Metro Manila, Philippines — A child actor in a mid-2000 sketch comedy TV show had graduated from college, realizing the importance of finishing a degree.
Former “Goin’ Bulilit” actor Igi Boy Flores shared his accomplishment on social media on Wednesday, Oct. 31, accompanied by his graduation photos from AMA University Online Education with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing Management degree.“I FINALLY MADE IT! Lagi kong sinasabi sa mga kabataan at co-actors ko kung gaano ka-importante ang edukasyon. Ngayon, mas lalo ko na itong maipagmamalaki dahil nakatapos na ako, sa wakas,” Flores, whose real name is Ignatius John M. Flores, wrote in an Instagram post. [Translation: I FINALLY MADE IT! I always tell the youth and my co-actors how important education is. Now, I can be even prouder because I finally finished it.]Flores shared how he previously underestimated the value of education, focusing instead on his career as a child actor. “Hindi maganda ang mindset ko noon. Ang nasa isip ko dati, ‘Bakit pa ako mag-aaral kung may maayos na trabaho na ako ngayon?’ kaya hindi ko napagtuunan ng panahon ‘yung early college days ko sa ibang pamantasan,” he explained. [Translation: I didn’t have the right mindset back then. I used to think, ‘Why should I study if I already have a stable job?’ So I didn’t prioritize my early college days.] Reflecting on his journey, he shared that he felt incomplete without a college degree and wanted to contribute to society beyond acting.“Nang medyo nagkaka-edad na tayo, doon ko napag-isip-isip na may kulang, hindi ako buo. Ano pa ba ang pwede kong iambag sa lipunan maliban sa pagpapasaya ng mga tao sa pamamagitan ng pag-arte at komedya?” he added. [Translation: As I grew older, I realized something was missing. What else can I contribute to society aside from entertaining people through acting and comedy?”] Flores also expressed his gratitude for opportunities that allowed him to finish his studies. “Unang-una, gusto kong magpasalamat sa Diyos at binigyan niya ako ng maraming pagkakataon na matapos ko ang aking pag-aaral at sa mga blessings na ibinigay at patuloy niyang ibinibigay sa akin,” he wrote. [Translation:First of all, I want to thank God for giving me many opportunities to finish my studies and for the blessings He has given and continues to give me.] The actor extended his thanks to his family, friends, and supporters, including AMA University Online Education, Star Magic, and Star Music, for helping him balance both career and studies.
