Look! These Famous Personalities Were All Smiles At Their Loved Ones' Graduation
One can argue that celebrity families might have different priorities, but there's one thing that tops their list, just as it does everyone else's—getting a quality education!
For these celeb moms and dads, titas and titos, big and little brothers and sisters and everyone in between, nothing comes close to the feeling of witnessing their child, pamangkin, or ate or kuya going up on stage to receive a diploma they worked tirelessly to earn.
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After all, it's a big step to a promising future and reflects the foundations of a good work ethic—two things enough to make any proud family member applaud, cheer, or in some cases, cry tears of joy.
With graduation season well on its way, check out these families who attended graduations of loved ones, and be inspired to invest in quality education, too.
Juliana Gomez
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres' one and only girl didn't just recently turn 18, but graduated from high school, too! Her mom penned the most touching tribute ever that talked about being there for Juliana no matter what, while her dad kept things simple and announced that his princess would soon be a college freshman.
Athena Valdes, Mitteo Prieto, and Luca Romualdez
Tessa Prieto-Valdes didn't hold back when she congratulated the kids in her life for making it to the finish line, be it for middle school or high school. She dedicated an Instagram post just for them and mentioned the importance of friends and family to her!
Mavy and Cassy Legaspi
Parents Carmina Villarroel and Zoren Legaspi got a double treat over the weekend when their twins, Mavy and Cassy, both finished high school and officially began the next step towards adulthood. It's truly a bittersweet milestone for any parent, but this mommy chose to see it as the beginning of an adventure.
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Miel Pangilinan
KC Concepcion's little half-sister and Sharon Cuneta's youngest daughter with Kiko Pangilinan is all grown up! So grown up, in fact, that she's about to embark on the journey of high school that'll be full of new discoveries, friends, and experiences.
Enzo Samson
"Even before the graduation program started, I was already crying in my seat," wrote Rissa Mananquil-Trillo about attending her firstborn's college graduation. Even though it was a long time coming (and that it was a happy occasion!), this entrepreneurial mommy still found herself in a river of tears for more than one reason: Enzo's graduation, and the fact that the whole family including his half-sisters and stepdad Paolo Mananquil were there for him every step of the way.
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Jacqueline Arabella Marie Davao
Jackie Lou Blanco applauded her youngest daughter and showered her with unconditional love when she officially became a college alumnus this June.
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Jimuel Pacquiao
More than his boxing titles and the luxurious trips he goes on with his wife Jinkee, Manny Pacquiao's main source of pride and happiness have always been his children. They're the reason why he's worked as hard as he has as an athlete, and with his children proving that it's all been worth it with their diplomas, he's happier than ever.
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