Cai Cortez earns college degree after two-decade journey

Actress Cai Cortez has reached a milestone that extends far beyond the entertainment industry, proudly completing her college education after a 20-year journey marked by determination, sacrifice, and resilience.

Cortez graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, major in Local Government Administration, from the University of Makati, fulfilling a longtime personal goal while balancing the demands of her acting career and raising two children as a solo mother.

Sharing the achievement on social media, the actress reflected on the years it took to finally receive her diploma. She dedicated the accomplishment to her parents, expressing hope that they would be proud of the milestone despite the long road it took to reach it.

She also thanked the University of Makati for providing opportunities to working students and parents who continue pursuing higher education despite life’s responsibilities.

Cortez’s graduation serves as a reminder that success is not measured by how quickly a goal is achieved, but by the determination to keep moving forward until it becomes reality.