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MANILA — Actor-politician Jomari Yllana recently finished his masters degree, major in Public Administration at the Philippine Christian University. Yllana marched together with other graduates last November 29 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.It took him two years to finish his masters and according to Yllana, the pandemic lockdown made him realized a lot of things. Paired with his wife, Abby Viduya’s encouragement, Yllana wanted to break the glass ceiling of his knowledge in public service. “Mas maganda matapos ko yung gusto kong gawin. The best feeling is giving back to the people na nagsupport sa akin bilang artista, race car driver as a public servant, and what better way is tapusin ko yung gusto kong pag-aralan.”The academe offered him a number of courses and programs, and Jomari opted for the hybrid set-up where he attended classes online and face-to-face. “Kung gusto mong pahirapan yung sarili mo, nasa sa iyo naman eh. Kung gusto mong mapadali sa yo, nasa sa iyo din. All the courses are there, all the options are there. Gusto ko magbigay ng serbisyo sa tao, dapat well-equipped ka na. Dapat lagi kayong updated.” As for Abby, she said: “I am so proud of my husband. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you want to achieve something and you reach for your dreams. I am proud of you baby.” She added, “Not a lot of people know that my husband has a brilliant mind, it’s a shame if he’s not gonna use it to serve and help other people. I push him, the way he pushed me everyday.”Having completed his masters at 48, Yllana is inspired to push further his studies and take a doctorate degree just like his father. “My father is a neuropsychiatrist and served the military. He was also from UST, in the AFP, also served the PMA for the longest time and he was the chief of medicine of Armed Forceds of the Philippines.” He added, “Walang imposible. Tulad ng sabi ng iba, walang imposible sa Diyos. Basta gustuhin mo, kayang kaya mo yan. Kahit ano, walang imposible sa mundong ito. Kung ano yung gusto Mong ma-achieve, may kasamang sakripisyo, pero kayang-kaya.”Yllana is no longer running for public office in the 2025 midterm elections.

Actor-politician Jomari Yllana recently finished his masters degree, major in Public Administration at the Philippine Christian University.

Actor-politician Jomari Yllana recently finished his masters degree, major in Public Administration at the Philippine Christian University.

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Jomari Yllana inspired to continue studies in public administration

MJ Felipe,

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Published Dec 02, 2024 11:03 PM PHT

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