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8 reasons why you should attend the Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit

- By JOEY CONCEPCION

With the theme, “Bui ldi n g Innovative and Inclusive Enterprise­s,” we are having the 8th Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit on Thursday, Feb. 18. This has been an annual tradition of Go Negosyo to recognize women and their capacity to be catalysts for change and progress. For the past seven years we’ve been holding a summit specially designed to inspire and empower more aspiring Pinays to become entreprene­urs by showcasing inspiring stories of champion Filipina entreprene­urs.

We are also recognizin­g this year’s Inspiring Filipina Entreprene­urs who are exemplary in their fields of business. Aside from this, here are eight reasons why you should attend the 8th Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit:

1. It is a great platform to showcase female empowermen­t. We will expose you to different business models and you’ll have an opportunit­y to develop your business acumen through a roster of awesome speakers and panelists.

2. We have an all-star team of speakers. From champion entreprene­urs like Maria Ressa to TV personalit­ies like Karen Davila and Miriam Quiambao, we’ve got you covered.

3. We’ve invited female icons from all fields of life who will discuss topics like governance, business management, innovation, and ways of changing the world.

4. Empowered women such as Kris Aquino, Sen. Grace Poe, Sen. Cynthia Villar, and Rep. Leni Robredo will join us as they share their activities to empower and inspire women.

5. The four informativ­e fora with champion entreprene­urs such as Myrna Yao, Rosalind Wee, Nanette Medved-Po, Aisa Mijeno, Genevieve Ledesma-Tan, and many more.

6. The chance to ask questions and hear business tips and advice from our

speakers and panelists.

7. With more than 5,000 expected participan­ts, you will get to network with like-minded Pinays who are all enterprisi­ng and passionate to learn.

8. Lastly, it is a great source of inspiratio­n to start your own entreprene­urship journey.

Now let me share with you the awardees of this year’s 8th Filipina Summit and some of our invited guests and speakers.

?? ?? Martine Cajucom formerly worked as a creative head for retailer and manufactur­er American Apparel in Los Angeles. When she moved to Manila in 2012 she co-founded the local eyewear brandS unnies Studios. Bea SorianoDee began her career as a model in the...
Martine Cajucom formerly worked as a creative head for retailer and manufactur­er American Apparel in Los Angeles. When she moved to Manila in 2012 she co-founded the local eyewear brandS unnies Studios. Bea SorianoDee began her career as a model in the...
?? ?? Delby Bragais is the president of The North Road Image and Fashion Group, which provides custom-made bridal and luxe wear, designer ready-to-wear clothes, and image consultanc­y. Believing in the importance of a great image, Delby studied and...
Delby Bragais is the president of The North Road Image and Fashion Group, which provides custom-made bridal and luxe wear, designer ready-to-wear clothes, and image consultanc­y. Believing in the importance of a great image, Delby studied and...
?? ?? Abba Napa is the founding partner and concept developmen­t officer of the Moment Group. Her first business venture was in retail focusing on skincare. She later founded the country’s largest retailers of casual footwear. But since she grew up in the...
Abba Napa is the founding partner and concept developmen­t officer of the Moment Group. Her first business venture was in retail focusing on skincare. She later founded the country’s largest retailers of casual footwear. But since she grew up in the...
?? ?? In 2005,R owena Matti founded Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, Inc. for students aged three to 12. Anchored on play-based learning, toddlers are taught early numeracy and literacy skills, practical life skills such as good manners, proper...
In 2005,R owena Matti founded Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, Inc. for students aged three to 12. Anchored on play-based learning, toddlers are taught early numeracy and literacy skills, practical life skills such as good manners, proper...
?? ?? Cristina Liamzon has built a global community of Overseas Filipino Workers who are empowered through leadership and educationa­l programs on entreprene­urship and other related topics. Tina believes that by influencin­g the mindset of our hardworkin­g...
Cristina Liamzon has built a global community of Overseas Filipino Workers who are empowered through leadership and educationa­l programs on entreprene­urship and other related topics. Tina believes that by influencin­g the mindset of our hardworkin­g...
?? ?? Kris Aquino, the queen of all media, will join our Filipina Summit.
Kris Aquino, the queen of all media, will join our Filipina Summit.
?? ?? With only P5,000 as starting capital,R ossana Llenado brought AHEAD Tutorial & Review Center to life. Her friends, all graduates from UP, helped develop AHEAD’s course material, which focused on preparing students for the UP College Admission Test...
With only P5,000 as starting capital,R ossana Llenado brought AHEAD Tutorial & Review Center to life. Her friends, all graduates from UP, helped develop AHEAD’s course material, which focused on preparing students for the UP College Admission Test...
?? ?? Dr. Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz is the third president of the Technologi­cal Institute of the Philippine­s (TIP). She assumed the presidency in 2003, succeeding Dr. Teresita Quirino, who succeeded Engr. Demetrio Quirino Jr., TIP founder and first president....
Dr. Elizabeth Quirino-Lahoz is the third president of the Technologi­cal Institute of the Philippine­s (TIP). She assumed the presidency in 2003, succeeding Dr. Teresita Quirino, who succeeded Engr. Demetrio Quirino Jr., TIP founder and first president....
?? ?? From a family recipe,A delfa Borro shared her father’s well-loved La Paz Batchoy with the whole country through Ted’s Old Timer La Paz Batchoy. Her father started this business with just P10 in capital but today their enterprise has reached different...
From a family recipe,A delfa Borro shared her father’s well-loved La Paz Batchoy with the whole country through Ted’s Old Timer La Paz Batchoy. Her father started this business with just P10 in capital but today their enterprise has reached different...
?? ?? Fatima Lorenzo, the Philippine­s’ first Ashoka fellow, started Kythe Foundation in 1992 to provide psychosoci­al support for children with cancer and other chronic illnesses. Since then, 8,000 children have received counseling and emotional provision...
Fatima Lorenzo, the Philippine­s’ first Ashoka fellow, started Kythe Foundation in 1992 to provide psychosoci­al support for children with cancer and other chronic illnesses. Since then, 8,000 children have received counseling and emotional provision...
?? ?? Amina Aranaz- Alunan has made a name in the fashion industry for leading Aranaz Bags, one of the premier manufactur­ers of bags, totes and clutches. Her designs are a perfect combinatio­n of classic styles and intricate craftsmans­hip. Aside from this,...
Amina Aranaz- Alunan has made a name in the fashion industry for leading Aranaz Bags, one of the premier manufactur­ers of bags, totes and clutches. Her designs are a perfect combinatio­n of classic styles and intricate craftsmans­hip. Aside from this,...
?? ?? A longtime entreprene­ur who deserves recognitio­n is Yoling Sevilla of The Leather Collection. Since 1991, her business has been providing bags, briefcases, organizers, folders, small leather goods and other business accessorie­s in high-quality leather....
A longtime entreprene­ur who deserves recognitio­n is Yoling Sevilla of The Leather Collection. Since 1991, her business has been providing bags, briefcases, organizers, folders, small leather goods and other business accessorie­s in high-quality leather....
?? ?? Judith Versoza of Aveate Management Corporatio­n, more popularly known as Josiah’s Catering, is one of the pioneers in the catering industry providing full service to clients. From a humble beginning, Josiah’s Catering has become one of the popular and...
Judith Versoza of Aveate Management Corporatio­n, more popularly known as Josiah’s Catering, is one of the pioneers in the catering industry providing full service to clients. From a humble beginning, Josiah’s Catering has become one of the popular and...
?? ?? Teresita Valdez of Viana Food Condiments was still living in Navotas when she started working as a helper in a bagoong factory at the age of 13, which gave her a deep knowledge of business. That plus hard work enabled her to set up her own business in...
Teresita Valdez of Viana Food Condiments was still living in Navotas when she started working as a helper in a bagoong factory at the age of 13, which gave her a deep knowledge of business. That plus hard work enabled her to set up her own business in...
?? ?? Sherill Quintana is an entreprene­ur who recently started but has managed to grow her business exponentia­lly. Her business, Oryspa Spa Solutions, is the first and finest maker of rice branbased spa products in the Philippine­s. She innovated and...
Sherill Quintana is an entreprene­ur who recently started but has managed to grow her business exponentia­lly. Her business, Oryspa Spa Solutions, is the first and finest maker of rice branbased spa products in the Philippine­s. She innovated and...
?? ?? Lydia Malot of Lydia’s Nata De Coco started her business with just P300 after reading a magazine with step-by-step instructio­ns on how to make nata de coco. This motivated her to turn her dreams of having a better life into a reality. With the help of...
Lydia Malot of Lydia’s Nata De Coco started her business with just P300 after reading a magazine with step-by-step instructio­ns on how to make nata de coco. This motivated her to turn her dreams of having a better life into a reality. With the help of...
?? ?? If you have enjoyed imported snacks from different countries, you should thank Evelyn LaoYap and her company, Benby Enterprise. After three years of being an employee, she started Benby, the leading distributi­on company handling multinatio­nal brands....
If you have enjoyed imported snacks from different countries, you should thank Evelyn LaoYap and her company, Benby Enterprise. After three years of being an employee, she started Benby, the leading distributi­on company handling multinatio­nal brands....
?? ?? Senator Cynthia Villar will be a panelist in the keynote forum of the 8th Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit.
Senator Cynthia Villar will be a panelist in the keynote forum of the 8th Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit.
?? ?? Senator Grace Poe will give an inspiratio­nal talk on Feb. 18 at the 8th Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit.
Senator Grace Poe will give an inspiratio­nal talk on Feb. 18 at the 8th Filipina Entreprene­urship Summit.
?? ?? Catch Rep. Leni Robredo in our keynote forum with Sen. Cynthia Villar.
Catch Rep. Leni Robredo in our keynote forum with Sen. Cynthia Villar.
?? ?? Maria Ressa of Rappler will be sharing insights during her plenary talk.
Maria Ressa of Rappler will be sharing insights during her plenary talk.
?? ?? Karen Davila is one of the speakers.
Karen Davila is one of the speakers.
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