Charo Santos, emosyonal sa parangal mula sa St. Paul University Manila

- Charo Santos received the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, from St. Paul University Manila

- She was the first to be given this distinction at the SPU Manila Fleur-de-lis Auditorium

- Santos expressed deep gratitude and reflected on her journey in Philippine media and communications

- Lastly, she congratulated the Class of 2025 and encouraged them to pursue their future with purpose and passion

Veteran broadcaster and actress Charo Santos was recently honored with the title of Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa by St. Paul University Manila (SPU Manila), marking a significant milestone in her decades-long contribution to Philippine media and communications. She is an alumni of the prestigious school.

In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram, Charo expressed her gratitude alongside photos and videos of her receiving the distinction during SPU Manila’s graduation ceremony for Batch 2025. “I’m profoundly grateful to St. Paul University Manila for this great honor,” she wrote. “To be awarded the first Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, at the SPU Manila Fleur-de-lis Auditorium is both deeply humbling and immensely rewarding.”

Charo also extended her congratulations to the graduating class: “Heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025! May you step forward with purpose and passion, shaping a future that reflects your aspirations.”

The award not only highlights her legacy in storytelling and leadership in Philippine broadcasting but also affirms her role as an inspiring figure to future generations in the fields of communication, media, and public service.

Charo Santos is a highly respected Filipino media executive, actress, and television host. She is best known as the longtime host of Maalaala Mo Kaya, the longest-running drama anthology in the Philippines. Born on October 27, 1955, Charo rose to prominence in the entertainment industry not only for her acting but also for her work behind the scenes as an executive. She served as the President and later the CEO of ABS-CBN from 2008 to 2016. Even after stepping down as CEO, she remained active as the network's Chief Content Officer.

In a previous report by KAMI, Charo Santos, a veteran actress, just joined the popular 'Dance Like VG' trend on social media. On her Instagram page, the 'MMK' host was joined by her granddaughter, Talia Concio, as well. Needless to say, many were delighted to see the tight and loving bond with Charo and Talia. In her post, Charo even tagged Vice Ganda and asked the latter what he thought of their video.

The internet couldn't get enough of the hilarious exchange between Vice Ganda and veteran actress-host Charo Santos after the latter joined the viral 'Dance Like VG' trend on social media. It didn’t take long for Vice to respond—and his comment had netizens bursting with laughter. Meme Vice jesting said that Charo did not pass the challenge, joking that she needed training. The "It's Showtime" host concluded his "letter" with encouragement, saying he saw great potential in the actress. Not to be outdone, Charo responded in the same witty, letter-like manner in the comments.

Source: KAMI.com.gh