Zamboanga del Norte triplets graduate magna cumlaude together

• Identical triplets Eva May, Lorie May, and Xennia May Dangaton graduated magna cum laude in Business Administration from Jose Rizal Memorial State University on May 27
• “We are proud and overwhelmed at the same time,” the sisters said, sharing they are the first in their family to complete college
• Eva described their graduation as a dream not just for them but also for their parents, “'Di lang ito ang pangarap namin. Pangarap din ito ng pamilya namin”
• Each sister has a distinct personality—Eva is the leader, Lorie is outspoken and Xennia is the quiet, observant one

Three sisters from Zamboanga del Norte are proving that success truly runs in the family—especially when it's shared.

Identical triplets Eva May, Lorie May, and Xennia May Dangaton, all 22, made headlines after graduating magna cum laude on May 27 from Jose Rizal Memorial State University Tampilisan, where they earned their degrees in Business Administration major in Financial Management.

Not only did the Dangaton sisters share the same course and academic honor, but they also share a milestone close to their hearts—becoming the first in their family to earn a college degree.

“We are proud and overwhelmed at the same time,” they told PhilSTAR L!fe.

“'Di lang ito ang pangarap namin. Pangarap din ito ng pamilya namin,” added Eva, paying tribute to their parents—a hardworking electrician and a devoted housekeeper.

Born just hours apart, the trio also share an uncanny resemblance and similar tastes—from outfits and hairstyles to hobbies and even their group of friends. Still, they each shine in their own way.

Eva, the tallest, naturally leads the group and often takes the initiative. Lorie, the most outspoken, is never afraid to speak her mind.

“(Kaya) madalas akong mapagkamalang maldita,” she laughed. “Sinasabi ko ang gusto kong sabihin, gusto kong ineexpress ang sarili ko.”

Xennia, the quiet observer, prefers staying in the background.

“Mas preferred ko ang mag-observe lang at go with the flow sa kanilang dalawa,” she said.

Together, the Dangaton triplets are a living testament to perseverance, family dreams, and sisterly support.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *"hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh