THE SEARCH IS ON! Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino North America 2016-2017
The search is on for The Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino North America 2016-2017. Open to all in the U.S. and Canada in two categories: Global Bayaning Pilipino (Organization) and Bayaning Pilipinong Kabataan sa America (Youth Heroes). Deadline: December 31, 2016.
Marily Mondejar: Power Moves for Filipina Women Professionals
FWN CEO and founder Marily Mondejar shares how Filipina women can exercise their power: Speak up. "My message to the Filipina women of the world: develop your voice. When you attend an event, raise your hand and ask a question. People will remember you spoke up. If something bothers you. Speak up. Your opinion is important. You are a contributor to the economy. So it's important that business hears your feedback." News story from ABS-CBN
Woo Hoo! Susan Afan (U.S. FWN100 '07, Global FWN100 '15) Appointed Managing Director of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation (Philippines)
FWN Members go out with a bang in 2015! Congratulations to Susan Afan (Global FWN100™ '07, Global FWN100™ '15) on her new appointment as the Managing Director at ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. She brings to the position over 30 years of leadership and mentorship experience. Susan previously served as Senior Regional VP at Robert Half International and Chief Fundraising Officer at ABS-CBN Kapamilya Foundation Inc. supporting the foundation's programs focused on education, child protection and environmental causes.