Global Pitch Forum

 

Being selected for the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award (Global FWN100™) is the ultimate recognition given by FWN. Awardees become world citizens and partners of FWN’s global vision — A Filipina woman leader in every sector of the economy.

The Global FWN100™ Award is a Working Award. The Global Pitch is how awardees:

  1. “Pay Forward” and help FWN build next-generation projects that will benefit the Filipina women community in the awardee’s geographic location.

  2. Give back to the community where they live that provided the awardee the opportunity to earn a living, raise a family, and thrive.

  3. Re-invent themselves by developing their global imprint.

  4. Leave a personal legacy with the potential to impact the world community.

  5. Engage fellow awardees at the Filipina Summit to collaborate, invest, donate and support with resources and referrals her Global Pitch project.

 

COUNTRIES WITH ACTIVE 2022 Global Pitch Projects AND GLOBAL FWN100™ AWARDEES

 

The FWN Giving Fund will be one of the resources for funding

 

DONATE to the FWN Giving Fund if you wish to support a Global Pitch Project and receive a tax deduction. Go to www.ffwn.org/donate

The Global Pitch is a short-term project to be completed within two years of submission.

The awardee will present her winning proposed project at the Global Pitch Forum, a meaningful highlight of the 2022 Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.

In 2023, the awardee will introduce her team and supporters and share the challenges and successes in launching her project at the Global Fulfillment Forum of the 2023 Filipina Leadership Global Summit.

In 2024, the awardee will report on the results of her completed project and introduce the project’s beneficiaries and the sustainability factors for project continuity at the 2024 Filipina Summit.

 

canada

 

ANNAFLOR FELIPRADA-PATRIZIO
Nominated by Maria Santos-Greaves
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
ONTARIO, CANADA
Owner, Schomberg Village Pharmacy.
[Economic Sector: Healthcare].

Creating a hands-on curriculum immersive in agriculture, food processing and marketing/basic business skills

JOYCELYN DAVID, GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022

JOYCELYN DAVID
Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
ONTARIO, CANADA
CEO, AVCommunications Inc.
[Economic Sector: Communication Services and Consulting Services].

Build a one-stop- multicultural shop for marketers, brands, and agencies

DR. EILEEN P. DE VILLA
Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
ONTARIO, CANADA
Medical Officer, Toronto Public Health, City of Toronto
[Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military]

To see more young Filipino Canadians (including women) apply and be accepted into medical schools

RECHIE VALDEZ,GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022

RECHIE VALDEZ
Nominated by Rosary Saldaña Escaño
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
ONTARIO, CANADA
Member of Parliament, House of Commons, Canada
[Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military].

Educate, inspire, and develop future Filipina Women leaders to contribute to the Canadian democracy

 

Japan

 
 

ISABELITA T. MANALASTAS- WATANABE
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2013
TOKYO, JAPAN
CEO, Speed Money Transfer Japan Kabushiki Kaisha

Deployment of nurses and caregivers from Japan to the USA

 
 

Netherlands

 

JUDY ANNE SANTOS-SIERSZULA
Nominated by Roxane Negrillo Magbanua
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
HILVERSUM, NETHERLANDS
Manager, Nike EMEA.
[Economic Sector: Retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, consumer goods, wholesale]

To make connecting, easier, safer, more inclusive, and more meaningful — for every Filipino woman

MYRA COLIS
Nominated by Lorena Domanog Clerc
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, NETHERLANDS
Chair of the Board, MABIKAs Foundation - The Netherlands.
[Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship]

To build an acceleration program that can enable migrants with formal schooling or professional training

 
 
 

Philippines

 

CATALINA MANARIN BAGSIC
Nominated by Mildred Flores Piad
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CAVITE, PHILIPPINES
President, First Integrity Bank, Inc.
[Economic Sector: Finance and Consulting Services]

Provide cost-effective and quality business and management consultancy services while contributing to the betterment of society

ELENA TESORO CACHO
Nominated by Isabelita Tiopianco Manalastas-Watanabe
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES
Executive Director, AEK Training and Review Center.
[Economic Sector: Education]

AEK to be part of the career path of competent, quality, and professional social workers particularly women and the IPs to become empowered participants in social development.

GRACE GOROSPE-JAMON, PHD
Nominated by Isabelita Tiopanco Manalastas-Watanabe
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CEBU, PHILIPPINES
President, Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College
[Economic Sector: Education]

Program on social entrepreneurship courses to benefit micro-entrepreneurs, selected small and medium entrepreneurs, and social entrepreneurs

GWENDOLYN T. PANG
Nominated by Maria Estella Bulong Calaguian
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Secretary General, Philippine Red Cross.
[Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship]

Provide access to savings, credit cards, and micro- insurance through the formation of a Community Savings Group (CSG) for Bangsamoro women

MAYOR “HONEY” LACUNA-PANGAN
Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica
GLOBAL FWN100TM 2022
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Mayor, City Government of Manila.
[Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military]

Provide opportunities for solo parents to access government services; employment, health services, marketplace, and housing.

JANE PO PANGANIBAN
Nominated by Gina Marie Garcia-Atienza
GLOBAL FWN100TM 2022
CEBU, PHILIPPINES
CFO, Cebu Advent Development Corporation.
[Economic Sector: Retail, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Wholesale]

To help prevent early child sexual abuse by creating early awareness among the focus group (children of elementary school age)

MA. REGINA A. ALFONSO
Nominated by Annette Mascunana David, MD, MPH

GLOBAL FWN100TM 2022
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Director, MAGIS Creative Spaces, Inc.
[Economic Sector: Healthcare]

Offer training programs run by registered and board-certified mental health clinicians/psychologists and creative arts therapists to women in the fields of education and social work

MARIA TERESA BELTRAN CHAN
Nominated by Gina Marie Garcia-Atienza

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CEBU, PHILIPPINES
CEO, E-Asia Tech Solutions.
[Economic Sector: Science & Technology]

To augment the family income and to enable women to become financially independent

MELESA DY CHUA
Nominated by Cristina Bulong Calaguian
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
MAKATI, PHILIPPINES
President, CDC Holdings Inc.
[Economic Sector: Real Estate, Construction, Planning].

To own a dream home

PATRICIA KAYE YEH CHOA
Nominated by Roxane Negrillo Magbanua
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Director, Google Services, Philippines, Inc.
[Economic Sector: Media]

Develop the capability and confidence for women to develop their self-narratives

REGINA BERBA
Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Head of the Hospital Infection Control Unit, University of the Philippines Manila - Philippine General Hospital.
[Economic Sector: Healthcare]

Create a prototype educational module designed to teach mothers to reduce the misuse of antimicrobials.

 
 

Switzerland

 
 

PAMELA GOTANGCO
Nominated by Anny Masi Hefti
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2018
ARAGAU, SWITZERLAND
CEO, PamPinay Social Enterprise
[Tertiary Economic Sector: Communication Services]

Encourage entrepreneurship among the women seamstresses in Taytay, Rizal

 
 

United Arab Emirates

 
 

MA. CHRISTINE VELASCO CARINGAL-MELAD
Nominated by Cristina Calaguian
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Partner, Dampa Seafood and Spice Grill.
[Economic Sector: Restaurants, Food & Beverage]

Use sustainable materials, practical solar-powered stores, and rainwater systems

 
 

United Kingdom

 
 

MYLA ARCENO
Nominated by Leonor Vintervoll
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
STEVENAGE, UNITED KINGDOM
Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Stevenage.
[Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military and Healthcare]

Promotion of Good Health globally with the FWN family through education, creating activities, and advice from a professional clinician

 
 

United States

 

CYMBELINE TANCONGCO CULIAT PHD
Nominated by Dr. Bambi Lorica

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES
President, NellOne Therapeutics Inc.
[Economic Sector: Science & Technology].

Address the inequality of access to professional resources by Filipina foreign students and immigrants in the United States

JENETTE RAMOS
Nominated by Teresita Ignacio Batayola

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
Member, Board of Regents Washington State University. [Economic Sector: Research & Development].

To elevate Filipina women in aerospace and develop a network support system

DR. JENNIFER CAMOTA LEUBKE
Nominated by Leah Burdick

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Senior Vice President and Chief Workforce Inclusion Officer, PRIDE Industries.
[Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship].

To increase employment opportunities for FPWDs

DR. JOYCE RIVERA JAVIER
Nominated by Joselyn Gaega-Rosenthal

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2018
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Pediatrician, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
[Tertiary Economic Sector: Healthcare]

Evaluate the effectiveness of this IY program with Filipino parents of children ages 8-12 years in the Philippines.

JUDIS GUINTU SANTOS
Nominated by Dr. Joyce Javier

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Equity Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Commission/Association of Bay Area.
[Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military, and Consulting Services].

Support middle school (6th – 8th grade), young Filipinas/x’s as they learn about societal challenges

KRISTINE CUSTODIO SUERO
Nominated by Maureen C. Washington

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Legal Professional, Butterfield Schechter, LLP.
[Economic Sector: Non-Profit/Non-Governmental, Community Development, Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship].

To identify and increase the candidate pool for future Filipina women elected officials

MALVE PERALTA ILDEFONSO
Nominated by Maria Benel Corazon Se-Liban
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
CPA, Partner, BDO USA, LLP.
[Economic Sector: Professional Services].

Create and increase the pipeline of CPAs in Southern California

PATRICIA QUEBADA CLERKIN
Nominated by Carmina Montesa Aldana

GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES
Director, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
[Economic Sector: Healthcare].

Implement models to improve access and capabilities in neurosurgical care in the Philippines

SOFIA ASUNCION ANIS ARAGON
Nominated by Teresita Ignacio Batayola
GLOBAL FWN100™ 2022
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
Mayor, City of Burien, Washington; Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing.
[Economic Sector: Government, Public Service, the Military and Healthcare].

Analyze six years of nursing education data spanning 2014-2020 to address the nurse faculty shortage