{"id":23323,"date":"2026-03-25T13:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=23323"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:48:12","slug":"philippine-consulate-general-and-ladies-for-rizal-new-york-honor-the-modern-babaylan-at-womens-month-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2026\/03\/25\/philippine-consulate-general-and-ladies-for-rizal-new-york-honor-the-modern-babaylan-at-womens-month-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippine Consulate General and Ladies for Rizal-New York\u00a0Honor the “Modern Babaylan” at Women\u2019s Month Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Philippine Consulate General and Ladies for Rizal-New York\u00a0Honor the \"Modern Babaylan\" at Women\u2019s Month Forum<\/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 first panel featured Filipina authors Ms. Rose Marie Sabangan, Ms. Marissa Ba\u00f1ez, and Ms. Elizabeth Besa-Quirino, who shared how the ideals and values espoused by Jose Rizal influence their work. (Photo by Ms. Sherlyn M. Roxas) <\/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
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NEW YORK CITY, 24 March 2026<\/b> \u2013 To mark National Women\u2019s Month, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in New York, in partnership with the Ladies for Rizal (LFR) \u2013 New York Chapter, hosted a forum titled \u201c<\/span>Voices of Malolos, Visions of Today: A Panel on Rizal and the Modern Filipina.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Aligned with the 2026 national theme, \u201cLipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan!<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/i> and the sub-theme, \u201cLead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!\u201d, the program reclaimed pre-colonial values of wisdom, empathy, and service as a blueprint for contemporary leadership.<\/span><\/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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The second panel featured Filipinas from diverse backgrounds - Ms. Jenny Santi (Mental Wellness), Ms. Jessel Robel (Finance), Ms. Jenna Agatep (Law), Ms. Xyza Bacani (Arts). Both discussions were moderated by Ms. Beatriz Torre (UP Diliman Professor and CUNY PhD Student). (Photo by Ms. Sherlyn M. Roxas) <\/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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In his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile underscored the mission of bridging Dr. Jose Rizal\u2019s 19th-century ideals with the modern Filipina\u2019s role in a global society. He noted that the women of Malolos, by demanding education, laid the foundation for a free nation\u2014a vision echoed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who has emphasized that true progress is impossible without the education and safety of women.<\/span><\/p>\n

The evening featured a dynamic three-part program designed to spark high-impact dialogue. It opened with a historical anchor by Lady Ariel Obero (LFR-NY), who read Rizal\u2019s letter to the Women of Malolos, grounding the audience in his original call for intellectual independence.<\/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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Consul General Mangalile delivered the welcome remarks during the event, emphasizing the crucial role of women as drivers of national growth.To provide historical grounding, Lady Ariel Obero read Jose Rizal\u2019s Letter to the Women of Malolos while Lady Elizabeth Cueva delivered the closing remarks. Both are from the Ladies for Rizal - New York Chapter, the Consulate\u2019s event partner. (Photos by Ms. Sherlyn M. Roxas)<\/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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This was followed by a Literary Panel moderated by Ms. Beatriz Torre, where authors Elizabeth Besa-Quirino, Marissa Ba\u00f1ez, and Rose Marie Sabangan explored how Rizal\u2019s message of self-determination informs their contemporary storytelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The discussion culminated in a Multi-Sectoral Forum, featuring leaders Xyza Cruz Bacani (Arts), Jenna Agatep-Slater (Law), Jenny Santi (Philanthropy\/Arts), and Jessel Pagobayan-Robel (Finance), who shared how the “Babaylan spirit” translates into success from the courtroom to the boardroom and the creative arts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The conversation was further enriched by virtual reflections from Singapore-based author Mignon Bravo-Dutt and UK-based authors Candy Gourlay and Romalyn Ante.<\/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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UK-based authors Candy Gourlay and Romalyn Ante, as well as Singapore-based author Migs Bravo Dutt, addressed the attendees through video messages, reflecting on Rizal\u2019s influence on their literary work. (Photos by Ms. Sherlyn M. Roxas)<\/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 forum also provided a platform for Consul General Mangalile to share his vision for Sentro Rizal New York, stating that a “House of Culture” must be more than its walls. He emphasized that the newly renovated space is intended to serve as a dynamic center of discourse on Philippine history and the events affecting the diaspora. “Just as we have renovated the physical space, we believe that the intangible purpose of this event\u2014fostering high-impact dialogue\u2014is equally important,” the Consul General noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event concluded with a closing message from LFR-NY President Lady Elizabeth Cueva, who summarized the evening\u2019s reflections and issued a call to the Filipino community to sustain the legacy of the Malolos women by empowering the visions and potential of Filipinas today. END<\/strong><\/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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The Women\u2019s Month Forum in New York featured inspiring women in various fields: Ms. Jenny Santi (Mental Wellness), Ms. Jessel Robel (Finance), Ms. Jenna Agatep (Law), Ms. Xyza Bacani (Arts), and authors Ms. Rose Marie Sabangan, Ms. Marissa Ba\u00f1ez, and Ms. Elizabeth Besa-Quirino. The two panel discussions were moderated by UP Diliman Professor and CUNY PhD student, Ms. Beatriz Torre. They are joined in the photo by Consul General Senen Mangalile, Consul Anna Guerra, and Lady Elizabeth Cueva of the Ladies for Rizal - New York, the event partner. (Photo by Ms. Sherlyn M. Roxas)<\/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\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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