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13th Filipina
Leadership Global
Summit
Global100
Awardees
from Australia
Belgium Italy
Philippines Singapore
South Korea Switzerland
Taiwan U.A.E U.S.A.
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w w w . F i l i p i n a W o m e n s N eFtI w
Mabuhay!
Filipina women ARE changing the world! This years cohort
of awardees comes from 12 countries, including ten
remarkable Filipinasprevious awardees who continue
to be unstoppable trailblazerspersevere with new and
exciting influential projects and activities.
These extraordinary women are challenging the
stereotypes that hold Filipina women back from becoming
full participants in the global workplace. They are leading
the way by sharing power and influence strategies and
working together to change the political, economic,
scientific, technological and cultural landscape. I firmly
believe that the Filipina voice is vital to bringing balance to
the work-world and all communities.
Which is why indomitable Filipina women leaders meeting
yearly at the Filipina Leadership Global Summit to share
strategies on how to strengthen economic and political
muscle is very important. The summit provides us the
supportive and powerful forum to INFLUENCE and
ACCELERATE our collective ACTION. A place to get things
DONE. An environment to fast-track ideas into action
and tangible outcomes. To that end, we have lined up
the marquis names in leadership and strategy to help
super sheroES
#FWNSummit2016 Steering Committee
13TH FILIPINA LEADERSHIP GLOBAL SUMMIT: CEBU, PHILIPPINES AUGUST 21-24, 2016
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EDITORIAL TEAM
MARILY MONDEJAR
Publisher
R A I S S A A LV E R O
FWN Fellow, Editor
Contributors
IRENE CORPUZ
MARIA BEEBE
PAULET TE LIU
ROSARIO CAJUCOM
BRADBURY
FWN BOARD
AMAR BORNKAMP
BAMBI LORICA md
ELENA MANGAHAS
MARIA BEEBE
MARILY MONDEJAR
NINI ALVERO
COL. SHIRLEY RAGUINDIN
SONIA DELEN
SUSIE QUESADA
THELMA BOAC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome from Marily Mondejar............3A
Welcome from FWN President ..............4A
About Filipina Womens Network..........3B
Face of Global Pinay Power...................6B
Message from the Selection Chair.........5B
Global 100 Keepers of the Flame........8A
Message from Steering Committee and
Programs Chair..................................4B
FWN Global100 Award Categories.......7A
FWN Global100 Awardee Profiles ....... 9A
Continuing Influence............................17B
Disrupt 2.0...........................................10B
Cover Story: Ace Itchon .........................7B
Cover Story: Myrna Yao..........................5A
About the #FWNSummit2016...............11B
Summit Schedule at a Glance...............12B
Stll Standing........................................17B
A Filipinas Call to Accelerate Womens
Participation in IT Security................ 18B
Re-Imagining the Role of the Filipina in
Nation Building...................................19B
The views and opinions of advertisers
and contributors expressed
in this publication do not necessarily
state or reflect those of
Filipina Womens Network.
2016 Filipina Womens Network.
All Rights Reserved.
No part of this publication may
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the publisher.
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Filipinas in Motion
Boards & Commissions
Appointments
Political Education Awareness
Training and Voter Registration
FWN Fellows and Interns
FEMtorMatch
Pinay Speed Femtoring
5. Cultural Awareness
1. Branding
2. Social Justice
3. Coalition Building
4. Leadership Development
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T H A N K YO U T O O U R S P O N S O R S
President,
Filipina Womens Network
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ASPEN PHILIPPINES
JO-ANN RAVELA
EARL JAYONA
BASIC GRAPHICS
HELGA JAVIER
CITEM CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL
TRADE, EXPOSITIONS AND MISSIONS
ROSVI GAETOS
JOJO FLANCIA
GABBY CRUZ
FRANKLIN M. RICARTE
MELANIE NG
PAULETTE LIU
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Helmsbriscoe
Marisa Crame
INTAS DESTINATIONS:
KEVIN HINAHON
SONIA LAZO
STAFF
MICHELLE Z. LARIEGO
ROVI ISABEL F. NUNEZ
MANILA PENINSULA
JILL DE VILLA
SHANGRI-LA MACTAN
CHEF ADOLFO
FILA SOFIA UBALDE
MECHELLE EGUIA
MYK TOLENTINO
Lily Chan
Winson Omalza
GALA AWARDS
GLORIA T. CAOILE
JOSEPHINE ROMERO
MARIA BEEBE, PH.D.
MUTYA SAN AGUSTIN SHAW, M.D.
THELMA BOAC
BPI FOUNDATION
FAYE A. CORCUERA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CLOROX
MARITES DAGDAG
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
CANDICE GOTIANUY, CHANCELLOR OF U.C.
OFELIA MANA
RUDY AVILES
TEENA HERNAEZ
INSULAR LIFE
MONA LISA DELA CRUZ
NINA AGUAS
CALL N HAUL
GABRIEL GABBY CONCEPCION
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS
WILNORA CAWILE
JONES LLANG LASALLE (JLL)
SHEILA LOBIEN
FELTA MULTI MEDIA INC.
MYLENE ABIVA
MCDONALDS PHILIPPINES
CHONA TORRES
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A WA R M W E L C O M E F R O M T H E C H A I R O F T H E
SUMMIT STEERING COMMIT TEE AND FROM THE
PROGRAMS CHAIR
Greetings to all delegates and guests!
We are fortunate to have the Vice President of the
Philippines Madame Leni Robredo to grace this occasion
and share her vision for the women of our country.
Our theme for this years gathering INFLUENCE.
ACCELERATE. ACTION. echoes the importance of our
concerted effort and action in the global world.
One message is clearly brought to the fore; actions and
influence should promote equitable opportunity not only
of wealth but to act on the environmental protection
which has impinged on our people especially women.
This gathering is a call for stronger direction to influence,
accelerate and take action to usher growth in all aspects.
One reason for this years theme is to re-assess our
roadmap to development and how we want our future to
look like as a cohesive group of influential women.
Our desire is to create a society dedicated to unity,
innovation and sustainability that transforms opportunity so
that women are able to articulate and advocate in a united
voice their concerns succinctly. As you engage at the
summit, let us participate actively as we think of the future
generation that will benefit from the output of this
gathering.
Finally, my appreciation goes to the Founder and FWN
Board, the awardees and the supporters of thie summit
who made sure that it will be a resounding success.
Chair
#FWNSummit2016 Steering Committee
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Filipina, when we
witness injustice of any
kindmistreatment in a
relationship, disrespect
at the boardroom table
or slander in someones
tsismis.
Every time we have
the uncomfortable
conversations that ensure
wage gaps are closed; doors
of opportunity are opened
and networks are widened.
PINAY POWER!
Francine Maigue
the face of Global Pinay Power
going GLOBAL.
Were not docile Asian dolls. A new
sub-demographic nor a passing trend.
Were not an afterthought community.
We are a force to be reckoned with.
#FilipinaDISRUPTers (L-R: Maria Beebe, Marily Mondejar, Amar Bornkamp, Francine Maigue and
Jessica Caloza) receive certificate of commendation for Global Pinay Power from the City of Los
Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Launch of the Face of Global Pinay Power & DISRUPTing Los Angeles,
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100 Most
Influential
Filipina
Women in the
World Award
The 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in
the World Award recognizes women of
Philippine ancestry who are influencing the
face of leadership in the global workplace,
having reached status for outstanding work
in their respective professions, industries and
communities. They are recognized for their
achievement and contributions to society,
femtorship and legacy.
Awardees are selected and determined by
averaging scores assigned by the Selection
Committee on the criteria described on the
nomination form for activities and projects
nominee may have initiated or have been
involved in her country of residence:
Impact
Innovation
Involvement
Femtorship (mentorship)
Professionalism
Sustainability (of activity or project she
may have started or have been involved)
Global FWN100
Award Categories
BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS
BUILDERS
Builders have demonstrated exceptional business
impact at a large workplace environment;
displaying deep passion for a cause through
collaborative initiatives or alliances with
corporations or nonprofit organizations on behalf
of her own organization; demonstrates high
potential and skill with measurable results at a
government agency, nonprofit or organization
in the public and private sectors. Buildership is
about building better organizations, leading broken
organizations to adjust, repair, and re-align.
EMERGING LEADERS
This award category recognizes Filipina women
below age 35 who are making their mark in a
leadership role, are on the pathway to principalship
and building capacity across an organizational
system in the public and private sectors.. Emerging
Leaders have powerful mindsets and skill sets that
drive achievement for their organizations.
NICOLE
This award honors Filipina women whose words,
actions, and activism, inspire others to act and
revolutionize societys way of understanding
traditional beliefs and customs thus leaving behind
a Filipino global imprint. Nicole, who sparked
an international dialogue about womens rights,
national sovereignty, and international law, as she
steadfastly pursued justice against her rapists,
inspires this category.
Hon. Leni
Robredo
Vice President,
Republic of the
Philippines
#FWNSummit2016
Keynote Speaker
Human rights lawyer Maria Leonor Leni Gerona Robredo, has devoted
her entire professional life in the service of the most vulnerable
sectors of Philippine society. As a Public Attorney, as member of the
alternative lawyers group SALIGAN, and as Representative of the Third
District of Camarines Sur, she has remained constant in her priority
attention to farmers and fisherfolk; women, particularly in oppressive
circumstances; and indigenous people.
12th Filipina Leadership Summit, Legacy 2.0: Mothers & Daughters, Global FWN1002015 Awardees, San Francisco
NICOLE
The Vice President was initially known as the widow of the beloved
Mayor of Naga City and Secretary of the Department of Interior and
Local Government. After the tragic air accident that took the life of
Secretary Jesse Robredo, the public quickly recognized Atty. Robredo as
her husbands full partner in the advocacy for good governance, ethical
leadership, and citizen participation in the work of government. In this
work, she brought to bear her degree in Economics from the University
of the Philippines (1986) and her bachelor of laws degree from the
University of Nueva Caceres (1992). Passing the bar in 1997, Atty.
Robredo has since sustained a commitment to the use of legal means
to assist in the self-empowerment of the underprivileged.
BEHIND THE
SCENES LEADERS
Belen M. SaramosingRamirez
Carmen Garcia
Managing Director,
Community Corporate Pty Ltd,
Mylor, Australia
Carmen sits on a number
of advisory councils and
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Elena Jingjing
Villanueva Romero
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Indefatigable, Mrs.
Cuisia spearheaded high
impact humanitarian and
charitable initiatives while
simultaneously showcasing
the best in Filipino culture,
art and values in the U.S. She
convinced the Banko Sentral
ng Pilipinas to release its
pre-Hispanic gold collection,
which she discovered in its
vaults. This collection, which
highlights a flourishing precolonial Filipino society, is
now open to the public as
part of a permanent exhibit
in the Metropolitan Museum
of Manila. Through her
influence, under the auspices
of the Asia Society, the gold
collection was successfully
exhibited in NYC. Mrs. Cuisia
spearheaded Filipino Youth
Leadership Program (FYLPro),
designed to reignite an
interest in developments in
the Philippines by allowing
young Filipino-Americans to
apply for trips to meet key
government and business
leaders in the Philippines. Her
goal is for FYLPro proteges
to return to the U.S. ready
to develop projects of joint
interest to Filipinos and
Americans. An energetic
advocate of engaging the
second generation of Fil-Ams,
Mrs. Cuisia has been
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DISRUPT 2.0
her life.
Disrupting the Status Quo. In these
chapters, the women demonstrate how
as agents of disruption, they disrupted
the status quo by being among the
first Filipina women to accomplish
something of significance, or by
exceeding expectations and being the
pearl with the best luster.
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A LEADER OF
COMPASSION
Ace T. Itchon pictured second from left with fellow Global FWN100 15 awardees
Myrna Tang Yao, Emma Imperial and Cathy Ileto in San Francisco, California, USA.
Marcelina Tolentino Itchon, fondly called Ace,
started her career at the very bottom of the ladder,
delivered great performance and painstakingly rose
through the ranks. She originally wanted to become a
doctor, but landed in the pharmaceutical industry as a
medical representative. Steadily she climbed to various
management positions at a few companies before holding
regional posts in Asia Pacific until finally President, CEO
and Chairman of the Board of Aspen Philippines, a
company that Ace set up from the ground up. It all began
at a pediatricians examination bed.
Ace is the middle child of seven siblings. Her father
was the sole bread winner, while her mom dabbled in a
variety of jobs to augment their income. At home, we all
had daily household chores and responsibilities. This is
how I learned the value of teamwork.
Ace was granted a scholarship to a private high
school. All she had was free tuition. She would borrow her
classmates books while they were busy playing volleyball
after class. She wanted to play with them so badly, but she
knew that she had to sacrifice fun to prioritize schoolwork.
She learned to read quickly, and developed a keen eye for
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COVER STORY
ACE ITCHON:
SUNDAY, AUG 21
D AY T W O :
MONDAY, AUG 22
Bernabe, Milagros Fernan Cayosa,
Nellie Chiu, Raquel Choa, Paulette
Deduque-Liu, Tita Q. Dumagsa,
Amparito Llamas Lhullier, Melanie
Ng
SCHEDULE
D AY T W O :
AUGUST 21 SUNDAY
1:00pm 4:00pm
Registration #1 (Pick-up your Summit
Credentials) Camia Room
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FRIDAY, OCT 30
Romero, Nora Terrado
Speakers: Christine Amour-Levar,
Karen Batungbacal, Paulette
Deduque-Liu, Maan Hontiveros
Learning Journey: Customers of the
Future
The Learning Journey Sites:
Kenneth Cobonpue
ProFoods
Lapu Lapu Shrine
Kor Landa
We will visit companies and focus on
changing customers needs in the B2C
and B2B industries of various products
and services servicing a global clientele.
Industries were exploring are fashion
accessories, furniture manufacturing,
food and food additive manufacturing
and technology. Then we gather at
the next morning to recap learnings
with each group reporting back their
observations.
AUGUST 22 MONDAY
7:00am 7:30am
Registration #2 (Pick-up
your Summit Credentials)
Camia Room
Registration #2 (Pick-up
your Summit Credentials)
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You will be welcomed with
leis and gorgeous Hunks
as you board the bus for
our Learning Journey!
DRESS CODE:
FILIPINA WOMEN IN THE
DIASPORA
7:30am 12:30pm
Learning Journey #1:
Customers of the Future
Shangri-La Mactan Lobby
Moderators: Nini Alvero,
Marily Mondejar, Jopin
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Life disruptions
Workplace disruptions initiated
Leadership competencies
developed for oneself, for leading
others, for leading organizations,
and
Legacy building for next
generation leaders
Press Conference: Book Launch
DISRUPT 2.0. Filipina Women: Daring
to Lead
Book Reading and Signing
Media Co-Chairs Chit Lijauco,
Philippine Tatler
and Susan
Afan, ABS CBN
Lingkod Kapamilya
Foundation
1:45 pm - Author
readings
2:30 pm - Pinay
Speed Femtoring
4:00 pm - Book
purchases, author signing; Continue
fellowship
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SCHEDULE
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D AY T H R E E :
D AY T H R E E
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AUGUST 23 TUESDAY
8:30am 12:00pm Plenary and
General Sessions: INFLUENCE.
ACCELERATE. ACTION. Rosal
Ballroom 1 & 2 (Shangri-La Mactan)
Moderators: Marcelina Ace Itchon,
Marily Mondejar, Susie Quesada,
Myrna Tang Yao
Plenary: INFLUENCE. ACCELERATE.
ACTION. DISRUPT 2.0 Filipina Women:
Daring To Lead.
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Plenary Speakers
Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III
Vice Governor Agnes Magpale
Myrna Yao
Philippines Vice President Leni
Robredo
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
General Sessions:
Summit Weaver - Marily Mondejar
and Ace Itchon
Filipina GLOBAL Leaders
Discussion & Action
This is a very informal Kwentuhan
session (a la The View) among
kindred spirits on civic engagement,
public service, social and political
action. Wed like the discussion to
incorporate the summit theme and
the attendees to leave inspired with
an action item of what they can do to
get more engaged in the community.
The Global Leaders Panel will discuss
and formulate actions on how we, as
a leadership group, can shape and
move the Filipina Womens Global
Agenda on the issues impacting
women. We will break out into small
sessions after the keynote and come
together again for each groups Action
Items Report.
Awardees will sit together in their
award categories for discussion and 1
Action Outcome:
BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS What boundaries were broken in your
industry, profession, organization or
community? How did you participate?
BUILDERS - Environmental Justice:
Creating Livable Communities for
Families
EMERGING LEADERS - What
distinguishes the Global FWN100
awardees? How has your experiences
work for you and will work for other
Filipina women?
FOUNDERS & PIONEERS - Shaping
and Moving a Womens Agenda:
Holding Public Officials Accountable
and Lobbying Effectively
INNOVATORS & THOUGHT LEADERS
- Ending Violence and Exploitation
Against Women and Girls
POLICYMAKERS & VISIONARIES
Making Government Work for Women
and Girls: Structural Reform as a
Womens Issue
KEEPERS OF THE FLAME Challenging the status quo is a
Angelica Berrie
Philanthropist
Cory Vidanes
Chief Operating Officer, ABS-CBN
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D AY F O U R :
12:00pm 1:00pm
Networking Lunch Rosal Ballroom
(Shangri-La Mactan)
1:00pm 3:00pm Time Capsule
Project: Photo and Video Sessions,
by appointment (Global100 Awardees
ONLY & FWN Board Members) TBA
PHOTO AND VIDEO SESSIONS
Appointment slot will be confirmed upon
receipt of your summit registration and travel
itinerary. First registration, first served.
Individual Time allotment: 10-15 minutes
for video interviews; 5-10 minutes for photo
sessions.Please arrive camera ready with
your make-up and hairstyle done. We may
be able to secure the services of a make-up
/ hairstylist on-site for a separate fee. Please
advise if you wish to take advantage of this
service. More sign-ups will mean a more
reasonable fee.
Entrepreneurship Breakthroughs:
Make Me A Filipina Millionaire
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SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, AUG 24
Melanie C. Ng
International
Nevada, USA
Since 1981, Mita has helped
numerous companies brand,
market and sell hundreds of
millions of dollars of their
products around the world
from her home-based
operations. This extensive
experience and successful
track record has earned her a
reputation for being a homebased business expert and a
highly sought after leader in
her industry.
Rachel Salinel
Rocio Nuyda
Sandra S. Montano
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BUILDERS
disaster-response and relief
initiatives through CHEERS.
From being a certified
provider of quality Emergency
Cardiovascular Care, First
Aid Science, and Paramedics
Studies, CHEERS expanded its
emergency-related services
and delved into the production
of Emergency Food Reserve
(EFR) in 2013.
Theresita Tita Q.
Dumagsa
Builders
Dr. Bernadette M.
Schlueter
Principal, Department of
Defense Education Activity SHAPE American School
Casteau, Belgium
Dr. Schlueter implemented the
French immersion program at
SHAPE American Elementary
School, the only one of its kind
in DoDEA. This
transformational program has
enabled her students to
engage in a high quality
foreign language experience
enhancing communication
across cultures. She has been
recognized in her unwavering
commitment to education and
support to children of U.S.
Armed Forces soldiers.
What was you very first paid
job? Typist for the familys
printing company. Fifth grade,
10 years old. Paid per typed
page.
How do you take care of
yourself? I run! Self-care
means taking time to indulge
in my personal passion,
running races in places.
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but do not forget the old ones.
Surround yourself with
positive people and avoid
negative ones.
Irene Corpuz
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considered a mans world,
particularly in the Middle East
where culture and tradition
have dictated Arab women,
covered in their black Abaya,
be a full housewife. Irene
bravely shakes the status quo
and emerged to be one of the
leading women in Information
& Cyber Security in the
UAE. Irene is also a soughtafter speaker and panelist
in Information Security
conferences throughout
Europe, Asia, and Middle East.
What is the most significant
barrier to female leadership
from your experience?
In my experience in the UAE,
it is still the culture which is
the most significant barrier.
Being a woman in IT and Cyber
Security, there is still some
gender bias which limits our
opportunity to go on higher
ranks.
Who is one person who has
influenced your professional
career? Allow me to mention
two please.
1. Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury.
I have admired her since I met
her as the CEOs secretary in
1989, until she became the
CEO herself.
2. In the UAE, Engr. Mary Jane
Alvero. Shes one of the first
Filipinas who has brought
honor to the Filipinas in the
UAE and continuously inspires
and motivates Filipinos with
her humility and kindness
despite her achievements.
Shes almost admired by the
UAE nationals for being an
empowered Filipina, being a
CEO of a company.
Lorna Patajo-Kapunan
Magnolia Misolas Uy
Commercial Counselor,
Permanent Mission of the
Republic of the Philippines to
the World Trade Organisation
Geneva, Switzerland
Magnolia Uy is the Philippine
delegate to the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) in Geneva,
Switzerland. In addition to
dealing with various Philippine
stakeholders, she deals with
delegates of the WTO (164
members), the United Nations
(193 members) and other
nationalities. Magnolia Uys
key influence is in articulating
trade policy to negotiate
multilateral and bilateral
agreements, to translate policy
to make it understandable
to Philippine business
organizations and to potential
foreign business partners. This
policy when implemented has
people-level impact.
What do you think is the
biggest challenge that
faces the next generation
of Filipina women? I think
the biggest challenge is
maintaining our Filipina
identity. In the flat world we
live in today, globalization
is a real threat against staying
true to ones heritage,
to who we are as a nation.
What is the most significant
barrier to female leadership
from your experience?
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Workplace challenge as a
Filipina woman and why: We
need a kinder and more
compassionare workplace
environment for working
mothers -- e.g., longer
maternity leave, nursing
stations, childrens school
leave, etc.
The ONE thing that we
would not guess about you:
I was a ballet scholar at the
Cultural Centre of the
Philippines.
Marites T. Dagdag
President, Clorox
International Philippines, Inc.
Manila, Philippines
Marites is responsible
for building the business
sales, profitability, market
share growth at Clorox
International Philippines. She
also focuses her efforts on
building a highly engaged,
growth culture amongst
employees at the company.
Her goal is to continually
improve the companys
organizational effectiveness
and productivity. Marites
has led 3 major strategic
initiatives for long term
growth at Clorox and led the
companys Typhoon Haiyan
relief initiative.
Milalin SarenasJavellana
Milallins influence is in
improving the policies that
govern public sector human
resource policies, something
she has successfully been able
to effect in the Philippines
and Asia Pacific countries
for which the Australian
government provides grants.
Her global imprint has been
acknowledged not just in the
Philippines where she was
recently invited to be Chair
the Civil Service Commission
but also in the Asia Pacific
region where she vied against
40 other candidates to head
Australian grant.
What is one piece of advice
that you would give to your
20-year old self? Do not be
afraid to dream big and enjoy
life as you work to achieve
your dreams.
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Emerging Leaders
Rosario CajucomBradbury
Anne Quintos
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EMERGING LEADERS
that resolve and confidence
in ourselves and in what we
can do for our true voices to
become louder.
Founders &
Pioneers
Agnes A. Gervacio
Amparito Llamas
lhuillier
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Glenda Baretto
Cynthia Romero Mamon,
Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer,
Enchanted Kingdon, Inc.
Manila, Philippines
List 1 professional
accomplishment and/or
influential action that makes
you proud: I have pioneered
several projects in government
when I was Director of the
Management Information
Systems of PCARRD under the
President, SunStar
Management Inc., SunStar
Media Group
Cebu, Philippines
As President of Sun Star
Management Inc., Gina Garcia
Atienza manages the Sun Star
Media Groups newspapers
in Davao, Cagayan de Oro,
Bacolod, Pampanga and
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Workplace challenge as a
Filipina woman and why:
Coming from a developing
country the Philippines,
Filipina Women have to strive
harder in coping with global
standards.
grassroots level.
What is the most significant
barrier to female leadership
from your experience?
That men think that we are
better off staying home and
making babies when we
actually hold half the sky and
are in fact more than capable
of competing with them.
More often than not, were
beat them at their own game!
Malou N. Santos
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Self-proclaimed
ADOBOQUEEN, Partner, The
Commissary Kitchen,
Cookbook Author and Culinary
Brand Ambassador
Manila, Philippines
Nancy Reyes Lumens
advocacy on adobo is not just
about food but also about
food and anthropology - the
hospitality associated with
Paulette Deduque-Liu
Ophelia MananquilBakker
President, Fostering
Education & Environment for
Development (FEED, Inc.)
Makati, Philippines
Marylou Ty Garcia
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Workplace challenge as a
Filipina woman and why:
I have spent most of my
career in a male-dominated
industry. As such, there
have been instances when
men would question my
capabilities and decisions.
This is not necessarily due
to incompetence or any lack
of interest on my part but
perhaps due to gender bias of
others.
Your LEGACY for the Filipina
Womens Network: I would
like to leave a legacy of
breaking the glass ceiling for
women in male-dominated
industries and in providing
life-changing opportunities for
the disadvantaged in society.
Workplace challenge as a
Filipina woman and why:
The challenge is how to
practice Self Leadership. An
example would be breaking
away from our colonial
mentality which is part of
our cultural mindset, and
becoming self-reliant.
INNOVATORS &
THOUGHT LEADERS
Raquel Toquero-Choa
Rosalind L. Wee
Founder, W Group of
Companies
Taguig, Philippines
Rosalinds company, W Group
Inc. has become a driving
force in the office property
segment. Known as a premier
developer of boutique office
buildings the W Group
presents office real estate
solutions that successfully
Cynthia C. Norton
President, Gymnastics
Association of the Philippines
Philippines
What is the global impact
of your work? The value
of sports tourism is said
to be over US$600 billion
internationally. The Philippines
with its varied landscapes
and contours, tropical climate
and warm people, is a sport
paradise. Whether on land,
water or air, there is always
sport to play in the Philippines.
My passion is to ensure
that we get a share of this
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Edita A. de Leon
Mylene Abiva
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to Accelerate
womens
participation in
IT Security
Irene Corpuz
Head of IT Security, Abu Dhabi Government Entity
The author (2nd from right) participating in the Panel Discussion during the CISO Summit Middle
East, discussing the security for Smart Cities. The only Filipina and woman in the panel together with
CEOs & VPs.
How can Filipina women contribute as change
agents in the information security profession? Cyber
Security is associated with hackers, risks, threats and
attacks. Unlike other professions, it is not usually in the list
of careers that high school students choose when going
to college. They see it as a profession associated with the
black hoodie jacket rather than a corporate suit or dress.
To some cultures, it is not socially accepted, claiming that IT
is a mans world. For most Arab women and their families,
working in an office environment highly dominated by men
creates discomfort especially if the women are
required to wear the burqa (a veil that covers the entire
face & body).
Women are underrepresented in the security
profession with only 12% globally. For us in the field, we
aim to influence the younger generation to recognize the
Figure 1: Gender Distribution in Information Security
(Source: 2013)- (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study, a Frost & Sullivan
market study, in partnership with (ISC)2 and Symantec)
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Congratulations
Marina Durano
Greetings from:
Mila Sering
Pet Hartman
SeniorManagingDirector&COO
SevenSevenGlobalServices,Inc.
President&COO
ArchGlobalServices,Inc.
Olivia Limpe Aw
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With the robust growth in construction, good
talent becomes hard to find. Employers globally are
facing increasing difficulty filling jobs due to skills gap.
The influx of big players in Cebu has compounded the
problem of talent shortage in this part of the country.
Employees are key to the creation of a
sustainable competitive advantage. Employees who
are capable, competent, most engaged, and passionate
individuals become the strength of the organization. How
can one build a strong organization when talent is hard to
find?
While the Primary Group is in Construction and
Real Estate, we experienced talent attrition. We started a
relentless approach to people development to accelerate
the skills needed resulting in poverty alleviation. Our
mission is to uplift the lives of the marginalized through
Free Technical Vocational Training. Thus, the birth of PSEFISKILLS, PGBs corporate foundation. It has also become the
best strategy to win this talent war and skills shortage.
When men were preferred for skills abroad, their
exodus was unstoppable. The idea of training women
for heavy equipment operations was unheard of and
unconventional. Nevertheless, we trained societys
most resilient stakeholders: WOMEN. The Strong Work
Group (SWG) program trained and certified displaced,
unemployed, disadvantaged women in heavy equipment
operations and in various construction skills. It was a
daunting task that was met with much resistance from
male workers who mocked and discouraged them from
completing their training. As if learning these skills were not
hard enough, the women had to go through discrimination,
biases, and intimidation.
With determination, these women remained
focused and persevering, until they could stand on equal
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Image 1: Maria Lorena Oo, Strong Work Group (SWG) Batch 1, doing
carpentry.
Image 2: Gleceria Vanguardia, SKILLS Heavy Equipment Operator graduate
doing excavation works.
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Susie Quesada
President
President, Ramar Foods International
Marily Mondejar
Gloria T. Caoile
Advisory
National Political Director, Asian Pacific
American Labor Alliance (APALA)
GLOBAL FWN100
Board Secretary
Co-Chair, Little Manila Foundation
Sonia T. Delen
Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Banc of America
Leasing
Josephine romero
KEEPER OF THE FLAME
Assistant Secretary,
Department of Trade &
Industry, Republic of the
Philippines
Nini is a seasoned diplomat recognized for her
ability at fully developing the potential of
Philippine export products in a given country
market and bringing in foreign direct investors
from her host country by actively engaging in a
focused investment program. She is also known
to demonstrate excellent diplomatic skills as a
top negotiator resulting in the smooth resolution
of bilateral and multilateral trade issues affecting
the market access of Philippine products into her
country of assignment.
Thelma Boac
Board Member
Chief Diversity Officer, Air National Guard
(ANG), Chief of Diversity, National Guard
Bureau (NGB)
Josephine Romero
Board Member
Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade
& Industry, Republic of the Philippines
Amar Bornkamp
VP, Membership
Senior Team Manager in Operation
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Continuing Influence
What is the most significant
barrier to female leadership from
your experience? Being heard in
an all-male boardroom meeting.
Hence, I would always volunteer to
take the minutes of the meeting in
order to have a chance to clarify,
interject, give my opinion, and
challenge others ideas.
Ace Itchon
Maan hontiveros
BUILDER
Chit Lijauco
Manila, Philippines
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Emma Imperial
INNOVATOR & THOUGHT LEADER
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Continuing Influence
Karen Batungbacal
Founder and Pioneer
Undersecretary, Department of
Trade & Industry, Government of
the Philippines
Muntinlupa, Philippines
As the Undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, Nora led one of the undertakings that forwarded greater
participation of women in economic activities through the APEC
Women and the Economy 2015 Fora. Nora led the roll-out of the
Performance Governance System resulting to the DTI attainment of the Gold Trailblazers Award (highest level) and being
recognized as among 12 Island of Good Governance conferred
by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia. Nora was first awarded
Global FWN100 in 2014.
What is the global impact of your work? Turning the
Philippines into a global brand
Pet R. Hartman
BUILDER
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COVER STORY
experience in selling toys, she dove head first into the toy
business. At the time, toys were generally only sold during
Christmas. To increase sales, she began advertising in
television, a pioneering move in the growing toy industry in
the Philippines. Today, Barbie is the second most popular
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DISRUPT 2.0
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
DISRUPT 2.0 required a collaborative effort that
was made possible by the following:
Marily Mondejar, Founder and CEO of Filipina
Womens Network provided executive oversight
and recommended the use of the Center for
Creative Leaderships (CCL) Benchmark for
Design.
Thirtyfive contributing authors shared their
leadership reflections, narratives, vignettes, and
leadership competencies; whether en route to
London, Manila, New York, San Francisco, getting
ready for the U.S. national conventions, or caring
for an ill parent.
For book cover design, Lucille Lozada Tenazas,
FWN100 Global 2013 and Henry Wolf Professor
of Communication Design & Associate Dean of
Art, Media and Technology, Parsons The New
School for Design.
Our two associate editors gave comments on all the
abstracts and suggested areas for improvement to
the chapter authors.
Glenda Bonifacio, Ph.D. an associate Professor at
the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada.
Glenda who was on study leave and doing
research in Tacloban, Leyte persevered in sending
comments despite poor Internet access.
Vangie Meneses, Ed. D. is Board President of the
Council of Philippine American Organizations
of San Diego County and is an adjunct instructor
for Claremont Graduate University. Vangie fit in
writing comments between her teaching schedule
and later on, her long planned vacation.
Edwin Lozada, President of the Pilipino
American Writers and Artists (PAWA), Inc. served
as our layout designer as well as provided an extra
set of critical eyes
Our external readers read the whole book and gave
us their invaluable advice:
James Beebe, Ph.D. recently finished the second
edition of his book on qualitative research, Rapid
Qualitative Inquiry: A Field Guide to Team-Based
Assessment. James was a professor in the Doctoral
Program in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga
University for 17 years and, prior to that he retired
as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer with USAID who
served in Sudan, Philippines, Liberia, and South
Africa.
Madanmohan Rao, Ph.D. an author and consultant
from Bangalore, research advisor at the Asian
Media Information and Communication Centre
(AMIC), and editor of five book series: The Asia
Pacific Internet Handbook, The Knowledge
Management Chronicles, AfricaDotEdu, World
of Proverbs, and The Global Citizen. He is the
research director of YourStory, a leading platform
for startups and investors.
Our peer reviewers provided comments,
recommendations for improvement, and
Maraming salamat!
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Regular Member
representing the IBP, Judicial
and Bar Council
Cebu, Philippines
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JUSLYN CABRERA
MANALO
Friday, August 26
5:00pm 8:00pm Manila Book
Launch of FWNs 2nd book on
Filipina women leadership:
DISRUPT 2.0 and Pinay Speed
FEMtoring
Asian Institute of
Management
123 Paseo de Roxas, Makati
Manila Book Launch of FWNs
2nd book on Flipina women
leadership: DISRUPT 2.0.
Invited are AIMs women faculty
and students. Tentatively a
collaboration with the American
Chamber of Commerce and the
U.S. Embassy.
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A Filipinas call to
Accelerate womens
participation in Cyber
Security
STILL STANDING:
A story of resilience
Ace T. Itchon
EFFECTIVE COMPASSIONATE
MAGNIFICENT
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