International Women’s Day celebration
MANILA, Philippines — On the observance of women’s month, Singapore Ambassador Kok Li Peng hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day at the Singapore residence last March 20.
Themed “Celebrating the Women of the Philippines and Singapore,” Ambassador invited D’Mark Beauty Corporation CEO Nikki Tang from the Philippines and Love, Bonito co-founder Rachel Lim from Singapore to share their experiences as women in business in a panel discussion.
Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Karen Jimeno was the dynamic moderator who gamely took up the challenge just hours after returning to Manila. The two panelists narrated their personal paths towards the establishment of their businesses to the audience, holding nothing back when describing the pitfalls they had to navigate, the risks they took and the strong support they received from their families.
The moderator skillfully weaved the narratives together with her own experience in the public and private sectors and drew out common threads of persistence, courage and integrity in the way all the ladies comported themselves along their life journeys.
The event drew the participation of notable female leaders as well as distinguished male and female guests from the business, consular and diplomatic communities. The event also featured Willie Garcia’s inspiring Junk Not! upcycled eco-creative furniture and intricate sculptures, handmade by women from Laguna.
The evening showcased the common cause we all share in supporting and celebrating the limitless potential of women, making every day International Women’s Day.
