success story
He started college in 1999—and finally became an LPT after 26 years
MANILA, Philippines – At 44 years old, Rogelio Icdang Batongmalaki Jr. finally achieved the dream he carried for more t…
success story
success story
He was a struggling working student, now a lawyer who vows to help the poor
MANILA, Philippines – At just 27, John Steven Delos Santos Usero of Pasay City turned heartbreak, hardship, and relentl…
Teacher
Once lived in a cemetery for 21 years, now a successful teacher in America
MANILA, Philippines – The story of Hapibel Duque begins in a place where life is often overlooked, as she spent 21 year…
success story
Leaving to Succeed: A Filipino Nurse’s Journey in the United States
MANILA, Philippines – Leaving home is often framed as ambition, but for many Filipino nurses, it is an act of survival …
topnotcher’s story
Bedridden for 9 months, Top 1 in June 2025 Architect Licensure Exam and Top 2 in MPLE
MANILA, Philippines – Some victories are forged not in classrooms or review halls, but in hospital beds where survival …
success story
Pinay nurse shares how she passed Japanese Licensure Exam for Nurses
MANILA, Philippines – The first Filipina nurse to pass the Japanese Licensure Examination for Nurses in the Shiga Prefe…
topnotcher story
How a missed licensure exam turned into greatest triumph of Top 2 in August 2024 MELE
MANILA, Philippines – “This success is not just mine; it belongs to all of us.” These were the heartfelt words of Car…
success story
Former scholar of Sen. Kiko Pangilinan now a school principal
MANILA, Philippines – A former college scholar under the office of Senator Kiko Pangilinan is now making waves in the f…
success story
‘Di umayon panahon!' May 2025 Nursing board topnotcher once dreamed of becoming a criminologist
MANILA, Philippines – In a remarkable turn of events, Mary Grace Peliño Tamayo, originally aspiring to become a crimino…
UP DILIMAN
Identical twins graduate summa cum laude with same degree from UP Diliman
MANILA, Philippines – Identical twins are siblings who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryo…
success story
Dreams in uniform: Former bank security guard now a bank teller
MANILA, Philippines – A Facebook post by a bank has gone viral after it featured the inspiring success story of one of …
valedictorian
UP valedictorian inspired by security guard dad and direct seller mom
MANILA, Philippines – Netizens were inspired by the story of Anshari Kirsten Dalan, the summa cum laude and valedictori…
success story
BulSU makes history: Axl Louis Coronel becomes first-ever graduate to achieve 1.0093 GWA
MANILA, Philippines – History has been made at Bulacan State University (BulSU) as Axl Louis P. Coronel , a Bachelor of…
UPLB
He slept in an abandoned train station, now he’s a licensed forester inspiring millions
MANILA, Philippines – From washing dishes in a small canteen to graduating cum laude at the University of the Philippin…
success story
52-year-old working mom passes civil engineering board exam on 11th attempt
MANILA, Philippines – Taking the licensure exam is no easy feat, especially for demanding degree programs like civil en…
success story
Newly-licensed doctor in Taguig charges only ₱300, netizens applaud
MANILA, Philippines – Health is wealth, we all know that. But let’s also admit that not everyone can afford to see a do…
summa cum laude
Summa cum laude grad from DLSU proves autism is no barrier to excellence
MANILA, Philippines – Juan Alfonzo Pulhin Dacumos, who is on the autism spectrum, recently earned the highest academic …
success story
Before hailed as 'PBB Big Winner:' Brent Manalo was an academic achiever, cum laude grad
MANILA, Philippines – Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca, known together as BreKa, were crowned as the 'Big Winners…
valedictorian
Alfred Vargas graduates as valedictorian at UP-Diliman
MANILA, Philippines – Actor and Quezon City 5th District Councilor Alfred Vargas has graduated as valedictorian of the …
success story
Mika Salamanca still can’t believe she’s the PBB Collab Big Winner
MANILA, Philippines – Social media personality-turned-Sparkle artist Mika Salamanca, dubbed as the “Controversial Ca-ba…