SoFA Design Institute Graduation 2025: A Celebration of Dreams and Design Journeys
Last August 16, 2025, SoFA Design Institute proudly held its most anticipated milestone of the year, the Graduation Ceremony for the BA Fashion Design and Marketing, BS Interior Design, 2-Year Fashion Design and Marketing, and Senior High School students.
The RCBC Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium came alive with joy, pride, and triumph as families, friends, and the SoFA community gathered to honor the graduates. The atmosphere reflected the heart of SoFA: filled with creativity, resilience, and a shared passion for design.
Honoring Excellence and Service
To recognize exceptional achievements, SoFA presented special awards to outstanding students and faculty. The program opened with an inspiring address from Ms. Loralee Baron-Soong, whose words of encouragement resonated with hope and confidence for the Class of 2025.
The keynote message was delivered by former Fashion Chair, Sir Ramon Galicia, who reminded graduates that stepping into the professional world requires courage, readiness, and creativity. His insights became a guiding light for Batch 2025 as they begin their journey as design leaders.
Alongside student recognition, the ceremony also honored the dedication of SoFA’s faculty and staff through service awards.
Service Awardees
15 Years of Service
• Joseph Richard Papa
• Maria Leticia Morales
10 Years of Service
• IDr. Aaron Paglicawan, Academic Chairperson for Interior Design
5 Years of Service
• Ar. John Kenneth Baltazar
• IDr. Joana Carissa Sison-McGee
• Jowi Rapha Cruz
• Hazel Roldan
• John Fred Telarma
Their commitment and passion have shaped the SoFA community into a space where creativity thrives and the next generation of designers is nurtured.
Voices of the Graduates
The highlight of the ceremony was hearing from the graduates themselves — voices that reflected courage, resilience, and discovery.
Raine Kelly Chaneco Lim, Valedictorian of the final batch of Senior High School, reminded her classmates that while change is daunting, it is also necessary for growth.
Jaiya Seno, Highest Distinction awardee from the 2-Year Fashion Design and Marketing program, shared how SoFA helped her move from skill-building to purpose-driven design.
Mica Ferrer, BS Interior Design Professional Program graduate, spoke of her transition from graphic design to interiors, a journey that tested her perseverance and strengthened her identity as a problem solver and storyteller.
Angela Quiozon, BA Fashion Design and Marketing graduate, reflected on the SoFA method, creating with self-awareness, courage, and meaning, as she called on her peers to let passion drive their future.
These stories showed that SoFA is not just a school, but a community that builds confidence, nurtures potential, and prepares students for a future of impact.
Looking Ahead
For many, the journey into design began as a dream. Today, that dream has become reality. The Class of 2025 steps forward as fully-fledged designers — ready to embrace opportunities, overcome challenges, and shape the future of design.
Congratulations, Class of 2025. Thank you for trusting SoFA with your dreams. You are ready to live design. This is your time to lead, inspire, and open doors for generations to come.
We live design.
Begin Your Design Journey
Every graduate once stood where you are now, full of dreams, questions, and possibilities. Their journeys remind us that with mentorship, creativity, and community, design aspirations can become life-changing realities.
At SoFA, each student’s growth is celebrated. Every class, every project, and every breakthrough adds to a collective story of innovation and purpose.
Now, it is your turn to begin.
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🏠 BS Interior Design
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