Hindi pa naglalabas ng paliwanag at opisyal na pahayag ang pamunuan ng Philippine Christian University ( PCU ) tungkol sa isyu ng magkakasabay na pagtatapos nina Geneva Cruz, singer; Wilbert Tolentino, talent manager; Angelica Yulo, ina ng Olympic gold medalist na si Carlos Yulo.
Parehong Bachelor of Science in Office Administration ang kursong kinuha nina Wilbert at Angelica, habang Business Administration naman ang kurso ni Geneva.
Nakipag-ugnayan ang Cabinet Files sa Office of the President ng PCU noong Marso 17, 2026, at ayon sa empleyado na aming nakausap, inihahanda na nila ang official statement ng university.
Sinabi ring ibabahagi ng PCU sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang paliwanag na kanilang ilalabas kaya nag-iwan ng numero ang Cabinet Files.
Pero hanggang ngayon, Marso 22, hindi pa nakikipag-ugnayan ang empleyado at wala pang ipinapadalang official statement ang PCU.
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Ang singer-actor na si Ronnie Liang ang isa sa mga entertainment personalities na nagtapos sa PCU ng PhD in Development Administration noong Marso 2025.
Nauna na si Manny Pacquiao at ang kapatid nitong si Ruel Pacquiao na magkasabay na nakuha ang kanilang Master’s Degree in Management, major in Public Administration, noong Agosto 2022.
Management, major in Public Administration, din ang master’s degree na nakumpleto ni Jomari Yllana sa PCU noong Nobyembre 2024.
RONNIE LIANG ON MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL DEGREES FROM PCU
Sa panayam ng Cabinet Files kay Ronnie ngayong Sabado, Marso 21, 2026, sinabi niyang kusang-loob ang kanyang pag-aaral sa PCU.
Diumano, wala siyang alok na natanggap para makapasok sa nasabing unibersidad.
Ang pangarap niya'y magkaroon ng PhD o Doctor of Philosophy, at kelangan niya munang magkaroon ng master's degree.
"Kusa po akong nag-enroll. Walk-in enrollee lang.
"About the requirements for master’s degree, nag-submit ako ng Transcript of Record (TOR) of my college degree and diploma plus NBI Clearance then enrollment fees.
“For PhD, since may mga data na ako sa kanila, yun na rin ang kukunin and for you to be enrolled sa PhD, you must have a master’s degree.
"I started my master’s degree during COVID-19 lockdown and my PhD after I graduated and finished my master’s degree.
"I started my dissertation on the very first day after enrollment because I knew it would be challenging, it will take a long time and be difficult to complete. It requires a lot of time and effort,” ang paliwanag ni Ronnie tungkol sa proseso na pinagdaanan niya para makuha ang post-graduate degrees sa PCU.
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RONNIE LIANG ON PCU's celebrity graduates this 2026
Nababasa ni Ronnie sa social media ang mga batikos at pagkuwestiyon ng netizens sa pamunuan ng PCU dahil sa diumano’y sabay-sabay na pagtatapos para sa magkakaparehong kurso nina Geneva, Wilbert, at Angelica.
Ibinahagi ni Ronnie sa Cabinet Files ang kanyang reaksiyon: "Sa mga hindi naniniwala, malinaw po na hindi kami nag-aral para sa kanila at lalong hindi para i-please sila.
"Nag-aral kami para sa sarili namin at para patuloy na mag-improve at maging handa sa mga darating na panahon.
"Alam namin na hindi habang buhay ang pagiging artista kaya maaga pa lang ay pinaghahandaan na namin ang araw na iyon, para may iba kaming magagawa at maipagmamalaki.
"Kung may mga tao na ayaw maniwala, ayos lang. Wala kaming magagawa pero sa ayaw at sa gusto nila, graduate na kami.
"At para sa mga kritiko, siguro, mas makakabuti rin kung maglaan sila ng oras para mag-aral, para sila man ay mag-improve at mas mapalawak ang kanilang pananaw.”
At bilang depensa sa PCU at sa mga celebrity graduates ng paaralan, ipinadala ni Ronnie sa Cabinet Files sa pamamagitan ng Facebook Messenger ang detalyadong paliwanag tungkol sa Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) ng naturang unibersidad.
"On the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Republic Act 121204, known as the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), is a legitimate academic pathway offered by many universities nationwide, including Philippine Christian University (PCU).
"It provides opportunities for Filipinos—often professionals in demanding careers such as entertainment, public service, or other sectors—who were unable to complete their college education in the traditional manner.
"For graduate-level studies, PCU offers blended Master’s and PhD programs that combine virtual lectures with face-to-face sessions.
“These programs include modular classes, assignments, examinations, and the defense of theses or dissertations. It is important to emphasize that academic freedom is constitutionally guaranteed in the Philippines (Article XIV, Section 5.2 of the 1987 Constitution).
"This ensures that institutions of higher learning, such as PCU, have full autonomy in determining who may teach, what may be taught, how it is taught, and who may be admitted. This principle safeguards the integrity and independence of academic programs nationwide.
"On unfounded accusations against celebrity graduates, we respect differing opinions. However, if one accuses us of never attending classes, never taking exams, never submitting assignments, or never completing and defending a thesis or dissertation, such claims must be backed by proof.
“Without evidence, these are nothing more than unfounded accusations, hearsay, or attempts to discredit.
"Celebrities, like any other students, have the right to dream, to study, and to finish their education. Our profession does not strip us of that right.
“We worked hard, complied with requirements, and earned our credentials. To dismiss our efforts as mere privilege is unfair and diminishes the sacrifices we made.
"If someone claims they enrolled in the same program but did not comply with requirements and still graduated, then that individual must come forward.
“Their experience does not invalidate ours. We fulfilled the academic demands placed upon us.
"On visibility and transparency, some question why they never saw us post about attending classes, exams, or thesis defenses.
"The truth is, not everything needs to be publicized. Privacy in academic pursuits is a choice, not an admission of guilt.
“For those who remain doubtful, PCU’s hotline and address are publicly available. You are welcome to verify directly with the institution, and we are willing to face inquiries alongside PCU administrators, professors, and CHED representatives.”