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WooHoo! Ana Bel Mayo (Global FWN100™ '16 Italy) Named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World in Recognition of Volunteerism in Italy

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WooHoo! Ana Bel Mayo (Global FWN100™ '16 Italy) Named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World in Recognition of Volunteerism in Italy

"Today Mayo is the councillor and treasurer of the association and president of the World Cities of the World Adda colors, a member of the Council of Volunteers of the City of Inzago and an active member of the Filipina Women Network. Even after receiving the recognition, her goal remains to continue working tirelessly to shape a positive image of the Filipino population in Italy: "The Filipino migrants are a mine of culture and human capital, not only an army of domestic workers," she beams." News story from Vita.IT.

Lirio Sobrevinas-Covey, Ph.D. (U.S. FWN100™ 2013) Publishes “Growing Up with Autism: Journeys of Love, Devotion, and Hope”

Lirio Sobrevinas-Covey, Ph.D. (U.S. FWN100™ 2013) Publishes “Growing Up with Autism: Journeys of Love, Devotion, and Hope”

A collection of narratives entitled "Growing Up with Autism: Journeys of Love, Devotion, and Hope", edited by Lirio Sobrevinas- Covey, Ph.D. (U.S. FWN100™ 2013), was launched on October 22, 2016 at the Ateneo Law School in Makati. The book launch was held in conjunction with the 5th Annual Symposium organized by the Association for Adults with Autism Philippines (AAAP).

Lirio is the founder and president of AAAP and is Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY.

RECAP: FWN Sunday Tea in California with Rocio Nuyda (U.S. FWN100™ '12, Global FWN100™ '16) and Stella Bernabe (Global FWN100™ '16)

RECAP: FWN Sunday Tea in California with Rocio Nuyda (U.S. FWN100™ '12, Global FWN100™ '16) and Stella Bernabe (Global FWN100™ '16)

Rocio Nuyda (U.S. FWN100™ '12, Global FWN100™ '16) hosted FWN member and fellow awardee Stella Bernabe (Global FWN100™ '16) as she made her way to Los Angeles from Cebu for a lovely FWN Sunday Afternoon Tea in Reseda, California on Saturday, October 30. FWN members present include Rocio Nuyda (U.S. FWN100™ '12, Global FWN100™ '16), Stella Bernabe (Global FWN100™ '16), Benel Se-Liban (U.S. FWN100™ '11), Charina Carrera (Global FWN100™ '16) and Marylou Ty Garcia (Global FWN100™ '16).

RECAP: FWN MeetUp Breakfast in San Francisco (Oct 27) with Jopin Romero (Global FWN100™ '16)

RECAP: FWN MeetUp Breakfast in San Francisco (Oct 27) with Jopin Romero (Global FWN100™ '16)

Former Philippines Department of Trade and Industry Trade Commissioner for Washington DC, New York, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Sao Paolo, Brazil; Currently CEO, Magpie.IM Jopin Romero (Global FWN100™ '16) recently stopped by San Francisco on during her U.S. trip for a FWN breakfast meet-up on October 27 with FWN members and guests Marily Mondejar, Rosalie Say, Hazel Dolio Tag-at (Global FWN100™ '15), Mylene Juan. Seated: Wilma Cayahom, Gilda Mangahas, Gertrude Gregorio (US FWN100™ '09). In front of Mylene Juan: Sonia Delen (U.S. FWN100™ '07), Norie Castro at City Club San Francisco.

RECAP: FWN MeetUp Luncheon in San Francisco (Oct 22) with Dr. Mutya San Agustin Shaw (U.S. FWN100™ '07, Global FWN100™ '13)

RECAP: FWN MeetUp Luncheon in San Francisco (Oct 22) with Dr. Mutya San Agustin Shaw (U.S. FWN100™ '07, Global FWN100™ '13)

FWN members and awardees converged for an intimate gathering at San Francisco's Garden Court, The Palace Hotel on October 22.

Dr. Mutya Shaw (U.S. FWN100™ '07, Global FWN100™ '13)shared her views on the impact of her work in the health care profession and the universal health care movement in the Philippines. Other FWN topics discussed include: Becoming an author, volunteering for the #FWNSummit2017, FemtorMatch, MeetUps, Events, Professional Development Series, Book readings, Curriculum Development for the Filipina Women Leadership Book series.

A Tribute to Alice Bulos by Rodel Rodis, Esq.

A Tribute to Alice Bulos by Rodel Rodis, Esq.

Among the dignitaries who came and spoke lovingly of Alice at her funeral this past Monday were former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and US Rep. Anna Eshoo. They joined virtually every Filipino American elected official in the San Francisco Bay Area to pay their final respects to the one San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee called “the Grand Dame of Filipino American Politics”. News story from TheInquirer.net

Check Out What's Exciting at FWN: Filipino Heritage Night (Nov 13), FWN MeetUp Breakfast with AirAsia Board Chair Maan Hontiveros (Nov 14), #GivingTuesday (Nov 29), DISRUPTing Beverly Hills (Dec 10)

Check Out What's Exciting at FWN: Filipino Heritage Night (Nov 13), FWN MeetUp Breakfast with AirAsia Board Chair Maan Hontiveros (Nov 14), #GivingTuesday (Nov 29), DISRUPTing Beverly Hills (Dec 10)

Check out the event calendar to stay up-to-date on FWN-related events: https://www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/events/

Run Filipina Run: Educating Asian American Women for Politics Pre-Conference at the Center for American Women in Politics

Run Filipina Run: Educating Asian American Women for Politics Pre-Conference at the Center for American Women in Politics

Let's get more Filipina-Americans to run for office! CAWP, together with a steering committee of Asian American women leaders, sponsors Rising Stars: Educating Asian American Women for Politics, a preconference session of the Ready to Run® Campaign Training for Women. Participants learn about the nuts and bolts of working on a campaign. Topics covered include fundraising, navigating the political parties, working with the media, and developing a campaign plan. Register or learn more now.