Maria Ressa (Global FWN100™ '14) insists on Malacañang’s hand in SEC rule vs Rappler
In a decision dated January 11, the SEC ordered the revocation of Rappler Inc.’s certificate of incorporation for violating the restriction on foreign ownership of local media, the anti-dummy law, the corporation code, and the Securities Regulation Code.Rappler CEO Maria Ressa (Global FWN100™ '14) disputed the claim of the Duterte administration that it had nothing to do with the controversial decision of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revoke the news outfit’s license for allegedly violating ownership rules.
Judiciary Gets $150M Boost in California's New Budget
Gov. Jerry Brown on January 10, delivered good news to California’s judicial branch—an extra $150 million in funding and a pledge to help underfunded trial courts. The budget infusion for the courts is the largest proposed by the governor since the recession, and it reflects the state’s rosy economic status. Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (US FWN100™ '07) said the governor’s proposal was “strong” for the judiciary.
San Francisco School Board chooses Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell (U.S. FWN100™ '09, Global FWN100™ 13) as President for 2018-2019
The San Francisco Board of Education on January 9 unanimously elected its Vice President Hydra Mendoza-McDonell to replace Shamann Walton as president for the 2018-19 school year.Walton nominated Mendoza-McDonell, who is serving her third consecutive term on the school board since first winning the city-wide bid in 2006.
June is now officially Filipino Heritage Month in Toronto!
The motion to declare June as Filipino Heritage Month starting June of 2018, brought forward by Councillor Neethan Shan, Toronto's newly appointed Newcomer Advocate, passed at November’s City Council meeting, and marks the first time Filipino Heritage Month is recognized by any level of government in Canada.
Filipina Women's Network Honored with 2017 TOP HAT Award
We are proud to announce that the Filipina Women's Network was among the organizations honored with the 2017 TOP HAT Award at this year's STARBlazers & TOP HATs “Give Back and Beyond” Awards Gala .The Outstanding Professionals and High Achieving Teams (TOP HATS) are all highly successful professionals and organizations who also choose to “give back” to their communities.
FWN Founder and CEO Marily Mondejar Receives 2017 TOP HAT Award
ENROLL NOW: Covered California
Covered California is here to stay with open enrollment for 2018 beginning today, November 1st, through January 31st, 2018. Covered California is the only insurance marketplace in California where eligible consumers can receive financial assistance to help pay for their health insurance.