06/06/2026
EMPOWERED MOM! 🎓💪
“Isa ka nang ina, nag-aaral ka pa?”
“Matanda ka na para mag-aral.”
These were among the discouraging remarks Julie Kadatar-Camma heard as she continued pursuing her education while being a mother and a working student.
But instead of allowing those words to stop her, Julie turned every criticism into motivation to work harder, push forward, and prove that there is no deadline for success and no age requirement for education.
For four years, Julie spent her nights earning a living and her days attending classes at Mountain Province State University, where she recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Office Administration degree.
Her journey was marked by countless sacrifices, sleepless nights, exhausting days, and moments when giving up seemed easier. As a mother and working student, she had to divide her time between work responsibilities, academic requirements, and caring for her child.
There were family gatherings, celebrations, and important occasions she had to miss in pursuit of her dream. Still, she remained committed to finishing her studies and building a better future for herself and her loved ones.
Through every challenge, the support of her family became her source of strength. Their encouragement helped her persevere during moments of doubt, exhaustion, and emotional struggle.
Julie believes that life is not a race and that success should never be measured by age or timelines. For her, every sacrifice carried a lesson, every hardship built resilience, and every small victory became a step closer to her dream.
From working nights and studying during the day to finally walking across the graduation stage, Julie Kadatar-Camma has shown that determination, sacrifice, faith, and perseverance can turn even the most difficult journey into a remarkable achievement.
Her inspiring story serves as a powerful reminder to mothers, women, working students, and aspiring graduates that dreams do not expire.
No matter where you are in life, it is never too late to continue what you started and chase the future you deserve.