Global Pitch Forum

 

Being selected for the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award (Global FWN100™) is the ultimate recognition given by FWN. Awardees become world citizens and partners of FWN’s global vision — A Filipina woman leader in every sector of the economy.

The Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award (Global FWN100™) is a working award. Receiving the award comes with accountability and responsibility. FWN is committed to leveraging its talent pool of accomplished Filipina Women by having these leaders commit to the following:

  1. “Pay forward” by developing a Global Project, a short-term two-year project that will benefit her community with a focus on women and girls. This is a give-back project to her community in her geographic location where she lives, raised her family, built a career, and has thrived.  The Global Project

  2. FemtorMatch: Femtor (female mentors) a young Filipina to help develop our next generation leaders

  3. Write her leadership journey, and get published in the Filipina Women’s Network’s DISRUPT Leadership Book Series. FWN has published four books – 140 authors (35 in each book) from 16 countries. The fifth book will be launched at the 20th Filipina Leadership Summit in Sydney, Australia on 27OCT-02NOV 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

  4. Join FWN and commit to an annual contribution (renewed every year.)

  5. Attend the Filipina Summit every year.

  6. Nominate every year an influential Filipina woman preferably someone who lives in her geographic location.

The Global FWN100™ Award is a Working Award. The Global Pitch is how awardees:

  1. “Pay Forward” and help FWN build next-generation projects that will benefit the Filipina women community in the awardee’s geographic location.

  2. Give back to the community where they live that provided the awardee the opportunity to earn a living, raise a family, and thrive.

  3. Re-invent themselves by developing their global imprint.

  4. Leave a personal legacy with the potential to impact the world community.

  5. Engage fellow awardees at the Filipina Summit to collaborate, invest, donate and support with resources and referrals her Global Pitch project.

 

COUNTRIES WITH ACTIVE Global Pitch Projects AND GLOBAL FWN100™ AWARDEES

 

The FWN Giving Fund will be one of the resources for funding

 

Each awardee has two years to complete her Global Project beginning the year she received her award (Year 1). She will present her winning proposed Global Project at the Global Pitch Forum, a meaningful highlight of the Filipina Leadership Global Summit every year. There will be quarterly updates to report on the status of their projects - challenges, roadblocks, and not just successes. At these meetings awardees will learn from others - how they have overcome the hurdles and hearing suggestions, resources, and fundraising efforts.

The following year (Year 2), the awardee will introduce her team and supporters and share the challenges and successes in launching her project at the Global Fulfillment Forum of the Filipina Summit.

In Year 3, the awardee will report on the results of her completed project and introduce the project’s beneficiaries and the sustainability factors for project continuity at the Filipina Summit.

DONATE to the FWN Giving Fund if you wish to support a Global Pitch Project and receive a tax deduction. Go to www.ffwn.org/donate.

 

australia

 

MARY MASSINA
Global FWN100™ 2024
Tasmania, Australia

CEO
Mary Ann’s Island Pty Ltd

Economic Sector: Real estate, construction, planning

Nominated by Marily Mondejar

MICHELLE BALTAZAR
Global FWN100™ 2024
Sydney, Australia

Executive Director
ISS MI (PART OF ISS STOXX)

Economic Sector: Media (journalism)

Nominated by Marily Mondejar

 
 

canada

 

Creating a hands-on curriculum immersive in agriculture, food processing and marketing/basic business skills

ANNAFLOR FELIPRADA-PATRIZIO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada

Owner
Schomberg Village Pharmacy

Economic Sector: Healthcare

Nominated by Maria Santos-Greaves

CONSUELO LACSON
Global FWN100™ 2023
Canada

Philippines Honorary Consul Halifax, Nova Scotia

President
Seven Oaks Properties Inc., Jelac Construction and Development Corporation

To see more young Filipino Canadians (including women) apply and be accepted into medical schools

DR. EILEEN P. DE VILLA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada

Medical Officer
Toronto Public Health
City of Toronto

Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military

Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño

DR. DENISE MARIE KOH
Global FWN100™ 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Director
MedResRx

 
JOYCELYN DAVID, GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022

Build a one-stop- multicultural shop for marketers, brands, and agencies

JOYCELYN DAVID
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada

CEO
AVCommunications Inc.

Economic Sector: Communication Services and Consulting Services

Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño

JENNIFER MAH, RN MN
Global FWN100™ 2023
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Dean
Faculty of Health Studies NorQuest College

NADIA BINT RAFAEL
Global FWN100™ 2024
Ontario, Canada

Director
Nadia Bint Rafael Personal Real Estate Corporation

Economic Sector: Real estate, construction, planning

Nominated by Erlinda Lacson Olaila-Carin

RECHIE VALDEZ,GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022

Educate, inspire, and develop future Filipina Women leaders to contribute to the Canadian democracy

RECHIE VALDEZ
Global FWN100™ 2022
Ontario, Canada

Member of Parliament
House of Commons, Canada

Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military

 

TINA BAILON LINDRES
Global FWN100™ 2024
Manitoba, Canada

CEO
The Green Apron

Economic Sector: Production

Nominated by Dr. Denise Marie Viardo Kho

 
 
 

Japan

 
 

Deployment of nurses and caregivers from Japan to the USA

ISABELITA T. MANALASTAS- WATANABE
Global FWN100™ 2013
Tokyo, Japan

CEO
Speed Money Transfer Japan Kabushiki Kaisha

 
 

Netherlands

 
 

To make connecting, easier, safer, more inclusive, and more meaningful — for every Filipino woman

JUDY ANNE SANTOS-SIERSZULA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Hilversum, Netherlands

Manager, Nike EMEA

Economic Sector:
Retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, consumer goods, wholesale

Nominated by Roxane Negrillo Magbanua

To build an acceleration program that can enable migrants with formal schooling or professional training

MYRA COLIS
Global FWN100™ 2022
Alphen Aan Den Rijn, Netherlands

Chair of the Board, MABIKAs Foundation - The Netherlands

Economic Sector:
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship

Nominated by Lorena Domanog Clerc

 
 
 
 

Philippines

 

Provide cost-effective and quality business and management consultancy services while contributing to the betterment of society

CATALINA MANARIN BAGSIC
GLobal FWN100™ 2022
Cavite, Philippines

President
First Integrity Bank, Inc.

Economic Sector:
Finance and Consulting Services

Nominated by Mildred Flores Piad

AEK to be part of the career path of competent, quality, and professional social workers particularly women and the IPs to become empowered participants in social development.

ELENA TESORO CACHO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Pampanga, Philippines

Executive Director
AEK Training and Review Center

Economic Sector: Education

Nominated by Isabelita Tiopianco Manalastas-Watanabe

Program on social entrepreneurship courses to benefit micro-entrepreneurs, selected small and medium entrepreneurs, and social entrepreneurs

GRACE GOROSPE-JAMON, PHD
Global FWN100™ 2022
Cebu, Philippines

President
Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College

Economic Sector: Education

Nominated by Isabelita Tiopanco Manalastas-Watanabe

Provide opportunities for solo parents to access government services; employment, health services, marketplace, and housing.

MAYOR “HONEY” LACUNA-PANGAN
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines

Mayor
City Government of Manila

Economic Sector:
Government, Public Service, the Military

Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica

To help prevent early child sexual abuse by creating early awareness among the focus group (children of elementary school age)

JANE PO PANGANIBAN
Global FWN100™ 2022
Cebu, Philippines

CFO
Cebu Advent Development Corporation

Economic Sector:
Retail, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Wholesale

Nominated by Gina Marie Garcia-Atienza

Protect, Empower,

Thrive...: Intellectual Property

Awareness for Women-Led O

rganization

JACQUELINE CEZAR DELA CRUZ
Global FWN100™ 2024
Pasig City, Philippines

COO
Innovention Food Resources Inc

Economic Sector:
Restaurants, Food & Beverage

Nominated by Ma Cristina Estella Calaguian

Malabon Ahon Blue Card

Para Sa Kababaihan

JEANNIE NG SANDOVAL
Global FWN100™ 2024
Malabon City, Philippines

Mayor
City of Malabon

Economic Sector:
Government

Nominated by Hon. Maria Sheilah Honrado Lacuna Pangan

JOANNE DE ASIS
Global FWN100™ 2023
Philippines

Managing Partner
Globe Capital Partners LLC

Senior Advisor
Morgan Stanley

JUNE CHERYL “CHAYE” A. CABAL-REVILLA
Global FWN100™ 2023
Philippines

Executive Vice President, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Risk Officer
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation

KATHLEEN NOLASCO LIOR-LIECHTENSTEIN
Global FWN100™ 2023
Metro Manila, Philippines

President
KSL Development Corporation

President
Ballet Philippines Foundation Inc.

LUMINA LAWANGEN PEIL
Global FWN100™ 2023
Metro Manila, Philippines

Finance Manager
AIP Construction

Offer training programs run by registered and board-certified mental health clinicians/psychologists and creative arts therapists to women in the fields of education and social work

MA. REGINA A. ALFONSO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines

Director
MAGIS Creative Spaces, Inc.

Economic Sector: Healthcare

Nominated by Annette Mascunana David, MD, MPH

Empowering MSMEs Thru

the Proper Use of IT in Business

MARIA CORAZON MENDOZA AKOL
Global FWN100™ 2024
Quezon City, Philippines

President and Founder
Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS)

Economic Sector:
Non-profit/non-governmental

Nominated by Dr. Maria Africa Beebe

To augment the family income and to enable women to become financially independent

MARIA TERESA BELTRAN CHAN
Global FWN100™ 2022
Cebu, Philippines

CEO
E-Asia Tech Solutions

Economic Sector:
Science & Technology

Nominated by Gina Marie Garcia-Atienza

Second Wind Executive

Assistant Training for Returning

Mothers

MARY LIZABETH ROBILLO LU
Global FWN100™ 2024
Quezon City, Philippines

CEO
Leveret Pte Ltd

Economic Sector:
Entertainment and Media

Nominated by Ma. Angela De Castro Rausch

Empower Craft: Reviving

Heritage, Uplifting Lives

MARYLOU NGO ANG
Global FWN100™ 2024
Cebu, Philippines

President
MAGNA CMGN Solutions

Economic Sector:
Engineering and Wholesale

Nominated by Dame Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung

To own a dream home

MELESA DY CHUA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Makati, Philippines

President
CDC Holdings Inc.

Economic Sector:
Real Estate, Construction, Planning

Nominated by Cristina Bulong Calaguian

Develop the capability and confidence for women to develop their self-narratives

PATRICIA KAYE YEH CHOA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines

Director
Google Services, Philippines, Inc.

Economic Sector: Media

Nominated by Roxane Negrillo Magbanua

Create a prototype educational module designed to teach mothers to reduce the misuse of antimicrobials

REGINA BERBA
Global FWN100™ 2022
Metro Manila, Philippines

Head of the Hospital Infection Control Unit
University of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital

Economic Sector: Healthcare

Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica

ROSEMARIE PAY RAFAEL
Global FWN100™ 2023
Philippines

Chair of the Board and President
AIC Group of Companies Holding Corp.

Switzerland

 

DONNA MAY KÜNZLER
Global FWN100 ™ 2023
Zurich, Switzerland

Director
ABB Switzerland Ltd.

Encourage entrepreneurship among the women seamstresses in Taytay, Rizal

PAMELA GOTANGCO
Global FWN100™ 2018
Aragau, Switzerland

CEO
PamPinay Social Enterprise

Tertiary Economic Sector: Communication Services

Nominated by Anny Masi Hefti

R. KAT ABEJUELA-MORSE
Global FWN100™ 2023
Geneva, Switzerland

Senior Manager
International Air Transport Association

 
 

United Arab Emirates

 
 

Use sustainable materials, practical solar-powered stores, and rainwater systems

MA. CHRISTINE VELASCO CARINGAL-MELAD
Global FWN100™ 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Partner
Dampa Seafood and Spice Grill

Economic Sector:
Restaurants, Food & Beverage

Nominated by Cristina Calaguian

 
 

United Kingdom

 
 

Promotion of Good Health globally with the FWN family through education, creating activities, and advice from a professional clinician

MYLA ARCENO
Global FWN100™ 2022
Stevenage, United Kingdom

Deputy Mayor and Councillor Stevenage

Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military and Healthcare

Nominated by Leonor Vintervoll

 
 

United States

 

Elevating the Voices and

Mental Health of Filipina

Healthcare Workers (HCWS)

DR. APRIL JOY DAMIAN
Global FWN100™ 2024
Washington DC, United States

Vice President
Moses/Weitzman Health System

Economic Sector:
Healthcare, Research and Development

Nominated by Dr. Joyce Javier

CHARINA AMUNATEGUI
Global FWN100™ 2023
New York

Executive Director
Business Execution Fund Finance MUFG Investor Services

Address the inequality of access to professional resources by Filipina foreign students and immigrants in the United States

CYMBELINE TANCONGCO CULIAT PHD
Global FWN100™ 2022
Tennessee, United States

President
NellOne Therapeutics Inc.

Economic Sector:
Science & Technology

Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica

ELAINE ANTONIO BORDEAUX
Global FWN100™ 2023
Colorado

Manager
E. Antonio Bordeaux PLLC

Empowering Filipina

Entrepreneur in Healthcare

Industry

EVANGELINE RIVERA POWELL
Global FWN100™ 2024
California, United States

CEO
Rockwell Healthcare LLC

Economic Sector:
Healthcare

Nominated by Eliza Mallari Zamora-Rada

To elevate Filipina women in aerospace and develop a network support system

JENETTE RAMOS
Global FWN100™ 2022
Washington, United States

Member
Board of Regents Washington State University

Economic Sector:
Research & Development

Nominated by Teresita Ignacio Batayola

To increase employment opportunities for FPWDs

DR. JENNIFER CAMOTA LEUBKE
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States

Senior Vice President and Chief Workforce Inclusion Officer
PRIDE Industries

Economic Sector:
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship

Nominated by Leah Burdick

Evaluate the effectiveness of this IY program with Filipino parents of children ages 8-12 years in the Philippines

DR. JOYCE RIVERA JAVIER
Global FWN100™ 2018
California, United States

Pediatrician
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Economic Sector: Healthcare

Nominated by Joselyn Gaega-Rosenthal

Support middle school (6th – 8th grade), young Filipinas/x’s as they learn about societal challenges

JUDIS GUINTU SANTOS
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States

Equity Officer
Metropolitan Transportation Commission/ Association of Bay Area

Economic Sector:
Government, Public Service, the Military, and Consulting Services

Nominated by Dr. Joyce Javier

KAREEN C MILLS
Global FWN100™ 2023
Washington

Founder
MULTIPLY Influence LLC - Holding Company

To identify and increase the candidate pool for future Filipina women elected officials

KRISTINE CUSTODIO SUERO
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States

Legal Professional
Butterfield Schechter, LLP

Economic Sector:
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship].

Nominated by Maureen C. Washington

Create and increase the pipeline of CPAs in Southern California

MALVE PERALTA ILDEFONSO
Global FWN100™ 2022
California, United States

CPA, Partner
BDO USA, LLP

Economic Sector:
Professional Services

Nominated by Maria Benel Corazon Se-Liban

 

DR. PAMELA RAMA-DE PADUA, FACC
Global FWN100™ 2023
Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Baptist Heart System

Economic Sector:
Healthcare, Science & Technology

Nominated by Carmina Montesa Aldana

Implement models to improve access and capabilities in neurosurgical care in the Philippines

PATRICIA QUEBADA CLERKIN
Global FWN100™ 2022
New Hampshire, United States

Director
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Economic Sector: Healthcare

Nominated by Carmina Montesa Aldana

ROHANEE ZAPANTA CASILLAN
Global FWN100™ 2023
San Diego, California, United States

Judge
San Diego Superior Court

DR. ROSANNETTE HERNANDEZ RIMANDO-CHAREUNSAP
Global FWN100™ 2023
Washington, United States

Chancellor
Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees

Core Capacity Building for

Women of Color

SHEILANI CRUZ ALIX
Global FWN100™ 2024
California, United States

Owner
Sandigan Consulting

Economic Sector:
Healthcare

Nominated by Hon. Rohanee Zapanta

Analyze six years of nursing education data spanning 2014-2020 to address the nurse faculty shortage

SOFIA ASUNCION ANIS ARAGON
Global FWN100™ 2022 Washington, United States

Mayor, City of Burien, Washington
Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing.

Economic Sector:
Government, Public Service, the Military and Healthcare

Nominated by Teresita Ignacio Batayola