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Filipino alumni of UK education institutions share their success stories! Find out where they are now and how studying in the UK helped open up possibilities.

If you are a Filipino and have studied in the UK, either for a professional short course or a degree at a recognised institution, share your story and inspire the next generation of Filipino students in the UK.

To send your story or to join the alumni email, please get in touch with pierre.pecson@britishcouncil.org.ph.

You can read more success stories from UK alumni on Study UK: Discover You.

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Conversation with conservation champion Jessa Garibay-Yayen

Jessa shares how her passion for conservation led her to the University of Cambridge to explore innovative ways to promote food sovereignty and encourage sustainable consumption practices.

Interview with physicist Robert Renz Gregorio

Rob shares what it’s like pursuing a Physics PhD and working on radon research while championing Filipino space at his university.

Architects Brian James Chiu (second from left), Joey de Vera (center) and John John Ong (right) together with their colleagues from UST College of Architecture before they commenced their PhD study in 2018.

Interview with TNE scholars and UST educators Brian James Chiu, John John Ong and Joey De Vera

Brian, John and Joey share their experiences pursuing a dual PhD degree in Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas and the University of Reading in the UK.

Interview with computer scientist Kenneth Co

Kenneth tells us about his experiences as a PhD student of computing and his exciting research on machine learning.

Shannen sitting atop a ledge, with the River Thames and the London Bridge as the backdrop

Interview with Chevening scholar and peace advocate Shannen Ann Enriquez

Shannen shared with us her experiences as a Chevening scholar and graduate student in Peace and Conflict Studies

Interview with UK TNE scholar and graduate Sarina Mae Arciga

Sarina shared with us her experiences as a TNE scholar and woman in the field of science.

Portrait of Andrea Concha against a backdrop of printed photos and images

Interview with UK undergraduate student Andrea Concha

Andrea Concha shares her experiences and unique undergraduate degree in a UK university.

Aman Sadhwani in blue coat and red striped tie

Interview with UK student Aman Sadhwani 

Aman Sadhwani shares his experiences and views as a student in the UK at the time of Covid-19 pandemic.

Postgraduate student: Interview with a Special Education specialist

Special education specialist Josephine Ambalada shares her favourite memories in Oxford and KCL and how her experience as a journalist inspired her to pursue a career in SPED.

A short-haired man wearing a tri-colour sweater of blue, red and white. He is sitting on a wooden bench on a grassy field.

PhD Candidate: Interview with an education policy advocate

Karol Mark Yee shares his experiences as a Filipino student in Cambridge University and his ambitions for Philippine education.

A man in dark blue collared shirt and black coat standing with a camera and tripod against the Big Ben in the background

Interview with journalist Ryan Chua

'When I was 17, I wrote a prize-winning essay vowing that I would never leave the Philippines. Studying abroad, however, changed my perspective.'

A long-haired woman in dark grey dress, opaque black tights. She is wearing a greenish thick bangle, with a golden key-like necklace. She is sitting on a red-cushioned seat.

Interview with gender and development expert Kate Ramil

This month, we interviewed gender and development expert Kate Ramil on her two-year journey in the UK as a student.

Interview with artist Pio Abad

The Filipino artist behind works such as 'Not a Shield, but a Weapon' on how his experience in the UK changed the way he sees and understands art.

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Interview with editor Juana Manahan Yupangco

Meet the woman behind Juana.com.ph and find out how UK education changed her. Her number one tip to survive an arts course: "Read everything!"

A man in blue knit sweater, posing for the iconic red telephone booth with the Big Ben behind him

Interview with entrepreneur Jeff Hofer

How can UK experience and education help shape your career? We interviewed Oxford alumnus Jeff Hofer, CEO of Hofer Development Corporation.