
Topping the top spot in a board exam in the Philippines is a great feat, achieved only by few. However, topping an internationally recognized examination is of a very different level. And, a Filipino is number 1 worldwide in an international accounting examination. For most college graduates, passing the challenging …
Read More »His Father is a PWD and Garbage Collector, The Story of the Cum Laude in BS Agri Business Management and Entrepreneurship
The sacrifices of parents to ensure the success of their children is limitless – they would do, even sacrificing everything, for them. The story of Ross Leo Forbes Mercurio is very commendable. His father is a PWD and garbage collector but did not hinder him to achieve success. He graduated …
Read More »This Student Spends P400 Per Day to Attend School Despite Being Beneficiary of Free Education – “Ang Mahal Mabuhay”
The Philippine government has a program providing free education up to college. However, members of the marginalized sector still could not fully feel the ease of free tertiary education – transportation costs, food allowances, textbooks, activity expenses, thesis, and more are not part of the free. For one, this student …
Read More »He Mastered Over 8000 Nursing Flashcards and Studied 8-12 Hours Daily to Top the Nurse Board Exam
Licensure examinations is the pinnacle of all the tests that an aspiring professional should take. Here, the knowledge earned by the individual althroughout his school days would be applied to have a passing score. Even if considered an honor student, strict and rigorous review sessions should be done. But, what …
Read More »Rising Above the Prejudice, Supported by Parents: PH Now Has Its First Ever Openly Transwoman Lawyer
Ian Christopher has experienced instances of gender discrimination, with some identifying transwomen as “not real” women. But she rose above everything. Her parents fully embraced her identity and worked extremely hard to find success. Thanks to her hard work, PH now has its first ever openly transwoman lawyer. A pride …
Read More »He Would Consider His Meals Fortunate if He Has Asin Toyo Mantika, Their Common Meal is Rice Seasoned with Salt
The greatest feat, apparently, are those that were achieved by those who started from the bottom and made extraordinary career transformation. Years ago, for Cris Guiral, he would consider his meals fortunate if he has asin toyo mantika. This is because their common meal is rice seasoned with salt. Thanks …
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