Cordillera - "Okay lang na magkaroon ng girlfriend o boyfriend basta gawin itong inspirasyon, not destruction... (It's okay to have boyfriend or girlfriend as long as use this as an inspiration and not destruction...).
This is the message of Magda Ria Piedad who graduated Magna Cum Laude at the Divine Word College of Bangued, Abra in 10th June, 2022.
Her boyfriend Bonifacio B. Tumalip Jr. also graduated Magna Cum Laude at the same college.
Magda Ria and Bonifacio have been sweethearts for four years now and they took their relationship as an inspiration to finish their studies with honors.
The couple were really proud of each other of their success because they proved that their college relationship was not a hindrance of reaching their goals.
Magda Ria said her boyfriend is not only a lover, but also his best friend, adviser and a brother to her.
The help and support they are getting from each other had been a great help in keeping their relationship even stronger.
"May own weakness and strength po kami na magkaiba so kung ano po ang kahinaan ng isa, 'yun po ang tinutulungan para mapunan... Kapag may mga subject ako na mga math at nahihirapan ako, nagpapa-tutor po ako sa kanya at ganoon din siya, kapag may mga essay na kailangan i-submit ay pinapa-tsek niya," Magda Ria said.
Bonifacio finished Bachelor of Science in Accountancy while Magna Ria finished Secondary Education Major in Social Studies.
"I am filled with so much joy for this success of ours not only because one of our dreams are unlocked but because of this, we can truly say that "hindi lahat ng nagboboyfriend/girlfriend habang nag-aaral ay hindi makakapagtapos, ang iba parehong nagiging Magna Cum Laude na magtatapos," Piedad said.
