CHE faculty and students join a lightning rally in solidarity with the University community. (Photo from the CHE Student Council Facebook Page)

The College of Home Economics (CHE) held its Araw ng Pagkilala 2025 on July 5 at the historic Cine Adarna, UP Film Center, celebrating the achievements of the graduating Class of 2025. With the theme “Handog-Dunong: A Celebration of Honor, Excellence, and Service,” the ceremony served as both a recognition of academic success and a tribute to resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges.

This year, 212 graduates were honored—192 from the undergraduate level and 20 from master’s and doctoral programs. More than a milestone, the occasion highlighted the strength of a generation that persevered through the pandemic and emerged prepared to contribute to both family and nation.

Celebrating Milestones, Embracing Responsibilities

The program emphasized that graduation is more than a personal achievement. It is also a collective triumph that underscores the responsibility carried by every Iskolar ng Bayan—to extend their knowledge, compassion, and service to others.

Inspiring Words from the Guest of Honor

A highlight of the event was the address of GM Anna Liza A. Vergara, a proud CHE alumna and the first Filipina General Manager of an international branded hotel chain. Vergara inspired the graduates with her reflections on leadership, perseverance, and purpose, reminding them that the sablay they wear is not merely a symbol of success but a pledge of service.

She urged the graduates to hold fast to the values instilled by the University and to bring these forward in their chosen fields, wherever their journeys may take them.

Looking Ahead

The recognition rites became a celebration of possibilities—sending off a new generation of leaders, educators, professionals, and advocates who will carry with them the ideals of honor and excellence in service of the Filipino people.

The CHE Class of 2025 stands as a beacon of hope and dedication, ready to face the challenges ahead with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the nation.

Congratulations, graduates! The future you carry is a gift of knowledge for the world.