Aboitiz Land offers training to upgrade skills of marginalized Filipinos

ABOITIZ Land, the real estate arm of the Aboitiz Group, joins hands with the Aboitiz Foundation in teaming up with Connected Women to train and support marginalized and disadvantaged Filipino women in Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation (AIDA) skills.

The initiative aims to expand Filipino women’s skills and create for them potential income opportunities. Connected Women will offer training and mentorship programs to beneficiaries through their award-winning Elevate AIDA program. This will open new job opportunities and provide them with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

The partnership is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce in the Philippines, while also promoting gender equality and empowering women. Connected Women, founded in 2017 by Gina Romero and Ruth Yu-Owen, is a social impact tech company with a community of 100,000 women. They have been making significant strides in empowering women in the Philippines through training in technology skills and upskilling for the global Artificial Intelligence industry.

The organization offers training programs to expand the skills of marginalized and disadvantaged Filipino women, with the ultimate goal of creating potential income opportunities

“We are thrilled to partner with Aboitiz Land in our shared mission to promote gender equality, diversity, and sustainable economic growth in the Philippines.

This collaboration is a testament to our organizations’ unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of marginalized and disadvantaged Filipino women,” said Connected Women co-founder Ruth Yu-Owen.

“Aboitiz Land’s dedication to sustainability, innovation, and gender equality is truly inspiring, and we are proud to stand with them in creating a more inclusive future. We firmly believe that this partnership will have a transformative effect on the lives of countless Filipino women.”

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(right) and Marco Gallo are the newest love team, which will breathe life to the lead characters of ‘The Rain in España’

WHAT happens when a teenage ex-couple meets again as mature individuals?

Some ex-lovers may find it difficult to be in the same room together, while others may be able to interact comfortably. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as it will depend on the individual dynamics between the two people, and whether or ot their romantic relationship ended well.

But why does fate allow ex-lovers to cross paths again?

The Rain in España, the first book in the trending Wattpad University Series by Gwy Saludes, may have an answer.

The Wattpad series with over 570 million reads is finally coming to life as a ten-part series on Viva One, premiering on May 1.

Directed by Theodore Boborol (Finally Found Someone, and Vince & Kath & James), this romantic comedy promises to bring loads of kilig just like the other novels that Viva turned into blockbuster movies including Diary ng Panget, Talk Back and You’re Dead, and Para sa Hopeless Romantic Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo who once lived together in ABS-CBN’s

Pinoy Big Brother house, are now the newest love team to follow as they portray the roles of Kalix and Luna. Together they are called #Lukal.

Louisse Natasha Valeria, or Luna for short, is a student of Architecture. Apart from her perkiness, persistence is also one of her strongest traits. Not only does it help her maintain high grades, it’s also how she is able to make Kalix notice her.

Marco Gallo plays Kalix Jace Martinez, a legal management student, although his mother prefers that he becomes a doctor. Handsome, rich, smart, and a man of few words, Kalix has a mysterious vibe. He thought he’s got no time for love, but he can’t help falling in love with Luna.

But their young love is not a fairy tale with a happy ending. Kalix’s faithfulness is put in question and Luna can’t forget about it.

Years later, Luna still remembers everything about Kalix – her feelings for him, their promise to stay together as they reach for their dreams, and how he threw it all away.

But here they are now, both professionals and forced to work with each other. Luna is the head architect of her family’s real estate business, while Kalix runs his own law firm and is the head legal counsel for Luna’s company. They have no