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December 12, 2024 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The Zonta Club of Laguna (ZCL) has joined the global campaign to end violence against women.
In celebration of the 16 Days of Activism, Zonta International District 17 Area 5 held its kick-off ceremony last November 25, in an event at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, in partnership with the Intramuros Administration.
Together with ZCL president and incumbent Laguna 1st District Rep. Ann Matibag, ZCL is set to facilitate various activities as part of their campaign efforts in furthering their cause alongside with the other Zonta Chapters in the Philippines.
“As a mother to my three children, LaguNanay of San Pedro City and the Zonta Club of Laguna president, I firmly stand in our fight in ending gender-based violence. Women and children have been an easy target for such abuse which brings fear to their lives. I shall do all that I can, as a woman, mother, legislator of the country and Zonta Club of Laguna president, to make sure that we continue our fight and make our voices heard. There will be a bright future that awaits every woman, child and citizen of our country where peace, justice and safety prevail,” Matibag said.
The success of this grand campaign in ending Violence Against Women is made possible through the collaboration and cooperation of the Zonta International, Zonta Chapters and its leaders; Susan Lim – Area 5 Director, Olivia Ferry – Past International President of Zonta International, Arlene Lotilla – Treasurer of District 17, Beging Soriano – Vice Area 5 Director, Lourdes Almeda Sese – District 17 Committee Chair, Z and Golden Z Clubs, Lizette Lim – Secretary of Area 5, Jennifer Angeles – PRO of Area 5, Armita Rufino – Adviser and Past Area Director of Area 5, Odette Wallace – Immediate Past Area 5 Director, Atty. Lorna Kapunan – Past Area 5 Director, Dianne Cosejo – Zonta Club of Cavite President , Vivien Carmona – Zonta Club of Fort Santiago President, Kate De Jesus – Zonta Club of Laguna II President, Rose Basa – Zonta Club of Makati, Ayala President, Geri Ignacio – Zonta Club of Makati, Central Business District President, Carmie Oyales – Zonta Club of Makati, LegaspiPresident, Emmy Garon – Zonta Club of Makati, Paseo De Roxas President, Marides Almendras – Zonta Club of Metro Ortigas President, Dina Stalder – Zonta Club of Metropolitan Pasig President, Carolina Nielsen – ZontaClub of Muntinlupa President, Sofia Shirar – Zonta Club of Parañaque President, David Sta. Maria – Zonta Club of Makati, Ayala Immediate Past President, Jeennee Garcia – Zonta Club of Makati, Legaspi Immediate Past President, Cara Imperial – Zonta Club of Naga and Camarines Sur Immediate Past President.
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