Graduate Na Si Idol: Frankie Pangilinan, Carol Banawa kinarir ang pag-aaral
Carol Banawa, Frankie Pangilinan, Sharon Cuneta at Kiko Pangilinan
KAHIT ilang taon nang wala sa Pilipinas, marami pa ring tagasuporta ang singer-actress na si Carol Banawa na miss na miss na siyang makita at mapanood uli sa telebisyon.
Hindi naman totally kinalimutan ni Carol ang pagkanta dahil may mga pagkakataon na nagpe-perform pa rin siya sa ilang lugar sa Amerika kung saan na siya naninirahan ngayon.
Kasama ni Carol sa US ang kanyang non-showbiz husband na si Ryan Crisostomo at ang tatlo nilang anak na sina Chelsea, River, at Bella. Ilang taon na ring nagtatrabaho roon ang singer bilang registered nurse.
Kamakailan ay ibinandera nga ni Carol sa social media ang bagong milestone sa buhay niya – ang pagtatapos sa kanyang master’s degree.
“5.10.2025, I received my Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree. It’s hard to put into words what this moment means to me. My nursing journey began in 2005 in Arizona, as a Certified Nurse Aide.
“In 2010, I earned my Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate. I continued my path in Virginia, where I completed my Associate Degree in Nursing in 2018 and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020,” pagbabahagi ng singer.
Inalala rin ni Carol na nagsimula bilang child star sa Kapamilya child-oriented show na “Ang TV” noong dekada 90, ang pagsisimula ng pagkuha niya ng master’s degree noong 2020.
“When I began my master’s degree, the world was shutting down. The pandemic had just begun, and I was pregnant with Bella. Balancing pregnancy, parenting, and a rigorous academic program during such uncertain times was far from easy.
“There were sleepless nights, long study sessions, missed gatherings, and so many moments where I had to say, ‘not now, I have to study.’
“There were also moments of doubt, exhaustion, and wondering if I could really keep going. But the dream was stronger—and I just kept going,” pagbabalik-tanaw ni Carol.
Dagdag pa niya, “I would not be here without my incredible support system. To my husband, Ryan —thank you for working so hard behind the scenes so I could focus fully on my studies. Your love, encouragement, and sacrifices made this possible.
“To my children @chelscrisostomo , River and Bella —thank you for your patience and for all the times you understood when mommy had to study instead of play. (Especially you, Bella—hehe!) Your hugs and kisses were everything.
“To my mama Celine and Ate Cherry—thank you for always believing in me, encouraging me, and praying for me. Mama, your help with the kids during those critical times meant the world.
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“To my friends and extended support system—thank you. It truly does take a village, and I am so grateful for each of you who stepped in when I needed you most. And most of all, to God Almighty—thank You for this journey.
“This was Your plan all along. You gave me strength when I had none, courage when I was afraid, and peace when I doubted. This achievement is Yours.
“To anyone who is on a long, hard road—keep going. One step at a time. Dreams take time, sacrifice, and faith. But they are worth it. To God be the Glory!” ang buong mensahe ni Carol Banawa na nakilala sa mga hit OPM song na “Iingatan Ka”, “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,’’ “Bakit Di Totohanin” at “Kailan Nga Ba”.
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Isa pang celebrity na nagtapos sa college this school year ay ang anak nina Megastar Sharon Cuneta at Sen. Kiko Pangilinan na si Frankie.
Graduate na ng kolehiyo sa New York si Frankie na umalis ng Pilipinas noong 2019 upang ipagpatuloy sa US ang kanyang pag-aaral.
Of course, proud mom naman si Sharon sa pag-graduate ng anak kaya talagang ibinandera niya ang mga litrato nito na kuha sa graduation ceremony.
“Our fresh grad!!!” ang caption ni Sharon sa kanyang IG post.
Kasunod nito, sinorpresa rin ni Mega ang anak nang isama nila sa graduation day ni Frankie sa New York ang isang taong malapit sa dalaga.
“Our surprise for @frankiepangilinan on her grad was her Yaya Irish! We brought her with us because she has taken care of Kakie for years now and they are so close!” saad ni Sharon.
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