Jovit Baldivino pursues Criminology as pre-law course

Maureen Marie Belmonte

<div><img src='' alt='051314-jovit_main.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'><i>Pilipinas Got Talent</i> season one winner Jovit Baldivino is out to prove that he’s more than just a performer with powerhouse vocals as he sets off to become a good example by continuing his education.</div><div><br/></div><div>Jovit proudly shared that he is currently on his second year in college taking up BS Criminology at the Batangas State University in preparation to fulfill his dream of becoming a lawyer.</div><div> </div><div>“’<i>Yun ‘yung isa sa mga pangarap ko: kung hindi ako maging</i> mechanical engineer,<i> gusto ko mag-abogado,</i>” he said in an interview during the recently-concluded press conference for <i>Rock & Soul</i>, his upcoming concert with <i>The Voice of the Philippines</i> finalist Thor Dulay on May 17 at the Music Museum.</div><div> </div><div>In the event that everything goes well for the 20-year-old reality show alumni, he will be the first lawyer in their family.<i> ''Yung ninong ko, siya ang</i> influence<i> ko kasi parang sobrang bata siyang naging</i> lawyer.<i> Isa siya sa pinakamagaling na</i> lawyer <i>dito sa Pilipinas</i>,' the singer said without revealing the identity of his godfather.</div><div><br/></div><div>Even his pre-law course was a suggestion by his godfather. But Jovit reiterated that he also thought Criminology would be a good option than other courses.</div><div><br/></div><div>Apart from school, Jovit happily shared that he's also taking up acting workshops from Star Magic 'in preparation' for future offers that might come his way.</div><div><br/></div><div></div><div><br/></div><div>In 2010, Jovit became part of the musical TV series<i> Idol</i> fronted by Coco Martin and Sarah Geronimo. He was also part of <i>Growing Up</i> with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.</div><div><br/></div><div>Despite doing the tough task of juggling his showbiz career and his education, Jovit claimed that he's happy that he's given the opportunity to do both.<i> 'Gusto ko po sabay kasi kaya ko pa naman po kasi bata pa naman po ako. Ako lang po kasi ang bumubuhay sa pamilya,</i> so<i> kailangan ko po nung </i>[work],' he reasoned.</div><div><br/></div><div>What matters most according to Jovit is that his family has extended full support in his current journey of being a singer and at the same time a student.</div><div><br/></div><div>Jovit clarified that pursuing his dream to become a lawyer is not for any plans to enter politics in the near future.<i> 'Wala po talaga. Di ko po talaga plano. Magulo po. Pero hindi ko rin masasabi kung mapupunta ako sa ganyan pero sa akin hindi ko talaga gusto,' </i>he ended.</div><div><br/></div>

Jovit Baldivino wants to be the first lawyer in their family

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