City gov't cites outstanding Ilonggas

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The Iloilo City Government is recognizing this year’s latest addition to the growing list of outstanding Ilonggas during the awarding ceremony on April 21 starting 4pm at Robinsons Place Iloilo.



Under its Gender and Development (GAD) Program, together with the Committee on Women and Family Relations of City Council and GAD team, the City Hall will award The Outstanding Women of Iloilo City (TOWIL) 2016.

The 14 awardees in their respective categories are the following:
* Dr. Joyce Wendam – government service
* Azucena Tabuyoc – volunteerism / community service
* Atty. Pauline Grace Buñol-Alfuente – professional services
* Rosana Alfaras – non-government organization / civic organization
* Runelyn Jamolo – media, journalism and public information
* Judge Guilljie Delfin-Lim – judicial service
* Engr. Helen Sotomil – science and technology
* Kristin Treñas – culture and arts
* Angelina Manajan – religious sector
* Jeralvy Yanson – protective service
* Analyn Porras – differently-abled persons
* Lorna Dalipe- Gellada – education and academe
* Filamie Aguillon – business/entrepreneurship, and
* Odette Carmina Larot Rio – sports.




TOWIL aims to give due recognition to the women who have manifested exemplary performance in their particular field of profession that significantly contributed to the city’s development.

“This is our way of honoring extraordinary Ilonggas who made big difference and created positive change in their chosen careers,” said Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog.

The criteria cover leadership skill – 20 percent, commitment – 20 percent, women empowerment – 30 percent, and community and civic involvement – 30 percent.

The citation is part of the celebration of National Women’s Month last March with the theme “Kaayuhan ni Juana, Iupod sa Adyenda.”

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