21/08/2025
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Two Rings, Six Subjects, One Mission: Hannaโs Story of Love and Licensure
How a bride-to-be balanced six subjects, mentorship, and a mission to serveโMa'am Hannaโs path to becoming a licensed counselor.
Inside the PRMSU guidance office, where students go for help and comfort, Ma'am Hanna Mycah Dullon is always thereโcalm, strong, and ready to care for others with kindness and purpose. Her presence is not merely professional; it is a beacon of trust, compassion, and transformative guidance. Her journey into Guidance Counseling began not with textbooks, but with mentorshipโsparked by Mr. Noel Raรฑola, LPT, RGC, her internship supervisor at St. Joseph College, Olongapo. His belief in her potential led her to pursue a masterโs degree at St. Paul University Manila, and ultimately, to build a safe space for students back in her home province.
Her board exam preparation was anything but conventional. With only two focused weeks of reviewโjuggling her roles as instructor, guidance associate, and bride-to-beโMa'am Hanna leaned on the support of colleagues. Their encouragement fueled her resilience, helping her push through six subjects with determination and grace.
When the results were released at 1 AM, it wasnโt Ma'am Hanna who saw them firstโit was her fiancรฉ, entrusted with the task of checking the outcome. As he confirmed the news, joy surged through both of them. He became the bearer of triumph, the first to know, and the one who stood beside her through every anxious moment from Day 0. For Ma'am Hanna, success wasnโt just about passingโit was about proving that with clarity, grit, and community, even the most chaotic seasons can birth transformation.
Her message to aspiring counselors is simple yet profound: โIf you do have specific goals, pakasalan mo โyonโ mag-commit ka doon.โ
Hanna underscored the importance of ethical boundaries in the field of counseling, particularly for those still in training. She emphasized that engaging in counseling work without a proper license constitutes malpractice. Even if the intent is to help, practicing without formal credentials is professionally inappropriate and may lead to serious consequences. Her perspective reflects a deep respect for the standards of the profession and a commitment to responsible practice from the very beginning.
Ma'am Hanna reminds us that kindness doesnโt need to be loudโit just needs to be real.
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Written by: Dianna Rose Paler
Layout by: Mary Rozelle Yabes
