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Jhong Hilario graduates with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Jhong Hilario graduates with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Toff C.
Published Aug 30, 2024 10:12 AM PHT
It's Showtime host Jhong Hilario is now a Master's degree holder.
It's Showtime host Jhong Hilario is now a Master's degree holder.
The Kapamilya star graduated with a Master's degree in Public Administration from the World Citi Colleges on Thursday, August 29. He graduated with highest merits.
The Kapamilya star graduated with a Master's degree in Public Administration from the World Citi Colleges on Thursday, August 29. He graduated with highest merits.
"The sacrifices, the sometimes busy-ing busy, and of course the masteral is no joke either. Plus the things we still do as councilors and artists as well, are mine as long as they are there, until there is an opportunity to go nang go," he said in an interview with MJ Felipe of ABS-CBN News as he reflected on his journey.
"The sacrifices, the sometimes busy-ing busy, and of course the masteral is no joke either. Plus the things we still do as councilors and artists as well, are mine as long as they are there, until there is an opportunity to go nang go," he said in an interview with MJ Felipe of ABS-CBN News as he reflected on his journey.
For his master's degree, Jhong took a one-year modular program.
For his master's degree, Jhong took a one-year modular program.
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He highlighted that effective time management was essential as he balanced his responsibilities as a student with his other duties.
He highlighted that effective time management was essential as he balanced his responsibilities as a student with his other duties.
Back in June 2023, Jhong graduated as magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science from Arellano University.
Back in June 2023, Jhong graduated as magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science from Arellano University.
The Kapamilya star shared that he wanted to fulfill the dreams of his parents for him which was to finish his studies.
The Kapamilya star shared that he wanted to fulfill the dreams of his parents for him which was to finish his studies.
"I'm happy because my parents used to dream of this for me, to finish school," he said in a vlog he posted on his YouTube channel last year.
"I'm happy because my parents used to dream of this for me, to finish school," he said in a vlog he posted on his YouTube channel last year.
He went on: "And it took me a few years before I did it. But at least, I showed them that we persevered, we studied to fulfill their dream of me to graduate."
He went on: "And it took me a few years before I did it. But at least, I showed them that we persevered, we studied to fulfill their dream of me to graduate."
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He also dedicated his achievement to his family.
He also dedicated his achievement to his family.
"So, first we became dancers, actors, hosts in showbiz before finishing school. But at least, I can give them gifts. And of course, for Sarina, my family," he remarked. .
"So, first we became dancers, actors, hosts in showbiz before finishing school. But at least, I can give them gifts. And of course, for Sarina, my family," he remarked. .
In May 2022, Jhong won his third term as a councilor of Makati City's first district.
In May 2022, Jhong won his third term as a councilor of Makati City's first district.
"Many, many thanks to everyone who continues to love and support. Hilario continues to serve. 🙏💜 #HilarioCares #TeamUnited," he posted on social media in 2022 following his win.
"Many, many thanks to everyone who continues to love and support. Hilario continues to serve. 🙏💜 #HilarioCares #TeamUnited," he posted on social media in 2022 following his win.
Jhong previously mentioned that his father, former Makati City councilor Virgilio Hilario Sr., was his primary inspiration for pursuing a career in public office.
Jhong previously mentioned that his father, former Makati City councilor Virgilio Hilario Sr., was his primary inspiration for pursuing a career in public office.
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Aside from his political career, Jhong is also a mainstay of the Kapamilya noontime show It's Showtime.
Aside from his political career, Jhong is also a mainstay of the Kapamilya noontime show It's Showtime.
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