Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

Alma already graduated in Computer Programming and Information Technology before leaving the Philippines in 2005 to work as a domestic helper abroad. She pursued overseas work to provide financial stability for her family. At 42, she pursued a second degree to open doors to new opportunities and to increase her earning potential. Despite the exhaustion from long work hours, she remained motivated by her son’s support. Completing this degree represents resilience and sacrifice, reinforcing her belief in education as a pathway to growth and empowerment.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

At 32, Dyan was a housewife before leaving the Philippines to work abroad. For 5 years, she has served as a domestic helper, motivated by the need to support her family when her husband’s income was not enough. Despite the challenges of juggling work, health struggles, and remote study, she pursued her degree at Philippine Women's University, inspired by her children’s encouragement and her belief that education can secure a brighter future. After graduation, she dreams of finding better opportunities in Canada so she can rewrite her story with stability and closer ties to her family.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

Febie worked for over 5 years as a production worker in the Philippines before becoming a domestic helper in Hong Kong. Motivated by the hardships her fisherman father faced in supporting six children, she pursued overseas work to help her family rise from poverty. Despite long hours and limited rest, she managed her time to balance work and studies, determined not to be left behind as her siblings entered college. Completing her degree gives her confidence to aim high as she dreams of returning to the Philippines, pursuing a master’s degree, and becoming a teacher.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

After working in data analytics in the Philippines, Gelanie now has spent nearly 12 years as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. As a single mother, she pursued overseas work to provide for her son and support her siblings’ education, later finding inspiration to continue her own studies. Despite juggling two full-time jobs and facing overwhelming workloads, she persevered through discipline and the encouragement of family and peers. This degree brings her closer to her dreams of becoming a teacher, starting a business, and building a future where she can finally be with her son and loved ones.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

Jonalyn began her journey studying Agricultural Education but had to stop due to financial challenges, later working in domestic service, sales and property management. She has worked as a domestic helper abroad for 2 years, motivated by the promise of better income. Despite health struggles and the difficulty of balancing work with academic deadlines, her faith pushed her to continue, inspired by her mother and the stories of fellow scholars. Completing her degree represents resilience and she dreams of using it to build a business in the Philippines, pursue leadership roles, and inspire others.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

Rhagine had to stop her university studies on her final year to support her family and work abroad. Despite her demanding work schedule, she pursued finishing her degree, driven by her dream of earning a diploma and inspiring her younger family members. Balancing long work hours with studies tested her time management and resilience, but her determination and support from fellow scholars helped her push through. After her graduation, she envisions taking up a master's programme and returning home to teach and build a bright future closer to her family.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

Back home, Rodelyn once helped fund her siblings’ education through a small business—yet she was the only one without a degree. That became her motivation to push forward, even while working as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. The toughest moment came during her final term, when deadlines piled up while her employer needed her full support due to her surgery. Still, she refused to give up, reminding herself of the sacrifices already made and the future she envisioned. Today, with her hard‑earned diploma, she stands ready to build a stable career and make her family proud.

Graduate, Class of 2026
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

For 13 years, Rosalie worked abroad, carrying the weight of distance and sacrifice while chasing a dream: a college diploma. Despite the struggles of balancing work and studies in Hong Kong, she pressed on, determined to secure a brighter future. Today, she proudly holds her Hotel and Restaurant Management degree—proof that perseverance pays off. Now, she’s ready to build a stable career in the Philippines, closer to her family, and prepare for even greater opportunities ahead. Her journey is a powerful reminder that education can transform hardship into hope.