Photo credit: Ruffa Gutierrez

Actress and television personality Ruffa Gutierrez proudly shared that she has successfully defended her thesis proposal at Philippine Women's University, bringing her one step closer to earning her Master’s degree in Communication Arts.

“One step closer to that Master’s degree!” Ruffa beamed as she marked the academic win.

She gave heartfelt thanks to her thesis advisor, Dr. Shirley Padua, for the guidance and patience throughout the process. And of course, she didn’t forget the people who have been cheering her on. “This milestone is for you too,” she said, acknowledging the support system behind her journey.

But beyond the academic achievement, Ruffa opened up about the real challenge—juggling work, family, and graduate school all at once. It hasn’t been easy, she admitted. Still, she believes every sacrifice has been worth it.

Her story is a reminder that growth doesn’t come with an expiration date. No matter your age or the season of life you’re in, there’s always room to learn, evolve, and chase the dreams you once put on hold.