Filipino graduates magna cum laude in Geneva

MANILA, Philippines - A Filipino recently graduated magna cum laude from the prestigious Webster University Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing honor to the Philippines.

Homer Rafael Montecillo Narvaez, from Manila, graduated with a degree in Finance, earning an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.87. The university requires a minimum GPA of 3.8 to be considered for the magna cum laude honor.

He was also awarded the School of Business and Technology Departmental Honors.

The Webster University Geneva is known for pushing international education, with students coming from over 90 countries and a faculty that represents 25 nations.

Homer’s mother, Desiree, programme officer for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), says that she hopes the feat will help inspire young Filipinos back home.

Homer says that Filipino values such as discipline, a positive work ethos, and forward-thinking helped him a lot through school.

Narvaez completed an internship with HSBC and UNEP Finance Initiative. He is set to begin his Master’s degree in Finance at the prestigious University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland this September.

He says that he looks forward to applying his skills on finance and trade in the Philippines someday.