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How a UP valedictorian's ambition was inspired by her security guard dad and direct seller mom

Published Jul 20, 2025 4:58 am Add PhilSTAR Life on Google


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Coming from a low-income household, Anshari Kirsten Dalan knew since high school that she needed to rely on scholarship allowances to survive. In college, she juggled her tutoring job with her academics and other activities.

Inspired by her parents' hard work, she graduated summa cum laude and was named the valedictorian of her program.