First of 2 parts

HARVEY Kwang Palalay, a Filipino, obtained a master's degree in health informatics (a field that "provides an in-depth knowledge of the appropriate systems, software and analytical techniques for use in hospitals, pharmaceutical organizations, health insurance companies and such") from an online program of Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. He was a scholar of this post-graduate distance education when the pandemic lockdown began, and he graduated with distinction in academic excellence/summa cum laude. He was chosen by Rutgers University to render a live commencement speech on behalf of the institution's graduating students of spring 2023, at a large stadium that was attended by parents and friends on May 14, 2023.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details