Here are the winners of Front & Female Awards Philippines 2024

“Supporting and inspiring women and girls in the Philippines is important to me because we often face unique challenges, societal pressures, and expectations that limit our opportunities. It's difficult, and we need to help each other. By guiding women to embrace their sexual selves and their power in building a relationship with themselves, their partners, and the whole world—we help each other overcome these barriers, demand respect, and achieve our dreams. This not only helps us as women, but it also leads to healthier families, wiser children, and stronger communities—contributing to the betterment of our country.”

“I’m very passionate about inspiring girls and being a role model for them. We should normalize success for women to show them that they can be anything, even if it’s something that has traditionally been for men. I strongly believe in meritocracy and I want girls to see that they can, not only work but even lead in previously male-dominated industries, such as technology. This is how we pave the way for the next generation. Diversity benefits not just women but society in general.” 

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“Women make up half of the Philippine population but we are often treated as a minority. We have been socialized to be quiet, soft, and submissive or we run the risk of being undesirable partners or bossy co-workers. We must not downplay our strengths. Many girls will eventually become mothers who will be responsible for the next generation. As early as now, we must learn how to speak up for ourselves so that we can speak up for others.”

“In the critical task of advancing women’s and children’s causes, no role is too small. Equally vital is highlighting the plight of minorities and their narratives in many often overlooked and deprived communities.”

“As a woman entrepreneur, women empowerment has always been one of the advocacies near and dear to my heart. It was the strong women in my life growing up (such as my grandmother Amelia, my mother Veronica and my sister/partner Margie) that pushed me to dream big and take risks to achieve those dreams. Aspiring young women in the Philippines need to have powerful and inspiring role models that would similarly support them to break the mould and do great things. When that happens, then their respective communities, organizations, and on a larger scale, the entire country and the rest of the world, would be a better place for it.”

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