Being A Top 1% Student in the Philippines | Street Interview
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Regardless of which country you are from, you might think that those getting into top universities are set for life. Because that means you will probably get high-paying jobs in big companies right out of college, right? But what does it mean to get into top universities in the Philippines and how worried are the students about their future and the local economy?
Our Asian Boss reporter was able to visit the University of the Philippines, arguably the most prestigious university in the Philippines, and speak with some of the students there.
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - What’s your major?
1:03 - How prestigious is UP?
1:49 - How difficult was it to get into UP?
3:14 - How do people react when you tell them you’re a UP student?
4:30 - Common jobs for UP graduates
5:44 - How worried are you about getting a job?
7:41 - Would you consider working abroad instead of the Philippines?
10:46 - How accessible is quality education in the Philippines?
12:16 - How can this issue of access to education be solved?
13:17 - How important is college?
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I think you forgot to talk about the global ranking. Philippine university ranking is not in the middle but almost at the bottom and they are proud rallying in the street, no wonder the ranking.
Unfortunately, smart shaming is prevalent in the Philippines. Just for example if you have a different opinion from the rest, words like "eh di wow" is used or worse they put you down by using ad hominems. Many go overseas where their skills, intellect and opinions are very much appreciated.
Finally! Someone brought up the "smart shaming" cancel culture here in PH!
We have so many to solve to make this country really progress.
God bless this country!
@@fmmm883 Thanks most of our kababayans get defensive and upset straight away instead of having intelligent discussions. I wonder why. We need to listen, ask questions, and obviously, like what Asian boss said, Stay curious.
i got bullied in secret bc I was active in class and liked to recite, and I'm not the only one...
@@nevermind7884 hence why Crab mentality exists in the Philippines
@@fmmm883 not just smart shaming but all types of cancel culture in general
Sad but true in the Philippines:
1. Smart achievers who come from prestigious schools are seen as snobs, often shamed.
2. Many people passive aggressively insist "character is better than education" as if education doesn't shape character, and even if it's out of context.
3. Your high educational background or achievements will be used against you everytime you become assertive. "You have such high education but why is your manners like that?!" is their favorite gaslighting line.
4. Many dreams become frustrated because they needed to choose a course with more practical applications and those that pay high.
5. Many are still highly ignorant of science facts, the law, business, and their own history.
You forgot lack of common sense
Number 3 is depends on the situation, SOME of the smart people think highly stupid of themselves and feel they are superior than those subpar from them
number 3 is not gaslighting, if you assume that everyone is below you then all they will be able to see is an a-hole.
@@Josh-jh6no That is just your assumption that number 3 IMPLIES that the person with the higher educational background think others as "lowly beings."
Number 3 could happen even if you properly argue them with FACTS. Your parents probably have even did this many times over against you: whenever you are against their opinion, even if you properly argue their claims with manners, they would still use a variety of numner 3's statement as a "counterarguement" against yours because any counter-arguement against the main claim is often seen as "with no manners" here in the Philippines.
Also, you're literally gaslighting OP into saying number 3 is not gaslighting.
@@foodtrips8223 SOME, but that's just a minority
It's like saying "not every Japanese person has smaller than average looking eyes, there are some that have larger looking eyes." Sure, there ARE Japanese people with larger eyes, but that doesn't change the fact that it's just a minority.
As a graduating senior from UP, I'd just like to share my thoughts.
Getting into a job as a graduate from the top universities in the country is easy. Getting a job that you will actually enjoy and is actually aligned with your interests is another story altogether simply because there are no jobs and there is no infrastructure to support even seemingly essential professions (graduates from the college of science, engineering, etc.)
When looking abroad, however, us graduates begin to realize just how valued our fields are in a more developed and diversified economy, thus move, study, or work abroad.
I love my country and I genuinely want to serve as a way of paying back the quality education given to me that so many desire as well, but I have to be practical and realistic. I will not realize my goals and dreams as a professional here.
Moving and studying abroad, gaining experience and hopefully applying it to the country in the future is a goal I have. A degree can only get you so far, but meeting the right people at the right place and time is an elusive luxury that so few of us get.
Hey hellooôoo
This is so sad but true, though more job opportunities are provided compared with the last decades but talking about the right field for the degree achieved is scarce, expensive and very competitive to be able to acquire, in short too good to be true.
So true. Well spoken. Facts right there. It's not always about a degree yes it's important but soft skills interpersonal skills and networking is much more important(meeting right people at right time).
to add on to this
this is why a lot of universities have a lot of student organizations, but i believe the org culture is most evident amongst the larger universities (like UP, ADMU, DLSU,UST, and their respective regional campuses) where it's quite common for students to be involved in 2-5 orgs. So for any younger student, joining orgs is an essential medium for personal growth and networking
I always got straight A+s on my college but it wasn’t enough for my parents
Some of the comments here are just saying that education is not that important because it all boils down to luck and "diskarte," this is a really problematic take. Not everyone can get that luck and diskarte that you've had/you have, a college degree will really help you in increasing the chances of getting a job. If being a college dropout worked for you in the end, then that's awesome but keep in mind that this type of luck RARELY happens. Getting that college degree will help you have more options and better opportunities. Sanaol may generational wealth at swerte, ayaw ko na rin mag-aral pero gusto ko ring umahon sa hirap. Pwede bang manalo na lang sa lotto?
This! and knowledge is power
yep
also if you want to work as a professional overseas, where the big money is.. get all the degrees and pass your professional exams. No country gives work pass to dropouts, except manual labor
The people saying that were probably the bulakbols in their schools.
@@buggiemara4902 aq bulakbol.
Studying in UP was paradise even if I was just average in UP standards. Knowledge would just be free flowing in its hallways, jeepneys and even in the 7/11s. Which is why it's heartbreaking that so many great Filipino minds and innovators having to always choose between providing for their family VS helping their country.
And the recent smart shaming and red tagging of a whole university by opportunistic politicians that invented made up villains to make themselves as fake heroes just made it much easier to prioritise self and family first. It's quite sad.
Yeah we were already behind in development and education. But with shaming one of the last good universities we will have a total braindrain for generations to come.
Its important to keep the mass dumb and religious ;)
outsmarted and outclassed by who??? the smart shamer??? go cry you idiot. hunghang
@@arthurlongan5714 nah get a proper job toxic pinoy go clean some dirty toilet or sell some overpriced meat and vegetables on the streets or idk make your Megachurch in the Philippines Proud to be pinoy pa more.
Perfectly said
@@arthurlongan5714 proud ka na sa hunghang mo? hahaha
This is how Filipino youth should answer. With their words, we can see love for our country. Every answers points perfectly where ever side of dice it may be.
mismo!
It’s fascinating to see how strong the influence of the English language is in the Philippines. Especially higher educated people switch from Tagalog into English and vice versa.
*Tagalog*
This is a branch of the casual language, which is called "Taglish" - (Tagalog + English)... However not everyone speaks like that. This is mostly an educated middle/upper class thing, but even then, not everyone in the middle or upper class speaks like that.
"Pure Tagalog" sounds very formal and is mostly reserved for special occasions. You would often hear it used in speeches.
In richer areas you'll notice speaking English is a "prestigious" thing.
English is one of the official languages of the Philippines. Also, every subjects in classes except Filipino are taught in english. Official documents are written in English. That's why
They are usually above average people who easily switch from Tagalog into English. 50 years American colonization has produced proficiency in English.
I have a friend who graduated in UP. He is not a Filipino, he's vietnamese who grow up in the PH. He's successful and a CEO of his own comp. He's down to earth, kept his feet in the ground and find a way to give back to the PH. He supported poor kids who are very smart and game them scholarship. He's not expecting in return out of his good deeds. I know many successful UP graduates are doind this as well. I hope one day, UP Will give a mission to their graduates someday, to mentor just 1 kid until they finish college, financial support is optional, so they can pass the skill that they learned. Through this, they will be able to give back to the country and produce another prodigy.
Bakit puro U.P pano naman kami nasa FEU di ba kami matalino? 😂😂
@@user-sk3nf2vv4p it all reflects boils down to career results & performance of the alumni. UP is always mentioned for a reason.
@@user-sk3nf2vv4p nako ewan ko sayo. May mga bagay na self explanatory
@@user-sk3nf2vv4p koreano?
@@user-sk3nf2vv4p you can silently do my recommendation. Your mentored disciple will be the one to bring you to the highest pedestal.
Smart shaming is also present in UP Diliman, despite being a university that prides itself on academic excellence. It is not uncommon for students to be ridiculed or ostracized for their academic performance, especially if they are struggling in a particular course or subject. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, and can even discourage some students from pursuing their academic goals. It is important to recognize and address smart shaming in any educational setting to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.🇵🇭
7:05AM 3-7-23
And then there's the College of Engg students that are happy with 3.0 sa end ng sem.
Where in UP is smart shaming happening??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA..... the closest thing to smart shaming they had back then was when an obnoxious RK got a high grade lol... to be clear, they only do that to OBNOXIOUS RK and not all RKs who got a high grade
@@SrPicaflortama. Pero mas prevalent yung NPA recruitment jan hahaha
Man, I love how intelligent and insightful these youths are. It's almost impossible to hear opinions as such from locals in Malaysia.
If you are from UP you are a smart person.
A Ra A ra Even youths from the best universities from the country?
How come?
But at least in Malaysia they don’t run naked just to protest increase prices on onions etc.
@@guinpucan mema ka po
My gf is a grad from UP and based on her stories she said that her classmates were literally geniuses, like the top student of the province before moving to UP.
She's an achiever herself but from what she said she felt stupid compared to her peers 🤣 if she enrolled in a "normal" university she would probably end up with a Latin honor but in UP its a differrent ball game. 🤣
"geniuses" - theres no genius in the philippines. learn ur genetics properly
They're literally geniuses.
@@zachdwight1385 dats a nice sarcasm 🤣
UP is home to most number of nobel laureates. Wow such a home of geniuses. Pride to be pinoy!
Wdym? UP students are intelligent. Only the selected few can enter and only the better ones can graduate the prestigious university. No cap
As an alumni, I am so proud of these students. Quick thinking, comprehensive responses, and compassion for people - trademark UP student qualities.
I remember going to my first class on the first day of the semester of my freshman year! It was nerve wracking knowing the people I was sitting with literally graduated at the top of their class and I wasn't. Truly humbling experience getting to know people from different parts of the country. What I got from graduating in the Philippine's top university were three things:
(a) the love for the country (and by country, I mean: it's culture, history and even the pitfalls of our people along the way);
(b) humility - you're not the smartest all the time. You're not the dumbest, either; and
(c) learning is different from studying. Studying is confined within walls; learning can be had wherever you are. And learning what it is you're studying is what got me through four years in academia. :)
When I applied for a job more than a decade ago, I can honestly say I had an advantage as an alumna from UP. UP grads back then were known not just for their knowledge but also for their grit. Since most of us were not from the affluent class, we were known to hustle, be resourceful and creative. Managers appreciate that very much!
I love how they don’t bring down the ppl who chose to not go to college and just practice improving their skills or make business. As a high school graduate only who’s starting my business, Thank you.
@@patricklevidagum5023 kaya talaga kulelat ang Pilipinas pag dating sa comprehension eh. Basahin mo ulit hahahaha
@@patricklevidagum5023 you might need to reread my comment again.... 😅
@@drinkme1544 nag delete si gago ng comments 😂
their Entrance exam called UPCAT is the most traumatizing part of my college admission back in 2018-2019(that's the only exam I failed when I pass PUPCET, PLMAT, UDMCAT, TUP, and BatStateUCAT). I failed UPCAT but UP and other StateU deserved that Free education. SERVE THE PEOPLE, ISKOLAR NG BAYAN
i passed UPCAT. UPCAT just happened to be different. di ka lang nakapasa kaya mataas na tingin mo sa nakapasa. dont. they just happened to meet the cutoff. isang paligo lang lamang ng mga yan sa iyo. just build your confidence at kaya mong tapatan mga yan. wag pasindak. marami ding hunghang dyan.
@@arthurlongan5714 true. I hope people dont put themselves down just because they didnt reach the cutoff.
I also failed UPCAT in 2013. I was relatively bright on my highschool so it really made me feel dumb.
PUP has amazing graduates too. Mahina lang sila usually with English & other communication skills based on observation. Pero sa tech roles mataas priority nila sa hiring. Lamang lang yung big 3 usually kasi built up na comm skills nila - so sa tech corporate environment mabilis sila mapromote to leadership roles.
Pero at the end of the day sama sama naman sa office ang big 4 along with PUP at Mapua pag tech field.
Sometimes it's not really about "failing the UPCAT", just that there are only a limited number of slots per course and they only get the top scorers.
I hope the education sector will include enterpreneurial and investment skills in the curriculum. Most Filipinos have no knowledge when it comes to investments which the country badly needed. Also Filipinos are geared more towards the service sector ( OFW's) rather than building their own business. Working overseas benefits the country, but often the negative effect on the Ofw's and their families are higher than the positives.
Yes. I agree.
There are already subjects like this in my previous and current school. It's not new.
Investing is a privilege for people with safety nets that can stop them from going bankrupt when their investments go up in smokes.
Exactly!
Because business in the Philippines is dangerous. I dare you to start a game changing business in the provinces without being connected to the local oligarchs.
I had a boss 10 years ago. He went to UP but he didn't finish. In general, peeps who go to UP have this certain confidence that make them succeed in life.
I mean up looks for traits. In order to get in you need to have been a highly industrious and conscientious. UP doesn’t produce smart people, rather, you got in because you were smart.
As a UP graduate, there's really an advantage that you gain to a certain degree once you apply for jobs compared to other schools. Sabi pa nga ng iba, when you apply for work, sineseparate ang application forms ng big 4 schools vs other schools, no matter the grades or achievements. Which is somewhat true in many companies and as for me, based on experience when applying for medical schools.
Also for me, job opportunities here in the philippines really depends on the course you have. There are many oversaturated courses that makes it harder to get good jobs since the environment becomes more competitive. Another factor is that bcs of the low wages of some jobs vs others, people tend to find jobs that have a higher pay even if it's not in the field of the college degree they obtained. One great example would be medical field courses, esp nursing, where ppl either go abroad, or change their line of career due to the low wage vs the no. of working hrs
I graduated from UP 30 years ago. Competition getting in was tough. I was in the BS Math program and you had to compete with the best minds. Getting a job was not hard for me. The knowledge, skills, discipline you get from that quality education helped me move up the corporate ladder. I had a DOST Scholarship with a return service of 8 years. That prevented me from working abroad but happy to work here and help in my own small way to the development of the country. Just a small return for the big help the taxes paid by the people for my education.
UP graduate ako pero hindi ko naranasan ma-hire kc yong system ng hiring at employment sa Philippines medyo di maayos. Meron akong civil service eligibility pero ang bagsak ko low paying job sa isang private company. I came to the US para mag-aral ng MA. I have 2 MAs at doctorate dito at nasa executive level ang job ko ngayon. I wanted to work diyan kc paaral ako ng mga mamamayan ng Philippines. Hindi ako nabigyan ng chance. So nandito sa ibang bansa ako nagsisilbi. Kung kalidad ng education super ang UP at kayang tumapat sa mga top universities abroad. I am a BBA ‘89 graduate, by the way. Proud maging UP grad at di ko yan makakalimutan!
nasan ang critical thinking sa pinagsasabi nyo na pinagmamalaki ng UP daw. namutawi na sa mga bunganga nila nasa gobyerno daw maraming UP at may presidente pa nga pero ang critical thinking eh hanggang pag-a-abroad lang pala para maging empleyado ang kaya ng utak. the challenge is here. ang kaya nyo lang tapatan eh mga pag-mediocrity lang. sino ba natapatan nyong level nina steve job o bill gates? wala
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Nasa top 50 ba ang UP sa mga university sa buong mundo? 😅
Impossible namang di ka ma hire sa atin that time lalo na graduate ka ng UP....gusto mong magsilbi sa atin pero ginawa mo ba? Hindi naman di ba? Tsaka wag kang hipokrito nagpapakasasa ka na sa maayos at asensadong pamumuhay sa ibang bansa...wala kang ambag at naging silbi sa bayan mo ganon lang kasimple sorry to say...
Ayos lang opo. 😊
This is a relevant topic to have a discussion. There's some things that are quite difficult to get if you happen to live in the Philippines, and one of those things is getting into a highly prestigious educational institution. These individuals have greater capacities than any average student. That's one of the reasons they got into the college of their dreams. It's interesting to hear their opinions and insights. Great job, Asian Boss.
Getting a professional job in the Philippines is scarce as you will most likely get it at the government rather than a company or independent work. That's why college graduates are more likely to go abroad
One Reason Is Because Businessman/Woman Don't Want To Pay a Big Sum Of Money To Professionals Instead They'll Spend More on Cheap Labor(That's My Opinion)
@@mr.fishmanman The country is doing a significant jobs, it is for that reason that we have been economically growing above 6% for the past decade, starting from the service sector, now trickling to the industrial sector, mainly from the semiconductor and electronics chips manufacturing, which the country exports 60% of its total exports. However, there are systematic flaws that are occuring, and it is currently being resolved.
There are systematic issues, mainly from our Constitution, where because it inhibits rapid growth and acts as a protectionist barrier to foreign investors establishing their business operations here. The economy has been growing, but it is mostly concentrated to urban areas, thus limiting job growth.
There has been a lot of recommendations by commerce groups, from the German Commerce of Chambers in the Philippines, where they are interested to invest but are disuaded by the equity restrictions (60% Local/40% Foreign Ownership), even the World Bank recommends reforming our Constitution to finally remove the major barrier.
Fortunately, we will have a Constitutional Convention next year, where we would vote delegates to revise the constitution.
@@herrkommandank675 Also,People Criticized Marcos Because Of His Travels But They Didn't Think That His Travels Brought
Thousands Of Jobs Especially In The Manufacturing Sector(I Heard That The Pay Is Good,I Hope Its True)In a Few Months Time We Will Have Our First Electric Car Manufacturing Factory,Lots Of Shipyards,Semiconductor Chip Factory,Data Centers And More And They Still Whine About Marcos Being a Lazy Guy
@MrFishmanman Marcos is criticized because traveling that much, is the job of DFA, not his job...bulakbol lang siya leisure tripping at gastos
@@deeb.9250 Wtf? When did the DFA become responsible for state visits? You people keep making up stupid arguments to justify your hatred for the President.
I'll only believe that his visits are "lavish" if he surpasses PNoys record of 40 plane rides.
The kids are alright! Salamat UP. Tuloy lang ang pagtindig.
As an alumnus of the University of the Philippines, I feel this was a good showing from current students! Glad to see critical thinking in their answers, actually pointing out systemic flaws that lead to greater social issues.
Heck I myself believe that a large part of me getting into UP was the privilege of being able to study in a good high school and having the funds to be able to pay tuition.
Tumutuligsa nga sa gobyerno natin pero sila ba bilang mag aaral pag nakapag tapos may absolute assurance ba na silang lahat magsisilbi sa bayan natin para makatulong sa pang angat? Oh baka katulad din ng karamihan na mas pipiliin pang mangibang bansa at doon manirahan dahil sa mas magandang oportunidad at asensadong pamumuhay na naghihintay sa kanila doon? Baka puro husay lang sa salita pero sa gawa wala naman.
@@soniametcalfe7689 Kung nangangailangan ka naman talaga lalo na't kung ikaw yung breadwinner ng pamilya niyo, masisisi mo ba kung gusto niya yung pinakamagandang opportunities? Siyempre limitado parin talaga tayo sa kung ano yung mga kalagayan natin and di rin natin masisisi ang iba kung mangingibangbansa sila kung kulang na kulang talaga ang magagaling sa atin ng suporta...
Tips for students now, find what you want to pursue in life independently instead of asking elders, esp your parents. And then, look for people successful in that field, and ask their advise. Locals will say your dreams are too high, but in a bigger perspective, anything you want is never too much. Dream bigger, dream the impossible.
It's the same in Singapore, dependent on the whims and fancies of the political masters. Many well qualified and experienced Singaporeans from local and overseas universities cannot find jobs because the PAP approves tonnes of foreigners, whom they regard as talents to even apply and land jobs in Singapore while they are still residing overseas. Too many of them have either fake or low credibility qualifications and almost no experience, fully dependent on their village friends to help them corner a position in the companies and who have already wormed their way into the system since Year 2000.
Singapore are too small and stress levels are too high. That's the reason I run to other country too. At least our neighbour's get the best of both worlds.
8:19 - 9:18 ang galing ng mindset nyo!!!! Skolar ng bayan para sa bayan✊🏻
Same. I look forward to hear more from this guy.
I don't embarrass smart people I envy them for their determination, planning, confidence and many more. That's why I befriend them to learn about all of it.
Also, being honest gets you through tough times. I thought I failed all of my subjects last semester because of my depression but all the course facilitators gave me an 86 and above grade. They said to me that I've been giving them a fake smile even though I'm failing and depressed so they passed me to see my real smile. And I was in fact giving a real smile when I was bragging my grade to my friends. But I feel that they are showing me something that I'm still thinking on what is it? until today. I'm still doing good in school and somehow I'm not depressed anymore. But I'm still thinking about that "something".
It’s unbelievable that you need a college degree to work a FAST FOOD job in the Philippines.
And they still f$ck up your order
It's because of lack of employment growth due to the Constitution, which acts as a protectionist barrier to foreign investors establishing their business operations here. The economy has been growing, but it is mostly concentrated to urban areas, thus limiting job growth.
There has been a lot of recommendations by commerce groups, from the German Commerce of Chambers in the Philippines, where they are interested to invest but are disuaded by the equity restrictions (60% Local/40% Foreign Ownership), even the World Bank recommends reforming our Constitution to finally remove the major barrier.
Fortunately, we will have a Constitutional Convention next year, where we would vote delegates to revise the constitution.
@@MSimeon31585 not my point
@@herrkommandank675 I Hope It Succeeds
@@xotwod3254 I meant in general.
In Vietnam, being at the top of university can mean nothing. That is why if you visit Vietnam and ask a driver or a waiter, he can say he is the excellent, or at least good, graduate of a university or college, even from the greatese universities and colleges. Basically, they cannot apply for what they learnt at university and they have to do the alternative like a driver or a waiter.
@malanagua It is not the most "challenging society in the world," as we are economically growing and socio-economically improving.
You're trying to imply that we are worse off to societies that are currently facing civil wars, tolitarian rule, or any extreme societal ills.
There are still problems, which mainly boils down to the Constitution, where because it inhibits rapid growth and acts as a protectionist barrier to foreign investors establishing their business operations here. The economy has been growing, but it is mostly concentrated to urban areas, thus limiting job growth.
There has been a lot of recommendations by commerce groups, from the German Commerce of Chambers in the Philippines, where they are interested to invest but are disuaded by the equity restrictions (60% Local/40% Foreign Ownership), even the World Bank recommends reforming our Constitution to finally remove the major barrier.
Fortunately, we will have a Constitutional Convention next year, where we would vote delegates to revise the constitution.
@malanagua most challenging society is really an overstatement
@malanagua grabe naman yung most challenging lol
@@Philippinesweecyclist totoo naman, kung mahirap ka mahirap mabuhay sa pilipinas, mahirap magpayaman, mahirap umahon without connections. challenging
Iba tlga kapag estudyante ng up. Grabe mag bigay ng opinions punong puno ng substance, ang bilis ko agad nagegets. Ty sa content na ito.
I am encouraging my kids to attend UP or any good university studying the course they want to pursue but I am also making investments for them to start their business with. I would rather them have their own practice or business than to be an employee. They can better navigate their life if they have a hand in building the business given the economic situation that the country has now. I am also teaching both my kids, 12 and 17 year olds, how to invest so that they can learn earlier how to build assets with passive income.
If that's how bad they communicate, I'd think twice if I were you. And the interviewer is the stupidest.
I wish I had someone to teach me investing real-time too :(
No. UP is the breeding groud of the CPP NDF NPA- internationally declared as terrorist. UP professors and the student councel are the biggest recruiters. This is not red tagging- this is truth tagging and we are so sick of it!
Here in Jamaica, we have many university graduates from the UWI which is the top school not just in Jamaica but the Caribbean. However, after getting a degree whether it's from UWI, Utech or elsewhere it's hard to get a job or the field one would want to work in is limited because we are a developing country. Some persons find themselves running Uber or working at call centres with a degree. Brain drain is very high, especially among nurses doctors, and teachers. Teachers earn little and just this week they went on strike about it. Other areas such as law are over saturated.
or move abroad
They should have thought without the teachers they won't produce future other professionals in the field.
Most of my friends (myself included) kahit hindi kami nagwowork abroad, we’re all working for foreign companies. Nakakalungkot na ang baba ng sahod dito sa Pilipinas pero the cost of living is so high kaya pipili ka talaga ng better opportunities if you want to support your family
In this video, isa lang ang lagi niyong tatandaan: EDUCATION IS POWER. EDUCATION IS STILL ONE OF THE KEY TO SUCCESS.
If you have the means, pinapag-aral ka, have the privillege to go to school kahit hindi prestigious, MAG-ARAL KA. Sabi nga ni ate sa video, "education should be a right, not a privillege", which is true. You are lucky kung nag-aaral ka. Milyon-milyong mga Pilipino ang nangarap at nangangarap na makapag-aral so don't waste the chance and opportunity na meron ka. Kahit pa may delay due to various problems, pag nagkaroon ulit ng opportunity na makabalik, i-push mo 'yan! Walang pinipiling edad ang pag-aaral, as long as eager at willing kang matuto, pasok na pasok ka!
Kaya sa mga kapwa ko estudyante (at sa mga magiging estudyante ulit), KAYA NATIN 'TO! KAPIT LANG! FIGHTING!
One of the best videos I've ever watched, their answers are really great and thoughtful.
An university degree is not a guarantee that you will get a job. When I finished university it was impossible to get a job because of the economic crisis, so I went abroad and found a job.
Yeah not a guarantee but got more advantages if we compared to a dropout or high school grad(no discrimination).
I was raised in Singapore and my family had a helper who was a cousin of a family friend. Whenever we got into arguments she’d use my education against me. I swear there’s some deep rooted insecurity amongst most Filipinos about education.
My own dad tried to stop me from getting into UNIVERSITY because he scoffed at the thought of my dream job of working in academia.
Fire your help
If your a real smart ass you will not mind people thinking about you.
Your statement just proved ,how much insecured you are with your in educated helper .It's not about race. Your fighting your own demons.
Away with the learning of clerks!
I really wanted to study at UP, but unfortunately, when the COVID pandemic was still occurring, they decided to temporarily cancel UPCAT 😭. That was literally my only shot of getting admitted in the aforementioned university, as my grades were not exceptional but also not subpar. I subsequently enrolled in a different university. I have envied students from good universities growing up, but I will just do my best anyways for my future 😁.
You can try and transfer to UP if you would like to try :) there are many students who do that.
It's a real shame about the pandemic and UPCAT. The entrance test is an equalizer, and I really doubt I would've been able to get in had I not been able to take the UPCAT.
I used to think like you. I wanted to study in UP but was not able to get in. However, I became a Physical Therapist (EAC graduate) and moved to the US because of my Physical Therapy education. I had dormmates who graduated from Physical Therapy at UP, but they took longer to graduate and pass the board. It took me a year from graduation to get to the US. Once in the US, nobody cared where you graduated from in the Philippines. The playing field is level. Intellectual curiosity will get you farther than your alma mater. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work in the US. My sister graduated from UP Manila with a Pharmacy degree; however, she went to medical school at DLSU as she was placed on the waiting list for UP. It does not matter. She was the 8th placer in the board exam. She finished her residency in NYC (SUNY). Her fellowship at the University of Chicago. She currently works at the University of Rochester. Next summer, she will be working at Columbia University. I do not believe that all UP graduates are more intelligent than her.
These young people are smart, sensible and humble; if they are to be the future leaders of the country the future is bright. What a refreshing experience to listen to these young folks answer the questions with honesty and no ego.
I salute the man who's wearing glasses and mask.. he is a true person who appreciate the people who gave them the chance to go school and learn.. but i hope our fellow pinoy will learn not just to work after school but to have their own business and they are the one's who will give jobs to others..
My take on the last question, I would say education/entering college is and will always be important cause at least you will have a fall back and knowledge is indeed powerful. It's just that I noticed some influencers say that they became successful thru luck and 'diskarte' and completely shame people who have graduated and are working but not 'successful' (cause they are not as rich as them apparently. As if being rich is the only definition of success). Therefore basically saying that education is not important as long as you're 'madiskarte.' Would be really nice to hear their take on why don't they just seek madiskarte people when they're sick instead of going to the hospital full of healthcare professionals who went to college
Watching this as an incoming freshman in UP for a.y 2024. I'm in tears right now. It's genuinely so unbelievable to me that among more than 100,000 students, I was chosen together with approximately 10,000 others. Even passing the UPCAT in itself is a great achievement to me.
I graduated from a science course in UPD and most of my batchmates did not take careers in our field or gave up after a while bec of low wages as a fresh grad hire, not because it was hard to get a job. My partner also graduated in the same course with honors - a very rare feat. And her first job offered her near minimum wage salary.
In the long run, it’s not the school that will guarantee your sucess but yourself.
Agreed. Your performance in the real world will determine how successful you’ll be. But a degree from a top or highly respected university does help get your foot through the door initially.
Muchas gracias
Subtítulos en español, por favor🥺
We needed this.
This is so interesting learning about the history of different comic books and heroes. Would love more of these!
That one dude who said that he'll serve the country before going abroad is one smart person
please remember diasporas are common when countries experience poverty. many rich countries today once previously had very large diasporas. but i have major respect for both those who stay and those who are loyal to their country abroad.
How is that smart?
@@HatedAlways It means he'll be part of the next few years contributing to national progress, the country is revising its Constitution to FINALLY REMOVE THE PROTECTIONIST PROVISION OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP EQUITY. Once that is completed, more and more investors will be investing, thus more industrial growth and employment creation.
@@herrkommandank675 they may ammend some part of the constitution but "THE PROTECTIONIST PROVISION OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP EQUITY" is not one of them. that part is giving them(politicians) money and power to leverage against the corporations in the country.
hnnd mo pa yan masabi baka kapag andun na sya sa time na sobrang daming bills baka mag abroad yan….
I wish I had the confidence to take the UPCAT and attend the University of the Philippines at Diliman, as it was my dream school when I was in college. Unfortunately, I was too intimidated by my lack of self-esteem to make the attempt. I hope that one of my children will have the opportunity to attend this school and get the most out of his/her experience.
Education is not everything but it’s definitely a stepping stone and a plus. I remember may promotion kahit sa mga callcenter and they still need a degree to be promoted. Education was very helpful sa career ko now😊
A college degree from a prestigious school can definitely attract the attention of employers and increase your chances of, but don't expect that it will be that easy, because employers will always choose someone who is experienced and has a wider skill set. So it doesn't matter what university you came from, if you want a high paying job, build your portfolio first.
Jobs are for suckers. Create your own opportunities and work hard everyday to build your dreams. Don’t work every day to build someone else’s.
@@jerrymylove1754 Yes, you might be correct if you came from a well-off family, and you don't have to worry financially, in case your business fails.
@@juanthegreat3954 yan naman kayo.
That infamous “crab mentality”
Just because they have money doesn’t mean they don’t have problems in their own lives.
While I don’t entirely agree on what Jerry guy,its not entirely false either.
Actions matter. Dreams are just dreams if you don’t take action.
And you don’t need to get education just to get start at the bottom.
@@oldaccount1194 tell that to poor public high school students who can't read/write on a high school level
@@oldaccount1194 Crab mentality? Are smoking crack or something?
How does pointing out the reality of a society could be considered as a "crab mentality"? The fact still remains that not everyone has the opportunity to invest for their dream business, given their circumstances. Banks don't usually give loans for your capitals if you came from a marginalized sector, thus forcing them to go to an alternative source of borrowed money like "Five Six".
As a matter of fact, the stories of "rags to riches" were just an example of a "survivorship bias". Humans tend to highlight instances of "socio economic miracles" but tend to ignore instances of individuals that failed in their pursuit to become rich.
Thank You Asianbos. Love your videos
Their answers are with substance.
Super interesting video, as always.
Sorry for the maybe silly question, but do people in the Philippines always speak mixing full English phrases with their own language and what is the reason for that or maybe the origin of this way of doing? Thanks to whoever will kindly reply! I'm very intrigued!
Yes we do,the reason why we speak English is bcuz of the Americans colonizing our country back then
And the other reason is bcuz of the social media
Asian Boss already covered this topic in one of their video.
Had a chance to visit Manila, I can confirm even shop keeper can understand basic english.
Not proper, but communicable, which is enough
I keep hearing Spanish and English mixed in with, and I'm guessing here, Tagalog?
Thank you for making this video po, this encouraged me to study for my future.
suuuper insightful - please do one on china! love this series
UP teaches critical thinking skills which sadly most of us lack. This is why students from this institution are often called against the government, because they know and learned about important and controversial things ,and they challenge people especially the government. Critical thinking skills have to be taught at a very young age. Not the eye-candy stuff and memorization.
Second gen Filipino American here with both parents being from the Philippines. I have surface level knowledge of Filipino social issues and the like, but it is very interesting to see just how many parallels there are with the Philippines and here in the US when it comes to education. Gonna share this with my parents, as well as a family friend who graduated from and taught as a professor at UP.
Makikita mo talaga yung pagmamahal nila sa mga Pilipino "serving our people"❤
Brain Drain is something that is seen a lot in Asian countries like India, Philippines, Vietnam,China,etc
HOPE that stops in Philippines
love from India
Brain drain happens because there is an area where all people behave properly, roads are clean, infrastructure is good quality, streets are clean, crime is low, future is bright. Who wouldn't wanna go to that area.
You have to create that conditions in your area to attract people
The brain drain will keep happening when better opportunities continue to be abroad, than domestically.
Agree. Brain drain happens because of lack of opportunities from their home countries
Advance economy courted best talented graduates than underdeveloped economy.
India has an exodus of millionaires. Philippines does not. The wealthy people remain in the Philippines
It's cool seeing a fellow BA Film student here being interviewed! UP is one of the only universities here in the Philippines where film can be taught.
we also have that course in the University of San Carlos in Cebu! however we call it BFA-CNM (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema).
In most if not all asian boss philippines videos they only ever interview people from manila. Philippines isnt just manila, do interview people from other major regions too if you want to sort of represent the opinion of filipinos on certain matters and issues.
As mentioned by them many times in the past, most of these people conducting the interviews are just volunteers. Kung may mgvolunteer na taga probinsya na may proper equipment di naman nila tatanggihan.
true
Magbigay ka ng pera kasi. Kulang budget daw.
Sa capital parati sila nag-ganyan, but up for this, i hope they visit and interview people from other regions as well.
Asian Boss has repeatedly opened calls for volunteers within and outside Manila, and only those in Manila have so far surfaced. You can volunteer yourself as long as you have the equipment they require for a quality video. But as for now, Manila will be the only place where they get interviews for Filipino content.
Thank you for your videos.
We enjoyed seeing the bright young students. Bless them.
Hindi ako college grad pero marami akong friends na nagaral sa top universities sabi nila advantage daw talaga pag galing ka sa top University kc nasa priority list daw. Base sa experience nila nung nagaapply sila.
Sarap makinig sa mga opinion ng mga matatalinong tao may point at may rason
A famous saying here in the philippines when applying for a job,
*It's not about what you know, but whom you know*
I admire the UP students for such an ideology of being nationalistic. Yes, serve the country first and when you’re given an opportunity to work abroad, go for it and make the Filipinos proud for your world class talents. If the government will financially support your ideas then stay in the Philippines. You can be successful and be contented with what the investors in the country can pay for you. I’m proud of you. - UP alumna
Sometimes, I see Asia's study is a bit sad...
After graduating from engineering, you will be salesman.
They’re speaking English Tagalog annnd Spanish, amazing how they mix it all
I dont think so they're speaking spanish
@@user-bb2ln1ys9t similar words is "Pero".
@@user-bb2ln1ys9t Yes we do speak Spanish lmao
Pero, Trabajo, Govierno, to name a few
That’s because of the huge amount of spanish loan words in the filipino language and code switching from filipino to english is very common in the Philippines. There are instances that it is actually easier to convey a message in english when talking about education, politics, or economics than speaking in pure tagalog because it’s either we don’t have a tagalog equivalent to an english word or the tagalog equivalent is not common word that it would sound too archaic in tagalog.
Very informative video, thanks for sharing. Everything is more fun in the Philippines.
they answered questions very well, galing.
Well whether you are from the Big 4, top 1% or below 50%. I guarantee our education and students are competent when they step in the western workforce.
I believe education is a foundation. Communication skills, networking ( knowing the right people) the grit hunger to make it no matter what is what will take you where you want to be. Success is relative. We were thought in school to be a worker but no worker can make it to the top unless you are working to a global company like google or apple. Other than that be a business owner u have a better shot of being a millionaire
Not many can attain the wisdom and resources to take that path of life, that's why those who are rich get richer every passing moment lol.
I am a college students one thing that I can say it depends on your course. Since example as a English Major my instructor told us that there is actually a lot of graduates became unemployed given the fact that those courses that being chosen are limited. I mean that there's a lot of supplies but it lacks of demand, that's why many graduates in the Philippines that are teachers yet only few are accepted by the DepEd. So it depends on what courses that are in demand in the market for me.. of course UP ehh, malamang malaman lang na Taga UP a apply accept agad.. just thinking that pumasa lang sa isang Semester in that university is hard as F... I just say this because one of the student mention about the economic situation of the Philippines. It wasn't even that bad, our economy it's just we produce to many college graduates but we lack the demands to their courses.. kaya mostly nag abroad nalang
I grew up in the province, and I've always wanted to study in the University of the Philippines because of the numerous advantages. However, I was unable to pursue that desire because I was not selected to take the UPCAT. At the time, there were approximately 1000+ students graduating from high school in my batch at the local national high school where I was enrolled. The norm at our school is that you must rank among the top 10 students in your class before you can take the UPCAT, and I do not make it to the cut. I may not able to study in UP pero iba parin pag galing ng big 4 university ng Pilipinas.... kudos for this show and the students as they offered outstanding opinions to each of the questions.
No school should restrict their students from taking the Upcat, that's illegal.
I honestly have been waiting for this episode as I've watched other videos in this channel interviewing Top 1% students from other asian countries. All I can say is the big difference is just how our most of our countrymen immediately relates UP Students as activists while other countries are actually more amazed at those students studying on top universities, tinitingala pa nga. What's funny is just they'll question what most of those students are rallying for and badmouth them then proceeds to joining them when it's their rights na being violated. Sucks.
From experience, tried applying at a food company. Fresh graduate of BS Food Tech from a state university, nakalagay talaga sa qualifications preferably UP or UST grad. 😅
Graduate of UP here and got my PhD abroad. Will I return? Still don't know, i love the Philippines and have served the people, so I've already experienced how hard it is, as a contractual researcher, to get funding for projects. It's hard, even to just have steady income. I want to be able to practice and grow in my career without worrying how I'll fund my research, without worrying if my next paycheck is enough for my family. So to return to the country is a lot of sacrifice, you know?
WOAH I GOT REALLY ENLIGHTENED HEARING UP STUDENTS' INSIGHTS 😲 They're a different breed
As a UP graduate, let me give a harsh awakening to the girl wearing sleeveless shirt. UP diploma is not a sure ticket to a job. You'll just be one of the millions of jobseekers around the country. You diploma is not that especial.
I've worked with UP graduates, they're good coworkers. Magagaling talaga.
Graduating from any level of university does not necessarily secure you good employment well guarantee it anyway.
The access to education now is a lot better. Two of my siblings now are enjoying a zero bill tuition and miscellaneous fee in the University.
True. Government schools in the Philippines are generally free. From elementary, high school, up until college and universities studying is free except private schools.
I think what we lack, in order for everyone to have access to education is infrastructure especially in far flung areas.
Agree. My sister went to a state university and she didn't pay anything for her tuition.
@@depazcharlemagne9891 my youngest brother is the same, not only free tuition but they also have 7-8k allowance every month from DOST. I have never worry about his tuition or allowance... Now his graduating this summer
indeed, thanks to college activists around the Philippines who pushed for free education decades ago.
@@adlooh3967 lol
Damn they all think alike and are all on the same page about things they really know their country
Why isn’t a thing in your country?
Just for comparison Stanford’s acceptance rate is 10%
Thank you Asian Boss!
Although graduating from top University in the Philippines will give you advantage, Universities from the provinces are also competent, medical professionals from the US that are in demand usually are graduates from Universities from provincial areas.
Thats good if they do that in the US but not here in Manila. When you apply in one the high paying job companies is they screen you thru the school where you come from. (Im talking about executive positions) and If youre not from the big 4 university, laglag ka na agad kahit gaano ka pa kagaling.
Unfortunately this is true with most old fashioned companies, but this is not just in the Philippines, this is seen in other countries as well. At the end of the day, it is the skills and attitude that matters the most and it is the advantage of Filipino workers be it professionals or non professionals regardless of where they graduated from.
@@09187059240 not just executive positions. I've worked with blue chip companies & even at some entry-mid level positions, the resume stack is sorted based on honors, then university. It all depends on the hiring manager for the position.
And some of those people are forgetting that they work hard to get admitted in any big 4 university just to be an employee or a robot of corporations, instead of knowing other ways to be successful. Definitely a sad reality.
Please cover other Asian countries too.🇹🇷🇧🇩🇵🇰 And others too
I remember I had a coworker before who graduated from UP and he would mention his school quite often even if it's way out of topic, esp whenever our boss who's a graduate of a small provincial college was around. 😅
Regardless of school. You will go to places when hardwork and luck is with you, even without backer.
for better or for worst connections are very important in the philippines sometimes more than a degree.
especially in public & government jobs
Truth.
@@thybiscuit where many people went from broke to billionaire.
very much so
Sa government ang lala ng favoritism 😪. Sa bagay di ko rin kayang magtrabaho doon dahil talamak ang korupsyon at proud pa sila.
Here in the Philippines, smart shaming is very common. To some, knowing more than they do, or being more informed than the rest is considered a threat, they don't like it, they want you to be on their level, not above them. Speaking English here, unless with foreigners or being a foreigner, you will be made fun of, you will be made fun. There's a reason why our country hasn't really developed properly over the years, and that's because the majority don't like change, and many are very ignorant. Parents also downgrade their children, many don't encourage them to innovate.
Sounds a lot like insecurity and envy. I bet the natives are so insecure they want to pull people who are better than them down so they could feel better. Misery loves company, I guess. And if the people make fun of English speakers, how are they able to handle English-speaking media such as the internet in general?
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"Education is a right, not a privilege."
Agreed. Students shouldn't need to fight for a position at the very best universities for a chance at quality education.
These universities have very limited slots. Admission exams are there to make sure that those who gets in are the ones with the right attitude and aptitude and therefore has higher chance of graduating and succeed.
UP is prestigious in the Philippines but as said in the video, the standard may not be high enough when taking international standards into consideration. And so, I decided to study in Singapore instead and managed to get into the National University of Singapore! :D
di ka lang pumasa sa UP,lol
@@marikitako6195 That's a foolish thing to say to someone who made it to National University of Singapore. It seems you have no clue about NUS.
good for u❤💯
@@kikimbrown They are just showcasing another thing mentioned in the video: pulling others down with "eh di wow".
Ito ang resulta kapag ang nasa isip ay UP lang ang most prestigious. Sunod, sasabihin sa Harvard nakapasok tapos "hindi ka lang nakapasa sa UP"
@@kikimbrown Why are you speaking for him? Don't care if he's admitted to that NUS.
I remember back in 2016 when I had a workmate _na_ full-blooded Isko, or from grade school to college, UP _na siya._ I don't know how to properly describe him, _pero para siyang may ere._ I mean, whenever we do things or start a project, he was always like, _"Kasi ganito kami sa UP"_ or he would say, _"Sa UP kasi hindi ganyan."_ He was always extra proud _na parang kahit di naman na kailangang banggitin, binabanggit pa din niya talaga na Isko siya._ And sometimes, since I graduated from a college din in Katipunan, _idadamay pa niya 'ko_ and would say, _"Di ba tayong mga taga-Katipunan, merong certain na high standard."_ I mean, there's nothing wrong with being an achiever, but sometimes, _sana ilagay sa lugar kasi kaya nagkakaroon ng_ misconception _sa mga estudyante ng_ prestigious schools _kasi masyadong mga matataas ang tingin sa sarili_ and that everyone are way below their league. Though I am not generalising _naman._
... yikes, as an iska, i do find those kind of people medyo pretentious. i know na he worked hard to graduate din from up kaso... sometimes, ipapamukha na masmatalino sila sayo based on the school they went to. not everyone has the opportunity to go to a good college, so even if matalino yung mga galing sa up, doesn't mean na hindi matalino yung hindi doon nakapag-aral. we may not all know the same things, pero everyone is smart sa respective fields/skills nila.
@@clacelily Di ba? 🫤 Kaya code name ng office mates namin sa kanya noon, si Jollibee. When he asked why ganun nick niya, sabi ng mga officemates ko, bootylicious kasi siya _(which is totoo naman kasi kahit boy siya, may butt talaga siya)._ Pero in truth, bida-bida kasi. 😅
Okay na sana kasi alam ng lahat na matalino sya at UP grad pa, kaso ang nag pa down sa kanya ay napasobra naman ata sya sa confidence niya to the point na para na syang sirang plaka sa kakabanggit ng isko/ taga UP sya at patang d niya na inaalala ang feelings ng iba na nakaririnig sa mga sinasabi niya, na para bang sya lang yong may talino e how about naman yong nakapalibot na colluages niya dba?
Umaapaw nga sa katalinuhan yung ngalang d nagamit sa tama.
Basta for me kahit san kamang Unibersidad na galing sikat man yan o hindi kung di ka magsisikap talagang mapag-iiwanan ka.
Brain Drain & Educational Crisis is real. Not everyone has the opportunity to study, some are held by their circumstances in life. Worse, those that have power to change that focus on other things. Also, there's corruption in the department so the budget to improve the quality of education is wrongly spent & fair access to it is not achieved. Further, politicians don't like educated voters that's why they veer away on projects & platforms geared towards improving quality education for all. They prey on easily manipulated gullible people who are less educated & don't have the experience & exposure to think critically & make informed decisions.
As mentioned by the interviewees, the current economic situation in the country does not make it appealing for many to stay & work here. The minimum wage is very low while the prices of basic commodities rise. There is also less job opportunities. Local employers ask too much like experience & other qualifications from job seekers. There's also discrimination in terms of where they graduated from instead of looking at the skillset.
Best wishes to all of them
UP is hard to get into but its free education. They don't pay tuition fee.