Boy Abunda (Photo BoyAbunda.net)
TV Host Boy Abunda will finally get his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from the Philippine Women’s University this April 4. He is currently working on his master’s degree on International Relation on Public Diplomacy in the same university. The host proudly announced this on his Sunday TV show, The Buzz.
Unfortunately, the TV host-talent manager will not be able to attend the commencement exercises on Saturday because of his out-of-town commitment.
Abunda was able to finish his Communication Arts degree through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) of the Commission on Higher Edition (ChEd). In the said program, work experience of an individual would be carefully evaluated and checked whether they can be converted into academic units or not. Abunda’s previously acquired academic units at Ateneo under the Business Management major, which he failed to finish, were also credited.
“So, last year, I went into that program. So, nag-submit ako. Lahat, lahat ginawa ko. Ang hirap. I went through all the requirements of the ETEEAP program, and then I took some subjects to complete the undergrad, kasi kumukuha na ako ng Masteral. Bawal nga ‘yan, e. Pinagsabay ko ‘yon. Kaya it was really tough.
“Kahapon [Saturday], I took my validating exams for ComArts. I submitted my thesis. I did my thesis for the undergrad. Tinapos ko lahat ‘yan kahapon. Nagpalitrato ako ng may toga. At the same time, doon naman sa aking International Relation on Public Diplomacy, natapos ko yung aking second term kahapon din. ‘Yan yung Masteral. Natapos ko yung second term. Natapos ko ‘yung thesis nung International Relation and Pubic Diplomacy, lahat,” the TV host said in an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal.
Cory Aquino a known personality in the Philippines would also be graduating on April 4 at the Philippine Women’s University.
The TV host is thinking of getting a master’s degree in Communication Arts at Ateneo.
“I can continue with my masteral on International Relation on Public Diplomacy or ang balak ko makipag-usap sa Ateneo if I can take my masteral studies on Communication Arts, ganun. Gusto ko mag-aral lang. Gusto ko talaga,” he said.
The TV host plans to teach in a university after getting his Master’s degree. He will be back in school this June to finish his master’s.
The majority of the better institutions offering online college bachelors degrees belong to the top ranks of educational institutions in the country.