Sometimes, there are things we think we can no longer achieve because it took so long or was delayed in coming to us, but it will be given at the appointed time, in the proper timing of the Lord.
Just like the success story of Engr. Renair Palabasan, a graduate of Rizal Technological University (RTU), who, after ten years in college, finally completed his studies and even secured a spot in the Top 10 of the October 2024 Electronics Engineering Licensure Exam.
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| Photo courtesy: Facebook/Renair Palabasan |
“Hindi po talaga ako makapaniwala na makakasampa pa ako sa top dahil 10 yrs na po ako sa college. Tumigil po ako 3 yrs para mag call center tapos pagbalik ko po sa pag aaral, na phased out naman po yung curriculum ko dahil nabago na ang curriculum sa ECE,” he posted on a Facebook page last February 10, 2025.
“Kaya lahat po ng remaining subjects ko ay puro petition at tutorial. Ang hirap din po kasi may mga pagkakataon na hindi po naaapprove petition namin noon para mabuksan yung subject na pang old curriculum kaya mas lalo kaming na dedelay. Kaya wala na rin po sa bokabularyo ko ang magpaka competitive at lalo ang mag top dahil tingin ko masyado na akong napaghuhulian sa buhay,” he continued.
Last March 22, 2024, Renair shared in a Facebook post how he couldn't believe that he had finally completed his studies.
It can be read, “Hayyss finally! Akala ko noon imposible na para sa akin na makapagtapos dahil sa ilang taon kong pagtigil sa kolehiyo, at nong bumalik ako sa pag-aaral nagbago na ang curriculum (subject lineup) sa college nationwide.”
He added, “Muntik pa nga akong hindi tanggapin ng school noon dahil hindi na offered ang mga subjects ko under the current curriculum. Buti nalang matigas ang ulo ko hahah char 😂.”
“De joke lang... Kung talagang para sayo ay ipagkakaloob talaga sayo. Totoo na may mga sitwasyon talaga sa buhay na sa unang tingin mo napaka imposibleng lusutan, pero yun pala ang magbibigay sayo ng magandang karanasan para matutunan mo na magtiwala sa sarili mo at higit sa lahat sa magagawa ng Diyos.”
On December 6, 2024, he shared some photos from their oath-taking ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, where he received the medal and certificate of recognition of being the 10th place.
“Officially sworn in as a full-fledged Electronics Engineer! This moment is not just mine but belongs to everyone who supported me along the way. Grateful for this milestone and excited for the journey ahead..” he said.
Congratulations, Engineer Renair!
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
