OWWA
OWWA scholar who only wanted to survive college earns cum laude honors
MANILA, Philippines – Most students enter college chasing Latin honors, but Reyhan Cris M. Florida arrived at Caraga St…
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She chose architecture on a whim—then became the June 2026 LEA topnotcher
MANILA, Philippines – What began as a spontaneous college application choice turned into one of the biggest achievement…
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'The Man Who Adapts': Chemical Engineer tops 2 board exams while working full-time
MANILA, Philippines – Long before he became a two-time board exam topnotcher, Ed Ryan Ruales had already mastered one o…
PRC license
From selling vegetables to 6 PRC licenses: A journey of perseverance and purpose
MANILA, Philippines – At just 10 years old, Chad Anthony B. Villela was selling vegetables in Pio del Pilar, Makati, to…
Inspiring Story
From junk shop boy to tech entrepreneur: A CPA's inspiring rise
MANILA, Philippines – A book rescued from a pile of scrap after Typhoon Ondoy changed the course of Joseph Planas' …
PRC
He studied without electricity—now a cum laude Civil Engineer with 5 PRC licenses
MANILA, Philippines – Kristuffer Darcyth Tan Pring grew up in a humble nipa house without electricity, endured years of…
topnotcher story
From self-doubt to PTLE Top 3: The journey of a future surgeon who refused to give up
MANILA, Philippines – For Justin Dave M. Magboo , becoming a topnotcher in the June 2026 Physical Therapist Licensure E…
RCrim
From slippers to RCrim: How Expedito Suliman rewrote his family's story
MANILA, Philippines – Before he became a Registered Criminologist (RCrim), Expedito Alabang Suliman was the boy who had…
University of the Philippines Visayas
From shores to stage: Fisherfolk leader is commencement speaker for UP Visayas
As thousands of graduates celebrated a major milestone in their academic journey, the University of the Philippines Vis…
Inspiring Story
From 'Lord, top po' to 'basta ipasa': UP Manila grad becomes Top 2 in the May 2026 DLE
MANILA, Philippines – For newly licensed dentist Jessica Via Sta. Maria, achieving the second-highest rank in the May 2…
nurses in USA
Filipino nurse leader in USA recognized among nursing's most impactful men
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino nurses have long earned global respect for their compassion, leadership, and dedication …
PRC
He earned 5 PRC licenses, but his greatest achievement was finding his 'why'
MANILA, Philippines – Five PRC licenses are impressive, but Joseph Victor F. Fresnoza says they were never his greatest…
Inspiring Story
Farmer's son, former 4Ps beneficiary tops Civil Engineer Board Exam
MANILA, Philippines – As a child, Rico Quiñones Elao spent long days working in the fields to help his family survive, …
Inspiring Story
Ateneo grad pays tribute to father who spent decades selling cotton candy
MANILA, Philippines – Behind every diploma is a story of sacrifice. For Andriana Joy F. Nepacina, that story began with…
topnotcher story
Cum laude grad overcomes self-doubt, emerges as March 2026 LET topnotcher
MANILA, Philippines – For Erica Rosialda Macorol, becoming a teacher was not her first dream—but it became her greatest…
teacher
Filipino teacher champions literacy innovation, inclusive education in America
MANILA, Philippines – From a quiet coastal town in Catmon, Cebu to a diverse classroom in New Mexico, USA, Dr. Cheryl N…
News and Events
Mayor Vico Sotto says P9.2-B New Pasig City Hall to operate soon
MANILA, Philippines — The highly anticipated New Pasig City Hall is expected to begin serving residents within the next…
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She was a working student and OFW—now she teaches U.S. students from home
MANILA, Philippines – At 44, Raponzel C. Villaflor teaches students across the United States without leaving her home i…