Ms. Margarita Locsin Chan reads an excerpt of DISRUPT 3.0 was part of the bookreaders and delivers the closing remarks. (Consul Gonaranao B. Musor photo) Madam Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap, as host of the National Women’s Month Celebration, delivers the welcome remarks. (Consul Gonaranao B. Musor photo)
Ambassador to Singapore Joseph Del Mar Yap and wife Madam Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap were joined by all the female guests and attendees, comprised of the speakers, Philippine Embassy in Singapore officers and staff, and spouses of embassy personnel. (Wilford Wong photo)
PH Embassy in Singapore Organizes Book-Reading Event —Singapore In conjunction with the celebration of National Women’s Month and the 50th anniversary of Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Madame Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap, hosted a book-reading entitled “DISRUPTing Singapore” at the official residence of the Ambassador in Singapore on 02 March 2019. The book-reading featured excerpts from DISRUPT 3.0, the third instalment of an anthology that examines how Filipino women overcome the challenges of the diaspora while confronting public perception on their capacity to lead. Ms. Christine Amour-Levar, one of the featured writers of the book, founder of HER Planet Earth and co-founder of Women On A Mission, led the stellar group of readers during the event. She was joined in by other Filipino women in Singapore such as Margarita Locsin Chan, Elizabeth Hernandez, and Pinky David, who are all very successful Filipino women professionals in their own fields. In her welcome remarks, Madame Yap highlighted National Women’s Month as an annual celebration to recognize the significant contributions of women in nation-building. “Being a woman should not therefore be viewed as a disadvantage, an excuse, nor a detriment to success. We are capable of balancing work and family,” Madam Yap said.
Ms. Christine Amour-Levar, one of the featured writers of DISRUPT 3.0, reads an excerpt of her essay and gives a brief introduction of the book. (Christine Amour-Levar photo)
DISRUPT is a project of the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN), a non-profit, non-partisan international advocacy organization that seeks to increase the power and influence of Filipino women as leaders and policy makers at all levels in corporate, government, institutions and community organizations as they advocate for equality, social justice, and women’s rights. FWN members are currently active in 28 countries around the world, including Singapore. Aside from the Filipino women leaders in Singapore, Ambassador to Singapore Joseph Del Mar Yap, Embassy officers and staff, heads of partner agencies, and spouses of Embassy personnel joined the event. DISRUPT is available on Amazon. ISSUE 61 — 031