The debate between opting for a diploma or relying on "diskarte" has sparked significant discussion on social media over the past few years, fueled by the emergence of self-proclaimed self-made millionaires on TikTok.
While many still uphold the value of education, there is a growing number of people who question whether traditional studies alone assure success.
However, social-media sensation Deo Balbuena, also known as Diwata, believes that having a diploma is still essential for success, and many people support his viewpoint.
For the unfamiliar, Diwata made headlines in 2016 after getting into a scuffle and sustaining injuries while confronting two friends caught up in vices.
Read: Meet Diwata, nag-trending sa presinto noon, asensado na ngayon
Several years later, he regained social-media attention by launching his own Pares eatery, which quickly went viral.
Many netizens praised him for his determination to improve his life.
Diwata shared his preference for a diploma when asked by the TikTok page Pag Sure Ba in a video uploaded on March 29, 2024.
Diwata explained, "Alam mo, napaka-importante talaga ng diploma para sa akin.
"Dahil kung may diploma ka, mas marami ka pang diskarte na magagawa sa buhay. Pero kung wala ka naman diploma, nasa tao na din talaga.
"Depende rin yan sa diskarte mo kung paano mo iaangat yung sarili mo."
@pag_sure_ba Diwata answered the question to him about the diploma o strategy. ?????? ctto: #pagsureba #edgarpolinar ? original sound - Pag_Sure_Ba
NETIZENS REACT
Facebook page10X LIFE Success reposted the video and Diwata garnered widespread agreement from many netizens.
A Facebook user wrote in the comments section, "Correct... but we don't need to argue about that topic... We need both talaga [emojis]."
Another commenter named Sharkie wrote (published as is), "No matter what happen Diploma pa din ang pinaka importante kasi yan ung kayaman na di mawawala sayo kailanman.
"Mas maraming opportunities kapag meron ka nyan.
"But Just because wala ka diploma doesn't mean di mo na kaya maging successful.
"Need mo lng maging ma diskarte. May diploma man tau or wla at the end of the day tau pa rin naman ang pipili ng future na gusto natin.
"Pero much better na meron ka nyan parehas."
Netizen Cherie Mae Magdamo Matores added (published as is), "Diploma at samahan mo Ng matinding diskarteng marangal then you'll never go wrong.
"Lahat Tayo may ibat iBang stroya Ng buhay. Merong walang kakahayan makapag tapos dahil sa kakaposan. Kaya dumediskarte Sila. Salute and respect all."
PEPsters, what would you pick: diskarte o diploma?
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