Beyond his evolving showbiz career, Aljon Mendoza is quietly achieving a personal milestone—completing his college education at Philippine Women’s University, where he is pursuing a degree in Business Administration major in Marketing Management.
Mendoza shared that his decision to take up marketing instead of a communication-related course was intentional.
“Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management po ang kinuha kong course. Matagal ko pong pinag-isipan ang kurso ko. May mga nag-advice noon sa akin na mag-Communication Arts ako. Pero ‘kako, yun na kasi ang ginagawa ko sa trabaho ko dito sa industriya. Gusto ko naman pumunta sa ibang dako, which is marketing, production, selling. Puwedeng sa products or talents.”
The actor returned to school in March 2023 after a five-year break, made possible through the support of mentor Boy Abunda. March 2023 nang bumalik ako sa pag-aaral. Five years din po ako nag-stop. Thank God, sinamahan ako ni Tito Boy na maitawid, at ngayon matatapos na ako sa kolehiyo sa Philippine Women’s University.”
He also credited Mico del Rosario for helping connect him to Abunda, who eventually granted him a scholarship.
“Ayun, binigyan po ako ni Tito Boy ng scholarship hanggang sa makapagtapos po ako. Sobrang laking tulong po nun sa akin dahil hindi ko na poproblemahin ang tuition fees ko.”
Mendoza is now on track to graduate this July while completing his on-the-job training at Boy Abunda Talent Agency and Services.
“I’m graduating this July. I’m looking forward to that. Pero sa ngayon, nag-o-on-the-job training po ako sa Boy Abunda Talent Agency and Services. Marami akong natututunan dahil nae-expose ako sa product developments and content creation.”
Juggling school and acting has required sacrifices, which Mendoza openly acknowledged.
“Pagbabalanse. Minsan kailangan talaga may i-sacrifice ako. Minsan may inquiry sa akin na work na hindi ko matatanggap dahil final exams ko. Minsan naman po, may important tasks ako sa school pero hindi ako makaka-comply dahil may lock-in taping/shoot ako.”
Despite the challenges, he remains determined to push through.
“May mga araw na overwhelming… pero lagi kong itinatatak sa isip ko na lilipas din lahat at matatapos rin isa-isa.”
For Mendoza, earning a degree is both a practical and emotional goal.
“Naniniwala po ako na bago mo marating ang ambitions at dreams mo, you really need to put a lot of hardwork. And sa hardwork na yon, kasama ang education at diploma. Ang pag-aartista ko po ay walang kasiguraduhan ang bukas. Sa diploma na makukuha ko, mase-secure ko ang future ko.”
He added that finishing school is also a gift to his family.
“It is a gift for myself and for my parents na, finally, ang bunso nila may diploma na.”
Looking ahead, Mendoza hopes to expand his work beyond acting, particularly in documentary filmmaking.
“Gusto ko mag-try sa pagbabalik gumawa ng documentary. Three years ago nakagawa na ako ng documentary.”
He previously documented issues such as flooding in Macabebe, Pampanga, and hopes to continue telling socially relevant stories while also exploring lighter themes.
“Gusto ko patuloy ’yung docus na ’yun pero gusto ko din try iba… halimbawa delicacies sa Pampanga, culture.”
