Skills That Keep Giving 🌟
Hello Hilom Fam!👋 Happy Wednesday! Today’s stories remind us that learning can open a door, but what happens next can reach far beyond one person. From a Filipino competitor earning global recognition to a nurse bringing care to remote communities, skills become even more meaningful when they are carried forward.
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A Filipino Returns the Philippines to the WorldSkills Podium
Carlos Antonio Delos Reyes won bronze in Hotel Reception at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, giving the Philippines its first podium finish in the global skills…
Carlos Antonio Delos Reyes won bronze in Hotel Reception at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, giving the Philippines its first podium finish in the global skills competition since 1997. He also received the Best of Nation title, while two other Filipino competitors earned Medals for Excellence. After nearly three decades, Filipino skill is back on the world stage.
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The Peace Accord That Helped Shape a Nurse
Jolina Bus-angan was not yet born when the 1986 Mount Data Peace Accord was signed, but its legacy helped her become a nurse. Through an educational assistance…
Jolina Bus-angan was not yet born when the 1986 Mount Data Peace Accord was signed, but its legacy helped her become a nurse. Through an educational assistance program connected to the agreement, she finished her studies and now works in public health, visiting far-flung communities and teaching families how to care for their health. Peace, in her story, became an opportunity that she now passes on.
Here’s to the skills we build and the good they can carry into the world. 💛