Subic bay news vol 14 no 10 20.00Php

Tapas Bar and Restaurant 2nd Floor Subic Gas Bldg 724, Dewey Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone U.S. Embassy and DepEd Launch New Virtual Training Program for Filipino Teachers

Manila – On March 22, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and Philippine Depart- ment of Education (DepEd) launched a new six-week virtual webinar training series on “Teaching Grammar Commu- nicatively in the Philippines” for DepEd teachers and supervisors. More than 3,700 DepEd teachers and supervisors will participate in the series, which will run through the week of May 2. The U.S. Embassy, the U.S. De- partment of State’s Office of English Language Programs, DepEd’s National Educators Academy of the Philippines, Bureau of Learning Delivery, and Bureau of Curriculum Development co-devel- The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) launches a new six-week virtual webinar oped the course curriculum to meet the training series on “Teaching Grammar Communicatively in the Philippines” for DepEd teachers and supervisors on March 22. specific needs of Philippine teachers and students during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The course will provide guid- ance, methodology, and instruction- 2 Central Luzon governors test positive for Covid-19 al materials and resources for English CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – He asked teachers through a team of three Amer- Two governors in Central Luzon have those people tested positive for the coronavirus dis- who might have see, NEW Virtual Training, page 02 ease 2019 (Covid-19). Zambales Governor Hermo- been exposed to genes Ebdane Jr., and Nueva Ecija Gover- him from March nor Aurelio Umali confirmed on Monday 12-19 to isolate via their respective official social media and undergo accounts that they have contracted the Covid-19 testing. disease. Umali, Ebdane said he was found infect- for his part, said ed by Covid-19 after undergoing a rap- he is present- id antigen test and was confirmed by a ly under home reverse transcription-polymerase chain quarantine. reaction (RT-PCR) test on Sunday after- “Bag- noon. amat nasa gan- Umali likewise said he was found itong kalagay- positive for Covid-19 after he underwent an ay patuloy rapid antigen test on Sunday and was kong ginagam- confirmed by RT-PCR test on Monday. panan ang aking However, both provincial leaders sinumpaang did not mention how they acquired the tungkulin sa ating virus. lalawigan (Al- Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. (left), and Nueva Ecija Gov- “I have been strictly adhering to though I am in ernor Aurelio Umali (Photos from FB/Philippine Information Agency) health protocols, however, due to the this situation, I nature of our work, unnecessary expo- continue to fulfill my sworn duty in our lic health standards that include frequent sure to the virus is inevitable. I am now province),” he said. hand washing, wearing of face mask and confined (in isolation) to prevent further Both officials urged their constit- face shield, and to observe physical dis- see, Women at Work, page 04 contacts,” Ebdane said. uents to strictly follow the minimum pub- tancing of at least one meter. (PNA) Expanded Caravan in Zambales benefits 242 individuals IBA, Zambales -- About 242 residents munist Party of the Philippines-New Peo- benefited in the Expanded Caravan held ple's Army (CPP-NPA). at barangay Bamban in Masinloc, Zam- Also, they distributed education bales. and communication materials on En- Services offered include free hanced Comprehensive Local Integration haircut, voter's registration, processing Program. of police clearance, feeding, and distri- In a statement, 7th Infantry Divi- bution of food packs, slippers, and face sion Commander Major General Alfredo masks and face shields. Rosario Jr. emphasized the importance 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battal- of bringing services closer to the people ion (3rd Mech) Commander Lieutenant and the Army’s role in intensifying the in- Colonel Eugene Henry Cabusao assured formation awareness campaign on CPP- their commitment in extending govern- NPA recruitment. ment services. "There is no definite time for gov- “3rd Mech, through the efforts ernment service, we are present where of 33rd Mechanized Infantry Company, we are needed," Rosario said. will continuously engage all government "We intensify our services to be- agencies and partner with various stake- come the defense and strength of our holders to bring basic services to the people especially amid the pandemic people and promote peace and develop- wherein some people take advantage of ment in our area of operation,” Cabusao the situation," he furthered. said. This is the 2nd Expanded Cara- In addition, 33rd Mechanized van administered in the community by About 242 individuals benefit in the 2nd Expanded Caravan held at barangay Bam- Infantry Company conducted an infor- the Philippine National Police, Philippine ban in Masinloc, Zambales by the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, Com- mation awareness drive regarding the Army, Commission on Elections, and Ba- mission on Elections, and Barangay Councils. (3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion) seven stages of recruitment of the Com- rangay Councils. (PIAR3) Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 02 Regaining Lost Progress in the Fight to End TB DPWH CONTRACTOR USAID is committed to helping countries recover from COVID-19’s devastating impact on TB diagnosis and care services LAYS OUT COVERED maintain TB services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the COURT FOUNDATION Kyrgyz Republic’s National TB Center was converted to be- gin treating COVID-19 patients. As those suffering from TB are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, this posed the se- Article contributed by: Donald Gramonte rious risk of patients contracting both diseases. To mitigate this risk, USAID partners supported the country’s National TB Program in strengthening the center’s infection control measures, such as providing personal protective equipment and establishing teams to work in two-week shifts, alternat- ing with two weeks of self-isolation. In Nigeria, when COVID-19 started to spread, USAID partners quickly implemented a series of interventions to maintain TB services, such as converting health workers who normally screened for TB in clinics to “roaming screeners” within communities. These roaming screeners were assigned to work at pharmacies and other facilities close to where they lived, enabling people with TB symptoms to continue to be examined and tested during pandemic-related lock- downs. A patient is treated for TB in Cambodia. / Trivision Despite being preventable and curable, tuberculosis (TB) has long been the world’s deadliest infectious disease and continues to kill more people in low- and middle-in- come countries than any other infectious disease. While COVID-19 has had a devastating global impact over the past year, TB has been silently sickening 10 million people and killing 1.4 million every year. Although significant gains have been achieved in the fight against TB, in a matter of months, COVID-19 has threatened to reverse years of progress. The pandemic and associated measures to control it have severely disrupted TB diagnosis and care services in the world’s highest TB burden countries, resulting in an alarming drop in reported TB cases. To add to this, people who suffer from airborne re- spiratory infections, such as TB, are more likely to have se- vere cases of COVID-19. Recent data shows that people with COVID and TB are about three times more likely to die than those with only TB. TB and COVID-19 share the burden of being societal diseases that spread through the air, and the world’s poor- est populations — who are more likely to be undernourished and living in densely populated areas — are at increased risk Lab staff in the Kyrgyz Republic use strengthened infec- for both. tion control measures. / USAID Subic Firm...... continued from page 01 The stigma and discrimination faced by those who And in Cambodia, when social distancing and move- suffer from TB has been compounded by sharing similar ment restrictions impacted access to healthcare facilities, -US symptoms, such as cough and fever, with COVID-19. Fear AID’s local partner was able to maintain TB services through in seeking care can result in advanced disease and further mobile outreach screenings. These efforts have been vital transmission in communities. in continuing to find active TB cases, referring patients for As the U.S. Government lead for global TB efforts, treatment, and curbing the spread of the disease. USAID works with governments and partners around the Alongside governments, the Global Fund and oth- world to reach every person with TB, cure those in need of er partners, USAID is helping countries recover from this treatment, and prevent the spread of new infections. setback in fighting TB, while also building their capacity to In the 23 countries where USAID focuses TB pro- respond to future airborne infectious diseases. In countries gramming, preliminary analysis estimates that 1 million few- facing both COVID-19 and TB, addressing the two diseases si- er people with TB had access to diagnosis and treatment in multaneously can curb both and reduce the threat of future 2020 compared to the previous year— representing a stag- airborne pandemics. gering 23 percent decline. As a result of this, the pandemic’s By investing in efforts such as testing for COVID-19 impact on TB is projected to sicken an additional 6 million people and cause an additional 1.4 million TB deaths be- and TB at the same time, joint contact investigations and New Kalalake, Olongapo City – Soon to rise! tween 2020 and 2025. community screenings, and implementing infection preven- The Department of Public Works and Highways To address COVID-19’s impact on TB programs, US- tion and control measures, these efforts will provide vital (DPWH) local contractor finally laid out the - rein AID is working with country governments and partners on foundations to also respond to future pandemics. urgent recovery plans in the most impacted countries. Key forced concrete foundation for the construction of the to these efforts are USAID’s in-country partners, who have About the Author multi-purpose building (covered court) in the vicinity been able to rapidly implement on-the-ground solutions to Andrea Gavin is the Senior Communications Advisor for Tu- of the Kalalake National High School. The delivery of berculosis in the Infectious Disease Office in USAID’s Global massive steel columns, steel plates and tons of con- Health Bureau. crete aggregates in the project site assured that there is no way cutting the project off. The said project is a part of the Local Infrastruc- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ture Program with DPWH as the implementing agency. Notice is hereby given to the public that an EX- The construction project costs around four million pe- TRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF sos (4,000,000) funded from the National Expenditure DECEASED RAMON F. OCAMPO , was made and en- Program 2020 (NEP) and expected to be completed in tered into by and among the surviving heirs of RAMON late May, 2021. F. OCAMPO who died on October 3, 2020 in Olon- With the mandate of the Department of Educa- gapo City over Philippine National Bank, Olonga- tion to actively engage the community and other stake- po City Peso Acct No. 205810120720, Metropolitan holders for developing life-long learners, it ensures ev- Bank & Trust Company, Olongapo City, Peso Acct ery Filipino equitable access to quality and complete No. 3144767790, Public Safety Savings and Loan basic education where students could enjoy learning in Association Inc, Quezon City, Capital Contribution a safe facility and motivating environment. Acct No. 01-0429963, Public Safety Savings and Loan Association Inc, Quezon City, Premium Sav- New Virtual Training...... from page 1 ings Acct No. 02-00149426, Public Safety Savings ican English Language Specialists, who will lead the vir- and Loan Association Inc, Quezon City, Maintain- tual sessions. ing Acct No. 05-05560898, Land Bank of the Philip- “Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, pines, Olongapo City Regular Peso Savings Acct the United States has partnered with the Philippines to No. 0381-2782-39, Land Bank of the Philippines, support all aspects of the pandemic response. In ad- dition to providing the Philippines over Php1.1 billion Olongapo City Visa ATM (PNP-Pensioner Acct No. ($23.4 million) in COVID-19-related assistance and be- 0386-1609-10, TMXS2 Green Honda Motorcycle ing the largest donor (Php97.9 billion/$2 billion) to the with Plate No. AN0545, Body No. 2891, 2011 Hon- COVAX vaccine facility, the United States has partnered da City 1.3 S AT 4 Door Sedan 8 valve Bold Beige with the Department of Education and Commission on with engine No. L13Z12409965 and with Plate No. Higher Education to enable the transition from in-per- PK0300 as per Doc. No 524, Page No. 105,Book son to alternative learning. We hope this ‘Teaching No.VII Series of 2020 in the notarial registry of Atty. Grammar Communicatively’ course enables teachers Ma. Soledad M. Santos. and students to meet their educational goals,” said U.S. All interested parties, creditors,and Embassy Public Affairs Counselor Philip Roskamp. persons having money claims against the decedent DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and In- are hereby required to file their claims with the court struction Diosdado San Antonio thanked the U.S. Em- 3 bassy for organizing and collaborating with DepEd on appointed executor of their estate. the launch of the webinar, noting that “the webinar se- ries provides the opportunity for teachers to continue to be updated. The teaching of grammar is absolutely essential so that we can make our fellow Filipinos more confident in communicating with the rest of the world.” Once the course is completed, teachers and su- pervisors will share what they have learned with other teachers in their local areas to broaden implementation with students. As part of the program, educators will have access to an on-demand resource library that in- cludes a viewing guide, activities, and discussion ques- tions for local learning communities. This is the U.S. Embassy’s second webinar series project with DepEd supporting teaching and learning 8C Fontaine Ext., East Tapinac, Olongapo City during the pandemic. The first six-week webinar se- TEL. 251- 3104 CELL: 0917 503-8350 / 0928 503-8350 ries for DepEd teachers and administrators, “Bridging 0932 879-8350 / 0917 879-8350 the Distance Together,” took place from September 14 email: [email protected] to October 21, 2020 and provided training on flexible Branch: 1677 Rizal Ave., West Tapinac,Olongapo City learning to more than 1,600 teachers and reached 3.7 www.subicbaynews.com million viewers on Facebook. Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 03

AROUND CENTRAL LUZON BALITA SA WIKANG PINOY 10 IPs from Mawacat finish DTI livelihood kits sa mga negosyante training on electrical works sa Tarlac City

May pitong negosyante mula sa Lungsod ng Tarlac ang nabigyan ng kagamitan-pangka- buhayan sa ilalim ng Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay ng Department of Trade and Indus- try Tarlac. (DTI Tarlac) A total of 10 indigenous peoples from barangay Mawacat in Floridablanca, Pampanga LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS -- Ibinalik ang mga mga manggagawa sa pribadong sektor, at finished their course under the Barangay Electrician Program. The training was facili- Quarantine Control Points o QCP sa mga mga medical at hospital frontliners. tated by the 355th Aviation Engineering Wing, as part of the whole-of-nation approach boundary ng Bulacan sa Nueva Ecija at Pam- Sinabi naman ni PNP Calumpit Dep- under the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood, and Employment Cluster of the Provincial Task panga ngayong muling isinailalim sa Gener- uty Chief PMaj. Manuel Clemente na kung Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. (355th AEW) al Community Quarantine o GCQ ang lalaw- may dadaan na pampasaherong sasakyan, igan mula Marso 22 hanggang Abril 4. iniisa-isa ng kapulisan ang bawat pasahero CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- A them how to be self-sustaining. All the par- Inilahad ni Police Provincial Director sa loob upang matiyak na walang nakasakay total of 10 Indigenous Peoples from ba- ticipants passed the training, which makes rangay Mawacat in Floridablanca, Pam- them now eligible and capable of perform- PCol. Lawrence Cajipe na kabilang sa nilata- na mamamasyal lamang na bawal. panga completed their course under the ing basic electrical works in the barangay,” gan ng QCP ang hangganan ng San Miguel Pinadidiretso naman ang Barangay Electrician Program. Torralba added. at lungsod ng Gapan, Candaba at Baliwag, mga sasakyang may dalang suplay ng pag- The training is part of the Mem- For his part, TESDA Pampanga Calumpit at Apalit at ang sa Barangay San kain at iba pang tinatawag na “essential car- orandum of Agreement between Depart- Provincial Director and Provincial PRLEC Pascual sa Hagonoy at Sapang Kawayan sa goes” na nauna nang pinayagan ng IATF. ment of National Defense and Technical Chairperson Eric Ueda said the training is Masantol. Pinayuhan din niya ang mga mang- Education and Skills Development Au- essential to the community as it will help Para matiyak na walang lulusot na gagawang lumuluwas sa Metro Manila o thority (TESDA) in support to the National them gain the necessary knowledge, skills, Task Force to End Local Communist Armed and attitudes to sustain their community. papasok sa Bulacan na hindi natukoy bilang namamasukan sa Pampanga na magdala ng Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). “We will follow through the train- mga Authorized Person Outside Residence o company ID o employment certificate upang Electricians from the 355th Avia- ings already conducted with entrepreneur- APOR, nilagyan din ng QCP ang mga exits ng makadaan. tion Engineer Wing (AEW), who graduated ship training to capacitate them to con- North Luzon Expressway sa Pulilan, Sta. Rita Bukod sa pagsusuri sa mga dada- from the Trainer’s Methodology Training duct business enterprise with their gained sa Guiguinto, Bocaue, Ciudad De Victoria, an sa boundary, sinisita rin ang sinumang of TESDA, taught the trainees on the ba- knowledge in welding, bread and pastry Marilao at Meycauayan. walang suot na facemasks at face shields. sics of electrical works. production, organic agricultural produc- Sa hangganan ng Calumpit at Apal- Kabilang ang Bulacan sa muling “This is in consonance with the tion, and now this electrical works,” Ueda it, isa-isang sinusuri ang mga sakay ng bawat isinailalim sa GCQ kahanay ng Metro Manila, new role of the Armed Forces of the Phil- added. ippines and Philippine National Police Meanwhile, Ueda thanked the sasakyan kung sila ay APOR gaya ng mga Rizal, Cavite at Laguna upang mapigilan ang within the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood, 355th AEW, whom he cited as their part- kawani at opisyal na pamahalaan na bahagi pagtaas ng kaso ng COVID-19. (PIA 3) and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) as skills ner in nation-building. ng lokal na Inter-Agency Task Force o IATF, instructors for the residents of the 882 pri- He also urged the beneficiaries of ority barangays of NTF-ELCAC nationwide the training program to take advantage of as presented during the PRLEC National the skills they acquire and use them to bet- Cluster Meeting,” 355th AEW Civil-Military ter their lives. Bagong Shared Service Facility Operations Officer First Lieutenant Argie “It is the desire of the government Clarence Torralba said. to better everyone’s conduction and we The community-based training in the government with the private sec- Project inilunsad sa DRT includes hands-on exercises that the in- tor are in one with this. Hoping that you LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS- -- Isang Shared Ayon kay DTI Provincial Director structors closely supervised while observ- will use your learnings and newly-acquired Service Facility o SSF para sa cacao pro- Edna Dizon, ang pagkakaroon ng mga ing health protocols. skills for you, your community, and an as- kagamitan ng cooperator ay para patuloy “We opted to train them with this set to find work,” the director said. cessing ang inilunsad ng Department of particular skill because they do not have Aside from the trainings, the par- Trade and Industry o DTI sa bayan ng na matatamo ng mga ito ang pangangail- the skill in electrical works yet. Whenever ticipants will also be included in the Tulong Doña Remedios Trinidad sa Bulacan. angan sa pagproseso ng cacao. they needed to fix something that is elec- Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Ito na ang ika-31 SSF sa lalawigan Sa pamamagitan anya ng mga trical-related, they still need to go down Displaced Workers program of Depart- simula ng isinagawa ang mga ganitong kagamitan ipinagkaloob ng kanilang the mountains to hire someone to do the ment of Labor and Employment. (PIA3) kahalintulad na proyekto. ahensya, mababawasan ang production work for them. This way, we are teaching Ang Talbak Fruits and Vegetable cost na magreresulta ng mas affordable Growers Inc mula sa barangay Talbak cacao products, paglaki ng kita, paglago kasama ng iba pang cooperators ang ng pamumuhunan, karagdagang tabaho COVID 19 'Swab & Go' facility up in Clark mabibiyayaan ng mga kagamitan sa pag- at makalikha ng mga bagong produktong proseso ng cacao. na tutugon sa pangangailangan sa merk- Kabilang sa ipinagkaloob ng DTI ado. Bulacan ang isang yunit na mechanical Ang SSF project ay dinisenyo solar dryer, cacao cracker and winnow- upang punan ang mga kakulangan ng er, cacao melanger (wet grinder), cacao mga micro small and medium enterpris- moisture mete, digital industrial plat- es partikular sa kagamitan, makinarya at form weighing scale at dalawang yunit kasanayan upang maitaas ang produc- ng stainless working table na nagkaka- tion capacity at makapasok sa pandaig- halaga ng 230,000 piso. digan suplay ng cacao. (PIA 3) Vaccine roll-out sa San Marcelino nagsimula na

Clark Swab and Go Facility was launched inside the Freeport to provide a convenient way for locators and employees to be tested against COVID-19. (CDC-CD) CLARK FREEPORT ZONE-- Clark Swab and four-step process which includes registra- Go Facility was launched inside the Free- tion, verification, payment, and swabbing. port to provide a convenient way for loca- A PhP900 testing fee will be tors and employees to be tested against charged per person in the facility, which COVID-19. will be conducted under a pool RT-PCR The initiative is a collaboration testing approach with a minimum of five among Clark Development Corporation persons in a group. (CDC), the provincial government of Pam- Qualified individuals who may panga, and Jose B. Lingad Memorial Gen- avail of the pooled RT-PCR testing, which eral Hospital (JBLMGH). includes Clark workers, are determined During the launching, CDC Presi- based on certain categories and on the De- dent and CEO Manuel Gaerlan said the fa- partment of Health reference list. cility will serve as a vital tool in addressing Meanwhile, for those who are not the increasing demand for testing as it also qualified for pool testing, a regular rate will responds to sustain economic activity in be charged with an applicable discount for the Freeport. senior citizens, persons with disabilities “Having a facility here is import- and government employees. Pinangunahan ni San Marcelino Municipal Health Officer Earl B. Yap ang pagtanggap ng ant for our workers and stakeholders. It is Gaerlan said they have collaborat- bakunang AstraZeneca. (San Marcelino PIO) important that they can be tested so that ed with Clark Investors and Locators Asso- the spread of the virus can be mitigated. I ciation to provide this service to stakehold- IBA, Zambales-- -- Sinimulan na ang vac- Reduction and Management Office, Mu- hope that we can quickly recover from this ers in the Freeport, adding that the latter is cine roll-out sa bayan ng San Marcelino nicipal Social Welfare and Development pandemic and it is for the best interest not also set to sign a Memorandum of Agree- sa Zambales. Office at Barangay Health Emergency Re- only of our locators but also for the gov- ment with JBLMGH. May kabuuang 70 na ang tu- sponse Team na kabilang sa bracket A-1 ernment and the economy,” he said. Aside from the facility, CDC also manggap ng bakunang AstraZeneca sa priority eligible group ng Department of It will be operated by medical issued stringent guidelines on the imple- pangunguna ni Municipal Health Officer Health. professionals from JBLMGH Molecular Pa- mentation of standard health protocols in- Earl Yap. Pinangunahan ni San Marcelino thology Laboratory to fast-track the pro- side the Freeport in the light of increasing Nabakunahan din ang mga med- Municipal Health Officer Earl B. Yap ang cess of testing suspected and probable COVID-19 cases nationwide. (PIA 3) ical frontliner ng Rural Health Unit at pagtanggap ng bakunang AstraZeneca. COVID-positive individuals, following a ilang kawani ng Municipal Disaster Risk (San Marcelino PIO) Subic Bay News March 28- April 03, 2021 CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH ast January, SM Investments Corpora- ficial signatory to the UN Women’s Women tion was one of 380 companies across 11 Empowerment Principles (WEP), which fur- sectors included in the 2021 Bloomberg ther enhance a more equitable and inclusive LGender-Equality Index (GEI). This was the workplace. second-time SM was cited in the said index, In celebration of International Wom- which measures gender equality across five en’s Month this March, we are featuring six pillars: female leadership and talent pipe- amazing women across different SM compa- line, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclu- nies. Working quietly behind the scenes, their sive culture, sexual harassment policies, and roles in the organization are diverse, as are pro-women brand. their challenges and experiences on a day- And it’s not surprising. As of Decem- to-day basis. Here, they share with us what ber 2019, women comprised 63% of the SM keeps them inspired; as well as their man- workforce, occupying 59% of senior man- agement styles, their tips for other women at agement positions and 65% of middle man- work, and their thoughts on women empow- agement. More recently, SM became an of- erment.

GERALDINE L. SIA GRACE EVANGELINE M. STA. ANA FELANIE L. LIM COO, Fast Retailing (UNIQLO) Executive Vice President Vice President, Merchandising SM Retail SMDC The SM Store As the only female Grace has been with Grace has been with Chief Operating Officer glob- SMDC for the past 11 years, SMDC fAs Vice President of ally in Uniqlo, Geraldine says starting out as a project direc- Merchandising, Felanie and she is privileged to be part of tor in 2010. Her work entails her team facilitate the Shoes two iconic companies – SM, the development of integrat- and Bags department’s reg- and its joint venture part- ed communities, particularly ular buying process - fore- ner, top international brand residential hubs. Focusing on casting inventory, reading the Uniqlo. She has been with providing a better lifestyle for demands and trends, and ful- SM’s retail group for more Filipino families, her team has filling them when appropriate. than 22 years, starting out led the launch of over 40 resi- She has been with the compa- with Baby Co, then with Wat- dential projects, translating to ny for 23 years, and feels hon- sons, and now with Uniqlo, more than 100,000 residential ored and privileged to be part which she co-manages with units in Metro Manila and the of the team working on the the Expat COO on Sales, Op- provincial areas. category that started it all for erations, and Marketing. • Her management SM – shoes. • Her management style. “As a woman, it is my • Her management style. “For me, leadership nature to be nurturing. I share style. “I lead and manage my doesn’t have a one size fits with my team the strategic team based on how I want all solution. I have come to direction of the company and to be led and managed. My realize that different people explain to them their respec- approach is democratic in require varying management tive roles in achieving these nature, and make it a point styles.” goals. I always point out that to consult and collaborate “I also believe that wom- there are no big or small roles, with my team because their en can develop a more our roles are equally import- thoughts and viewpoints are well-rounded workforce. ant with everyone else.” important to the achievement When it comes to accom- “I also like to teach my team of our goal.” plishing goals, women’s new things or techniques in “Being in the shoes team also traits like empathy, intuition, analyzing things. In the pro- allowed me to work with Mr. and optimism bring out the cess of teaching them, I in Henry Sy, Sr. and I always “I personally best in our employees.” turn also learn from them.” looked forward to our men- • Tips for women at “I have learned • Tips for women at “Beyond the toring session every Saturday love to shop, work. “Be someone people work. “Learn to prioritize. As privilege of in his Makati office. Tatang so during our want to work with! Always that gender women, we wear different taught me to value my work behave with integrity and hats – mother, wife, sister, being part of and think of it as my own. buying sessions, kindness.” should not hold daughter, friend, an employ- “Success is not just good luck,” “Do a bit more than what you back from ee, a leader. This can get over- this dynamic he would share with us. “It’s I’m technically is expected of you. Take on whelming but if our priorities a combination of hard work, shopping for our things you’ve never done be- making the world are clear then we get to play organization, good credit standing, the right fore. Growth and comfort do each role happily and mean- I find opportunity, readiness, and target market not coexist.” a better place. ingfully.” timing.” • What does Interna- If you have • What does Interna- meaningful • Tips for women at making the latest tional Women’s Day mean tional Women’s Day mean to work. “Work hard and be to you? “This is a remind- something to you? “International Women’s work in the kind of woman that adds shoes and bags er for us to celebrate every Day re-affirms the value and value to people around you. type of woman and women's contribute to achievements of all women – addressing one designs whether it be at home or at Work hard with elegance and achievements all over the society, then you work; in pursuit of a career of life’s basic grace.” available for world. Women are strong in- goal, or finding fulfillment • What does Interna- them to choose dividuals, who can overcome should share it as a daughter, sister, wife or needs - building tional Women’s Day mean to any challenge. We contin- mother. To me, it is a day of you? “It’s about recognizing from. It is ue to play essential roles in with everyone.” celebration and thanksgiving homes and com- the achievements of women the society, and I am happy – particularly for the opportu- munities.” around the world and rais- something I working with SM, a company nities, successes and even fail- ing awareness about Gender that promotes women’s em- ures that has shaped my life as equality.” enjoy.” powerment.” a woman.”

DIANA R. DIONISIO SHIRLEY C. ONG MARIA AGNES C. PACIS Vice President – China Projects Executive Vice President Vice President and GM – SMX Convention Centers SM Prime SM Leisure Resort Residences SM Hotels and Conventions A pioneer in SM’s Agnes has been with China projects, Diana joined Shirley, who has SMX Hotels and Conventions the company 21 years ago. been with SM for 12 years, for six years after spending a Today, as Vice President, she manages the overall op- good two decades working is responsible for manag- erations of four tourism in international hotel chains ing its Finance and Treasury oriented premier leisure like Shangri-La, Sheraton, functions, and also supervis- developments – Costa del and Hyatt located in coun- es other departments such Hamilo, Highlands Prime, tries like Thailand, Indone- as Business Development, IT, Intercontinental Devel- sia, Fiji, Australia and Myan- Systems, and Legal. SM cur- opment Corporation, and mar. As the Vice President rently has seven operating Belle Corporation Real Es- and GM of SMX Convention malls in China, and two more tate Unit. Centers, she handles all 6 ex- under construction. • Her management isting properties of SMX na- • Her management style. “I try my best to tionwide overseeing the op- style: “Women have an eye share with the people di- erations and profitability of for detail and this is cru- rectly working with me the all SMX Convention Centers. cial in my line of work. We virtues that are important • Her management also have a more collabora- to me- integrity, honesty, style. “I have a collaborative tive approach with our col- hard work, fairness, and and highly communicative leagues and this encourages discipline.” leadership style. I believe new ideas and better solu- “As a woman, I can show strongly that there is noth- tions from different stake- my softer side, and lead ing that proper communi- holders. Our warmth and with motherly care. I can cation can’t fix. I do not like personal touch also fosters be strong and gentle at the micro-managing but I adjust better working relationships same time.” my style to what I believe will and this in turn provides for • Tips for women work with a particular staff better efficiency and produc- at work. “Your faith in member.” tivity.” God will keep you going. “I apply the principle of the “With my department span- Believe in yourself. Work 5 Love Languages at work ning two countries, cultural hard.” by understanding what “lan- and legal differences are in- • What does In- guage” a member of the evitable. As such, I have to ternational Women’s Day “Perseverance explain and convince both mean to you? “It is a rec- team will understand best sides to adapt and work ognition of gender equal- and adjust my leadership Pays. Hard work around those differences.” ity that women today are style accordingly.” • Tips for women “Nothing is enjoying; women’s contri- “The natural ability of a must be at work: “Always think that bution and achievements woman to nurture and emo- women, just like men, are constant in the family and in differ- tionally connect to her team accompanied by human beings created equal ent fields like economics members has surely helped by God. Your gender is not in this world. and politics.” in building the kind of team “heart work” for an obstacle for you to reach we have now.” higher and better goals in life What is • Tips for women at you to succeed. if you desire.” “I learn so many things from the work. “Be intentional in all • What does Interna- important that you do, be your authen- Like any tional Women’s Day mean to bosses and the people I work with. tic self, play to your strengths you? “It’s a day to recognize is to quickly and don’t take it personally!” professional and honor the achievements They let me see things from a and contributions of women, learn from it, • What does Interna- organization, not only in the family, but as different point of view, look at the tional Women’s Day mean to leaders in the industry, soci- adapt, and you? “It is a day of recogniz- you’re only as ety and country as a whole. bigger picture, think outside the ing the contribution of wom- Being a woman is not an is- innovate.” en of all creeds and races to good as the team sue both in the Philippines box, do things differently, and find the society globally. It is a and China, as both countries day to celebrate a woman’s you lead.” have women assuming lead- opportunities in every crisis.” worth in affirmation of -gen ership roles.” der equality / parity.”