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PBB Gen 11's Joli Alferez is now a licensed Doctor of Dental Medicine

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Former <em>Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11</em> housemate Joli Alferez has achieved another milestone as she officially passed the Dentist Licensure Examination.</p><p> On her Instagram page, Joli announced that she has passed the examination and is now a Doctor of Dental Medicine.</p><p> “Akala ko di ko kakayanin!  This is for God, for my family, and for everyone who never stopped believing in me,” she wrote.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKwhx3szl67/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1323407.2%2C%22ls%22%3A147373.9%2C%22le%22%3A147873.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p> In her caption, Joli opened up about her difficult journey and how self-doubt shadowed her along the way. She recalled being a mischievous and hard-headed child, often getting into trouble in school.</p><p> “There were so many moments I doubted myself. I was the typical naughty and hard-headed second child. In elementary, I got scolded many times for causing trouble, nearly dropped out for cutting classes,  and had more than a few visits to the principal’s office. But that wasn’t the end of my story,” she added.</p><p> Despite the challenges, Joli credited her loved ones for never giving up on her and constantly pushing her to reach for her dreams.</p><p> “My family and friends never gave up on me. They believed I was capable of more—even when I didn’t believe it myself,” she expressed.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHJFWZOTRON/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A1347952.2%2C%22ls%22%3A147373.9%2C%22le%22%3A147873.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><strong> </strong>The Smiling Darling of Camarines Sur also reflected on the demanding path she took to chase both her passion for dentistry and her dreams as a celebrity. Joli joined the Pinoy Big Brother house in 2023 while continuing her studies and board exam preparations.</p><p> “Many of you know I was part of <em>Pinoy Big Brother</em>. Chasing two dreams at once was not an easy task. I had rehearsals, shoots, mall shows, and travels—all while preparing for my board exam,” she stated.</p><p> Joli went on: “I cried, broke down, troubled sleeping, and almost gave up. But in those moments, God sent the right people to lift me up, remind me of my purpose, and strengthen my faith.”</p><p> Joli dedicated her success to everyone who stood by her during her struggles.</p><p> “So today, I dedicate this achievement to the people who reminded me that I am more than my past and more than my doubts,” she wrote. “Thank you for believing in me—even when I was still learning to believe in myself.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFXWT5zTvdR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A1374977.7999999998%2C%22ls%22%3A147373.9%2C%22le%22%3A147873.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><strong> </strong>Fellow PBB housemates and friends were quick to congratulate Joli online.</p><p> “CONGRATSSSSSS JOLIBEAR!!!!! 🩷 Slay ka Doc!” Jasmine Dudley Scales commented.</p><p> <em>Love At First Spike</em> actor Dylan Ytturalde also expressed, “Never doubted you! 🙌.”</p><p> <em>PBB Kumunity Season 10</em> alum Zach Guerrero also greeted, “AGSFSHDAHHSGH CONGRATSSSSS SO PROUD OF YOU JOLIKERRRR 💕.”</p><p> In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>, Joli shared how she managed to balance her demanding schedules in both dentistry and showbiz.</p><p> “Sobrang hirap ipagsabay kasi ang daming ginagawa sa showbiz industry. Ang dami din, of course, yung ginagawa sa medical field. Kasi hindi naman basta-basta yung paghandle ng mga tao. Siyempre, yung health nila. Bako-compromise ka pag napabayaan mo yung pag-aaral mo,” she explained.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/25/exclusive-joli-alferez-shares-how-she-balances-her-pursuit-of-showbiz-and-dentistry-dreams-1954"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Joli Alferez shares how she balances her pursuit of showbiz and dentistry dreams</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p><strong> </strong>Joli strategically scheduled her academic and professional responsibilities.</p><p> “So, ngayon, ginagawa ako pag-bakante ako, pumapasok ako for theoreticals. And then, other day, weekends, papasok naman ako ng practicals para ma-practice yung sa dentistry ko. Tapos, kapag gabi, yun, sumasali na ako sa workshop or gumagawa na ako ng projects na binigay sa akin for this field of work,” she stated.</p><p>Aside from Joli, PBB Gen 11&#x27;s Gwen Monti also passed the dentist licensure exam.</p><div> </div><div><strong><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABW6b5z_3NZ2dnP4"></script></strong></div>