“Naniniwala ako na mapapakain tayo ng passion na ito.”

For Yazmine Joy Paguirigan Reginaldo, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management is proof that the most meaningful journeys are often the ones we never planned.

Standing before the Class of 2026 as one of iACADEMY’s highest academic achievers, Reginaldo reflected on how embracing uncertainty transformed her life. From a Science High School graduate who once envisioned a future in Biology, she found a new purpose in marketing, a field she initially entered with hesitation but eventually embraced with passion.

In her commencement address, she encouraged fellow graduates to welcome unexpected opportunities, emphasizing that growth often comes from stepping beyond familiar paths. She shared how iACADEMY became a space where students discovered their strengths, refined their talents, and built the confidence to pursue careers aligned with their passions.

Reginaldo also paid tribute to the professors, classmates, friends, and family who supported her throughout her academic journey, underscoring that success is never achieved alone. She reminded the graduating class that setbacks, detours, and uncertainties are all part of the process of becoming future-ready professionals.

As she concluded her speech, Reginaldo left her fellow graduates with a message of hope, that passion will continue to fuel their dreams as they create meaningful change beyond the classroom and into the industries they are set to transform.