Former PBB housemate achieves childhood dream to become a doctor

FILE: Looking forward to a fruitful month-long electives rotation here in Japan. (Photo: alecdungo/Instagram)

What was once a dream for former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Alec Duñgo eventually turned into reality when he finished medical school at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) with flying colors.

“Today, my childhood dream turned into reality,” Alec, a pharmacist who graduated Cum Laude and earned the Meritissimus recognition, wrote in his caption. “Today, I became a doctor.”

Alec made the announcement after passing the Oral Revalida or the final oral examinations. He dedicated this milestone to his family whom, he said, has been helping him to become the “best version” of himself.

“I offer this humbling achievement to you.

You are my inspiration,” he said, adding, “I share this accomplishment with my Dungo and Chai family, my relatives, and my friends who have always believed in me.”

He also expressed gratitude to his professors, colleagues, as well as the staff of UST’s Faculty of Medicine and Surgery whom he has met and worked with throughout his journey.

“To my patients, thank you for making me realize that it isn’t all about books.

Thank you for teaching me to heal with compassion. You have inspired me to strive harder to become the best physician that I can be,” he added.

Alec, of course, did not forget to thank the Lord for this life-changing achievement. “I would have never finished without the help of the Lord. You have blessed me so much by letting me go into med school and for helping me finish my last exam – with a bonus!” he said.

Messages of congratulations have poured in for Alec and one of those many people who congratulated him was Jai Agpangan, Alec’s co-former PBB housemate and the other half of JaLec loveteam.

Jai wrote, “Congats lec,” to which the latter replied, “Thank you Jai!!!” This little exchange brought back the “JaLec feels” of their loveteam’s shippers, with netizen @cher.yana commenting, “Hinanap ko agad ‘tong comment ni Jai (I immediately looked for Jai’s comment),” while Instagram user @_sokrysme said, “Kilig feels!! My JaLec heart!! Congrats, Alec!!!“

Alec was part of PBB’s fourth teen edition back in 2012, where Myrtle Sarrosa was declared as the big winner.