Present positions in Zonta

Club:

Elected: SECRETARY

Prior positions in Zonta

Appointed:

• Amelia Earhart Fellowship, Vice Chair Area 3

Club:

• Elected: Vice President (2020 - 2022)
• Elected: President (2018 - 2020)
• Elected: Treasurer (2016 - 2018)
• Elected: Recording Secretary (2014 - 2016)

Participation and attendance in Zonta event:

District Conferences attended:

• HONGKONG (October 2019)

Area Meetings/Workshops attended :

1. MARCH 2021 - AREA 3 MEETING - VIRTUAL
2. JUNE 2020 - LEADERSHIP TRAINING - VIRTUAL
3. FEBRUARY 2020 - AREA 3 MEETING - CEBU CITY
4. JUNE 2019 - AREA 3 PRESIDENTS MEETING - ILOILO
5. SEPTEMBER 2018 - OFFICERS TRAINING - MAKATI, MANILA

Achievements as a Zontian:

• Sticker campaign for Zonta says no to child marriage.
• Teenage pregnancy forum at the Philippine Women’s College
• Gift giving activity at Balay Dangupan a facility for abused
• Gala Dinner for a cause for children with cancer.
• Medical mission in partnership with the barangay council, volunteer doctors, nurses and pharmacist. A total of 220 residents received treatment.
• Gift giving to the women behind bars at the Ray of Hope Village.
• Provided PPE for frontliners at Southern Philippine Medical Center, medical mission in response to Covid 19.

Business / Professional Information

Current Company/Organization:

MILKFISH GROWER

Nature of business:

AQUATIC INDUSTRY

Position/Title:

OWNER

Number of years in most recent position:

15 YEARS

Responsibilities of position :

As owner (Aquatic farm). We handle the overall operations of the business. This includes selection of fingerlings. I also supervised stock examination to maintain high quality production, prevent losses, and increase revenue. I’m also in-charge in finding creative ways to expand the business that will also benefit the aquatic industry.

Contribution of business/professional experience to the effective performance of positions:

• 2010 - 2017 Distribution Manager covering all areas of Davao Del Sur with San Miguel Foods, Inc. As our business partner. I was tasked to deliver a monthly sales target, organize the storage and distribution of products, and ensure delivery on time at a good cost. I received recognition from SMC as one of the best Distributors in Mindanao.
• 2014 Opened a BPO business and managed a team of 4 managers and 60 call center agents.
• 2014 - Present, Owner and manager of Angel Aquatic Farm, a Milkfish Grower at Malalag Bay Davao Del Sur.

Involvement in other organizations:

• 2023 - 2024 CLUB ADMIN - ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN DAVAO
• 2023 - 2024 ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON
• 2022 - 2023 FELLOWSHIP CHAIRPERSON - ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN DAVAO
• 2017 - 2018 PRESIDENT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN DAVAO
• 2016 - 2017 SECRETARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN DAVAO
• When I choose to get involved in any endeavor I make sure that it is for the greater good. I feel that I should strive even harder to carry on the legacy of Zonta International.

What are your goals for advancing the objects of Zonta International in District 17

1. Basic Education for women with the addition of a computer literacy program.
2. Forum on women and women’s rights, outstanding women especially in public affairs will be invited to speak on issues concerning women.
3. Increase Zonta’s visibility by creating and implementing a plan to tell Zonta’s story to the public.
4. Prevention of Disease and Treatment - Conduct Medical Mission, educate and mobilize community to help prevent the spread of diseases.
5. Breast Cancer Awareness - Conduct forum for breast screening, mammogram and breast ultrasound.

What special competencies and attributes do you possess which qualify you to serve in the position you are nominated for?

I am a hardworking person, I take initiatives to help in special projects and ensure that goals are achieved and tasks get done. I make sure that I meet projected deadlines and set benchmarks.

As a management person for more than a decade. I have handled and supervised personnel. Most of whom have been rewarded properly for their remarkable cooperation and contribution.

To be elected as Vice Area Director will surely be a big challenge on my part, more than that I have the right and responsibility to actively support and implement the objects of Zonta International.