By Rusieljs G. Lunasco
Loretizo posing for a photo at a park.
John Elmer Loretizo made history as the first Filipino to graduate with a Master of Science in Business Analytics degree from the University of California, Davis.
Loretizo was conferred his degree on June 13 . The university has moved its in-person graduation ceremony in December.
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He was also chosen as one of the finalists for the Ten Outstanding Students in the Philippines-Region VI, and one of the Ten Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines in 2018.
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