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August 2026 Crim board 5th Placer: ‘It wasn’t my dream, but I became committed’
MANILA, Philippines – At 22, Eluhim Caranto Machucar has already achieved a milestone that many aspiring criminologists…
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UP Mindanao
'Let me explain something' trivia content creator Raymor Cuevas passes Food Tech Licensure Exam
MANILA, Philippines – From explaining fascinating facts online to earning his professional license, educational content…
Mechanical Engineer
From working student to engineer with 8 PRC licenses
MANILA, Philippines – Before the licenses, certifications, and professional titles, Mark Joseph N. Nieva was a student …
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He failed his college thesis twice—then topped two PRC board exams
MANILA, Philippines – Aaron James M. Carlos failed his college thesis twice, graduated a year behind his batch mates, a…
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Veteran actress Lorna Tolentino now a Navy reservist
MANILA, Philippines – Award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino has taken on a new role beyond the entertainment industry a…
SoFA Design Institute
Nikki Gil finishes second college degree with highest distinction after 10 years
MANILA, Philippines – After a decade filled with career changes, motherhood, a pandemic, and countless deadlines, forme…
unexpected encounter
Daughter reunites with long-lost father after 20 years—inside a passenger bus!
MANILA, Philippines – Sometimes, fate has a way of creating the most unexpected moments—just when people least expect t…
working student
Working student and cultural performer dances his way to graduation
MANILA, Philippines – For Lenard Santos Mirandilla, earning a college degree was never simply about passing subjects or…
University of Cebu
August 2026 MELE topnotcher gets P600K cash incentive from school
After quietly pursuing a second engineering degree, the August 2026 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination (MELE) …
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69-year-old viral lola pursues her dream of becoming a journalist
MANILA, Philippines – Age may be just a number, but for 69-year-old Lolita Escal, it is certainly not a limit to learni…
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Cebu electrical engineer tops August 2026 MELE after missing REELE Top 10 in 2019
MANILA, Philippines – Seven years after falling just two questions short of the REELE Top 10, a Cebu-based electrical e…
UST
Rabiya Mateo begins journey to becoming a doctor at UST
MANILA, Philippines – The crown may have introduced Rabiya Mateo to the world, but her latest chapter is taking her som…
University of Makati
Actress Cai Cortez finishes political science degree after 20 years
MANILA, Philippines – After years of juggling her career, motherhood, and studies, actress Cai Cortez has finally reach…
Inspiring Story
Meet the 27-year-old achiever who earns a doctorate in Environmental Science
MANILA, Philippines – For many people, earning a doctorate is the culmination of decades of study. For Rylle Adriane …
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12-year-old Filipino wins 2 golds at International Math Olympiad in Singapore
MANILA, Philippines – At just 12 years old, one Filipino student proved that determination, discipline, and a passion f…
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Double success: Top 2 in June 2026 Architect Licensure Exam was Top 4 in February 2026 MPLE
MANILA, Philippines – For Michael Bryan Barredo Gacer, success was never about recognition—it was about honoring family…
REELE
7 years in college, 4 PRC licenses, now sailing the world as an electrical engineer
MANILA, Philippines – Most people measure success by how quickly they reach the finish line. For Engr. Jeovanie Castañe…
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The daily habits that helped Aldrei Edu become a board topnotcher
MANILA, Philippines – For Aldrei Diric Edu, success in the June 2026 Physical Therapist Licensure Examination (PTLE) w…
Sitio De Beringan
Lost 'Biringan City' found in an old Spanish document
MANILA, Philippines – For generations, the legendary city of Biringan has captivated the imagination of Samareños and f…
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Aspiring doctor, cum laude, student leader ranks Top 3 in June 2026 PTLE
MANILA, Philippines – For Ainsly Rhyss G. Gapusan, earning a spot among the top performers in the June 2026 Physical Th…