April 17 in Singapore: DISRUPT Book Launch at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

April 17 in Singapore: DISRUPT Book Launch at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

The much-awaited book launch in Singapore of DISRUPT. Filipina Women: Proud. Loud. Leading Without A Doubt. with Special Guest of Honor, His Excellency Mr. Antonio A. Morales, Ambassador of the Philippines to Singapore, and chaired Dr Astrid S. Tuminez (FWN Global100™ '13). Friday, 17 April 2015, 12:15pm (Singapore time) at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Spotlight FWN Members: Nora Kakilala-Terrado (Global FWN100™ '14) and Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, RN (Global FWN100™ '14)

 

Nora Kakilala-Terrado
Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Makati City, Philippines
Global FWN100™ '14

Nora is the executive leader for DTI's Management Services Group, which covers Corporate Planning, Finance, Human Resources, General Administration, Legal Services, Information Systems, and Knowledge Management.  Concurrently, she serves as the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Trade and Industry.  Among her key initiatives are the Ease of Doing Business, the APEC Women and the Economy and Green Growth.  She is a staunch advocate and believer of the philosophy that healthy companies make strong industry and contribute to better societies. She mentors start-up companies in IT and Business Process and selectively provides executive coaching for future business leaders.

Nora is an accomplished business executive in the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) Industry. She was the Country Manager of Headstrong Philippines for over 10 years and the Site Leader for IT Services for global customers engaged in third-party logistics for the global movement of goods and information. She trained and practiced in public accountancy at SGV & Co/Arthur Andersen.

  

Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, RN
Vice President, National Nurses United Founding Leader, Global Nurses United, Oakland, CA USA
Global FWN100™ '14

Zenei is a registered nurse and a member of the Council of Presidents for the California Nurses Associations /National Nurses Organizing Committee, a vice president of National Nurses United, and a founding leader of Global Nurses United.

She set a major milestone as the first Filipina president of the union. "she represents a huge breakthrough for Asian Americans in the labor movement," says Kent Wong, director of the UCLA Labor Center.

Having emigrated to the United States in 1974 at the age of 19, she joined a Filipino-American community thriving with nurses, including many of her family members. She earned her nursing degree from South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing. She currently works in the post anesthesia care unit at Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco.

ASK A FILIPINA: #3 DISRUPT Leadership Tip from Chief Diversity Officer, Air National Guard, and Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin (U.S. FWN 100™ '07)

ASK A FILIPINA: #3 DISRUPT Leadership Tip from Chief Diversity Officer, Air National Guard, and Colonel Shirley S. Raguindin (U.S. FWN 100™ '07)

"Look toward the future but never forget where you came from. Based on their love for me, my parents, like many parents, only wanted what was best for their children. Recognize the challenges in our Filipino culture and traditions, and turn these challenges into strengths while giving back to society and mentoring next generation leaders."

OPPORTUNITY: FWN Seeks Interns For San Francisco Office

OPPORTUNITY: FWN Seeks Interns For San Francisco Office

The Filipina Women's Network (FWN) supports the development of future leaders by accepting interns. An internship with FWN will provide you with valuable leadership and community experience and the opportunity to network and make contacts for future jobs and other opportunities. More info at http://www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/internship/

An Open Door: Jewish Rescue In The Philippines

An Open Door: Jewish Rescue In The Philippines

PositivelyFilipino and Congregation Emanu-El proudly present “An Open Door: Jewish Rescue in the Philippines,” an inspiring saga of rescue and friendship and how the Philippines, in cooperation with American and Jewish allies, was able to save more than 1,300 Jews prior to 1942. Survivors and their children are the main storytellers.