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Arlene Muhlach just showed us that dreams have no expiration date! The actress and mother recently took to Instagram to celebrate her latest achievement—finally earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Philippine Women's University (PWU).

Arlene shared that she had to put her studies on hold many years ago when work opportunities came her way. "I stopped my college studies in my third year many years ago when work was offered to me. Then my family came, and my priorities changed," she explained in her post. But the dream of finishing her degree never faded.

Fast forward to today, and Arlene has proudly walked the halls of PWU as a graduate, proving that perseverance pays off. "Proving that it is never too late to fulfill a longstanding goal, I now have a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Philippine Women's University," she wrote.

Arlene didn’t hold back on expressing her gratitude. She gave a heartfelt shout-out to her professors and blockmates, especially those in the ETEEAP program, who supported her throughout her journey. "I had so many questions! Hahaha!!" she joked. Special thanks went to Prof. Gentica, who even gave her a taste of campus life after all these years.

But her journey wasn’t without its challenges. Arlene also made sure to thank her husband, Warren Dandoy, and her children, Aliyah and Augusto, for being her biggest cheerleaders when things got tough. "They boosted my morale when I was ready to give up," she admitted.

And to her officemates at the IRS in the Commission on Appointments, Arlene expressed her appreciation for their patience and support as she pursued this long-awaited dream.

Her message to everyone? "Age is just a number; determination and passion are what truly matter."

Arlene’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams, no matter how long they’ve been on hold.