Present positions in Zonta

District:

Appointed: District 17 Public Relation Committee

Area:

Appointed: ZFW Ambassador for Area 5

Club:

• Director
• Chairman Emeritus for the Annual Search for 10
• Outstanding Policewomen of the Philippines

Prior positions in Zonta

Area:

• Area 5 ZFW Ambassador (2016-2018) - 2 years
• Area 5 ZFW Ambassador (2008-2010) - 2 years

Club:

• Elected: President (2018-2020) - 2 years
• Elected: President (2006-2008) - 2 years

Participation and attendance in Zonta events

International Conventions attended:

• Yokohama Japan (2018)

District conferences attended:

• Thailand (2021)
• Hong Kong (2019)
• Philippines (2017)

Area Meetings/Workshops attended:

Workshops at International and District levels:

• The 2nd Zonta Asian Inter-District Meeting - AIDM Kaohshiung, Taiwan (2023)
• Presidents’ Meetings / Committees Meeting for DISCON 2023
• Area 1, 3, 4 and 5 Officers Training
• District Conference, International Convention and Leadership Workshops

Achievements as a Zontian

As President of my club, I have set a new record in membership as it was during my term that the club recruited more than 30 new members.

The club bagged the Most Outstanding Club award under my leadership in 2019.

I am Chair of the Committee that handles our Most Sustainable Project. The Ten Most Outstanding Policewomen that is already on its 15th year.

I've been appointed and worked as ZFW ambassador for 3 bienniums.

I've been tasked to Chair the Steering Committee for Sponsorship and Transportation for the DISCON 2023.

Business / Professional Information

Current Company/Organization:

Sagittarius Security Agency, Eparwa Security Agency, Aquarius Primus Trading Corporation

Nature of business:

Security Provider, Motor Vehicle Inspection Center

Position/Title:

Business Owner

Number of years in most recent position:

35 years

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

As a business entrepreneur for the past 35 years, magic formula for my success is to equip with good and effective management skills, strong focus, eagerness to learn and be able to change for the betterment. Being creative, versatile, flexible and resilient perfects the magic formula of success. My experience in the business world will help me in dealing with the volunteer work of Zonta. Vast experience will allow me to fully work hand in hand with the Area Director. Performs duties and responsibilities that will be assigned.

Involvement in other organizations

Friends of the Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (since 2010) - an organization that promote arts and culture of the Philippines.

Johann Strauss Society (since 2012) - a society of enthusiasts whose mission is to develop love for music, dance and the arts as well as perpetuate the close cultural ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Austria while it extends financial assistance to cultural, charitable and religious organizations.

Ilead Tuguegarao as founder and chair since July 2013 providing aid through medical and relief operations. Provided relief operations role out during Typhoon Lawin, Ondoy, Pedro, Ulysis and many more. .

Club Bulakeno since 2013 - Past President of this NGO whose mission and tradition is to provide scholarship grants to indigent yet deserving students of Bulacan.

What are your goals for advancing the objects of Zonta International in District 17 and concrete programs to accomplish?

I will fully support the elected Area Director in carrying out her programs for Area 5. Continue to promote the vision and mission of Zonta. I will continue to commit myself and work together with the Area Director at the local and global levels. Will continue to engage my club in promoting gender equality, implement projects on climate change and “Say No to Violence Against Women and Girls”, thus building a better world for women and girls.

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

• Enthusiasm and desire to make a mark
• Willingness to accept challenges
• Willingness to learn
• Good Communication Skills
• Confident and being assertive at all times
• Dependability that make things done when tasked
• Flexibility
• Determined
• Honesty
• Good Problem Solving Skills
• Good Networking