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FWN Converges in New York: DISRUPTing New York in the Works (MARK YOUR CALENDAR: March 30, 2017)

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FWN Converges in New York: DISRUPTing New York in the Works (MARK YOUR CALENDAR: March 30, 2017)

FWN CEO & Founder Marily Mondejar met with New York and East Coast FWN members Dr. Lirio Covey (Global FWN100™ '13), Dr. Bambi Lorica (U.S. FWN100™ '07) , Judy Arteche-Carr (Global FWN100™ '14) and Dr. Mutya San Agustin (U.S. FWN100™ '07) at Harvard Club to catch up about FWN: the successful 2016 Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Cebu, the 2nd book on Filipina Leadership, DISRUPT 2.0: Filipina Women: Daring to Lead, and the upcoming 2017 Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Toronto as we've invited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The East Coast cohort is excited to host DISRUPTing New York slated for March 30, 2017.  More details to follow.

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#Everywoman: FWN Stands for Filipina Women's Right to Privacy

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#Everywoman: FWN Stands for Filipina Women's Right to Privacy

A group of Filipinas have started a self-incrimination campaign: “I would like to testify in the House of Representatives. It was me in the sex video.” – signed, #EveryWoman. We are vehemently against the showing of the alleged sex videos of Senator Leila de Lima.

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NBC Drops 'Mail Order Family' Amidst Pressure from the Filipino American Community

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NBC Drops 'Mail Order Family' Amidst Pressure from the Filipino American Community

NBC announced on Friday night that it scrapped plans to develop Mail Order Family, a sitcom about a man who purchases a Filipina mail order bride following a petition started by GABRIELA USA. News story from Mic.com

Filipinas to Watch: Filipina-American Journalist Elaine Quijano to Moderate U.S. Vice Presidential Debate

Filipinas to Watch: Filipina-American Journalist Elaine Quijano to Moderate U.S. Vice Presidential Debate

CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano will moderate the Oct. 4 debate between U.S. Vice Presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence at Longwood University in Farmville, VA.

The Chicago-based journalist becomes the first anchor of a digital news service and the FIRST Filipina woman to land a moderator slot in one of the national general-election debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

The forum will begin at 9 p.m. EST and run through 10:30 p.m. EST without commercial breaks. The debate will be broadcast live on major TV networks, including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. It will also be shown on C-SPAN, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC and online at ABC News, Buzzfeed News, CBS News,  PBS or Politico.

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Marily Mondejar: Power Moves for Filipina Women Professionals

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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

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Global FWN100™ 2016: Filipina Women Are Changing the World

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Global FWN100™ 2016: Filipina Women Are Changing the World

"FILIPINA WOMEN ARE CHANGING the world! These outstanding Filipinas took center stage at the 13th Filipina Leadership Global Summit held recently at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu. 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 such status for outstanding work in their respective professions, industries and communities. Congratulations to all the awardees!" News story from The Philippine Star Business Chic

Redefining Success with Filipina CEO Circle (FCC)

Redefining Success with Filipina CEO Circle (FCC)

Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) officially launched on September 15 with Inspired Conversations, a panel discussion on navigating career challenges and celebrating successes of Filipina corporate women at the new Shangri-La at the Fort. Many of the Filipina CEO Circle’s 42 members are Filipina Women’s Network’s Most Influential Filipina Women Awardees.

To name a few: Ace T. Itchon (Global FWN100™ ’15), President & CEO, Aspen Philippines, Inc., Agnes A. Gervacio - (Global FWN100™ '16), President, NEC Philippines, Inc., Ayhee Campos (Global FWN100™ '14), Country Head, Infosys BPO Ltd., Delia Albert (Global FWN100™ '14), Former Ambassador and Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Senior Adviser, SGV & Co., Philippines, Karen Batungbacal De Venecia (Global FWN100™ ’14, '16), Executive General Manager, QBE Insurance, Talino EV Management Systems Inc, Business Processing Assoc. of the Philippines, Maan Hontiveros (Global FWN100™ '14), Chair, AirAsia Philippines, Marife Zamora (Global FWN100™ ’13), Chair, Convergys Philippines, Marites Tejero Dagdag (Global FWN100™ '16), President, Clorox International Philippines, Inc., Marivic Anonuevo (Global FWN100™ '14), Managing Director and CEO, Millennium Challenge Philippines, Mona Lisa B. De La Cruz (Global FWN100™ 16), President & Chief Operating Officer, Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd., Nina Aguas (Global FWN100™ '13), Chief Executive Officer, Insular Life Assurance Company, Ltd., Rosario Cajucom Bradbury (Global FWN100™ '16), Adviser to The Wallace Business Forum (WBF), Former Managing Director & CEO, SGS Philippines & SGS Gulf Ltd. ROHQ Former Chairwoman of Philippine Swiss Business Council.

Valerie Hong, Esq. Leads Case that won a $1 Million Jury Verdict for a Filipino Family in Wrongful Death Case

Valerie Hong, Esq. Leads Case that won a $1 Million Jury Verdict for a Filipino Family in Wrongful Death Case

In 2011, a Filipina woman was struck and killed by a vehicle as she crossed the street in a marked crosswalk in National City, CA.  Valerie Hong of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz represented the decedent’s family and brought suit against the driver of the vehicle and a property owner.  After a five-year legal battle, the case went to trial in September 2016, and lasted ten days.  The jury returned a verdict of $1,034,344 in favor of the decedent’s family after one day of deliberation.