{"id":19205,"date":"2024-03-25T15:20:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T19:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=19205"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T01:19:01","slug":"new-york-pcg-shines-spotlight-on-three-fil-american-women-trailblazers-in-an-evening-of-distinguished-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2024\/03\/25\/new-york-pcg-shines-spotlight-on-three-fil-american-women-trailblazers-in-an-evening-of-distinguished-women\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW YORK PCG SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON THREE FIL-AMERICAN WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN AN EVENING OF DISTINGUISHED WOMEN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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NEW YORK PCG SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON THREE FIL-AMERICAN WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN AN EVENING WITH DISTINGUISHED WOMEN<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Evening with Distinguished Women is an annual event held by the Philippine Consulate General in New York celebrating the contributions that women of Filipino ancestry have made to the community-at-large.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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As part of its commemoration of Philippine National Women\u2019s Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York held \u201cAn Evening  with Distinguished Women\u201d on 21 March 2024 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center with the theme \u201c\u201cLipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!\u201d  The annual event coincided with the celebration of Women\u2019s History Month in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile noted the indispensable nature of the contributions of women to national development even as he highlighted some of the success stories in the Philippines that show women empowerment and gender equality. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Consul General acknowledged the energy, enthusiasm and dynamism of women in the Filipino diaspora, and gave particular mention to the exceptional women honored that evening who had excelled in their chosen fields in science, public service and education.  This year\u2019s honorees are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sheila Estacio Dennis, <\/span><\/b>Co-founder and Lab Director, Dope Diagnostics<\/span><\/p>\n

Lauren Lalicon, <\/span><\/b>Government Policy Specialist<\/span><\/p>\n

Venessa Manzano, <\/span><\/b>Director, Filipino School of New York and <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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From left: Philippine Consul General to New York Senen Mangalile, Ms. Ethelind Capuno, Ms. Sheila Estacio Dennis, Ms. Lauren Lalicon, Ms. Venessa Manzano, Ms. Kay Habana and Deputy Consul General Adrian Cruz<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Consul General further commended these women trailblazers for inspiring the younger Filipino-American generation and making a  significant impact through their personal and professional accomplishments. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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Soprano Kay Habana provided a musical intermission, delivering a captivating Kundiman performance of \u201cBituing Marikit\u201d and \u201c<\/span>Mutya ng Pasig,\u201d two famous compositions by National Artist Nicanor Abelardo.  The evening event was co-emceed by Deputy Consul General Adrian Cruz and Ms. Ethel Capuno, a seasoned professional working with the <\/span>United Nations Development Programme <\/span>in New York.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAn Evening with Distinguished Women\u201d is an annual event sponsored by the Philippine Consulate General in New York that <\/span>serves as a platform to honor and recognize the exceptional accomplishments of Filipino American women in the Northeastern United Sates while fostering inspiration and empowerment for future generations.  <\/span>END<\/span><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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