“Sa Gawad Kalinga, nakikita natin ang taglay na kakayanan ng mga kababaihan na magbigay ng pagmamahal, kalinga, at pag-asa sa bawat isa. Sa pagdiriwang na ito, pinag-uusapan natin ang inclusivity. Sa GK, ito ang diwa ng walang iwanan!” – Dan Requejo Bercasio, Gawad Kalinga Executive Director
To commemorate International Women’s Month, a hybrid event was held, which was attended by a total of 500 participants from various Gawad Kalinga communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including Metro Manila, Marinduque, Quezon Province, Capiz, Bohol, Davao, and Sultan Kudarat. The attendees were comprised of GK Kapitbahayans, GK Youth, and GK mission workers.
Marlyn Importante, GK Key Accounts Manager, hosted the event and was joined by a number of notable guest speakers. The discussion centered on promoting health awareness among women through the use of digital platforms, while also acknowledging the accomplishments of exceptional women who are leading the way in achieving a healthy work-life balance. The speakers delved into exploring various social media platforms and identifying effective strategies to optimize their use. They also emphasized the significance of self-care, particularly for younger women, and highlighted the idea that it’s acceptable not to be okay at times.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the distinguished guest speakers who contributed to the success of the event, including Ms. Josephine Gonzalez from Ford Motor Philippines, Life Coach Cee Bercasio from LIFE COACH Philippines, Ms. Chris Cabantog-Cirineo from Synchrony Health 360, and Atty. Marivel Deoderes from Synchrony Philippines. We would also like to express our gratitude to Ford Motor Philippines for their generous sponsorship, which made this celebration possible.