Delle Sering Hosts FWN Member Dinner to Kick off FWN On The Road in the Philippines

Delle Sering Hosts FWN Member Dinner to Kick off FWN On The Road in the Philippines

Delle Sering (Global FWN100 '13) hosted a lively dinner get together of FWN members in Makati at Sala Restaurant to kick off FWN on the Road in the Philippines.

Left to right: Mila Sering Picache (standing, Global FWN100™ '14), Emma Imperial (Global FWN100™ '15), Marife Zamora (Global FWN100™ '13), Delle Sering (standing, Global FWN100™ '13), Pet Hartmann (standing, Global FWN100™ '15), Ace Itchon (Global FWN100™ '15), Jopin Romero (standing, Keeper of the Flame '09), Marily Mondejar, Founder & CEO, Filipina Women's Network,  Secretary for Climate Change and Congressional Candidate for Surigao Lucille Sering (Global FWN100™ '13)

More Filipina Chefs Reach Global Success

More Filipina Chefs Reach Global Success

Cris Comerford (Global FWN100™ '13) broke the glass ceiling for women chefs when she became the first woman and first Filipino to hold the coveted title of executive chef of the White House. With increased opportunities abroad and the culinary school boom (led by prestigious French cooking institution Le Cordon Bleu) in the Philippines, it's likely that we'll see more rockstar Filipina chefs like Cris heading kitchens and satisfying palettes across the world.

Another Year Stronger.... Happy Birthday FWN Members!

Another Year Stronger.... Happy Birthday FWN Members!

Emmie Ortega Anderson (Global FWN100™ '15), Pinoy Power Media LLC, Thelma Boac (US FWN100™ '07), Trustee, Berryessa Union School District Board, Jo Ann Faulkerson-Kyle, General Manager at MC Business Development, Goldilocks USA, Filomenita Hoegsholm (Global FWN100™ '14), Co-Founder, Babaylan PWEDE, Irene Kaneko (Global FWN100™ '15), Jeepney Press/UTAWIT, Marilyn "Wafa" Roscales-Kasimieh (Global FWN100™ '14), Senior Advisor, Islamic Affairs Charitable Activities Department, Government of Dubai, UAE, Lenore Lim (US FWN100™ '09), Artist, Society of Philippine American Artists, Lourdes Nicomedes, Division Manager, Financial Reporting, Systems & Audits, City & County of San Francisco, Lillian Pardo (U.S. FWN100™ '11), Professor Emeritus in Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Bennie Lou Quevedo-Burris (Global FWN100™ '13), Certified Trust Financial Advisor - Investment & Wealth Management - ‎Mechanics Bank Wealth Management, Cynthia Rapaido (U.S. FWN100™ '11), Principal and Adjunct Professor, South San Francisco High School/ University of San Francisco, Jocelyne Vistan, Healthcare Ombudsman/Mediator, Kaiser Permanente.

Filipina Comfort Women Largely Ignored by Japanese Emperor's Philippine State Visit

Filipina Comfort Women Largely Ignored by Japanese Emperor's Philippine State Visit

The Filipina victims of sexual slavery were not acknowledged during Emperor Akihito's visit to the Philippines last week. Filipina comfort women have been demanding recognition and justice from the Japanese government for the sexual exploitation and violence they suffered at the hands of Japanese soliders during WWII. There are about 70 Filipina comfort women still living, many of whom are over 80 years old. Their resolve and fight for justice remains unwavering after 60 years of struggle.  News story from The New York Times.

 

PHILIPPINES: Lucille Sering (Global FWN100™'13) Has Her Eye On The Surigao Congressional Seat

PHILIPPINES: Lucille Sering (Global FWN100™'13) Has Her Eye On The Surigao Congressional Seat

Way to go, Lucille! Climate Change Secretary lawyer Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering (Global FWN100™'13) is challenging Former Surigao del Norte governor and congressman Robert “Ace” S. Barbers (NP) in her bid for the 2nd Congressional District of the province. Lucille Sering stepped down from her post as Climate Change Commission Vice Chairman last October to run for Congress. Sering, a member of the Liberal Party, assumed the post of Climate Change Commission chief in 2010. Before entering government service, Sering was associate dean of the San Sebastian College of Law. News story from The Manila Bulletin and PhilStar.

The Philippines Soars, Ranks 7th in Global Gender Equality Index

The Philippines Soars, Ranks 7th in Global Gender Equality Index

A statistic we can be proud of. The Philippines climbed to 7th in Gender Equality Index - the highest in all of Asia last year! How? The Philippines recorded more female legislators, senior officials, managers, political ministers, and professional and technical workers which means MORE political empowerment, economic participation and opportunities for Filipina women in the Philippines. Since 2006, the Philippines has been in the Top 10 ranking. But there's still room for improvement in the educational attainment gender gap which has increased slightly. News story from PhilStar.com.

Congrats to Arlene Biala, the 2016-2017 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate!

Congrats to Arlene Biala, the 2016-2017 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate!

Congrats Arlene Biala, the 2016-2017 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate! The Poet Laureate's role is to elevate Santa Clara County residents’ awareness of poetry, and to help celebrate and promote the literary arts.

Arlene Biala is an award-winning Filipino-American poet and performance artist who has been participating in poetry performances and workshops in the Bay Area for over 20 years. 

Filipina Women Outraged, United Against American Military Imperialism: Philippine Supreme Court Rules EDCA Constitutional

Filipina Women Outraged, United Against American Military Imperialism: Philippine Supreme Court Rules EDCA Constitutional

Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the Philippines declared the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) constitutional. Under the EDCA, US military troops will be able to build and construct facilities in new parts of the country. US military troops will be able to occupy Philippine soil rent-free and tax-free, while the US secures the Asia-Pacific for its own military and economic gains. From GABRIELA USA.