"To be a woman and occupy public office is to have one’s body parts ogled at by the other men in the room, or be dismissed as a joke. To be a woman in public service is to risk having one’s private life being trotted out and discussed salaciously if you say something out of line. The message is: put up or shut up." News story from Esquire Magazine Philippines.
L.A. County Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Hilda Solis will introduce a motion to create a five-year Initiative on Women and Girls in Los Angeles County government. It directs all 37 county departments to address the disproportionate disadvantages facing women and girls here. If it is enacted, the county would systematically review its activities and refocus resources in order to advance women’s opportunities.
Enjoy live music and ethnic food from Ecuador, Philippines, Peru and more at Pan e Musiche Festival (translation: Bread and Music) from December 3 to December 18. To view the event calendar, or for more information, visit http://www.paneemusiche.com/
Representing Philip Stein U.S., Carissa Villacorta (U.S. FWN100™ '07) is gifting 20% off to FWN members on any purchase from the PhilipStein.com website from anywhere in North America and Europe. Just use the code CVHoliday20 at checkout.
Meet Bay Area #FilipinaDISRUPTERS at DISRUPTing San Jose-Silicon Valley on January 7. Event program includes keynote by Dr. Maria Beebe, Editor, Filipina Women Leadership Book Series, plus readings and author signing of DISRUPT 2.0: Filipina Women: Daring to Lead at San Jose's Berryessa Community Center.
Lorna Kapunan (Global FWN100™ '16) along with fellow FWN sister and awardee Bing Carrion (Global FWN100™ '16) was awarded The Outstanding Women in Nation's Service (TOWNS) Award by the prestigious TOWNS Foundation this past October.
Since its inception in 1974, the TOWNS award has celebrated a multitude of outstanding women who have excelled in different fields of service to the Philippine nation. From Government, Social Work, Medicine and Education to Law, Business, Performing Arts and Journalism, the members are a verifiable who’s who of powerful, influential and inspirational women.
