
City of Ilagan, Isabela – Mark Anthony Salvador Bulusan, a Certified Public Accountant, a holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a proud scholar of the Department of Labor and Employment’s Workers’ Organization Development Program (WODP), has passed the bar examinations last December 2024.
Attorney Bulusan began his academic life at Isabela South Central School, where he was an honor student. He ended up graduating as valedictorian from Isabela School of Arts and Trades because he kept shining. His dedication led him to finish Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at Saint Ferdinand College and in 2019, he successfully passed the Certified Public Accountancy Licensure Exam.
Despite these noteworthy successes, Bulusan still had to overcome many obstacles. He supported himself while working as an accounting clerk at Isabela Electric Cooperative and earning his Master’s in Business Administration by balancing a hard part-time job as a college instructor.
“Life was hard”, he recalls, “but I knew education was my key to a better future.”
The pivotal moment occurred in 2022 when he was informed about the WODP scholarship by the labor union leader of his cooperative. Since then, he has been free from the continual strain of financial difficulties to concentrate only on obtaining his legal degree at Isabela State University in Cauayan. He was able to succeed in the bar tests because of the support he received during his third and fourth years of law school, which allowed him to focus on his studies.
“The WODP wasn’t just financial aid; it was a vote of confidence. It allowed me to dedicate myself completely to my education, relieving the immense pressure of financial worries. It is a game-changer for working individuals like myself who want to improve their lives. This program offers a chance for career advancement and a better standard of living,” Atty. Bulusan shared.
He is committed to giving back to his community now that he is a lawyer. Like WODP did for him, he intends to use his legal knowledge to significantly impact the lives of others. In addition to being a tale of personal success, his narrative serves as motivation for those who are pursuing their goals in spite of the challenges they face.#