For many, earning the title of engineer is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. For Engr. Carl Jenreigh Cuadra Dimapilis, however, becoming an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer means something far greater—it is a commitment to serve the people whose lives depend on agriculture. His journey to the board examination was far from easy. While many… Read more

Some people think that graduating from college is the hardest part. I used to believe that too. I thought that if you graduated with honors, worked hard, and always gave your best, success would naturally follow. Life had other plans. My journey toward becoming a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) was far from easy. It became… Read more

Some dreams take years to accomplish. Others take a lifetime of unwavering commitment. For Atty. Rozenn G. Novilla, the dream of becoming a CPA Lawyer began in childhood. Inspired by her grandfather, who was both a Certified Public Accountant and a lawyer, she set a goal that would eventually lead her to become one of… Read more

For many aspiring professionals, becoming a Certified Public Accountant is a goal achieved shortly after college. For Nancy Lorenzo Babor, however, the journey took 26 years—filled with sacrifices, setbacks, responsibilities, and unwavering faith. In the May 2026 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, Nancy finally achieved the dream she had carried in her heart since graduating… Read more

For many Filipinos, earning a professional license is a dream often associated with a college degree. But for Joenel L. Olaso of Sorsogon City, that dream seemed far beyond reach. A TESDA graduate who worked as a janitor, utility worker, and messenger, Joenel’s journey toward becoming a Registered Master Electrician (RME) was filled with poverty,… Read more

For many people, poverty can feel like a wall that blocks opportunities and dreams. But for Alfahad P. Muhajil, it became the very reason to work harder, persevere, and prove that determination can overcome even the toughest circumstances. Growing up in a family of 17 siblings was far from easy. With so many mouths to… Read more

MANILA, Philippines – Dreams delayed are not always dreams denied. After waiting more than three decades, Rowena Rosales Villanueva, a 55-year-old Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate from Medical Center Lucena Educational Institute, Batch 1991, finally achieved her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. Rowena recently passed the Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE), earning her… Read more

For Jonel A. Gallaza, LPT, MAEd, and his wife, Jhane Eyre Marie Olmedo, LPT, MAT, becoming teachers was never just a career choice—it was a shared dream. Long before they became husband and wife, they were two education students at Leyte Normal University working toward the same goal: earning a teaching license and making a… Read more

For many aspiring nurses, the journey to becoming a Registered Nurse takes years of hard work and dedication. For Edgar T. Wy, it took something even more difficult—putting his dream on hold for an entire decade. Before pursuing nursing, Wy earned a Diploma in Information Technology, a practical decision driven by financial limitations. While he… Read more