ErudiFi: Breaking Stigmas (Continued) 

Last month, we shared two stories from the Walang Hiyang Estudyante Awards. 

First was Dr Louise Gallera’s journey to becoming a dentist. Second was Jes Acain’s parenthood as a student.

This month, we like to share six more: 

• Joan Abiday – the “oldest” student who spent over 9 years in college 
• ZY Ongsiaco – who believes “even (reading) a single sentence can change a person’s outlook in life”
• Jolina Padillo – who is “shattering the barriers of poverty” through education 
• Cris Suazo – who cling-wrapped his laptop to bring into COVID ICU to study during break times as a nurse (turned lawyer)
• Wena Sadorra – who believes education is a means of empowerment rather than the societal view of obtaining it for “success”
• Bem Villas – who overcame insecurities and challenges switching courses