Social media personality Sachzna Laparan expressed hurt over accusations from bashers claiming she allegedly bought her college diploma.
Laparan recently celebrated earning her Bachelor of Science in Office Administration degree from Philippine Christian University, but the milestone was met with skepticism from some netizens.
In a Facebook post, Laparan admitted she was deeply affected by the negative comments questioning her achievement.
“Grabe yung overflowing messages na natatanggap ko ngayon — maraming nagsasabi na na-inspire sila sa story ko at naging motivation yung napagdaanan ko. Sobrang sarap sa pakiramdam na marami akong nai-influence sa mabuting paraan.
“Pero sa kabila nito, may mga negative pa rin at hindi masaya sa achievements ko. First time kong papatol sa fake news, dahil hindi biro ang mga napagdaanan ko.
“Nasasaktan ako sa ibang articles na nababasa ko na sinasabing binili ko daw ang diploma ko.”
She also defended the institution where she graduated.
“Una sa lahat, hindi ganu’n ang pagkakakilala ko sa Philippine Christian University (PCU). Isa sila sa mga university na pro-working student at may magandang program para sa mga taong sobrang busy pero gusto pa rin makapagtapos ng pag-aaral.”
Laparan stressed that the allegations invalidate her hard work and dedication.
“Pangalawa, parang ini-invalidate ninyo yung pagod, effort, at dedication ko para makapagtapos.”
She explained that she intentionally kept her academic journey private to avoid negativity.
“Kaya nga isang beses ko lang ito pinost dati, dahil alam kong marami ang ‘evil eye’ at hindi magiging masaya. Gusto ko lang talaga na gulatin kayo at mapatanong kung ‘Paano mo nagawa kahit sobrang busy mo at active sa social media?’”
Laparan shared that finishing her degree was far from easy, especially while managing multiple roles.
“Hindi madali maging CEO, actress, content creator, at student at the same time. Pero i’m so proud of myself kasi kinaya ko at kinakaya ko palagi.”
She also revealed that she started working at a young age, which forced her to pause her studies.
“Nagsimula akong magtrabaho at the age of 13. That’s why I had to stop studying at the age of 16, kaya hindi ako nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na agad makapagtapos ng college dahil breadwinner ako.”
Despite this, she remained committed to finishing her education.
“Pero pinangako ko sa sarili ko na matatapos ko ang pag-aaral ko no matter what happens.. kahit anong edad pa ‘yan at kahit ano pang accomplishments ang na-achieve ko na. Walang deadline ang pangarap.”
Laparan clarified that she completed her degree through the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), a system that allows working professionals to earn a degree based on experience and academic evaluation.
“May tinatawag na ETEEAP program, at bago ka makapasok doon ay may qualifications pa rin.
“Medyo may kamahalan din siya, pero dahil kaya ko na ngayon (hindi katulad dati), ginrab ko na ang opportunity.”
She emphasized that the program still requires rigorous academic work.
“At dito, patas pa rin ang mga professor. May pera ka man o wala, kilala ka man o hindi, pwede ka pa ring ibagsak.
“Napakarami ring submissions—parang makakabuo ka na ng isang libro sa dami.”
Laparan ended her statement by calling out those spreading misinformation and encouraging positivity.
“Sa mga pages na nagpapakalat ng fake news, sana magbago na kayo — 2026 na.”
“I hope mas maging masaya na lang tayo sa achievements ng isa’t isa. Napakadami na masyado nangyayari sa Pilipinas. Gawin natin inspiration ang bawat isa.”
“Anyway, kahit ano pa sabihin ninyo, complete ako, masaya ang buhay ko, at PROUD DEGREE HOLDER AKO.”
