Calampitao Elementary School Alumni Association

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Maayong adlaw mga pinalangga namon nga alumni. Isa ka masubo nga balita ang aton nabaton tungod sa pagtaliwan sang aton alumna nga si Merry Chris “May-May” Esteves Eslana (Batch 2000). Siya nagtaliwan sang July 17, 2024.

Tungod sa masubo nga insidente, gakinahanglan sang bulig ang ila pamilya para mabayaran ang ila balanse sa ospital nga naga-balor PHP 250,000.00. Kami sa CES Alumni Association nagapangayo sang inyo hamili nga bulig para sa pamilya ni May-May. Wala sang gamay ukon daku nga kantidad kung kita magabuligay.

Para sa mga gusto magpadala sang ila bulig, mahimo niyo mapadala derecho sa ila pamilya:

GCASH: 09686482123 (Clarence Eslana)

Aton gid nga pasalamatan sang daku ang tanan nga bulig nga aton matipon. Kag ginapangamuyo man namon na i-upod ninyo sa inyo pangamuyo ang kalinungan sang kalag ni May-May kag sang iya anak, amo man para sa pagmag-an sang ginadala sang iya gakasubo nga pamilya.

Madamu gid nga salamat!

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and those who step up to fill the role! Your love, support, and dedication make the world a better place. Today, we celebrate you all! 👨‍👧‍👦❤️




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Celebrating the spirit of freedom and unity. Happy Philippine Independence Day!

APPRECIATION POST:

CESAA would like to extend its gratitude to the generosity of Ms. Irish Mae Esclaña of Batch 2001. Irish awarded cash incentives to the With Honors graduates of Class 2024. CESAA President for Internal Affairs, Mr. Archie Nacional, handed the cash incentives to the awardees during the 74th Commencement Ceremony last May 30, 2024.

✉️ UPDATE HALIN SA CESAA:

Maayong adlaw, mga alumni sang Calampitao Elementary School!

Halin sa natipon naton nga pondo sang 5th Grand Alumni Homecoming, napatigayon ang pagpa-tiles sang lavatory area kag sa detached restrooms. Ginpondohan ini sang PHP 30,000.00. Ang total expenses nagdab-ot sa PHP 29,093.00. Ang budget nga ginhatag sa per classroom na restroom sa pagpa-tiles is PHP 6,500.00 kag gahulat pa sang dugang nga budget kay nangin duha (2) na ka restroom kada classroom. Tanan ini halin sa bulig ninyo nga mga alumni sang aton pinalangga nga eskwelahan. Madamu gid nga salamat sa inyo tanan!

Aton man pasalamatan si Senator Loren Legarda sa pagdonate sang 2 ka lababo sa aton washing area.

Sa mga luyag pa magpadala ukon magpledge sang ila donasyon, palihog makig-angot paagi sa pagmessage sa aton page ukon paagi sa inyo Batch Coordinator.

Last May 30th, the CESAA President for Internal Affairs, Mr. Archie Nacional, graced the 74th Graduation Ceremony of our dear Alma Mater, as the Commencement Speaker. During his speech, he emphasized on the principles of SOAR: Strive for Excellence, Overcome Challenges, Aspire to Make a Difference, and Reach for the Dreams. He also assisted in the distribution of certificates to the graduates of Batch 2024 and led the Oath of the Alumni.

We, in CESAA, warmly congratulate the Class of 2024! We wish you all the best in your new journey. We can’t wait to see you all soar so high.

And lastly, welcome to the Calampitao Elementary School Alumni Association!

The Calampitao Elementary School Alumni Association (CESAA) proudly congratulates two of its alumni, Erroll John S. Elloran and Zyrene Shayne N. Falalimpa, for passing the March 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Erroll John and Zyrene Shayne are both from Batch 2013.

May you be an inspiration for others to strive hard for their dreams. Congratulations to both of you and to your family!

Para sa akon, ang kabuhi sang isa ka babayi nakadepende sa pangabuhi nga iya naangkon. Kon naka-tapos sa propesyon kag nakaplastar sang obra sa kon ano man nga field, ang pangabuhi maayo kay may makuhaan ka sang pang adlaw-adlaw nga panggastos. Nanotisyaran ko man nga sa subong nga panahon ang babaye naga pasimpalad nga mag-obra sa iban nga pungsod tungod sa kapigaduhon kag manubo nga sahod sa aton pungsod. Ang babae sa subong nga panahon maalam, gahimakas, responsible, kag maisog, mabaskog mag atubang sa mga panghangkat sa pangabuhi.

Ang panghangkat sa akon bilang isa ka babayi amo ang kung paano ko i-balance ang akon obra kag bilang isa ka asawa kag iloy sa akon tatlo ka kabataan. Pero bilang isa ka babayi, mapabugal ko nga naka-tapos sang akon pag eskwela kag may matawhay nga pagpangabuhi. Ipakita ta sa mga tao nga babae ta dapat kita respituhon, palanggaon, kag i-trato sang maayo.

Dapat nga ibalik ang gahum sang mga kababaihan tungod ang babae maisog sa pag-atubang sang mga paghangkat. Pareho lang man ta nga gintuga sang Ginoo; kon ano ang kaalam sang lalaki, amo man ang kaalam sang mga babae. Abanse Babae! Manindugan kita bilang isa ka babae. Hindi dapat nga nubo kita sa panulok sang mga lalaki. Ipakita naton nga ang tanan masarangan ta.

Sa katulad ko nga mga babayi, dapat maging positibo kita sa mga hitabo nga aton naatubang. Palanggaon naton ang aton kaugalingon. Sa mga kabataan nga babae, dapat magtuon sang mayo. Hindi magsulod sa mga bagay nga hindi kaya atubangon sa ulihi.

Jeanie Paloma Timaan
Barangay Treasurer, Farmer, Mother
CESAA Officer
CES Batch 2000

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Ang mga babayi sang una, sa sulod panimalay lang. Sa subong nga paniyempo, ang kaya sang lalaki, kaya man sa babayi, pati pagpang-arado sa uma. Sang una, ang mga babae gahipus-hipos kag ga-antos pero subong kabalo na ang babae manindugan. Masarangan na nila magdesisyon para sa ila kaugalingon.

Isa ka daku nga panghangkat sa isa ka babae ang pag-question sa ikasarang niya sa pagpadaku sang kabataan niya nga isahanon. Kay tungod isa ako ka balo, kinahanglan magbaka-baka kag pulaw-bugtaw pa gid para may panggastos sa adlaw-adlaw nga kinahanglanon sa panimalay kag sa pag-eskwela sang mga bata. Maski sang buhi pa ang akon bana, gatinguha man ako sa akon kaugalingon para makabulig piyan-piyan sa pangabuhi.

Bilang isa ka babae, isa ka iloy, kag balo, mapadayaw ko na napatapos ko ang mga kabataan ko sa pag-eskwela. Tatlo na ka mga kabataan ko ang naka-graduate sa kolehiyo kag sa kilala nga mga eskwelahan naka-graduate (UP, PUP kag WVSU). Ang isa ko ka bata, 4th year na subong sa abogasiya. Apat sa pito ko ka mga kabataan may mga maayo na nga mga ubra. Ang isa ko ka bata nga babae, karon naga-ubra sa St. Luke’s Medical Center. Ang 2 naga-eskwela pa (isa ka Junior High School kag isa ka kolehiyo).

Kinahanglan manindugan ang isa ka babae sa kung ano ang tama kag ipakig-bato niya ang iya karapatan. Importante nga ma-empower ang mga kababaihan para hindi magpadayon ang pag-abuso sa mga karapatan sang mga kababaihan kag para mangin patas man ang estado sa mga kalalakihan.
Babae tuod ako pero may ikasarang ako. May panindugan kag handa ini ipakigbato, ilabi na gid sa mga mapang-abuso. Sa mga kababaihan, importante nga may association man para tingob nga manindugan para sa aton karapatan. Hindi tama nga tapak-tapakan lang kita nga mga kababaihan. Importante nga tahuron man kita. Ang mga babae ginapalangga, wala gina-abuso. Bisan kita babae, hindi magpadaug-daog ilabi na gid kung abusado ang aton nga bana. Buligan naton ang aton kaugalingon para sa aton mga kabataan. Magpakabakod kita, ilabi na gid ang aton mga huna-huna.

Rosalinda Eslum Nacional
Balo, Nanay, Mangunguma
CES Batch 1978

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Women do not let themselves get caged inside societal definitions of being a woman—for they define what a woman is and what a woman can be – LIMITLESS! Being a woman in today’s society is so challenging and complex. I sometimes feel totally controlled by many things in my environment. I often do not get the chance to relax without judgement or guilt, however I always put on my mind that I am entitled to do what I want, to rest, to go beyond the limitations the society had put and expectations of the world. Be true to yourself and be true to your morals. Stand up yourself. Don't let people take advantage of your kindness and soft heart. Don’t put yourself down, embrace your imperfections and never ever let anything stand in the way of the woman you are becoming.

Working on the BPO industry as Operations Supervisor with full of men in the leadership was never easy. I need to be confident, to be a multi-tasker, to learn how to manage my time, and have to deal with different kinds of people. It's in those moments of pushing past our fears and doubts that we discover our true capabilities and potential. I am given a chance to prove day in and day out that strength, determination, and leadership are qualities innate not just in men, but in women as well.

My greatest achievement is that I can go out of my way to be woman I am today. It’s when you choose to rise again from every fall you experience and firmly refuse to surrender – to be an inspiration to my family and everyone around me. I believe I was able to put a smile on someone’s face through positive ways. It should be that people become elated when they see you, not because of your beauty but because of how much you have contributed to their lives. Through your influence and leadership, they became much greater, happier, transformed, and encouraged.

We may hear a lot of stereotyping about us women, but we shouldn’t mind those because we know our true value and strength. We can be soft spoken, feminine, modest and at the same time be assertive, educated, and ambitious. What’s important is that we’re building our career and we are able to make our family’s lives better and didn’t cause harm to anyone.

Women empowerment is important because our influence and voice has a way of cutting through self-doubt, societal limitations, encouraging women to believe in themselves and their abilities. I believe when women internalize these empowering messages, they gain the courage to assert their rights, and pursue their ambitions with determination because that’s how I also learned and freed myself from doubts and what ifs. I was a person back then that is half-way to giving up but still was able to handle things up.

Babae ka, hindi babae lang. Let us show the world that being a woman is not a limitation, but also a Boundless Potential. Together, may we uplift and support one another through challenging times. Let us not turn away but stand up and let our voices be heard. Remember, our abilities are not determined by our gender. Everyone has a unique set of skills. We all have the freedom to be ourselves and the right to fight for our dignity. Us women ought to be strong, strong enough to deal with those circumstances, powerful enough to defend our lives, and strong enough to stand up to those who disrespect us.

To the younger generations go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Failure happens to everyone, so don’t let it knock you down. Instead, face it head-on because overcoming it will make you tougher. Surround yourself with people who bring out your best qualities and distance yourself from the people who do the opposite. Be strong, be kind, be free. Do things that make you proud of yourself. And above all, ibalik gid natun pirme ang kadayawan kag pagpasalamat sa Ginoo. Everything that you pray according to the will of God will be answered.

Jesse Anne Falalimpa Teope, LPT
BPO Operations Supervisor
CES Batch 2007

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Isa ako ka single mom nga may duha ka bata – isa ka lalaki kag isa ka babayi. Bilang isa ka babayi, nangin maisog ako sa pag-atubang sa tanan nga panghangkat sang kabuhi, kag may pagsalig sa Ginoo gani ang tanan nga mga pagtilaw sa kabuhi ko nakaya ko tungod bal-an ko tanan ini gin-hatag ya kag may ara gid sang rason. Isa ako ka barangay health worker kag bilang isa ka health worker mabudlay gid mag-bakibaki sang time para sa kabataan kag sa obra tungod kami ilabi na gid sang time sang pandemic, hindi kami mismo makapalapit sa kabataan tungod nga lain-lain nga mga tawo amon na-atubang. Gani, para layo sa masakit kinahanglan mag-sacrifice gid para sa kaayuhan sang tanan. Ginapadayaw ko lang nga sa pihak sang tanan nga mga kasakit kag pag-antos ko, wala ako nagsurrender kag wala ko gina-pabay-an mga bata ko bisan ako lng isa. Ang babayi hindi babayi lang, kundi ang babayi makasarang man mag obra sang obra sang mga lalaki kag ina akon mapadayaw kay bisan pamanday makaya ko man. Bisan ako lang, kabalo man ko magbuhi sa mga bata ko.

Juberin Esclada
BHW, Single Mom, Alumni Queen 2023
CES Batch 2000

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

In solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters during Ramadan, may your fasting be filled with strength, your prayers with tranquility, and your hearts with unity. Ramadan Mubarak!

Ang isa ka babae, ilabi na gid sa subong nga mga panahon, mapagtiis at palaban sa bawat hamon ng buhay. Bilang isa ka OFW, gintiis ko ang malayo sa anak para magpasimpalad sa malayo nga pungsod para makabulig sa pamilya. Isa ka kadalag-an nga ginakabig ko ang mangin palaban kag kayang tumayo sa kaugalingon bisan malayo sa pamilya. Para sa akon, padayon lang ako sa mga desisyon ko sa kabuhi ko nga wala naga-depende sa kung ano ang panulukan sang iba sa sosyodad. Ang importante, wala ako sang matapakan nga iba nga tao. Padayon lang gid.

Bilang isa ka babae, kag isa ka iloy, naga-kaangay lang nga respetuhon ang mga subong ko. Oo, babae ako, pero may paninindigan sa kaugalingon. Kayang tumayo sa sariling mga paa. Palaban sa buhay. Gani sa mga kababaihan, ilabi na gid sa mga kabataan nga babae, huwag susuko sa bawat hamon ng buhay. Laban lang nang laban para sa pangarap. Kumapit sa Maykapal.

Melanie Egalam Quisido
OFW in Singapore, Caregiver, Online Seller
CES Batch 2000

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Bilang isa ka babae, tama ka limited ang hulag tungod sa bata kag bana tungod gina-prioritize ko gid sila. Dugang pa gid na 4 months pregnant ako subong. Pero maski babae ako, kaya ko nga protektahan akon self kag kaya ko man protektahan akon family against bullying kag abuse. Dapat ta gid ipakigbato ang atun rights. Hindi porket mas may sarang sila ya mapa down lang ta ya. Dapat i-hambal ta man ang aton opinion para maipakita ta man nga indi sa tanan nga oras kaya lang ta ya tapak-tapakan o simu simuon kay babae kita. Kutob sa sakto kag sa masarangan, hindi ta dapat hipusan ang mga bagay nga bal-an ta may mahimo kita.

Importante ang women empowerment ukon pagbalik sa babae sang iya gahum kay para maipakita sa tanan nga hindi lang ta basta babae kay kaya man naton manindugan sa mga bagay nga gustuhon ta. Hindi porket babae kita, mahipos lang ta kag mag antos. Tanan kita may ginahandom sa kabuhi kag sa pamilya. Wala gid ti liwan nga magbulig sa aton kundi ang aton kaugalingon.

Para sa mga bata nga babae, ang ginahambal sang ginikanan hindi gid malain sa kabataan pero kun sa nabal-an nyo nga ang ina nga bagay kaya niyo kag para sa inyo kaayuhan, GO FOR IT!! Pero dapat may ara kamo respeto sa kaugalingun, respeto sa isigkatawo, sa parents, kag kay God. I know you will succeed💓💓

Michelle Oresco
Personal Collection Reseller and Mobile Phone Reloader
CES Batch 2009

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Subong nga panahon, ang mga butang na lalaki lang makaubra sang una, kaya na ubrahon sang kababaihan. Daku gid nga panghangkat ang mangin isa ka babae. Bilang isa ka public servant, daku ang sakripisyo kag serbisyo sa barangay. Damu ulubrahon, kag may ulubrahon ka pa sa panimalay mo mismo kag may bata na ginaatipan. Maski graduate ako sa college kag may oportunidad nga makaubra sa mga pribado nga kumpanya, hindi ko mabayaan ang pag-ulikid sa barangay namon kay amo gid ina ang gapangibabaw sa akon, maski pa nga ginakapos man sa pang-adlaw-adlaw nga galastuhan.

Sa akon panulukan, ang babaye kag lalaki parehas lang sang ikasarang. May unique nga pamaagi sa pagpangabuhi, pero sa tawag nga pinamilya, ang babae wala gid gasuko. Parehas sa akun,damu ko naagyan – nagbusong kag nag-atipan kag magpadaku sang bata. Magserbisyo sa barangay, dala ko man ang bata ko. May ginabatyag sa lawas apang ang will ko bilang babae wara nagadura, amo man ang pagsarig nga sa urihi mangin mayad ang bwas damlag kang akon nga bata.

Ang babae kuon nanda may pagka-soft-hearted pero kung sa prinsipyo kag abilidad, ang babae mas lamang gid. Babae ako, madiskarte, gapaninguha para magmadinalag-on. Hindi ako babae nga mahumok ukon mahinhin. Ang prinsipyo ko nga mask isa pagkakabaye ko, matigayun ko ang kadalag-an sang akon pamilya. Gani, para sa mga kababaihan, maging maisog kapin pa sa mga pagtiraw nga gaabot sa atun kabuhi.

Marisa Eregia
Single Mom, Public Servant, Mangunguma
CES Batch 2000

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Being a woman of the modern society, I am so blessed and thankful that despite so many sacrifices, hardships, and trials I have experienced, as a woman who believes in God and to myself, I fully know who I am, what I am capable of, and what my worth is. Everything happens for a reason, and nothing is impossible with Him.

The most challenging decision I made was leaving my children behind to work abroad. As a mother, it's so difficult to leave them. But for their own good, I need to conquer all my doubts and fears. With the help of prayers and lifting everything to God, I overcome it.

My greatest achievements being a woman were giving birth to my 3 children, and the moment my son graduated in college and found a job.

I want to be involved in stopping stereotyping by educating ourselves that our capabilities are limitless. I encourage fellow women to speak up and to be involved in some community activities to exercise their freedom and rights to be treated equally. This is an opportunity to be aware of what is happening in their community, even within their family through sharing. This way, we can find ways to address the issues to help them.

For me, empowering women is very important because there are so many mistreated and abused women, and victims of domestic violence, mostly because they don’t have their own source of income. They stayed at home to take care of their children or do the household chores. I need to empower them to get out of their comfort zone, find a job and be financially independent from their husband or partner. I want them to be empowered to decide to leave if the situation is not healthy and can disturb their peace of mind already. Women deserve to be loved and respected. An empowered woman knows how practice self-love, self-respect and knows her worth .

BABAE KA, not just babae ka lang. It reminds me of who I am – a woman of faith and purpose, a woman created by God equal to men, a woman who can stand for what is right and what is fair, a woman who believes that the truth will set us free, and a woman who says “No matter how hard life is, life must go on”.

To the young girls, don’t limit yourself of what you can do. You can do anything with good purpose. Study hard, finish your studies, and got a job. Don't allow anybody to tell you what you and what you cannot do. Prove them wrong. Listen to your parents, especially to your mother because mother knows best. Get involved in the community. Be kind. Be resilient. Keep learning everyday – may it be in school or in any place. Enjoy life and remember that life is a journey, not a competition. You will encounter difficulties in many aspects of your life but never give up. KAPIT lang sa PANGARAP because at the end of the day, you will reap what you sow.

BABAE KA – MAY HALAGA, MAY PAG ASA!

Mrs. Sandra Falalimpa Estinoso
CES Batch 1986
CESAA President (External) 2023-2026

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Modern day women are strong and independent. Pero isa gihapon ka panghangkat sa isa ka babayi ang pagquestion sang ikasarang sa mga buluhaton. Apang, maski isa ka babae, akon nasarangan kag nalampasan ang mga struggles sa akon kabuhi. I proved to them that we are all humans, and we are all equal in this world. Importante ang women empowerment para ma-balance ang aton society.

Don’t put limits on your self because you are a woman. What men can do, women can also do. Be strong and independent enough to fight for your worth as a woman.

Mary Jean Eslofor
CES Batch 2000
OFW in Hong Kong

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Being a woman in this day of age includes a landscape of both progress and challenges, and this can be different from one woman to another. In my case, I stand with my faith that when I am empowered, I can empower the world.

I can name so many “earthly” achievements as a woman from being a voice to the voiceless, to standing on truth even if this means standing alone, but nothing compares to a woman living on purpose, something that is bigger than myself…and that is to serve the Lord, the community, and my family❤️

Together, let’s stop stereotyping through collective and individual efforts. Let’s be empowered by educating ourselves and others with these social issues. SPEAK UP! I am one with promoting diversity and inclusion in all areas of life to create an inclusive environment and celebrate the contributions of people from diverse backgrounds.

Babae tayo, at hindi “babae lang”. This sounds great and powerful to me. Because as women, we can do more out of our grit, our passion, our hopes, our aspirations, our love, and our faith.

To the youth, BE EMPOWERED! Let’s challenge the status quo! Always do things for the common good. Be empowered in so many ways and help the community transform into what it is supposed to become. Because once we are empowered, there is no limit to what we, as women can contribute to the society, and to the world at large.

Eva Mae Nares
CES Batch 2003
Sales Insights Analyst at a BPO Company
A farming advocate
Outreach Chairperson of the United Methodist Church, Model Community, Pampanga

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

“Pinakadaku nga panghangkat sa isa ka babae ang maging breadwinner para sa pamilya pero ini isa man ka mapadayaw nga kadalag-an tungod sa pagbulig sa pamilya. Importante ang women empowerment sa mga kababaihan bilang sila ang suga sa ila mga panimalay. Para sa mga parehas ko na mga babae, ilabi na gid sa mga kabataan na babae, pagtuunan [ng pansin] ang bwas-damlag. Hindi magdali sa gugma nga ginatawag.”

Salvacion Moral
CES Batch 2000
OFW in Kuwait

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Being a woman in the modern society is liberating. I do not need to think what people think of me. I can do what I want. I can express my opinion and what I say matter. I am given an opportunity to do what men only can do in the past.

Generations before us treated women as degenerates. They view women as not deserving to study. They were not given the opportunity to work and have a profession. The society needs to realize that we may not have the strength men have but we have the initiative to do things on our own way. Women empowerment will promote equality. Both genders will have equal rights to access and resources.

Being a manager, people would think it is more appropriate to give the position to a man because men are less sensitive and more rational than women – that as a woman, I may not be able to manage the task and responsibilities of an Office Manager.

My greatest achievement as a woman is when I was given an opportunity to study overseas. There are many applicants and yet I was lucky to get the spot.

I defy norms, culture, and tradition. I do not to conform to what the majority do. I am a subject. I am not an object. My voice matters. My feelings and my contributions are counted.

When you’re a young and carefree woman, people will judge you and that judgement does not apply to boys. So, girls, when boys work hard, we must work harder. We need to prove that we deserve a chance to study, work and become who we want to be. When others become complacent of who they are, we keep proving we can do better - not to please others, but for ourselves. We are more than what the society perceived us to be.

Yvette Mariano Solas, LPT, MSPPM
CES Batch 1999
Office Manager in one of the leading customer support provider in Australia
Former CESAA President (External)

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

Abanse Babayi!

Napakilala na naton ang 2 sa aton empowered alumnae kag ila man na-share ang ila mga istorya - mga pamatuod nga kaya sang babae makipagsabayan - kag kung ngaa importante nga ipakigbato ang karapatan sang mga kababaihan amo man ang patas nga pagtrato sa ila. Subong nga Women’s Month, kada adlaw i-feature naton ang aton empowered alumnae bilang pasidungog sa ila kag pagkilala sang ila kontribusyon sa aton sosyodad.

Sa iban pa gid nga mga alumnae naton ng luyag mag-share man sang ila stories, i-message niyo lang ang inyo Batch Coordinators.

“Women now have no limit. If we know we can do it, we go for it. By profession, I am an engineer. Being a woman in a field full of men was not that easy, sometimes they doubt your capabilities and abilities in solving urgent concerns on site, but in the end they'll applaud your decision because that was the best solution ever made. 😁

As a woman, my greatest achievement is being ME, a proud self-made woman who never gives up 😁 I challenge stereotypes, inequalities, and social injustices by being not afraid to show who I am and promoting awareness on EQUALITY. Women empowerment is important because this encourages and gives women confidence to RISE on their own and be proud of themselves.

“Babae ka. Hindi babae lang.” Every time I hear this quote, it gives me chills and excitement. Nkakaempower talaga, it urges me to do more and show more what a woman can do to help improve our society and promote equality.

Girls, we are not weak. Do not limit yourselves. If you know nga kaya mo, go for it even if it's a profession full of men.

BABAE TAYO AND WE ARE LIMITLESS! 💪”

Engr. Kristine Joy Nardo Nillo, RCE, RMP, MoE
CES Batch 2005
CESAA Officer

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.

“In this modern society, a woman must be brave and courageous. She must be strong just like men, but with her femininity and meekness retained. I am a woman of God and sometimes, I experienced being bullied, judged, and offended. But still, I stand strong and fight for what is right and what is good.

My greatest achievement as a woman is giving birth to my first child, the fulfillment of my womanhood and aspirations of being a mother. There were a lot of challenges and trials that came my way. Surviving and overcoming them are my greatest achievements as a woman, a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother.

Women empowerment is important because it is recognizing the rights and strengths of every woman. Women can also be the voice, the power, and the defender of themselves, and of the society.

Babae ka. Hindi basta babae lang. I always have this in my mind. Men and women are different in some aspects but it’s not the be-all and end-all. As women, we must contribute with everything we can. We should not be dependent on men. We need to be a fighter of ourselves and a fighter of our generation.

For young women of today, be brave enough, do not be soft hearted in facing all trials, be more vigilant, be more knowledgeable. Wag masyadong maging marupok. Matutong manindigan sa katotohanan at lalo na sa karapatan. Enjoy your days being young but always remember that there are limitations in everything. Just put God at the center of your life and He will direct all your plans. Always remember Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not in your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.”

Be a woman of power! Be a woman of faith!”

Pastor Myra Nardo Castillon
Woman of faith, a wife, and a mother
CES Batch 1999
CESAA Officer

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Throughout the month of March 2024, we will feature and recognize empowered alumnae of Calampitao Elementary School as our way of celebrating the Women’s Month as well as empowering and inspiring other women.