A Stellar Performance by POWER’s Songbird

By: Christie Cadiz

Jearvel Ann Bonjoc, a TALENTED SINGER and a POWER WOMAN.

On a day when books were signed, we cheered for her name with PRIDE! Our POWER Woman and vocalist for the band 7th, Jearvel Ann Bonjoc, performed at Gwy Saludes’ book signing event last September 17, 2022. The #GwyisPrecious book signing event was held at SMX Convention Center, MOA, where the band serenaded the crowd with an acoustic version of their songs, including their original song “Mata sa Mata.” This was not only an ordinary performance though, as it was also mentioned on 7th’s official Facebook page that their song “Mata sa Mata” is a part of Gwy Saludes’ University Series original soundtrack. With a huge crowd present for the book signing event, it truly was a spectacular day to hear such an exceptional performance from the band. It is also with delight that we share an update from the band regarding the mentioned song, which is scheduled to be released to the public on the 4th of November 2022.

The recognized vocalist, Jearvel Ann Bonjoc, has been a part of the 4-member band since it was established in 2020. For the said band to have come a long way ever since then, it certainly is with pride and honor that POWER AdDU recognizes one of our own, with an astounding musical affinity, to be a part of such a band’s spectacular feat. Let this serve as written proof, that for every endeavor and accomplishment a POWER woman achieves, the rest are sure to show support and applaud the attained triumph.

POWER Merchandise Drop Encourages Women To Take Up Space

By: Ellyanna Nicole Du

Did you know?

IN 2017, THERE ARE ABOUT 28,000 WSMES (WOMEN SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES) EXISTED IN THE PHILIPPINES.

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...To send a message for women to take up space…and also a way for POWER to welcome its pioneering members and encourage those nonmembers to share our advocacy even as allies” –

Jhoanna Grace Cayanan, POWER President

In an announcement on August 20, 2022, Ateneo de Davao University’s first-ever all-woman organization, The Protection of Women’s Equality and Rights (POWER), unveiled the first look at their brand-new merchandise featuring a POWER CLUB shirt in two colors: beige and dark grey.

Amassing over 200 purchases, the first batch of orders wrapped up on September 5, 2022, and the merchandise distribution to the supporters of the cause began on October 10 up until the 13th at Arrupe Hall and Jacinto Gate.

The collection spurred from the collective efforts of the President, the Office of the Internal VicePresident, the Office of the Executive Secretary, and the Office of The Treasury. When asked what catalyzed the project, Secretary General, Nicole Reyes, shares, “Last semester, the core team opened up the topic [of] how to generate more funds for the organization, and one of the ideas presented was the release of POWER [merch]. We [figured] that aside from [generating] funds for the club, it was also a way for us to put the [organization’s name] out there.”

After being met with such positive responses from both buyers and allies, there is no doubt that POWER’s merch drop was a huge hit, which begs the million-peso question: Is there more to come?

The answer is an enthusiastic yes! On December 16, POWER announced the second wave of merchandise was coming; this time with two new shirt colors – coral pink and pink – as well as POWER pins and several sticker freebies. The second round of preorders wrapped on December 19, and the date of the release will soon be announced.