2022 FWN Magazine - Most Influential Filipina Women in The World Commemorative Issue

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Keepers of the Flame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Message from the FWN Founder & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selection Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Message from the Chair of the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selection Committee Quotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 FWN Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award Filipina Women’s Network Stands United on Women’s Rights . 30
(Global FWN100™ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 FWN Anti-Asian Hate Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sponsors and Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Features: Choosing to Trust Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2022 Awardees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 FWN Strategic Vision 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
» Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Global Pitch Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
» Founders & Pioneers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2022 Global Pitch Submissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
» Innovators & Thought Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DISRUPT Leadership Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
» Policymakers & Visionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DISRUPT: Filipina Leadership Book Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Impact Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FemtorMatch™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
» Theory of Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FWN Ambassador Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
» FWN Through the Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Virtual Water Cooler: Share. Ask. Give . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
» FWN Annual Leadership Summit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Swan Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
» FWN in Pandemic Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Vagina Monologues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
International Women’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
US FWN100™ and Global FWN100™ Awardees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The Most Influential Filipina Women In the World 2007 -2021. 44
About the Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Summit Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Features: Still Struggling How Life Has Become. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Features: Breaking Barriers: Women in the Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Sustaining Global Pinay Power is quite daunting. As the excitement dies down and the
reality of executing FWN’s Vision sets in, many drop out and others pick up the torch.
The KEEPERS OF THE FLAME are the caretakers that ensure the FWN Vision is kept
alive: A FILIPINA WOMAN LEADER IN EVERY SECTOR OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
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THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA WOMEN
IN THE WORLD (GLOBAL FWN100™)
E
very year, the Filipina We are looking for nominee’s initia- FWN100™ Award.
Women’s Network con-
venes a WORLDWIDE
tives that benefit or have benefitted
their organizations, industries or
DO YOU QUALIFY? 2) Global FWN100™ awardees
» Has anyone ever told you, “You
search for Filipina local communities. selected between 2013 to the most
inspire me.”?
women accomplishing current award year, are members
» Does your body of work exem-
great work in leaving a lasting Fil- The Global FWN100™ is the Filipi- in good standing* with the Filipina
plify innovation, mentorship,
ipino global imprint through their na Women’s Network’s strategy to Women’s Network are Lifetime
professionalism and leadership?
work in communities, organizations execute FWN’s Mission—a Filipina Members on the year of nomina-
» Have you provided a career path-
and in their professional and indus- woman leader in every sector of tion, may be nominated a second
way so others in your network
try sectors. We gather the awardees the global economy. It is a dream time for the “Continuing
can succeed?
at the annual Filipina Leadership with a meaningful purpose: build Influential Global FWN100™Award”.
» Are you a successful woman
Global Summit to thank them for FWN’s Filipina community talent If nominee is not a Lifetime Mem-
who cares about advancement,
their contributions to society and pipeline—identify qualified leaders, ber, please have her upgrade her
achievement, and significance?
inspire them to join FWN in influ- to increase the odds that Filipina membership at https://www.ffwn.
» Does your body of work influ-
encing the world. women will rise to the “president, org/MembershipApplication/
ence the Filipino world commu-
CEO, C-Suite” position in the pri-
nity’s future?
The 100 Most Influential Filipina vate and public sectors worldwide. 3) Global FWN100™ awardees who
» Have you ever given back, paid
Women in the World Award™ It is a campaign to inspire, inform, have received the Global FWN100™
forward to next generation
(Global FWN100™) recognizes and advance Filipina women lead- and the Continuing Influential
Filipina women leaders through
Filipina women who are influencing ers and position Filipina women as
the tools and programs of the
the face of leadership in the global economic and social contributors to
Filipina Women’s Network?
workplace, having reached status the global economy
for outstanding work in their
If you’ve answered “YES” to at least
respective fields and are recognized Once selected, awardees sign a
4 of the questions, we want you!
for their leadership, achievement, commitment pledge to FWN.
Awards are given annually in
and contributions to society, The Global FWN100™ Award is a
6 categories.
femtorship and legacy. “working award” and the selection
1. Builders
is open to Filipina women around
2. Emerging Leaders
The awardees are asked to give the world who are currently and
3. Founders & Pioneers
back to the Filipina women global actively engaged in their commu-
4. Innovators & Thought Leaders
community by femtoring a young nities, professions, industries, and
5. “Nicole”
Filipina through the FEMtorMatch organizations.
6. Policymakers & Visionaries
initiative and bring her to the
Filipina Summit. More info: www. If the nominee is retired, only
US FWN100™ (2007-2012) and
filipinawomensnetwork.org/ retired persons with a
Global FWN100™ (2013 to current
fwn100/ demonstrated record of the most
year) awardees may be
recent five years supported by
re-nominated. Awardee must be
The Global FWN100™ Award evidence of being actively engaged
able to document her continuing
recognizes leaders for actions, in influential activities that increase
influential work in her professional
projects, campaigns, and/or policies the power of Filipina women.
or industry workplace AND local
that have a global impact and were Nominee’s body of work must
community since they received
conducted or championed within have documentation to qualify for
their awards. There are three award
the immediate past 5 years of their nomination.
levels:
nomination. It is important that
these initiatives have demonstrable FWN reserves the right to withdraw
1) US FWN100™ awardees selected
results and can be documented the Global FWN100™ Award
between 2007 thru 2012 and are
in the award nomination form designation if awardee is deemed
members in good standing* with
submission. no longer in good standing with
the Filipina Women’s Network
FWN and the world community.
may be nominated for the Global

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THE MOST INFLUENTIAL
FILIPINA WOMEN IN THE WORLD
2022
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
Awardees
BUILDERS
B
uilders have demonstrated exceptional organizational impact in How do you take care of
a large workplace environment, displaying a deep passion for a yourself? What does self-care
cause through collaborative initiatives or alliances with institutions, mean to you?
corporations, or nonprofit organizations on behalf of her own company. I’m a health advocate and I practice
temperance in food, exercise, work,
Builders demonstrate high potential and skill with measurable results at
and life balance.
government agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, or corporations
in the public and private sectors. “Buildership” is about developing better What is the one thing that we
organizations, leading broken organizations to adjust, repair, and re-align, would not guess about you?
including journalistic views redefining traditional methods. I’m feisty and tough.
She was soon President/CEO of What was your first paid job? DR. EILEEN
Magen Peak Realty & Development (actual job title) How old were PATRICIA DE VILLA
Corporation and was the General you? Amount you were you
paid in your currency? How did Medical Officer
Manager of Mandarin Pressworks.
this job turn you into a lead- Toronto Public Health
ership role? How did it impact CANADA
From 1989-1995, she was your career or business direc-
appointed as Municipal Secretary/ tion?
Administrator of Carmona, Cavite High school Teacher / 20 years old / Dr. Eileen de Villa is the Medical
at the same time headed the Php 400/mo (approx. $40) Officer of Health for the City of
Trainors for People’s Technology
Toronto. She leads Toronto Public
Complex Human Resource. She If there is one influential action
CATALINA multi-tasked as District Sales that makes you very proud
Health, Canada’s largest local public
MANARIN BAGSIC from your body of work (the
health agency, which provides
Manager and Sales Trainor of Filway
last three years), what would public health programs and services
President Marketing Corporation and became
that be? to the nearly 3 million residents of
First Integrity Bank, Inc. the Municipal Coordinator to the
Mentoring my employees at First Toronto. Dr. de Villa received her
PHILIPPINES Presidential Task force on Solid
Integrity Bank — infusing them with Doctor of Medicine and Master of
Waste Management of Carmona
the right values, discipline at work, Health Science degrees from the
Landfill. Bagsic is a philanthropist
and dedication to their job. University of Toronto and holds a
Catalina Manarin Bagsic was and was Club President of
Master of Business Administration
born November 25, 1958. Her Rotary, Zonta, Kiwanis Philippine
What is the global imprint of degree from the Schulich School
parents Soledad Manabo and Association for Renal Health.
your body of work? Are you of Business. Dr. de Villa is also an
Geronimo Lebaton Manarin are
leading, advocating, impacting Adjunct Professor at the Dalla Lana
residents of Silang, Cavite. She is currently the Senior Deputy
your constituency? School of Public Health, University
Governor for Manila Area Team
My life’s work is mentoring the youth of Toronto.
She was a consistent honor student Connect of Rotary International
especially young girls to be the best
from elementary to college and District 3810 and the Assistant
version of themselves. My advocacy Dr. de Villa has authored,
was a recipient of two college Governor for Manila Area B of
of “No To Violence Against Women published, and presented research
scholarship grants. She had her Rotary International. She owns
and Girls has gained prominence on issues including public health
Bachelor of Science in Medical Lina’s Bakeshop and also the
thru my Zonta and Rotary Clubs. considerations for city planning
Technology from Centro Escolar President/ Chairman of MTHIRAYA
and emergency preparedness,
University year 1979. She taught (Manufacturer of Cold Pressed
What is your legacy for the Fili- communicable disease control, and
in High School and was part time Juices and Organiz Chips and Nuts).
pina Women’s Network? public health policy development.
College Professor Board President. She is the President and CEO of
I want to share what I know from the She has been recognized for her
First Integrity Bank, Inc.
ground.
achievements with awards from documents to Red Cross Red What product or service three. She has one daughter, Lallie,
the University of Toronto, McGill Crescent national societies and in should you invest in the two sons, Lawrence and Paolo, and
Alumni Association (Toronto), the developing new services such as Philippines that could impact two delightful grandchildren.
International Association of Business COVID-19 Molecular Laboratory society?
Communicators (Toronto Chapter) Testing facilities, isolation centers, I believe that it is time to explore She is a candidate for a Master’s
and the Canadian Foundation for contact tracing, vaccination centers, the potential of investing in credit Degree in Business Administration
Healthcare Improvement. addressing socio-economic impact. cooperatives by women for women. from the prestigious University
of San Carlos, Cebu City and
Dr. de Villa has been leading the Dr. Pang served as adviser to the What is the most significant graduated with a Bachelor of
public health response to the PRC Molecular Laboratory that barrier to female leadership Science Major in Accounting from
COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto was developed from the beginning from your experience? How did St. Theresa’s College Cebu City.
since the city identified its first case to a laboratory that is contributing it impact your career or busi-
in January of 2020. to 40% of Philippines COVID-19 ness? Did it help you become a Currently, Jane is Managing
testing capacity, and supported leader or advocate? Director of Cebu Advent
2 trials on COVID-19 tests: 1st We should be discussing individual Development Corporation (CADC)
COVID-19 fully automated RT mindsets that are holding back and heads the Finance Department
PCR test and, the 1st and only women from becoming leaders of the various companies under
saliva test for COVID-19 in the in their careers. These points for CADC, including VisMin
Philippines. discussion include self-image, lack Advent Traders, R8 Distribution
of confidence, and accountability. and Logistics and Retail and
She was conferred with an Institutional Sales Exponents.
Honorary Degree of ‘Doctor of If you could connect with an
Humanities’ by the Lyceum of amazing Filipina woman at In addition, she oversees the
Northwestern University in the the Filipina Leadership Glob- operations and finance of the Po
GWENDOLYN Philippines in 2013 because of her al Summit - what leadership family’s interests in corrugated
great contributions to humanity qualities are you looking for? cartons.
T. PANG
in the field of health, disaster Emphatic leaders are very
Independent Consultant
Philippine Red Cross and
management, and social welfare. influential as they are able to Jane is active in community service
International Federation of Red Gwen was also a recipient of the identify with others in various particularly in Zonta Club of
Cross and Red Crescent Societies Florence Nightingale Award and aspects and understand others’ Cebu 1 of which she is currently
PHILIPPINES Doña Aurora Aragon Award for her President. She is an active advocate
points of view. This is the kind of
dedicated and exemplary service to Filipina leader, I believe, we need in for the end of violence against
Gwendolyn T. Pang has over 25 humanity. these challenging times. women and is active in the Catholic
years of leadership experience in organization, Bukas Loob ng Diyos
humanitarian and development What is one piece of advice that as a servant-leader counselling
works that covers a range of you would give to your 20-year women victims of violence.
expertise covering emergency old self?
and conflict preparedness, Life is not always a quest. It can On week-ends, Jane relaxes with her
disaster response and recovery, sometimes be a walk in the park, a family at their beach house in San
health, welfare,and humanitarian disaster response, or just a good time Remigio, an exclusive beach area in
diplomacy. at the beach. You are not yet too old Northern Cebu. She loves the sand
to develop your talents or learn a and the sea and finds peace and joy
She is highly regarded for her new skill. communing with nature.
execution of sustainable models
of organizational transformation Which historical female figure
would you like to have coffee JANE PO
is evident in the Philippine
Red Cross’s advancement. She with? What would you like to PANGANIBAN
also served in the International learn from her? CFO
Federation of Red Cross and Red I would like to share a cup of coffee Cebu Advent Development
Crescent Societies (IFRC) as Head with the very first Chairperson of Corporation
of East Asia and Deputy Regional the then Philippine National Red PHILIPPINES
Director for Asia Pacific. Cross, our very own Dona Aurora
Aragon Quezon. It would be a great
honor to share with each other our Jane Po Panganiban is a loving
During the COVID-19 pandemic wife to businessman, Mario
response, she supported personal anecdotes on what both
led us to serve humanity. Panganiban, and devoted mother to
development of guidance

of the National Association of Regulation S-X, and audit of
Legal Assistants (NALA) Diversity, internal control over financial
Equity and Inclusion Committee, reporting. Malve also brings a
membership on the DEI&B different perspective from her
Committee of the International management and oversight role
Practice Management Association, over the financial reporting end-to-
and Committee member of the end process including the review
San Diego Paralegal Association’s of filings with the Securities and
(SDPA) Inaugural DEI&B Exchange Commission for a large
conference for legal professionals to registered mutual fund complex.
JUDIS GUINTU KRISTINE be held on September 24, 2022.
She has a proven track record in
SANTOS CUSTODIO SUERO executing highest quality audits
Equity Officer Legal Professional and is passionate in managing
Metropolitan Transportation Butterfield Schechter, LLP and coaching her team including
Commission/Association of Bay Area women and minorities to deliver
UNITED STATES UNITED STATES
exceptional client service.
Judis Guintu-Santos believes that Kristine Custodio Suero is an

access to quality transportation and award-winning legal professional
affordable housing are critical to and a highly sought-after speaker
health and well-being, particularly inspiring legal professionals to
for women of color, those that achieve authentic, purpose-driven MALVE PERALTA
identify as women, persons with careers and lives. ILDEFONSO
disabilities, and individuals earning
a low-income. Santos serves as In 2020, Kristine was nominated by CPA
the Metropolitan Transportation the San Diego Paralegal Association Partner, BDO USA, LLP
Commission’s (MTC) newly and selected by the California UNITED STATES
appointed Equity Officer housed Alliance of Paralegal Associations
within the Executive Office. Santos
PATRICIA KAYE
as the California Paralegal of
is advancing efforts to implement the Year. In 2021, she was also Malve Peralta Ildefonso is an YEH CHOA
systemic change and increase racial appointed by California Supreme assurance partner in BDO’s Asset Director
equity. Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil- Management practice where she Google Services, PH, Inc.
Sakauye to the Center for Judicial serves as engagement leader and PHILIPPINES
In her former position, Santos Education and Research Advisory business advisor for alternative
manages MTC’s Lifeline Program, Committee. In addition, Kristine is investment fund managers.
pioneered and leads MTC’s a graduate of the 2021 International Patricia Kaye Yeh Choa is a
Participatory Budgeting efforts Leadership Association Education Malve has over 24 years of strategic business leader with over
and the evaluation of Clipper Academy. professional experience in both 20 years of experience in media
START – the region’s first means- public accounting and industry; in and marketing in the consumer
based transit discount for residents Her nonprofit service with local, Southern California, the Bay Area, goods industry and the internet/
earning a low-income. She has state and national paralegal Philadelphia and Manila. Malve’s digital advertising industry. She is
served as a Commissioner for associations focuses primarily experience includes leading audit the Director for Scaled Services for
the City of Orinda, awarded and on professional and leadership engagement teams in serving clients Google’s advertisers globally.
completed in 2022 a 3-year national development. As a champion across a broad spectrum of public
health equity Fellowship with the of diversity, equity, inclusion, and private companies in the asset She has broad and proven track
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, belonging and leadership, Kristine’s management industry, including record across domains. She is the
and serves as a National contributions to her community Section 404 attestation for public media leader for the world’s largest
Transportation Research Board: has impacted people of all advisors, registered funds, private advertiser (Procter & Gamble)
Transit Cooperative Research backgrounds and abilities. equity funds, hedge funds, fund of delivering excellent media strategy
Program Committee Member. She funds, broker dealer, and employee and operations to build leading
lives on Bay Miwok land in Orinda, Service to her community includes, benefit plans. brands in APAC and leading a team
California with her loveys Freida membership on the University of that was recognized in the company
(12), Sula (11), partner Rick, and San Diego School of Law Paralegal Her technical expertise includes regionally and globally.
Mom Dionisia. Program’s Advisory Board, Chair ASC 820 Fair Value topic, ASC 946
Financial Statement Disclosures, She builds strong partnerships with
media agencies and suppliers to York Medical College. Her colleagues, this was an extremely Assertive personalities, strong-
deliver growth for both companies. particular interests include selfish decision to have children at mindedness, and being outspoken
Strong relationships have led to delivering healthcare to the expense of the well-being of are often considered virtues in
agencies and projects winning underserved communities. Thisn other colleagues. They outwardly male leaders. These same qualities
internal and external awards interest gets her involved with the opposed maternity leave. There was simply turn females into “bitches”.
globally. Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation should be penalized, not allowed Women are traditionally relegated
wows goal is to have Neurosurgical to advance for choosing to be a to roles of support, the care
She leads global operations with care will be more accessible in mother. There was no policy to provider. I lead by example and I
over 1000 workforce that have the Philippines. She has pursued protect me from their harassment. advocate for those who would like
enabled services to triple revenue additional training and has received Maternity leave was listed under to dispel the traditional roles.
contribution for the company. a Masters in Healthcare Delivery “disability”.
She also a sponsor of career Science through the Dartmouth What is your one expectation
development programs for various Institute/Tuck School of Business. What is the most significant from the Filipina Leadership
underrepresented groups (e.g. barrier to female leadership Global Summit?
women in APAC, Filipino Googler She enjoys raising her children, from your experience? How did Find mentors, an alliance of people
Network); as well as Impact gardening, exercise, outdoor it impact your career or busi- who will be a constant reminder
Sourcing which have provided activities such as swimming, skiing, ness? Did it help you become a that this continuous hard work we
employment for people with and hiking, cooking (best dish leader or advocate? do is all worthwhile.
disabilities across her operations. —sinigang), jazz music, and
building (influenced by her father
who was a Mechanical Engineer). GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
FOUNDERS & PIONEERS
T
What is one piece of advice
that you would give to your 20- his award honors Filipina women as the chief executive, president,
year old self? executive director, or founder of a company, community organization,
Be true to yourself. It will all work non-profit, or business venture that they helped start, build or
out in the end. significantly grow. This award category is for the trailblazers who have
marshaled resources and applied innovative practices, processes, and/
Which historical female figure
or technologies in a new and groundbreaking way to address a significant
would you like to have coffee
business or organizational opportunity.
with? What would you like to
DR. PATRICIA learn from her?
QUEBADA CLERKIN Fe del Mundo — the first Filipina She currently co-owns Schomberg
Director woman to be admitted to Harvard Village Pharmacy. The store opened
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical School in 1936. She in 2019. They have not only shown
Medical Center revolutionized pediatric care in the resilience during the pandemic but
UNITED STATES
Philippines. I’d like to understand lead a very successful vaccination
her drive. drive in their area. Soon, they will
Dr. Patricia Quebada Clerkin be leading its way to be the only
is a mother of two beautiful What is one thing that we
compounding pharmacy in the
children, Grace and Gabriel, a wife, would not guess about you.
vicinity.
a Filipina-American, A Certified I am very afraid of public speaking.
Master Gardener, a Pediatric Her recent accolade for the Dean
ANNAFLOR
Neurosurgeon, and an assistant Filipina women face work-
Dolores Borja-Elicaño Excellence
FELIPRADA-PATRIZIO Award for Escolarian Pharmacist in
professor of Pediatrics and Surgery place challenges everyday.
How are you advocating for Owner the Field of Community Pharmacy
She was born in Quezon City, gender equality in your place Schomberg Village Pharmacy (2022) has to be ger greatest
Philippines and immigrated to of work - e.g., equal pay, sexual CANADA attestation to humble hardwork
the United States in the the late harassment reporting policy,
with a grateful heart. As a budding
70’s. She grew up in National city, etc.? Was it successful? Was
graduate of class 2001, this would
CA (south of San Diego) and it a failure? What did you do? Annaflor Feliprada-Patrizio is have never occurred to her even in
graduatedfrom the University of Describe. licensed pharmacist, both in the my wildest of dreams.
California at Berkeley with Honors I was pregnant with my first child Philippines and Ontario, Canada.
in Molecular and Cell Biology with in my 5th year of residency. I took She has been in practice as a She is very humbled that her life
an emphasis in the neurosciences. maternity leave for only 6 weeks to community pharmacist for 17 years and career is a culmination of
She attended medical school at New care for my family. For some in Ontario. her family, teachers, friends and
colleagues’ selfless efforts they have

shared with her. She is thankful for that answered the call, over and What is one thing that we criticisms are welcomed and
the gifts of tools, skills and wisdom above their duties and kept the would not guess about you? addressed.
to be able pay it forward. welfare of the public as top priority. I wanted to be a ballet dancer but I
hated exercise! What product or service
How do you take care of your- What is your legacy for the Fili- should you invest in the
self? What does self-care mean pina Women’s Network? What was your first paid job? Philippines that could impact
to you? I am hoping to be a life story that (actual job title) How old were society?
Self-care is a priority. The more you can provide encouragement to you? Amount you were you Healthcare resources to
take care of you, the more you can never give up on your dreams and paid in your currency? How did underserved communities.
share of you. Prevention is better in yourself. To be a piece of a puzzle this job turn you into a lead-
than cure. I stick with the basics to provide the picture that supports ership role? How did it impact What is your one expectation
following a healthy body mass our strength as Filipina women. your career or business direc- from the Filipina Leadership
index plus an intensive skin care tion? Global Summit?
regimen. I was hired as a Biology and Meet many women with wonderful
Genetics teacher at the University stories and a passion to do good in
Which historical female figure of the Philippines in Los Banos, I this broken and hurting world.
would you like to have coffee do not remember my pay. I learned
with? What would you like to to mentor students and it impacted
learn from her? my career by encouraging me to go
Dr. Fe Del Mundo. I would like to to graduate school so I can impart
know how she kept her service to more to my students.
others alive in an seemingly slow
Philippines society progress. What is the most significant
CYMBELINE barrier to female leadership
What is the one thing that we TANCONGCO CULIAT, Ph.D. from your experience? How did
would not guess about you? it impact your career or busi-
That I am a living organ donor. Gift President ness? Did it help you become a
of life also means extending one. It NellOne Therapeutics Inc. leader or advocate?
can possibly be done while living. UNITED STATES In the field of entrepreneurship,
ELENA CACHO
women led companies do not TESORO, Ph.D.
If you could run the world, receive as much private capital Executive Director
what one law would you enact Dr. “Bem” Culiat is a scientist, from professional investors as AEK Training and Review Center
to benefit women and girls? entrepreneur, educator, and men-led companies. I have to work PHILIPPINES
How would this law impact the author. She discovered the much harder to raise funds but
world? role of the NELL1 protein in the challenges have led me to be
Freedom of sexual and reproductive tissue formation as a Molecular creative and find effective ways to Elena Cacho Tesoro earned her
choice. We will see a decrease in Geneticist at Oak Ridge National communicate and represent our Ph.D. in Social Development in
violence towards women overall Laboratory (USA). Bem co- business. 2016, and Master of Science in
when we will be seen autonomous founded NellOne Therapeutics, a
Social Work in 2011 both at the
on our bodies. biotechnology company developing Filipina women face work- Philippine Women’s University.
tissue regeneration products place challenges everyday. She finished Master in Business
If there is one influential action (Knoxville, TN), based on her 27 How are you advocating for Management in 2006 and earned
that makes you very proud NELL1 patents in 8 countries. gender equality in your place MA Sociology at UP Diliman.
from your body of work (the Bem graduated B.S. Cell Biology of work - e.g., equal pay, sexual
last three years), what would (cum laude; 1981) and Ph.D. in harassment reporting policy, She earned BS in Social Work in
that be? Biomedical Sciences (1994). etc.? Was it successful? Was 2001 and passed the Licensure
Tenacious leadership. At a time it a failure? What did you do? examination in the same year. She
when there was so much chaos, Bem co-authored Designed To Describe. also earned her AB Math course
uncertainty and fear with the Heal: What the Body Shows us Our company have women leaders in 1976. Despite Martial Law
pandemic, I discovered tenacity about Healing Wounds, Repairing in different areas of expertise experiences, nominee was able to
as one of my strong suits. We did Relationships and Restoring (science, R&D, marketing, etc) pursue education but never forgot
not only frontline the fight against Community (2021). Her numerous with equal pay to men in the the passion to serve the people.
COVID-19 but we led them. We awards include DOST Outstanding same position. We provide an
continue to do so. Pharmacists were Filipina Scientist, Outstanding environment where women’s Ms. Tesoro is the current Executive
the unsung heroes of healthcare Alumna of PSHS and UPLB. ideas, challengers and constructive Director of AEK Training and
Review Center, Chair of Don It evolved and diversified to food taught me to harness my skills in Maria Regina Abella Alfonso
Honorio Ventura State University business. managing the operation and the spent the earlier part of her
(DHVSU) Graduate School, Social office and eventually I was able career working with indigenous
Work Program, an active Court She and her partners centered to own my business using the communities in the Philippines
Annexed Mediator of the Supreme Dampa (DSG) and Spice Grill organizational skills I have learned through Cartwheel Foundation
Court of the Philippines and an around the vision that wellness, from my earlier experience. (founded in 1999). She then
experienced community organizer healthy real good food ought to be completed an MS in Education
and women’s rights advocate for a trend, inclusive and fun. Within If you could run the world, at Fordham University and later
15 years as an NGO Executive a few years of launch, they had what one law would you enact trained to become a mental health
Director. grown profitable humble brands to benefit women and girls? clinician and art therapist at
with a solid team and expanded the How would this law impact the Lesley University. Thereafter she
She was named Teacher of the Year business from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, world? found herself in private practice,
at DHVSU in 2012 among more Sharjah, Oman, and Manila. That Greater economic equality benefits a consultant to the World Bank,
than 500 teachers and Outstanding dream of providing affordable yet all people in all societies and we will and the lead trainer/author of a
Social Worker in the field of Social best tasting seafood to Filipinos have greater economic prosperity psychosocial support program at
Work Education and Community came to life. Nothing is more and we will be able to manage and Save the Children US serving Asia,
Development by the Philippine precious and satisfying than the develop in a more environmentally Africa, Latin America, Eastern
Association of Social Workers of love she gives on each menu as the sustainable form. Europe and the Caribbean.
the Philippines (PASWI) in 2021. Head Chef.
What is your one expectation In 2013, she founded MAGIS
She selflessly shares and actively While building a brand, it may have from the Filipina Leadership Creative Spaces, a center for healing
continue her advocacy by giving looked effortless from the outside, Global Summit? and learning through the expressive
lectures, and training. starting the business at the age 25 Empower liberalism. arts. After completing her doctorate
with no resources or funding - it at the European Graduate School,
quickly forced me to realize that If you could connect with an Summa Cum Laude, she serves as
early-stage entrepreneurship was amazing Filipina woman at the Director of MAGIS. Through
anything but transparent. the Filipina Leadership Glob- the pandemic, Gina led MAGIS
al Summit - what leadership to provide mental health services
This pandemic has molded her qualities are you looking for? to frontliners, social workers, and
to fulfill her vision of providing Women building and leading teams public school teachers with the
livelihood, supporting, and building that push boundaries and have Department of Education.
communities while implementing “grittiness” to thrive in the face of
environmental sustainability. adversities. She is also a published author;
her research interests include
How do you take care of your- What is your legacy for the Fili- neuroaesthetics and the
MA. CRISTINE
self? What does self-care mean pina Women’s Network? decolonization of mental health
CARINGAL MELAD to you? Reshaping food industry for a in the Philippines. She is currently
Partner I find balance in everything. That healthier and sustainable future. preparing to establish the first Arts
Dampa Seafood power creates harmony between Health Institute in the Philippines,
and Spice Grill my responsibilities and finding time to train human service professionals
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES to do things that bring personal in the field of the expressive arts.
fulfillment & rejuvenation.
Ma. Cristine Caringal Melad is What is one piece of advice
obsessed with leveling the playing What is the most significant that you would give to your 20-
field. At early stage, she has dreamt barrier to female leadership year old self?
of becoming a person that can from your experience? How did Try everything. Travel. Stay fit,
make a difference. it impact your career or busi- eat, and sleep well. Get yourself a
ness? Did it help you become a therapist, save, and invest!
Her business is focused with leader or advocate?
women. She believes that the Structural barriers and relationship What is one Filipino custom
MARIA REGINA
constant effort to make ourselves orientation were both significant you would like to pass on to
barriers from my experience.
ABELLA ALFONSO, Ph.D.
look beautiful or experience others that would make an im-
beautiful things is an embodiment During my earlier career as an Director pactful impression in society?
of some quality within us that employee, the firm was mostly MAGIS Creative Spaces, Inc. “Pakikiramdam” - sensitivity to
ultimately makes us better people. man and run by male leaders. That PHILIPPINES others

If you could run the world, catalyst for women’s empowerment melamine dinnerware brand in the then as an English teacher and a
what one law would you enact and livelihood sustainability, for Philippine food service industry. content in China. She moved to
to benefit women and girls? which she has received awards for Melawares is staple at the Filipino the Netherlands in 2019, where
How would this law impact the leadership and service. home, eaming the title of “Pinggan she had the opportunity to ran her
world? ng Bayan” or “Plate of the Nation*. own business, establish MABIKAs
Equal pay in the workplace, and By profession, she is a C.P.A. Its corporate clients include the Foundation-The Netherlands,
wages for housewives. and holds a Master’s Degree in biggest names in the fast food author a book about her adventure
Business Management from the business such as Jollibee, KFC, and with breast cancer, and complete
If there is one influential action Asian Institute of Management. She McDonalds. her Bachelor’s Law Degree from VU
that makes you very proud worked in the banking industry University Amsterdam.
from your body of work (the for 17 years, and was the only Currently, the group is excited
last three years), what would female Vice President in Eastern to launch new projects in the At present, she is pursuing her
that be? and Central Visayas in the industry pipeline. Notable is the Riverpark Master in International Technology
I am very happy to have pioneered at that time. In 2014, she became Residences - a two tower 30 stores Law, while strongly advocating for
the field of the expressive arts the first woman president of the residential project with 1099 units women rights, indigenous people’s
in education and therapy in then 112-year-old Cebu Chamber and ongoing construction. Target rights, and rights-based conception
the Philippines. This involved of Commerce & Industry whose completion for tower 1 will be 2024 of diversity and inclusion.
training mental health clinicians vision is to be the engine of Cebu’s while Tower 2 is scheduled by 2025.
in the responsive use of the arts in business growth. During her CDC also successfully launch town What is one piece of advice
education and mental health, and presidency for Zonta Cebu 1, she homes brand under the “KASA” that you would give to your 20-
introducing it to the Department started a livelihood microfinancing brand with the 56 units of Kasa year old self?
of Education as both a pedagogical program that helped bring Berde in Paranaque City wherein You can’t give what you don’t have.
and psychosocial approach to hundreds of women to economic first phase is already for turnover So first invest in yourself before you
creating healing classrooms. independence. this June 2022 and the remaining can invest in others.
units to be completed by Dec 2022.
What is the global imprint of Currently, Tess runs real estate Casa Joya is the second townhouse What is one thing that we
your body of work? Are you and BPO companies and sits in development launched in Santa would not guess about you?
leading, advocating, impacting organizations that help different Rosa, Laguna with 139 units which When highly emotional, I dance my
your constituency? local sectors. As a philanthropist, will be completed by 2026. way up or down.
I’m offering them access to spaces she believes that a life well-lived is
that allow them to feel heard, held, one shared beyond loved ones— What product or service
and valued. This has a tremendous aimed at helping those in need. should you invest in the
ripple effect on all those in their Philippines that could impact
respective circles of influence. society?
Quality education for all!
What is the most significant

barrier to female leadership
from your experience? How
did it impact your career or
business? Did it help you
MYRA COLIS become a leader or advocate?
Chair of the Board Language barrier is also a big
MABIKAs Foundation - The obstacle in becoming a truly
MELESA DY CHUA empowered and emancipated
Netherlands
President THE NETHERLANDS migrant woman in a foreign
MARIA TERESA country.
CDC Holdings Inc.
BELTRAN CHAN
PHILIPPINES
CEO Myra Colis is a mother of two, an What is the global imprint of
E-Asia Tech Solutions indigenous person and a migrant your body of work? Are you
PHILIPPINES professional with over a decade of leading, advocating, impacting
Melesa Dy Chua serves as the working experience in the media your constituency?
CDC Holdings, Inc.’s President and and communications industry and Preservation of our indigenous
Chief Executive Officer. Together the education sector. She started knowledge and culture and
Maria Teresa Beltran Chan is a
with her husband David, they her professional journey as a helping eradicate prejudice against
businesswoman, entrepreneur, and
founded Me Awards, the leading radio reporter in the Philippines, indigenous people.
civic leader who has long been a
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 and environment sustainability inspire teams to lean in with their
INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS teams for commercial aircraft, hearts and minds so that they can
T
defense, space, security systems, and thrive and develop.”
his award recognizes Filipina women who have broken new ground aerospace industry services.
in the global workplace and delivered unique applications of emerging Industry recognized by the Society What is your one expectation
technology. Women who have influenced how people think in business, of Manufacturing Engineering- from the Filipina Leadership
education, sports, literature, journalism, the arts, and pop culture, improving Smart Manufacturing in 20 Global Summit?
Women in Aerospace and Defense I hope to learn from others and
the lives of others by developing a product or service in the fields of finance,
in 2020; the Society of Asian develop a greater appreciation for
science, engineering, fashion, publishing, cuisine, architecture, film, and
Scientists & Engineering Asian my Filipina heritage.
entertainment. This award category is also for someone who has launched a American Executive of the Year;
new enterprise, a learning function or completely overhauled an existing way and the Women of Color National If you could connect with
of doing things, resulting in a new development or community initiative. Achievement Award. an amazing Filipina woman
at the Filipina Leadership
convinced her that teaching was her Jenette currently serves on the Global Summit - what
vocation. Board of Regents for Washington leadership qualities are you
State University and the Board of looking for?
She had led other organizations, Directors for Beneficial State Bank. Authentic leadership and caring
became a consultant to several
offices of government and was What is one piece of advice
Presidential Adviser to One that you would give to your 20-
President that gave her the humility year old self?
as she ages. Now a Senior Citizen I would ask my 20-year old self to
and retired from UP, although still form a habit for exercise.
the President of the Lapu-Lapu
GRACE GOROSPE Cebu International College, that How do you take care of your-
JAMON, PHD life needs to be lived for others. As self? What does self-care mean
President a woman, she is a breast cancer to you?
Lapu-Lapu Cebu survivor (stage 3). She had the Continuous learning helps me
International College disease when she was thirty five improve everyday.
PHILIPPINES years old and she is in awe as how DR. JENNIFER
her life unfolded and now retiring What was your first paid job?
at 65 from UP. (actual job title) How old were
CAMOTA LUEBKE
Grace Gorospe Jamon is a Senior Vice President and Chief
you? Amount you were you
Professor of Political Science from Workforce Inclusion Officer
paid in your currency? How
the University of the Philippines PRIDE Industries
did this job turn you into a
(UP) in Diliman Quezon City UNITED STATES
leadership role? How did it
Philippines. She has been a teacher
impact your career or business
since the year she graduated from
direction? Dr. Jennifer Camota Luebke
college from the same university
Family Business Clerk, 14 years, is the Senior Vice President and
in 1977. She took all of her
led to greater curiosity about Chief Workforce Inclusion Officer
degrees, Master of Arts, Doctor
entrepreneurship. for PRIDE Industries, a social
of Philosophy in Political Science,
enterprise and the largest employer
also from UP.
If there is one influential action and job creator for people with
JENETTE RAMOS that makes you very proud disabilities in the United States.
She initially thought she would
from your body of work (the
take up Law, but could not resist Member last three years), what would Jennifer leads the company’s
her Department’s invitation to Board of Regents that be? workforce inclusion programming
teach. She never left. Judging from Washington State University In my first leadership position, I strategy and operations using
how happy she felt every time UNITED STATES learned that aligning a team to innovation and data to develop
she sees her students eyes light
the mission for the business was competitive, integrated,
up during a lecture, I suspected I
necessary but not sufficient: “Every community-based employment
might be a good one. At each and
Jenette Ramos is an accomplished person has an important role on the pathways for people with
every semester’s evaluation always
C-suite leader and board member. team, and it surprised me that not disabilities. She influences
landing in the top 3, and being
She led global manufacturing, end- everyone felt valued. Leaders help employment policies that impact
nominated for Teachers awards,
to-end supply chain, infrastructure,

people with disabilities by working Which historical female
by working with local, state, and figure would you like to have
federal legislative offices, and coffee with? What would you
community advocacy organizations. like to learn from her?
I would like to have coffee with
A native of San Francisco, California, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and learn
Jennifer has more than 25 years how she was able to be a Supreme
of corporate business, higher Court justice, a wife, and a mother
education, and nonprofit leadership. while changing the world.
She managed large accounting
operations departments and global What is one piece of advice
ERP systems implementations for that you would give to your JOYCELYN JUDY ANN
Fortune 500 companies like Gap, 20-year old self? ESPIRITU DAVID SANTOS-SIERSZUELA
Inc., Electronic Arts, and Genentech. Travel internationally and invest in CEO
Jennifer served as Associate Dean Manager
your education in your 20s. AVCommunications Inc.
and Professor of Leadership at the Nike EMEA
CANADA THE NETHERLANDS
University of San Francisco and Filipina women face
Hult International Business School workplace challenges
and has run her own leadership everyday. How are you Joycelyn Espiritu David is Judy Ann Santos-Sierszuela
coaching and change management advocating for gender responsible for driving strategic is a proud Pinay working
consulting practice. equality in your place of vision, business operations, internationally since 2001, aspiring
work - e.g., equal pay, sexual and talent development at AV to go beyond traditional ideals and
Jennifer’s board service guiding harassment reporting policy, Communications (AVC). Her resolute to create a life/personal
disability-related organizations etc.? Was it successful? Was mission is to help brands grow paradigm, on her terms.
includes Best Buddies Northern it a failure? What did you do? their mainstream multicultural
California, All Belong Center Describe. consumer base, products, and She is a corporate leader,
for Inclusive Education, and the I am the only woman of color on services. held leadership positions for
State of the Art Conference on my company’s executive team. uncontested global leaders in
Inclusive Postsecondary Education. I am mentoring several women Before taking the reins of leadership their industries – Maersk and
She received a Jefferson Award in of all ethnic backgrounds in my at AVC, Joycelyn was Global Head Nike. Her experience spans across
2017 for her portfolio of work in workplace, and advocating for and CEM Go-to-Market Strategy supply chain, strategy, change/
disability advocacy. In 2018, Jennifer equal pay for equal work. After for Western Union (WU). She was transformation management and
produced an award-winning reviewing the jobs and salaries on responsible for driving consumer commercial leadership in Europe
documentary, “You Can Be BRAVE: my team, I successfully closed the engagement and go-to-market and Asia. She is a leadership
Breaking Barriers to Inclusion” gender pay gap. strategy for WU’s money transfer coach of founders, Pinay women
about her struggle to have her son
business in partnership with leaders since 2018. Accredited
Antonio included in all areas of If you could connect with an regional marketing teams around by the EMCC and trained by
society. amazing Filipina woman at the world. TPC Leadership (London) as a
the Filipina Leadership Glob- Senior Coach Practitioner. She
What was your first paid job? al Summit - what leadership She also managed direct marketing also coaches in Nike Europe HQ,
(actual job title) How old were qualities are you looking for? campaigns for the largest revenue- BetterUp Global and WellNest PH.
you? Amount you were you Authenticity and boldness generating non-profit agency
paid in your currency? How did
in Alberta called United Way as She is the founder of tech startups
this job turn you into a lead- What is the most significant Direct Marketing Manager. She also geared towards lasting social
ership role? How did it impact barrier to female leadership stepped into the role of Regional impact, partnering with seasoned
your career or business direc- from your experience? How did Marketing Manager for KPMG Pinay leaders. The Hero app
tion? it impact your career or busi- where she oversaw the marketing focuses on providing work for
I was an Accounts Receivable Clerk ness? Did it help you become a team for the Alberta regions office. all and uplifting the professional
in the summer of 1986 when I was leader or advocate? In this role, she has led client dignity, productivity and well-
15 years old. I was paid $5.50 per So many Filipina mothers have felt acquisition, proposal development, being of Filipino workers. Betsy is a
hour. I watched the manager of the shame in having children who have creative services, research, and marketplace helping artists, creators
department, who was a woman, disabilities, and I want to contribute event management. and makers to build their brand.
lead the team and I wanted to be to creating a world where we raise
like her. the future generations to anti- Above everything else, she is a
ableist. mother to two amazing third-
culture kids, happily married, and Which historical female figure What is one piece of advice
living in Holland. would you like to have coffee that you would give to your 20-
with? What would you like to year old self?
For most of her life and career, learn from her? Just do it! Follow your dreams!
she led and supported individuals, Corrie Ten Boom - courage in the
organizations, and markets/society face of impossible circumstances, What product or service
as they go through transformation, and compassion when you gain should you invest in the
whether that be self-initiated nothing but still give. Philippines that could impact
or through their own initiative. society?
This year, she will start with the What is the most significant Environment-friendly alternatives
Executive Master’s in Change barrier to female leadership to plastics
program in INSEAD, France – REGINA
from your experience? How did
to deepen this knowledge and it impact your career or busi- PASCUA BERBA If there is one influential action
capability. ness? Did it help you become a Head of the Hospital that makes you very proud
Infection Control Unit
leader or advocate? University of the Philippines Manila -
from your body of work (the
She lives and shows up everyday The lack of institutional and social Philippine General Hospital last three years), what would
driven the intent to inspire support for women who want to PHILIPPINES that be?
others to craft their own legends have a family and have a career. We Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
intentionally so they can inspire are made to think it’s a choice. I is a looming global problem
Dr. Regina Pascua Berba is
others to greatness in return. never believed that. To do my part, threatening many aspects of health
an Infectious Disease doctor
I’ve joined an organization called with special interest in Infection and society. I had the chance to
How do you take care of your- Mothers Informing Mothers on help shape the country’s response
Prevention and Control
self? What does self-care mean how they can be supported as new to AMR through a program called
She is known for her research
to you? moms, especially emotionally. Antimicrobial Stewardship.
work & advocacy in COVID-19,
First, you have to know and set
Antimicrobial Stewardship, HIV,
your boundaries. Second, you have Filipina women face work- Filipina women face work-
Tuberculosis, Dengue.
to learn to set your priorities. If my place challenges everyday. place challenges everyday.
values or family are compromised, How are you advocating for How are you advocating for
She holds key leadership positions
I step away. Third, you have to gender equality in your place gender equality in your place
at two hospitals: Philippine General
have a space for yourself without of work - e.g., equal pay, sexual of work - e.g., equal pay, sexual
Hospital where she is Professor as
any of your hats, when you are harassment reporting policy, harassment reporting policy,
well as the Chair of the Hospital
responsibility-less, should-less self, etc.? Was it successful? Was etc.? Was it successful? Was
Infection Control Unit and The
possible. it a failure? What did you do? it a failure? What did you do?
Medical City where she is Section
Describe. Chief of the Infectious Disease Describe.
What was your first paid job? One thing that is brought to me Hiring more women, giving
Section.
(actual job title) How old were in coaching by most Filipino important roles to women health
you? Amount you were you women is the fear of speaking providers who visibly impact the
She is an elected member of the
paid in your currency? How did up. In meetings, I consciously organization.
Board of Regents of two large
this job turn you into a lead- interrupt mansplaining and call medical associations: Philippine
ership role? How did it impact out disrespectful behavior towards If you could run the world,
College of Physicians, the premiere
your career or business direc- women, in the moment and what one law would you enact
organization of over 12,000
tion? regardless of a person’s position. I to benefit women and girls?
internists and Philippine Society
When I was 17-20 years old, every make sure I have a point of view, How would this law impact the
for Microbiology and Infectious
summer for 200USD a month, I even when it goes against the tide. world?
Diseases of all 300 ID doctors.
worked as an event coordinator and Amend and strengthen anti-
program host for an annual Babies What is your legacy for the Fili- prostitution laws (ie Articles 202
She is a recipient of many awards
and Kids Trade Fair. This job taught pina Women’s Network? and 341 of the Revised Penal Code
from professional societies as well
me that every person in the team I will be a voice that challenges on Prostitution and White Slave
as from NGOs for women. Recently
is valuable and to treat everyone us to continue making impact, to Trade in the Philippines).
she was included in the People of
as your equal – from the one with collaborate on similar and aligned the Year 2022.
the lowest role to your boss’ boss. advocacies, to place our personal What is your one expectation
It made a difference in how I see successes second if it means making from the Filipina Leadership
She is the loving mom of seven
people, that everyone in the end, is a bigger difference. Global Summit?
beautiful, gifted children. In her
just trying the best they can and to Have fun; get tips on what it takes
bucket list, she hopes to run the
honor that. to make the world a better place for
Boston Marathon before retirement.
all of us.

heer hard work, fortitude, patience, Myla has been a champion of
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 and the right timing. promoting and cultivating Filipino
POLICYMAKERS & VISIONARIES culture in Hertfordshire, having
T
What is your legacy for the Fili- co-founded Barrio Fiesta, a festival
his award recognizes Filipina women leaders who have demonstrated pina Women’s Network? fosters community cohesion and
exceptional business acumen combined with a forward-looking vision To work with kindness without celebrates diversity. She is also part
in the development or influencing of policies, campaigns, or laws that expectation of reward or of the leadership of Philippine
recognition that will make a Theatre UK, the only active multi-
impact business, industry, and society; leaders who enrich the lives, careers,
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and businesses of others by sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and
I serve. That’s the legacy I want to Europe, a volunteer organization
knowledge; actions that significantly change how we think and live. create. that raises funds to support
charitable groups in the UK and
Pakikipagkapwa-tao or sharing Philippines.
one’s humanity. It is the ability
to respect other humans as Myla earned a Bachelor of Science
you respect yourself, without in Physical Therapy from Riverside
discriminating against people of College. She was a previous lecturer
color, theirs social status or beliefs. in physical therapy and nursing
schools in the Philippines and an
What product or service ongoing column contributor to One
should you invest in the Philippines Newsmagazine UK.
Philippines that could impact
DRA. MARIA SHEILAH society?
“HONEY” HONRADO MYLA DE LA VEGA
I wanted to build a mental health
LACUNA-PANGAN ARCENO
care facility in the City. As a public
Mayor health concern, mental illness hits Deputy Mayor and Councillor
City Government of Manila Stevenage
the most vulnerable sectors of
PHILIPPINES UNITED KINGDOM
society — the young and the poor.
What is the global imprint of

Dr. Maria Sheila Lacuna-
your body of work? Are you Myla De La Vega Arceno was
Pangan is the eldest daughter of
leading, advocating, impacting born and raised in Pulupandan,
five children of Danilo “Danny”
your constituency? Philippines and recently became MP RECHIE VALDEZ
Lacuna, a lawyer who would
The Mayor of Manila has to be Councillor of Stevenage Town,
later serve as a city councilor Member of Parliament
all of these; a leader, an advocate being the first Filipino to be elected
(1967–1975) and vice mayor of House of Commons, Canada
and an influencer to address the in the UK under the Labour and
Manila (1970–1971; 1988–1992; CANADA
numerous and complicated issues Cooperative Party. She is also a
1998–2007), and Melanie Honrado,
and problems confronting the City long-time physiotherapist with
a former Philippine National Bank
of Manila, the premier capital of clinical expertise in cardiac rehab
(PNB) executive. She is married to
the Philippines. and acute medicine who made a
Dr. Arnold “Poks” Martin Pangan Rechie Valdez is a Member
significant contribution to the NHS
and mother to Lucia Danielle of Parliament for the riding of
What is the most significant in Hertfordshire as the pandemic
Lacuna Pangan. Mississauga—Streetsville. She
barrier to female leadership started, being instrumental in
from your experience? How transitioning cardiac rehab service was elected to office in the 2021
What is one thing that we federal election. Rechie currently
did it impact your career or from in-person to virtual and thus
would not guess about you? serves on the Standing Committee
business? Did it help you be- minimizing disruption to patients.
I am a very empathetic, soft-heart- for Agriculture and Agri-Food as
come a leader or advocate?
ed, and “iyakin” person. These traits well as the Standing Committee
Manila has seen its fair share As a newly elected councillor, she is
give me the greatest strength to on Veterans Affairs. She is also
of mayors and vice-mayors able to bring her expertise in health
become a more compassionate and the Vice-Chair of the Canada-
throughout the decades, and all and well being to the residents
inspired public servant. Philippines Interparliamentary
of them have one characteristic: of the town, as well as inspire
they’re all men. My success of Filipinos and other other ethnic Friendship Group. She manages
What is one Filipino custom both her constituency office
becoming the first woman Mayor communities alike that it’s possible
you would like to pass on to in Mississauga, as well as her
of the City of Manila was built to have a place in the policy-
others that would make an im- Parliamentary office in Ottawa with
with 27 years of public service and making body of the government.
pactful impression in society? a team of 6 individuals.
Rechie supports and advocates for If you could connect with an conditions for nurses, lead advocacy
approximately 118,000 constituents amazing Filipina woman at to prevent racially discriminatory
in Mississauga—Streetsville. the Filipina Leadership Global legislation, and led nursing
Rechie made history as the first Summit, what leadership qual- organizations to assure full state
Filipino woman to be elected to ities are you looking for? implementation of federal health
the House of Commons in Canada Confidence, humility, positivity, and reform legislation formally known
and is currently the only Member a good attitude as the Affordable Care Act.
of Parliament of Filipino descent,
who represents close to one million What is your legacy for the Fili- Engagement in political activities
Filipino-Canadians. Prior to getting pina Women’s Network? led to her election to the Burien
elected, Rechie was an entrepreneur The legacy that I want to leave for City Council in 2019 and in 2022,
and previously worked in corporate FWN is one where I can assist in the Council elected her Mayor.
banking. Additionally, Rechie was empowering our community and Sofia is the first woman of color
involved in philanthropic causes the generation to pursue their to hold the office. She has served
and was a not-for-profit leader. dreams and passions, and to live out in numerous Governor appointed GLOBAL FWN100 ™
their life authentically. commissions, including the Public 2022 AWARDEES
What is one thing that we Health Advisory Board where
would not guess about you? she represents the Washington ANNAFLOR FELIPRADA-PATRIZIO
I was born in Zambia, Africa. Association of Cities. CATALINA MANARIN BAGSIC
CYMBELINE TANCONGCO CULIAT
What was your first paid job? In recognition of her efforts to DR. EILEEN P. DE VILLA
(actual job title) How old were advance health equity, she has ELENA CACHO TESORO, PHD
you? Amount you were you GRACE GOROSPE-JAMON, PHD
been invited to join the American GWENDOLYN T. PANG
paid in your currency? How did Academy of Nursing where Fellows JANE PO PANGANIBAN
this job turn you into a lead- represent 35 states, the District of JENETTE E. C. RAMOS
ership role? How did it impact Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. DR. JENNIFER CAMOTA LUEBKE
your career or business direc- Virgin Islands, and 17 countries. JOYCELYN DAVID
tion? JUDIS GUINTU SANTOS
SOFIA ASUNCION JUDY ANNE SANTOS-SIERSZULA
Customer Service, 17, $6.25/
INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS

KRISTINE CUSTODIO SUERO
hour. It took many jobs, roles, and ANIS ARAGON MA. CRISTINE CARINGAL MELAD
responsibilities to transition into Mayor G L O B A L F W N 1 0 0 ™ 2 0 2 2 AWA R D E E S MA. TERESA BELTRAN CHAN
leadership. MALVE PERALTA ILDEFONSO
POLICYMAKERS & VISIONARIES

City of Burien, Washington
MARIA REGINA A. ALFONSO
UNITED STATES MARIA SHEILAH HONRADO LACUNA-PANGAN
What is the most significant
MELESA DY CHUA
barrier to female leadership MYLA ARCENO
from your experience? How did MYRA COLIS
Sofia Asuncion Anis Aragon is
it impact your career or busi- PATRICIA KAYE YEH CHOA
is the Mayor of the City of Burien PATRICIA QUEBADA CLERKIN
ness? Did it help you become a
and Executive Director of the
FOUNDERS & PIONEERS
RECHIE VALDEZ
leader or advocate?
Washington Center for Nursing, a REGINA PASCUA BERBA
Filipino women are often raised nonprofit organization that works SOFIA ASUNCION ANIS ARAGON
in households that advocate for to solve the nursing shortage. The
specific non-leadership roles and WCN is part of the National Forum
responsibilities. Today, my past of Nursing Workforce Centers KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
experiences help me empathize in the United States of which she
with other women and motivates served as President. Her career
me to make changes to assist the BENEL SE LIBAN
began as a hospital registered nurse CAROL MARIAN ENRIQUEZ, MD
next generation of women. before transitioning to community FE PUNZALAN
health practice. Inspired by GEORGITTA PIMENTEL PUYAT
What is the global imprint of GINA ATIENZA
enormous community health
BUILDERS
your body of work? Are you JUSLYN MANALO

needs, she earned a law degree and LEONOR VINTERVOLL
leading, advocating, impacting
pursued a career in health policy. LORNA PATAJO-KAPUNAN, ESQ.
your constituency?
MARILY MONDEJAR
Impacting the world by moving At the WA State Nurses MARIA BEEBE, PHD
forward with legislation and change Association, she led efforts to MARLA D. RAUSCH
required for future generations to MICA F. TAN
pass laws for safer working SUSIE QUESADA
come.

IMPACT
REPORT
2007-2021
Founder & CEO
M ES SAG E FRO M T H E In 1911 a widow and the mother of frozen food manufacturer of relatively easier than our fellow
a daughter became the first woman Filipino cuisine in the US. awardees at this Summit. Some of
ever to cast her vote to elect These stories highlight our us hit rock bottom before rising
representatives to the Constituent Summit’s theme of Liberation. back up. But what we all share are
National Assembly in 1911after Transformation. Change. As the first sparks of a dream. And our
the fall of the monarchy. She didn’t influential Filipina women, we resilience, fortitude, courage, and
defiantly break the law as many hear these stories and empathize imagination to do what we feel we
suffragettes had to do to bring with these women. Some of our must to become who we are today.
attention to the cause. Instead, she journeys may not be as dramatic or
followed the law, which granted dangerous. But they are journeys What about change? Change is our
the right to vote to literate head- propelled by our innate desire to goal with no end. Change is about
of-households over 21, to cast her succeed and do what we want. experiencing new and exciting
vote. things that affect how we see and
Our journeys start with Liberation relate to the world and understand
As a medical doctor and widow — the right to live your life as you our place. Change never stops.
with a daughter, she was a head- want. After years of being expected Change is what got us to where we
of-household. Three years later, to follow others’ dreams, that first are today.
the male-controlled Assembly spark of a want led us to wrestle
changed the law to define heads with shoring up our confidence What’s different is that now the
of household as men. But she and verbalizing our dreams. Global FWN100 at the Summit
persisted. She joined the resistance can be the source of the spark to
movement that led to the An internal shift begins that brings liberate. The Global FWN100™
MARILY MONDEJAR
B
Carnation Revolution. It was not us in alignment with our highest gathered this year can individually,
until 1974 that women were finally potential. We may have started but more importantly, be the
em-vindo a Lisboa!
able to vote again. small, like dressed and spoke femtors to transformation. And
differently. We may have gone back most importantly, collectively, as
When I first visited Lisbon with
Last year we visited a family winery to school with a stronger purpose. influential Filipina women, we can
my two sons, we were struck by
in Porto run by three women We may have changed jobs for now make change happen faster,
how Lisboetas were quick to share
whose parents built, grew, and better or for worse money. We stronger, and limitless.
personal stories entwined with their City’s
sustained their winery. When their may have even gotten divorced or
history of resilience and empowerment.
parents retired, the daughters took gotten married. And for many of The 2022 Global FWN100™
over. Before then, one was already us, we moved thousands of miles Awardees kick off the Global
As we drove through Alfama, Lisbon’s Old Town
a successful doctor, another was a away from the comfort of our Pitch Project. It’s our global give-
District, our Uber driver shared that Portuguese
tech executive, and the third was families. As we transformed, our back to the local communities
women only received full equality with men
a biologist. But they all willingly circles changed. Family or friends that liberated and transformed
after the Carnation Revolution that toppled
and happily changed careers may not have liked the new you. awardees into the influential
Estado Novo after over 40 years of dictatorship
—winemaker, global expansion But we also found people who women they have become. As
and oppression. After the 1976 constitution,
operations, and branding — to wanted us, supported us, cried with the 2022 Awardees, they can now
Portugal finally recognized women’s rights.
take over the winery that, as kids, us, and went to happy hours with propel change.
Women could now enter professions restricted
they helped harvest every season. us during celebrations.
to men only. And they received universal
This family story reminded me of The Global Pitch Project continues
suffrage.
FWN’s first global president, Susie Liberation and transformation are the Shaping the Filipina Image
Quesada, the genius CEO behind long processes that we not only Campaign as an economic and
But Portuguese women were fighting for their
the globalization of her family’s lived through but also survived. social contributor to the global
rights long before the Carnation Revolution.
business, Ramar Foods, the largest Some of our journeys were economy.

Chair of the Board
MES SAG E FRO M T H E
W
elcome to Lisbon, FWN sisters! Here in Lisbon, we continue the tradition of
celebrating our new FWN honorees by recognizing
When the early explorers first set their lifetime of achievements. It is my hope that
out to discover the world from by giving our sisters the flowers they deserve; more
this peninsula in southwestern success shall follow them in their personal and
Europe, they mapped out the world and opened the professional lives.
possibilities of travel beyond the ocean.
As the world finally opens up for all, let us re-
Centuries later, Filipina Women in the diaspora have establish our connections, collaborate in projects,
and uplift each other as we all strive to crack the
spread to every part of the world and sought out
glass ceilings of our respective industries.
better opportunities for their families and themselves.
Much like many who ventured out during the
The theme of this year’s summit reflects the Age of Exploration, the Filipina Spirit is brave and
struggles that Filipina Women go through to unflinching in the face of all challenges.
become world-class leaders. We grow from our own
Liberation, Transformation, and Change; and are Let us go forth together and be on the top of the
world!
made unique in the eyes of our peers.
FWN RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-517 guished Filipinas Sisterhood” in various social media United States. Awardees (2007 – 2012);
platforms confusing the FWN Awardees and the (2) Global FWN100™ Awardee – Most Influential
WHEREAS, Foundation for Filipina Women’s Net- public in general. Filipina Women in the World Awardees (2013
work (FWN) is the registered owner of the following and moving forward); and
trademarks/tradenames: WHEREAS, the FWN Board views this as a deliber- 2. Affiliate Members – are individuals, vendors,
1. FWN Logo and name – Foundation for Filipina ate and malicious attempt at appropriating the rep- suppliers, small businesses, or corporations not
Women’s Network and Filipina Women’s Net- utation and goodwill of FWN, to the prejudice and necessarily of Philippine ancestry who support
work; damage of FWN as a long-established and reputable Filipina Women and FWN’s global vision and
2. Global FWN100™ logo and award designation organization. mission. Affiliate membership is non-transfer-
names: able.
”100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the RESOLVED that the FWN Board take such steps as 3. To be a member or affiliate member in good
World” may be necessary to protect and safeguard against standing requires compliance with the following:
“Most Influential Filipina Women in the World” any and all individuals and/or groups infringing its (1) Payment of Annual Contribution;
“Global FWN100™ trademarks and/or appropriating its reputation and (2) FWN Awardees – USD $250.00
“100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the goodwill to the prejudice of FWN and its bona fide (3) Affiliate Members – USD $250.00
U.S.” awardees. (4) Active Participation in FWN projects and
“Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S.” global initiatives
“US FWN100™ Approved by the FWN Board on June (5) Attendance at Global Summits unless ex-
15, 2022 cused for good reasons
WHEREAS, as the registered owner, FWN has the (6) Adherence to FWN’s Vision and Mission
exclusive right to use these registered trademarks RESOLUTION NO. 2022-518
and prevent others from using the same or confus- A Member/Affiliate member who is not in good
ingly similar marks on identical or related goods or Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) standing shall be deemed delinquent and dropped
services. Board resolved to clarify the membership in FWN from the FWN’s roll of members at the discretion of
into categories as follows: the Board.
WHEREAS, the FWN Board has noted that other 1. FWN Awardee -
individuals and/or groups have adopted similar (1) US FWN100™ Awardee - exclusively for Most Approved by the FWN Board on June 15, 2022
names, such as “Influential Filipinas” and “Distin- Influential Filipina Women in the World in the
Filipina Women’s Network FWN ANTI-ASIAN HATE
Stand United on Women’s Rights STATEMENT
Filipina Women’s Network is social change strategies topro-
explicitly committed to supporting mote unconditional support for The Filipina Women’s Network abhors violence
women’s right to choose. people and their decisions against women, children, the vulnerable, and
relating to pregnancy,
marginalized communities.
The U. S. Supreme Court’s decision parenting, and adoption.
to overturn the long-established All-Options
doctrine in Roe v Wade affects The rise of Asian Hate compounded by the
many nationwide. This decision is Fight Back: pandemic continues unabated today.
even more egregious towards the • Know Your Protestors’ Rights.
BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of ACLU Communities nationwide have experienced a
Color) and immigrant populations’ • Support companies that stand surge of bullying, harassment, stalking, cyber
ability to find accessible, affordable, against policies that hinder violence, and physical acts of hate.
and safe reproductive healthcare in people’s health, independence,
their communities. and ability to fully succeed More than 2/3 of these reported incidents are
in the workplace. Don’t Ban not prosecuted as hate crimes.
The right to choose what women Equality
want to do with their bodies is a • Activate, educate, and mobilize
The Filipina Women’s Network urges its influ-
human right. male allies into the fight.
Men4Choice ential awardees to take personal action in their
Women’s Right to Choose includes • Volunteer virtually for Planned communities:
universal access to sexual and Parenthood. Planned • Report Asian Hate incidents regardless of
reproductive health services, includ- Parenthood Action Fund severity;
ing family planning, information, • Sign up to volunteer for • Identify the process of reporting hate inci-
and education. NARAL. NARAL Pro-Choice dents;
America • Encourage victims and witnesses to report
Filipina women must speak out • Attend an advocacy event near incidents or crimes against them;
against any form of suppression you. NARAL Pro-Choice • Be savvy in utilizing social media to con-
curtailing women’s rights. America and Planned
nect with law enforcement authorities;
Parenthood Action Fund
• Identify and utilize available resources and
Spread the word. California is a • Follow experts on social media
sanctuary state. Here’s a list of like Dr. Jamila Perritt, support groups nationwide and in your
resources for speaking out in the President/CEO of Physicians area. (Harness the power of the internet);
event you or a friend needs help: for Reproductive Health, • Lead your community by mobilizing com-
Gretchen Sisson, PhD, a munity-driven safety solutions;
Healthcare: sociologist at Advancing New • Advocate for your community with pol-
• Receive help with child care, Standards in Reproductive icy-making bodies and law enforcement
transportation, and other Health (ANSIRH), based at the agencies;
logistics. Apiary Collective University of California San • Be savvy in harnessing social media to con-
• Get emergency contraception Francisco (UCSF), and Dr. nect with law enforcement authorities.
and get your birth control auto- Sophia Yen, CEO and
mated. Pandia Health Founder of Pandia Health, the
Collectively, the Filipina Women’s Networks’
• Find answers to your legal only doctor-led, women-found-
questions. Repro Legal Helpline ed, and women-led birth Influentials can substantially make a differ-
control delivery company ence in stopping Asian Hate wherever we live.
• Support direct service and

Choosing
to Trust
Women
DR. KATRINA
HEYRANA MD, PhD
I
am a second-generation dangerous. Women in the Abortions can be lifesaving,
Filipina American, daughter, Philippines die of unsafe abortion life-affirming care, and I know
wife, obstetrician/gynecolo- at double the rates that women in this because of my immense privi-
gist, family planning the US die from any pregnancy lege to care for the people making
specialist, and abortion complications. these decisions.
provider. I am rising against hate
because the Supreme Court’s The most impoverished of I know because I have coordinated
decision to nullify the federal right Filipino women shoulder the brunt psychiatric care for women who
to abortion is a violent, misogy- of that burden, with almost 70% became suicidal after a pregnancy
nistic statement against women’s of poor women using unregulated, that resulted from rape. I know
autonomy. potentially dangerous methods like because I have held women as they
herbs or massage to end unwanted sobbed over fatal fetal genetic diag-
While abortion is emotionally pregnancies. We are on the way to noses or agonized in the intensive
fraught, denying access to this care reproducing that tragedy here – 12 care unit about whether to end a
prioritizes potential lives over the states have already banned abortion wanted pregnancy to save their own
living women who are making the since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s lives. And because of these expe-
best decisions they can for Health Organization case was de- riences, I know that the last place
themselves and their families. cided, with 13 more states enacting that the government should be is
medically unjustified abortion bans in these sacred spaces, between my
Making abortion care illegal, as we prior to fetal viability. patient and me, making decisions
know from the example of they cannot possibly understand.
countries like the Philippines that I am rising against hate, against
ban abortions under all circum- abortion bans, because I believe I am rising against hate because I
stances, does not stop women from that women are the definitive trust women, and I love and respect
accessing abortions; instead, it sim- experts about their own lives and my patients.
ply makes abortions more their own bodies.
FWN 2021
Strategic
Visioning
Board
Retreat
In Search of the
North Star
July 23–25, 2021

Mark Hopkins InterContinental
San Francisco, CA and online in Flori-
da, Manila, Cebu, and Norway
Strategic Visioning Stages

STAGE 1: Preparing for the Journey
STAGE 1: Exploring and Learning
STAGE 1: Agreeing on Current Realities
STAGE 1: Opening to a Vision

GLOBAL
PITCH
FORUM
B
eing selected for the Most a family, and thrive. years of submission. The awardee
Influential Filipina Wom- 3) Re-invent themselves by developing will present her winning proposed
an in the World Award their global imprint. project at the Global Pitch Forum,
(Global FWN100™) is the a meaningful highlight of the 2022
ultimate recognition given 4) Leave a personal legacy with Filipina Leadership Global Summit in
by FWN. Awardees become world the potential to impact the world Lisbon, Portugal.
citizens and partners of FWN’s global community.
vision - A Filipina woman leader in In 2023, the awardee will introduce
every sector of the economy. 5) Engage fellow awardees at the her team and supporters and share
Filipina Summit to collaborate, invest, the challenges and successes in
The Global FWN100™ Award is a donate and support with resources launching her project at the Global
Working Award. The Global Pitch is and referrals her Global Pitch project. Fulfillment Forum of the 2023
how awardees - Filipina Leadership Global Summit.
The FWN Giving Fund will be one of
1) “Pay Forward” and help FWN the resources for funding. In 2024, the awardee will report
build next-generation projects that on the results of her completed
will benefit the Filipina women DONATE to the FWN Giving Fund project and introduce the project’s
community in the awardee’s if you wish to support a Global Pitch beneficiaries and the sustainability
geographic location. Project and receive a tax deduction. factors for project continuity at the
Go to https://www.ffwn.org/donate 2024 Filipina Summit.
2) Give back to the community where
they live that provided the awardee The Global Pitch is a short-term
the opportunity to earn a living, raise project to be completed within two

CANADA services while contributing To own a dream home
Annaflor Feliprada-Patrizio,
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
to the betterment of society.
Elena Tesoro Cacho, Patricia Kaye Yeh Choa,
2022 GLOBAL PITCH PROJECTS
Ontario, Canada GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
Women in Agriculture- Pampanga, Philippines Metro Manila, Philippines
Food Processing Business Championing Tell Your Story
Project: G.E Feliprada Professionalism Among Develop the capability and
Legacy Foundation Marginalized Women And confidence for women to
Creating a hands-on The Indigenous People: develop their self-narratives
curriculum immersive in Towards Sustainability of Regina Berba, GLOBAL
agriculture, food processing AEK Enterprise (Training FWN100™ 2022
and marketing/basic And Review Center) Metro Manila, Philippines
business skills. AEK to be part of the Project PROMISE:
career path of competent, PROactive Moms Inspired
Dr. Eileen P. de Villa, quality, and professional to be AMR Stewards
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 social workers particularly Effectively
Ontario, Canada women and the IPs to Create a prototype
Filipina Canadian Doctors become empowered educational module
for Toronto participants in social designed to teach mothers
To see more young Filipino development. to reduce the misuse of
Canadians (including antimicrobials.
women) apply and be Grace Gorospe-Jamon, PhD,
accepted into medical GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 SWITZERLAND
schools. Cebu, Philippines Pamela Gotangco, GLOBAL
Social Entrepreneurship and FWN100™ 2018
Joycelyn David, Financial Inclusion Bridging Switzerland Corporation Dr. Jennifer Camota Filipinas to Run for Office
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 Program in Cebu Bayanihan Spirit of Use sustainable materials, Leubke, GLOBAL To identify and increase
Ontario, Canada Program on social PamPinay practical solar-powered FWN100™ 2022 the candidate pool for
Multicultural Martech entrepreneurship courses to Encourage entrepreneurship stores, and rainwater California, USA future Filipina women
Solutions benefit micro-entrepreneurs, among the women systems. Filipinx Workforce elected officials.
Build a one-stop- selected small and medium seamstresses in Taytay, Rizal Inclusion
multicultural shop for entrepreneurs, and social UNITED KINGDOM To increase employment Malve Peralta Ildefonso,
marketers, brands, and entrepreneurs THE NETHERLANDS Myla Arceno, GLOBAL opportunities for FPWDs GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
agencies. Myra Colis, GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 California, USA
Gwendolyn T. Pang, FWN100™ 2022 Stevenage, United Jenette Ramos, GLOBAL Pipeline Creation
Rechie Valdez, GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 Alphen aan den Rijn, Kingdom FWN100™ 2022 for Certified Public
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 Metro Manila, Philippines Netherlands Health is Wealth, Washington, USA Accountants (CPAs)
Ontario, Canada Women in Action for Acceleration Program Knowledge is Power Filipinas Can Fly! Creation/increase the
Empowering Filipina Gender & Inclusive (WAGI) in Education for Skilled Promotion of Good To elevate Filipina women pipeline of CPAs in
Women in Democracy in Community Savings Migrants (APESM) Health globally with the in aerospace and develop Southern California
Educate, inspire, and Group To build an acceleration FWN family through a network support system.
develop future Filipina Provide access to savings, program that can enable education, creating Patricia Quebada Clerkin,
Women leaders to credit cards, and micro- migrants with formal activities, and advice Judis Guintu Santos, GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
contribute to the Canadian insurance through the schooling or professional from a professional GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 New Hampshire, USA
democracy. formation of a Community training clinician. California, USA Closing Gaps in
Savings Group (CSG) for Global Reimagining Neurosurgical Care
JAPAN Bangsamoro women Judy Anne Santos-Sierszula, UNITED STATES through “Freedom Implement models
Isabelita T. Manalastas- GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 Cymbeline Tancongco Dreaming” + STAMPE to improve access
Watanabe, GLOBAL Maria Teresa Beltran Chan, Hilversum, Netherlands Culiat PhD, GLOBAL (Science, Technology, and capabilities in
FWN100™ 2013 GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 Juana Rise Rising Together FWN100™ 2022 Arts, Mathematics, Policy, neurosurgical care in the
Japan Cebu City, Philippines Through Meaningful Tennessee, USA and Engineering) for Philippines
Greener Pastures, USA Livelihood Program w/ Connections Building a Support Middle/High School
Deployment of nurses/ Micro-Financing and Skills To make connecting, easier, Community for Filipinas/x’s Sofia Asuncion Anis
caregivers from Japan to Training safer, more inclusive, and Filipinas Pursuing Support middle school Aragon, GLOBAL
the USA To augment the family more meaningful - for every Higher Education in the (6th – 8th grade), young FWN100™ 2022
income and to enable Filipino woman Biological Sciences and Filipinas/x’s as they learn Washington, USA
PHILIPPINES women to become Medicine about societal challenges Development of a Robust
Catalina Manarin Bagsic, financially independent. UNITED ARAB Address the inequality Training Workforce
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 EMIRATES of access to professional Kristine Custodio Suero, Analyze six years of
Cavite, Philippines Melesa Dy Chua, GLOBAL Ma. Christine Velasco resources by Filipina GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022 nursing education data
MTHiraya Food FWN100™ 2022 Caringal-Melad, GLOBAL foreign students and California, USA spanning 2014-2020 to
Provide cost-effective Makati City, Philippines FWN100™ 2022 immigrants in the United Civic Engagement – address the nurse faculty
and quality business and Building A Home That You Dubai, UAE States. Inspiring the Call to shortage.
management consultancy Can Be Proud Of Dampa Seafood Grill Foods Service: Preparing
DISRUPT
T
he idea of collecting the The DISRUPT Leadership
leadership stories of FWN’s
Workshop is based on the
LEADERSHIP
“Most Influential Filipina
Woman in the World” awardees first three books published.
in 2014 envisioned highlighting
So, why Disrupt Leadership?
WORKSHOP
the accomplishments of Filipina women
leaders in the global workplace. For so long,
Filipina women are the ultimate global
Filipina women leaders worked quietly
disrupters. They disrupted their families
behind the scenes, achieving excellence
B Y M A R IL Y M ON DEJA R and careers when they left their home
Founder and CEO
without fanfare and recognition. Many
country to immigrate to foreign lands and
Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network next-generation leaders lacked models and
re-invent their lives. The three books tell
leadership paradigms to navigate corporate
the stories of 108 leaders from 23 coun-
hierarchies and overcome institutionalized
tries. They disrupted their organizations as
barriers.
they became achievers in their professional
fields and broke ‘glass ceilings.”
The book series project aims to fill the gap
in the leadership literature that highlights
We then took the top leadership themes
the unique qualities of Filipina women
from the FWN books and mapped them to
whose culture, values, and faith make
the Center of Creative Leadership
them influential leaders and managers.
Competencies. There are three main
themes: Leading Self, Leading Others or
The leadership series chronicles Filipina
People Managers, and Leading the Or-
women’s leadership skill sets and how
ganization or Senior Leaders. What we
Filipina women contribute as active partici-
discovered was not altogether surprising.
pants in the global workplace.
Although DEI is needed, most leadership
competencies are universal. What did stand
I have met all 143 authors of the four books
out in our research were the Top 10 Leader-
we have published. Each has traveled her
ship Competencies of Filipina Women.
path to BEING. One poignant story follows
an eight-year-old’s leadership journey from
Many of us have been put into leadership
poverty and being sent to America so she
training programs based on Western values
can go to school and have a better life. She
and skillsets. I am one of those who took
did not quite understand why she had to
these programs. I felt something was
leave her home in the Philippines. She did
missing. These programs did not
not see her mother again for many years.
incorporate my culture and personal values
She studied hard, assimilated into the US
into the leadership theories I studied and
environment, developed her leadership style,
learned. I felt I did not belong. Research
and turned it into a brilliant career in educa-
tells us that BELONGING is the #1 driver
tion which opened avenues to advance from
of employee satisfaction.
management roles to multiple terms as an
elected school board trustee.
Belonging means to me that I can be myself.
I can bring my culture, experience, and
The four books published and available at
background to an organization. The
Amazon in both print and Kindle versions
company does not need to decide what
at on.ffwn.org/DISRUPT are:
competencies I need to develop alone.
When they acknowledge the competencies I
DISRUPT. Filipina Women: Proud. Loud.
bring, they create a culture of inclusion.
Leading Without A Doubt.: (2014)
DISRUPT 2.0. Filipina Women: Daring to
The DISRUPT Leadership Workshop was
Lead (2016)
co-designed by Marily Mondejar and Dr.
DISRUPT 3.0. Filipina Women: Rising
Christina Fox, Managing Partner of Blue
(2018)
Heron Collaborative, LLC. To book a work-
DISRUPT 4.0. Filipina Women: Being
shop, please email fwn100@ffwn.org, subject
(2022)
“DISRUPT Leadership Workshop.”

DISRUPT:
Filipina
Leadership
Book Series
BY MAR IA B E E BE , P h D Mina Roces (2021) focuses on industry in the global workplace marriage. Twenty-three currently
Filipino migrants as global agents and community. The chapters are reside in the Philippines, seven
In September 2018, the of change, refusing to be marginal. first-person narratives reflecting in the United States, and two
Filipina Women’s Network on personal and professional lives reside in Canada. Other countries
(FWN) launched DISRUPT Undoubtedly, Filipina women as a Filipina woman leader in her of residence include Austria,
3.0 Filipina Women. Rising at rose to leadership positions home country, as an expatriate, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and
the House of Lords in the UK. not only in the Philippines but or as a first, second, or third- UAE.
November 2022 is our launch also in the diaspora. DISRUPT generation immigrant exercising
date for DISRUPT 4.0 Filipina 4.0. Filipina Women: Being leadership in the diaspora. The DISRUPT 4.0. Filipina Women:
Women. Being. In between the is the fourth book in a series themes that bind the chapters BEING has thirty-six first-person
most significant disruption, on leadership by the Filipina are being a Filipina woman narratives organized into three
COVID-19 became a pandemic. Women’s Network (FWN). As leader, personal and professional sections:
Initially reported to the part of the strategy of FWN development, and leadership 1. Liberation: The right to live our
WHO on 31 December 2019, to recognize Filipina woman challenges and successes. lives as we want.
COVID-19 continues to spin leaders in the global environment, 2. Transformation: An internal
off new variants. COVID-19 FWN first established the US In January 2022, the Filipina shift that brings us in alignment
has had multidimensional FWN100™ awards and, in 2013, Women’s Network (FWN) with our highest potential . . .
domino effects. the Global FWN100™ awards. called for abstracts on the theme (Cooks-Campbell).
About 136 awardees shared of Filipina Women. Of those 3. Change: Experiencing new and
Nevertheless, there was their leadership stories in the who responded to the call, exciting things that affect how we
a bright side. During the four DISRUPT books published thirty-six women shared their see and relate to the world and
COVID-19 crisis, women by FWN. The books celebrate leadership stories of liberation, understanding our place in it.
shone as excellent leaders. The Filipina women leaders who have transformation, and change
discourse of Jacinda Ardern in an impact beyond the boundaries that led to social and economic Liberation and human
New Zealand, Angela Merkel of the Philippines. The goal of advocacies. transformation lead to changes
in Germany, Tsai Ing-wen the FWN books is to make the within us which propel us to
in Taiwan, among others, stories of Filipina women leaders The Thirty-four DISRUPT be a force for social change.
focused on families, children, accessible to next-generation 4.0 authors responded Strip to its basics; leadership
and vulnerable groups with leaders while contributing to the to a demographic profile is a simple process of thinking
messages of compassion and global scholarship on women and questionnaire. Twenty-seven well or thinking clearly about
social cohesion. leadership. authors were born in the people and their conditions. A
Philippines, five were born in the sampling of conditions faced by
In the Philippines, the narrative The purpose of this 4th FWN United States, and one was born Filipina women leaders includes
has shifted to incorporating leadership book is to reflect on in Canada. Of those born in the education, entrepreneurship,
migration into long-term her trajectory to BEING who Philippines, fourteen immigrated health, and legacy building.
development planning and she is now – a global Filipina to the US, and six identified
strategizing the return and woman leader demonstrating as Overseas Filipina Workers.
reintegration of overseas Filipinos. leadership in her profession or Others became U.S. citizens by
FWN PROGRAMS
FemtorMatch™
D
eveloping next sufficient number of femtors to
generation leaders: match the number of femtees,
A Filipina woman and the success of being non-
leader in every sector threatening within the context
of the economy of the relationship.
FEMtorMatch™ is the Filipina Women, in particular, may

Women’s Network’s strategy for experience difficulties with
developing the talent pipeline femtorship due to time constraints,
of next generation of Filipina finding an appropriate femtor in
leaders through local and global a male-dominated career field,
partnerships between female and experiencing gender-based
mentors, FEMtors™, and female professional challenges due to sex
mentees, FEMtees™. role differences.
Femtoring (aka mentoring) FEMtorMatch™ provides structured

describes a developmental one-on-one mentoring that
relationship between a femtor, who harnesses the power of the Internet
is a person with experience, skills to broaden and deepen the reach of
and knowledge, and a femtee, who traditional mentoring. Thus, both
is less experienced or skilled in FEMtors™ and FEMtees™ can reside
handling professional situations. anywhere in the world.
This relationship may take the
form of non-threatening training, Through FEMtorMatch™, The competencies are grouped by the United States (US FWN100™)
coaching, modeling, job shadowing, trained FEMtors™ and screened content category: and the 100 Most Influential
supporting, discussing, and/or FEMtees™ are matched in one- » Leading Yourself Filipina Women in the World
counseling, across time and work on-one partnerships and agree to » Leading Others (Global FWN100™) Awardees.
contexts. communicate at least » Leading the Organization The awardees are asked to give
bi-weekly through a secure FWN » Global Competencies back to the Filipina women global
Informal femtoring may emerge FEMtorMatch™ website for a community by femtoring a young
between professionals who minimum of six months. The As a FEMtee™, the FEMtorMatch™ Filipina through the FEMtorMatch
spontaneously discover each other needs and interests of the women Competencies assessment will help by sharing their competencies and
in unplanned and sometimes who request femtoring drive the you determine your strengths and skills with selected FEMtees™.
unexpected ways usually in casual exchanges between the FEMtees™ challenges that have been holding
settings. and the FEMtors™. Our focus is on you back from getting to the top. United States FWN100™ and Global
the needs of an approved FEMtee™ The results will not only help you FWN100™ awardees are senior
Formal femtoring happens to develop her full career potential. but also help FWN match you with and executive leaders, managers,
by design—an individual is the top FEMtor™ who can work professionals, elected and appointed
assigned femtees or it is part of FWN’s FEMtorMatch™ with you. officials, subject matter experts, and
the supervisor/supervisee job Competencies list the 94 key areas entrepreneurs in the public, private,
responsibilities. Highly organized of competencies and 810 skills You will need to devote at least nonprofit, and military sectors.
formal femtoring programs have that enable Filipina leaders and 45 minutes to take this assessment
program goals, schedules, training professionals to do successful work about “Leading Yourself.” FWN FEMtoring is a special honor to
and evaluation. anywhere in the global workplace. suggests this minimum time for a facilitate an emerging Filipina
deep personal appraisal of how you leader’s personal and professional
There are obvious advantages and Competencies are defined as perceive yourself, and to evaluate growth by sharing wisdom gained
disadvantages to both informal knowledge, skills, abilities, how you manage yourself, your through years of experience.
and formal femtoring, such as the behaviors, accomplishments, traits, personal challenges and strengths. Femtors help build the talent
effectiveness of matching femtors, characteristics, and success factors. pipeline of next generation Filipina
or in some cases in finding a FEMtors™ are FWN’s 100 Most women leaders.
Influential Filipina Women in

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WHO ARE THE FWN shaping the FWN Brand and the image
of Filipina Women worldwide.
AMBASSADORS? • FWN Ambassadors will be appointed
to roles chaired/co-chaired by FWN
• FWN Ambassadors are the Most Board of Directors members and carry
Influential Filipina Women in the out its projects together.
World Awardees in Good Standing • FWN Ambassadors commit to a 2-year
• FWN Ambassadors are influencers who tenure: November 2022-November
represent FWN professionally in their 2023 and December 2023-December
respective geographic locations. 2024. Tenure will renew based on the
• FWN Ambassadors are appointed to performance of expectations.
the FWN Ambassador Club, an influen- • FWN Ambassadors commit to
tial group responsible for planning the convening two events yearly in their
flawless execution of FWN’s programs geographic locations to support FWN’s
and initiatives supervised by the FWN vision, mission, goals, priority issues,
Board. and program areas.
• FWN Ambassadors know FWN’s • FWN Ambassadors commit to
vision, mission, priority issues, and attending the Filipina Leadership
program areas at heart. Global Summit to present
• FWN Ambassadors will spread the Ambassadorial Impact Reports and
word about FWN’s Most Influential Future Projects.
Filipina Women in the World Awardees: • FWN Ambassadors commit to making
who they are, what they do, their themselves available for Zoom meet-
accomplishments, and their innovative ings with fellow Ambassadors and
global projects that benefit Filipina FWN Board Members in charge to
women in their respective geographic ensure flawless execution of projects, as
locations. assigned.
• FWN Ambassadors will identify • FWN Ambassadors are social media
potential nominees in their geographic savvy and have social media accounts.
region who may qualify for FWN’s • FWN Ambassadors serve as volunteers,
Most Influential Filipina Woman in the and there will be no compensation for
World Award. FWN Ambassadors will volunteer hours. FWN will reimburse
submit nominations annually. expenses incurred in convening events
• FWN Ambassadors will receive expo- based on a budget pre-approved by the
sure for leading exclusive gatherings FWN Board.
of influential Filipina women leaders • Congratulations Founding FWN
worldwide. Ambassadors: Editha Winterhalter
• FWN Ambassadorships are an excellent EdD, Maria Fides Balita, CPA, Dr. Mary
opportunity for the FWN Ambassador Joy Abaquin, Deputy Mayor Myla
and her organization to be involved in Arceno, Rosary Escaño
FWN PROGRAMS
VIRTUAL WATER COOLER:

Share. Ask. Give.
January 07, 2022: “Physical February 04, 2022: “Culture Mat-
W
Learning Spaces and College ters: An Enculturation Scale for
hat is the FWN on a marketing pitch or grant Students with ADHD” Filipino Americans”
Virtual Water proposal? I know it’s not in our Edith Winterhalter EdD Alicia del Prado PhD
Cooler? culture to ask for help as many Global FWN100™2017 Global FWN100™2021
Launched in of us feel ashamed. Know that Associate Vice President for Bud- Faculty Member, Wright Institute
April 2021, the you are in a safe, private and get and Strategic Business Opera- Berkeley, CA
Virtual Water Cooler is envisioned confidential environment. It’s ok tions
to provide a virtual safe place for to be vulnerable. No judgments. California State University February 11, 2022: “The Power of
FWN Members to gather weekly, to Northridge Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: How
chat, catch-up, and just be around • GIVE: Do you have something Leader Expectations and Attribu-
fellow sisters on Fridays. to give? A free consultation, a January 14, 2022: “Everything You tions Can Affect Performance”
book, an item you no longer Wanted to Know About Climate Denise Lopez PhD
• SHARE: Do you have a story, need, a ticket to attend a Zoom Change, but too confused to ask” Global FWN100™2021
an article, a job promotion, an event or conference, a discount Janice Lao-Noche Professor, Alliant International
award you received, news about coupon, a free meal? Receiving Global FWN100™2014 University
your company, an idea you is at the heart of our connection ESG Director, Helen of Tory Los Angeles, CA
want to share? For the inaugu- with one another. It is about El Paso, TX
ral April 9th meeting, Gloria paying forward. February 18, 2022: “Redistricting
T. Caoile shared her thoughts January 21, 2022: “The Language in the U.S.: What It Is and Why You
and actions-to-take to combat • CAVEAT: No money involved of Credit in a Rural Setting in the Should You Care
Anti-AAPI Hate. in the ask and give. Philippines” Marily Mondejar
Maria Beebe PhD Founder & CEO, Foundation for
• ASK: Do you need advice, a This weekly gathering is to demon- Global FWN100™2013 Filipina Women’s Network
resource, a contact, someone strate the abiding power of personal Global FWN100™ Continuing San Francisco, CA
to review your resume or a connections and bringing people Influential 2019
speech you’re writing, guidance together in solidarity and comfort. President, Kaisipan February 25, 2022: “Radheart:
Naples, FL Kiteboarding for a Cause”
Paula Rosales
January 28, 2022: ”Filipino Global FWN100™2021
American Educational Leaders in Co-Founder and Brand Architect,
Northern California K–12 Public Asia Discover Adventures
Schools: Challenges and Oppor- CEO, Blue Kiteboarding Inc.
tunities”
Cynthia Rapaido PhD April 01, 2022: “Cryptocurrency:
US FWN100™2011 What You Need To know But Do
Field Supervisor, School of Not Know What Questions To Ask”
Education, Teacher Education Kristine Dandan
Department Senior Institutional Account
California State University, East Bay Manager
Doctoral Advisor, School of Coinbase
Education, Education Leadership
Department April 29, 2022: ““State of the Phil-
Edgewood College, Madison, ippines Presidential Elections and
Wisconsin Why You Should Care”
Lorna Kapuna, Esq.
Founder, Kapunan & Castillo Law
Offices
Philippines

THE SWAN SONG
FOR “THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES”
BY MARILY MONDEJAR
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER 2004-2022
It seems like it was yesterday when I met V at a con-

ference in New York in 2003. She had just returned
from a trip to the Philippines, where she met the
Filipina Comfort Women* survivors. She promised to
write an extraordinary monologue so the world would
know and won’t easily forget the comfort women’s
stories.
At the time, V encouraged me to put on “The Vagina

Monologues” in our Filipina women community. The
Filipina Women’s Network was still in its infancy, and
I thought our members surely would appreciate the
funny, quirky, sad, thought-provoking, hopeful, and
happy
stories about vaginas!
Around the same time, the murder of 22-year-old

Filipina Claire Joyce Tempongko by her boyfriend
in front of their two young children has become big
news in San Francisco. Claire did everything she could
to get help — she reported her boyfriend’s abuse,
filed a restraining order, and called 911 on that fateful
night. But San Francisco, the police, and our commu-
nity failed her.
With Claire’s murder as our wake-up call, the Filipina and sparked communities to bring to of both the show and the V-Diaries:
community rallied and stepped up to talk publicly light, end the shame, and actively fight Anti-Violence Resource Guide since
about vaginas and pukis. After 18 years — with 31 violence against women and girls. 2004. Most significantly, thank you to
TVM productions (4 in the Tagalog “Usaping Puki”) V for her encouragement, guidance,
in 3 countries, over 700 FWN members, casts, and I am deeply grateful to the hundreds advice, love, support, friendship, and
crews from local Filipinx communities, and over of brave women and men who have belief in me, Susan Celia Swan, V-Day
$250,000 raised to benefit local agencies and shelters participated as cast members, the executive director, and Franklin Ri-
helping women, educating communities about domes- behind-the-scenes crew who made carte.
tic violence and fighting back against abusers — FWN, the shows flawless, the many sponsors,
our members, our community casts and crew, volun- advertisers and contributors whose May 2022 marks FWN’s last and FI-
teers, allies, partners, friends and family will make the support made the shows happen in NAL show of The Vagina Monologues.
final curtain call this year. San Francisco, New York, Washington Thank you to all who came to see the
DC, Las Vegas, Toronto, and London. play from 2003-2022 and helped end
We are sunsetting a show that has emboldened violence against Filipina women and
women to walk out of abusive relationships, claim Maraming Salamat (thank you!) to our girls. Mabuhay!
back their lives, and embark on their journeys to first directors, the late Bernardo Ber-
recovery. With all our gratitude, reverence, and love nardo, Elson Montalbo, Bettina Yap, *Comfort women or comfort girls were women and
girls forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese
to the incomparable V, The Vagina Monologues has our long-time director, Ken Marquis, Army in occupied countries and territories before and
changed the countless lives of women and children and the precious Al Perez, art director during World War II.
FWN PROGRAMS
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

ASIAN WOMEN SPEAK OUT AGAINST HATE
FWN presents “The Vagina Monologues”, a benefit performance with
an all-API women cast in support of #StopAsianHate. Sunday, May
29, 2022 @ 7pm, The Herbst Theatre, San Francisco.
“The Vagina Monologues,” written by playwright and activist V (for-

merly Eve Ensler), broke ground in 1994, offering to the world a piece
of art like nothing it had seen before. Based on dozens of interviews V Since 2003, FWN has collaborated with
conducted with women, the play addressed women’s sexuality and the V-DAY, empowering and celebrating women
social stigma surrounding rape and abuse, creating a new conversa- and their sexuality with a festival of theatre,
tion about and with women. comedy, and the spoken word, highlighted at
benefit performances in San Francisco, New
York, Las Vegas, Washington, DC., Toronto,
Canada and London UK.

FWN PROGRAMS
US FWN100™ and Global
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: FWN100™ Awardees
#BreakTheBias
CARMINA MONTESA CORA DELA CRUZ

ALDANA TORRES
Executive Director President/CEO
The Neurosurgery Outreach Trade Alliances Canada Inc.
Foundation, Inc. Ontario, Canada
Jacksonville, FL, USA Global FWN100™ 2017
Global FWN100™ 2019
What is one piece of advice How do you take care of your-

that you would give to your 20- self? What does self-care mean
year old self? to you?
I would tell myself that I’m on the At this age, I encourage myself
right path and things will work out. more to live a good life. And what
is a good life? It’s about health.
What was your first paid job? It’s about allowing your body to
How did this job turn you into become the best it can be.
a leadership role? How did it
impact your career or business What is the global imprint of
direction? your body of work? Are you
Marketing associate for the leading, advocating, impacting
Philippine Trade Commission. your constituency?
My boss was female who was a Finding our measure is often a
good role model for my leadership reflection of the work we do and
aspirations. Many years later she the contributions we make. It’s
was awarded FWN Global100! about challenging yourself and
juggling things that come at you
What is the most significant because the only thing we can
barrier to female leadership control is our reaction to the things
Be part of the movement for March 8th, International
from your experience? How did around us.
Women’s Day. Individually, we’re all responsible for our it impact your career or busi-
own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. ness? Did it help you become a If you could run the world,
leader or advocate? what one law would you enact
Let’s STAND up for the women of Ukraine. The most significant barrier to to benefit women and girls?
female leadership is gender bias, How would this law impact the
especially those biases that have world?
Let’s STAND up for the achievements of women. been or are systemized. I sometimes I would like to see a law enacting
feel that I have to work twice as rural women’s access to financial
Let’s HEAR the powerful stories of Filipina women and how hard, explain twice as many, and services. Designing appropriate
they broke the bias and won! prove twice as much. As a result, I financial products for women to be
advocate for women. able to save, borrow and insure.
CONTINUES ON PAGE 46
THE MOST INFLUENTI
IN THE WORL

IAL FILIPINA WOMEN
LD 2007-2021
US FWN100™ 2007 - 2012
Global FWN100™ 2013 - 2021
EDITHA TIJAMO FE ODSIGUE JOYCE RIVERA JAVIER LORNA

WINTERHALTER PUNZALAN PATAJO-KAPUNAN, ESQ.
Associate Professor
Associate Vice President, Budget and Founder, Administrator Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Senior Partner
Strategic Business Operations Punzalan Management, Inc. Keck School of Medicine of USC Kapunan & Castillo Law offices
California State University, Northridge San Jose, CA, USA Los Angeles, CA, USA Quezon City, Philippines
Northridge, CA, USA U.S. FWN100™ 2009 Global FWN100™ 2018 Global FWN100™ 2016
Global FWN100™ 2017 Global FWN100™ 2019
What is one thing that we How do you take care of your- Which historical female figure What is one thing that we
would not guess about you? self? What does self-care mean would you like to have coffee would not guess about you?
I am very scared of water. to you? with? What would you like to Behind the fierce exterior is a
I make it a priority to stay active by learn from her? bleeding heart!
What was your first paid job? dancing, walking, and gardening. Patsy Mink, first woman of color
How did this job turn you into I also read my Bible daily. I and first Asian-American woman If you could run the world,
a leadership role? How did it enjoy travelling with my family elected to Congress, I would like to what one law would you enact
impact your career or business to different parts of the world. thank her for co-authoring Title IX. to benefit women and girls?
direction? Self-care is staying healthy, both How would this law impact the
I was 20 years old when I migrated physically and mentally. What is the most significant world?
to the U.S. and my first job was at barrier to female leadership Climate Change Laws that address
McDonald’s where I was paid the What is the global imprint of from your experience? How did the severe negative impact on the
minimum wage of $4.25. Although your body of work? Are you it impact your career or busi- poor and vulnerable groups in
this was the lowest paid job I ever leading, advocating, impacting ness? Did it help you become a developing countries,especially
held, the people and tactical skills your constituency? leader or advocate? women and girls.
I learned helped me navigate Continues to be the role model Lack of femtors in the field. I have
the different career paths I took for providing quality care to the been fortunate to have strong Filipina women face work-
afterwards. intelectually disabled individuals female femtors who have helped me place challenges everyday.
we serve become a leader and advocate. How are you advocating for
If there is one influential action gender equality in your place
that makes you very proud If you could connect with an If there is one influential action of work - e.g., equal pay, sexual
from your body of work (the amazing Filipina woman at that makes you very proud harassment reporting policy,
last three years), what would the Filipina Leadership Glob- from your body of work, what etc.? Was it successful? Was
that be? al Summit - what leadership would that be? it a failure? What did you do?
Presiding the Filipino American qualities are you looking for? I am proud of the Filipino Family Describe.
Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is Collaborative type of leadership Health Initiative’s ability to I was a founder of the Womens
one that I am proud of because its positively transform parent-child Business Council(WOMENBIZ)
mission of educating our youth and What is your ONE expectation relationships, one family at a time. and its past Chair/President and
community about music in general, from the Filipina Leadership Evaluations of our workshops incumbent trustee. It is the leading
and Filipino music and culture in Global Summit? have shown that children report voice of women in commerce,
particular, aligns with my personal Enhanced networking among FWN less symptoms of anxiety and inspiring and empowering women
belief that education should be members depression after their parents in the country, providing a platform
accessible to everyone. participate. to discuss challenges in the
workplace.

Sunday
DAY ONE: 10/30
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
T
he annual Filipina “president” position in the public
Leadership Global and private sectors.
Summit brins togetehr
some of the top and The 2022 Summit’s
most influential Filipina wom- theme is: BEING
en business owners and profes- FILIPINA: LIBERATION.
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women. seats at the tables of power in registration and travel itinerary.
the public and private sectors as First registration, first-served; 3
The summit is FWN’s signature well as advocating for each other days before the summit dates. Please
fundraiser with proceeds fund- on social, economic and political arrive “camera-ready” with your
ing FWN’s programs that foster change. make-up and hairstyle done.
the Filipina women’s socio-eco-
nomic, political and educational The Filipina Leadership Global OUTFIT: wear an outfit that
advancement in addition to rais- Summit convenes sessions and represents your profession or
ing awareness of FWN’s pipe- Learning Journeys on the state of industry. Filipiniana outfit is OK to
line development qualified next the world on the economy, tech- wear.
generation leaders to increase nology, climate change, women’s
the odds that they will rise to the rights social issues, politics and
Monday
18th Filipina Leadership Global Summit
DAY TWO: 10/31 LIBERATION. TRANSFORMATION.CHANGE
#FWNSummit2022
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SUMMIT SCHEDULE
6:15AM - 7:00AM 8:30AM - 5:00PM
PINAY POWER FITNESS Welcome Keynote: 6:30PM - 8:00PM
If you’re staying in the hotel, join BEING Filipina: Liberation •
your FWN sisters and you have 2 Transformation • Change Lisbon Soireé (Portuguese
options: Theme Outfits)
• State of the World Keynotes
• Gather at the Fitness Center of • Learning Sessions Welcome to Lisbon, known for:
Dom Pedro and together get your • Global Pitch Forum - 2022 Colorful Tiles,
heart rate going with cardio training Awardees pitch their projects for Cork,
equipment, burn calories, and enjoy potential collaboration with previous Port Wine,
a vigorous workout with pumped awardees Pastel de Nata,
up music. Hotel guests use their Grilled sardines,
2:00PM - 3:30PM Bacalhau,
hotel key to enter the Fitness Center.
GLOBAL PITCH FORUM Pir Piri Chicken,
• Meet at the front of the hotel The 2022 Awardees and a select the Rooster of Barcelo, a
to walk/jog based on the route group of awardees from 2007-2021 Portuguese symble
suggested by the hotel. will be presenting their innovative and Fado Music
projects to demonstrate how they Moulin Rouge
7:30AM - 9:00AM may “pay forward” and help FWN Be ready to leave your heart in
in building next-generation projects Lisbon!
Registration #2 - Pick up Summit
that will benefit the Filipina women A.Very.Portuguese.Soirée
Credentials
Foyer, Dom Pedro Hotel community in the awardee’s
geographic area. First, we salo salo. Then we soireé,
Portugues style to the tunes of Fado
8:30AM - 9:00AM
The proposed project presentation is Music and Mamma Mia!
SUMMIT WEAVERS: an opportunity to engage and invite
The Journey Continues… previous awardees attending the Prizes! Best costume contest!
Summit Steering Committee Filipina Summit to collaborate and
Warm Welcome to fellow Awardees support her project.
and Members: Global FWN100™2007
through 2021

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DAY THREE: 11/01
Tuesday
6:15AM - 7:00AM 9AM 3PM
PINAY POWER FITNESS Learning Journey: Launch of OPTIONS TO ENJOY LISBON
If you’re staying in the hotel, join DISRUPT 4.0.
your FWN sisters and you have 2 • Walk around Chiado — Lisbon’s
options: OFF-SITE: shopping and theater hub, an area
• DISRUPT 4.0 Book Reveal, situated on a hill overlooking the
• Gather at the Fitness Center of Reading and Book Signing by lower town. Visit old Portuguese
Dom Pedro and together get your Authors stores, high-end boutiques,
heart rate going with cardio training • Book Launch of DISRUPT 4.0. restaurants, and the 1700s Bertrand
equipment, burn calories, and enjoy Filipina Women: BEING @ the Bookstore.
a vigorous workout with pumped Grémio Literário.
up music. Hotel guests use their • D4.0 Authors will read excerpts • Visit Pastéis de Belém, which is
hotel key to enter the Fitness Center. from their chapters the traditional home of the delicious
• Recognize D4.0 Authors Pastel de Nata, that is the staple food
• Meet at the front of the hotel • Board the Shuttle Bus promptly at of the sweet toothed Portuguese.
to walk/jog based on the route 8:30AM to avoid traffic and enough
suggested by the hotel. time to go through security
• Meet at front hotel lobby
7:30AM - 9:00AM suggested by the hotel.
Registration #3 - Pick up Summit
Credentials Learning Journey and Summit
Foyer, Dom Pedro Hotel Debrief
RECAP: Learning Journey and
8:30AM Summit Learning Sessions
Future Thinking IMPACT
General Session: Summit Weavers
Reflections on the Filipina Summit “A desk is a dangerous place from
so far which to view the world.”--John
LeCarre
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Wednesday
4:00PM - 6:00PM
DAY FOUR: 11/02 DAY FIVE: 11/03
Thursday
TIME CAPSULE & Awardee
Group Photos: US FWN100™ 2007
thru Global FWN100™2022
• AWARDEES report for Time

6:15AM - 7:00AM • Capsule Individual Photos and
6:15AM - 7:00AM Group Photos
PINAY POWER FITNESS • Individual photos for Time
If you’re staying in the hotel, join Capsule (Photography List will start
PINAY POWER FITNESS
your FWN sisters and you have 2 from 2022 to 2007)
If you’re staying in the hotel, join
options: • Group Photos: US FWN100™ and
your FWN sisters
Global FWN100™ cohorts per year
• Gather at the Fitness Center of • FWN Board Group Photo
• Gather at the Fitness Center of
Dom Pedro and together get your
Dom Pedro and together get your
heart rate going with cardio training
equipment, burn calories, and enjoy
heart rate going with cardio training 6:30PM
equipment, burn calories, and enjoy
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a vigorous workout with pumped
a vigorous workout with pumped AWARDEES line up and prepare for
up music. Hotel guests use their
up music. Hotel guests use their Entrance Ceremonial Procession
hotel key to enter the Fitness Center.
hotel key to enter the Fitness Center. according to awardee year cohort.
Procession starts from 2007-2022
• Meet at the front of the hotel
then FWN Board Members
to walk/jog based on the route 8:30AM - 10:00AM
suggested by the hotel.
Global FWN100™ Awards 6:00PM - 11:59PM
Ceremony Tech Rehearsal
2:00PM - 3:30PM
for Awardees 2007-2021: GALA! Global FWN100™ 2022
REGISTERED FOR FULL VIP Dinner, Awards Ceremony
Pinay Talks: Extraordinary Voices:
SUMMIT ACCESS ONLY and Program
Filipina Women in Diaspora
Pinay Talks: Extraordinary Voices, Rehearse Awards Ceremony Dress Code: Strictly Formal:
the power of telling our stories. All 2007-2021 Awardees required Filipina Attire / Long Gown; Barong
4:15PM - 4:45PM to attend. Tagalog, Black Tie
Global FWN100™ Awardees share
their passion on issues important to In Search of the 2022 Faces of
them and are relevant to women’s Global Pinay Power
issues today. Previous attendees
have found this session meaningful Filipina women have many faces
and provides a foundation for new of power so FWN selects the
friendships. So we brought back this women who represent the many
session once again! achievements of the women who are
thriving in the diaspora.
Speakers:
• Jennifer Camota Luebke Finalists will be selected from
• Joycelyn Espiritu David attendees at the Filipina Summit
• Judis Guintu Santos 2022. Approach a board member on-
• Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, Esq. site at the summit, if you’re interested
• Myra Colis and why you should be selected. We
• Hon. Rechie Valdez just might tap you.
6:30PM
Women Who Rock: Power Meet-Up
with Lisbon Women Professionals
Meet your professional peers: FWN

Awardees and Attendees meet up
with Lisbon professional women,
entrepreneurs and male allies from
various professions and industries +
members of Filipino Community in
Lisbon.

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Friday
18th Filipina Leadership Global Summit
LIBERATION. TRANSFORMATION.CHANGE
DAY SIX: 11/04 #FWNSummit2022
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
7:30AM - 11:00PM
POST-SUMMIT Day 1 of 2-Day FATIMA Pilgrimage

Day 1: LISBON / OBIDOS / SANGUINHAL / FÁTIMA
• 8:30AM Board private shuttle to begin Fátima

Pilgrimage
• 9AM departure for Óbidos and stop at this medieval

village surrounded by the walls of its castle and typical
for its white limed houses. Tasting of “ginjinha” (cherry
7
liqueur) in a chocolate cup.
Saturday
• Depart for a typical “quinta” (wine-estate) in Bombarral
where you will find the owner that will talk about the
family business of wines, show you the estate, the old
cellars and the vineyards and taste some of the company’s DAY SEVEN: 11/05
wines.
• A buffet lunch of local gastronomy will be served.

7:30AM - 7:00PM
• After lunch departure to FÁTIMA, where the Blessed
Mother appeared in 1917 to three simple little shepherds. POST-SUMMIT Day 2 of 2-Day FATIMA Pilgrimage
Free time to discover the shops of religious items for Day 2: FÁTIMA / SINTRA / CASCAIS /
blessing at the Chapel. ALCOCHETE / LISBOA
• End of the day arrival at hotel in FÁTIMA and dinner. • Get ready to check-out of Fátima hotel.
• After dinner, participate in the Rosary and candlelight • Breakfast at the hotel and some time to discover
procession. Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared in August 1917
after the children were released from prison; Aljustrel,
• Accommodations in Fátima. the hamlet where the original homes of the children
are, and the Parish church where the children were
baptized.
• Departure to the medieval village of Sintra, former

Royal summer residence and chosen to inspire writers
and poets, such as Lord Byron who named it “the
Garden of Eden”. Some time free to discover the village
and departure to Cascais to lunch at Restaurante
Furnas do Guincho.
• After lunch departure to Alcochete to have some time

free for shopping at Freeport outlet.
• Return to Lisbon at the end of the day, 7PM.
FEATURES
Still Struggling
I
still wrestle with questions about life and pandemic, deaths happened intensely fast and
death even as we seem to be in the tail wide. Life was indeed so fragile. There was
With How Fragile end of the COVID-19 pandemic. point when it felt like people were dropping
like flies. And despite “heroic” measures, many
Life Has Become Before the pandemic, there was some
systematic way to estimate where the patient
lives could not be saved.
could be in the myriad different possibilities It almost did not make sense. It was an odd
BY REGINA between cure, survival, and death. and exhausting day-to-day phenomenon.
P. BERBA, MD
Global FWN100™ 2022 We call them prognostic or risk factors. All these admixed with the helplessness we saw
When a 35-year-old father is brought to the how dying was occurring, with patients alone,
Emergency Room half dead after a traumatic whisked so quickly away as soon as COVID-19
motorcycle accident, some predictors give us was suspected…no time for goodbyes, no
hope that he will survive. Or when a 90-year- chance to hug one last time.
old with lung cancer exuding with the aura
that she can purchase anything and everything How agonizing it must have been for patients
to give her more days to live, some scoring and their families who went through the
system will guide you how to best counsel her agony of dying as if abandoned. The dynamics
and face the reality of death. There was some of COVID-19 shook us to the very core and
order in how I perceived life and our ability to clarified just how fragile life is. With humility
“save lives” and prevent death. and compassion we need to accept and
understand this.
All these changed with the SARS CoV2 virus.
It is a reminder that we need to live and love
Particularly during early months of the fully now at this moment... while we can.
T
he devastating results brought of times. Understanding the necessity to Breaking Barriers:
by severe crises, such as war and
natural disasters, impacts all.
aid fellow victims has been our principal
driving force. In our youth, we held great
Women in the Lead
However, the impact of conflict responsibility in nurturing our homes. BY GWE N DOLY N T. PAN G
Global FWN100™ 2022
and disasters may be indiscrimi-
nate, nevertheless it affects women, children, We spearhead survival, and raise future
and marginalized communities the most. generations that shape our society at
Additionally, in the midst of a crisis, women the present. Moreover, being part of the
are at the forefront in handling the situation, discriminated groups urged us to seek aid
despite the unjust restrictions in participating with each other, thus empowering ourselves
in society. to persevere collectively.
We, women, face innumerable struggles Our struggle to break away from the binds of
brought upon us by war, calamity, gender- society as a woman is an endeavour to free
based violence, workplace inequality along other people who experience oppression.
with others. Yet, despite all that, we fulfil our During the most turbulent times, our people
duties as members of society to respond need us. Empowering ourselves and rising
and aid in times of need—regardless of the as women leaders in our society will greatly
limitations and restrictions enforced upon contribute our humanitarian efforts to be of
us. Women represent half of the world’s service to the most vulnerable.
population, therefore it is our duty and right
to claim our space in society. It might have been a long time coming
for most women today to take the leader
Women, foremost, are the first to respond mantle at times of uncertainty, but with our
in humanitarian missions because we have nurturing strength, we will be able to break
experienced helplessness in our lives plenty barriers and change lives for the better.

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18TH FILIPINA LEADERSHIP GLOBAL SUMMIT | LISBON | PORTUGAL

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Global FWN100™ awards between 2013 to the most current

If selected, she will be inducted into the FWN Hall of Fame

Self-nominations are not accepted.

Nominations are vigorously vetted including references,

Previous awardees are encouraged to nominate their fellow

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Judis Guintu-Santos believes that Kristine Custodio Suero is an

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What is the most significant

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What is the global imprint of

INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS

POLICYMAKERS & VISIONARIES

your body of work? Are you JUSLYN MANALO

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July 23–25, 2021

Strategic Visioning Stages

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FEMtorMatch™ is the Filipina Women, in particular, may

Femtoring (aka mentoring) FEMtorMatch™ provides structured

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VIRTUAL WATER COOLER:

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It seems like it was yesterday when I met V at a con-

At the time, V encouraged me to put on “The Vagina

Around the same time, the murder of 22-year-old

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

“The Vagina Monologues,” written by playwright and activist V (for-

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CARMINA MONTESA CORA DELA CRUZ

What is one piece of advice How do you take care of your-

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EDITHA TIJAMO FE ODSIGUE JOYCE RIVERA JAVIER LORNA

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• AWARDEES report for Time

Meet your professional peers: FWN

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POST-SUMMIT Day 1 of 2-Day FATIMA Pilgrimage

• 8:30AM Board private shuttle to begin Fátima

• 9AM departure for Óbidos and stop at this medieval

• A buffet lunch of local gastronomy will be served.

• Departure to the medieval village of Sintra, former

• After lunch departure to Alcochete to have some time

• Return to Lisbon at the end of the day, 7PM.

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