SPARK Philippines

Our Batch 2 of Quezon City finished their first in-person coaching session at the American Center in the U. S. Embassy.

The first session speakers were composed of SPARK! Philippines Trustee, Ms. Boots Garcia who discussed funding of entrepreneurial ventures, followed by AWE Alumni Prof. Chona Abeledo and Ms. Nicole Tanael's journey in growing their businesses and empowering women.

It was definitely an insightful session for our AWEpreneurs!

This partnership is made possible with the Local Government Unit of Quezon City Government through the office of QC Mayor Joy Belmonte and the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office and the ever-strong support of American Spaces Philippines and the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.

What has been done to protect and secure the safety of women and girls in the Philippines? Laws such as RA 9710, RA 6725, and RA 9262 have underscored the challenges that women face in the society. Thus, its institutionalization must be recognized and vigilantly implemented.

SPARK! Philippines had the privilege of attending the reception in celebration of Singapore’s 59th National Day.

We thank Her Excellency, Constance See, Ambassador of Singapore Embassy in Manila for extending an invitation to be a part of this celebration. 🇸🇬

Happy birthday to Mr. Steven Tan, one of the staunchest supporters of SPARK! Philippines. Your radiant sunshine and light are deeply appreciated and truly valued. We are grateful for your generous heart, which is a blessing not only to us but also to the many communities you uplift and support. Thank you for all that you do!

Leadership is never an easy task, more so, if you are a woman! Women fight barriers every single day from gender stereotypes, less networking opportunities to meet people, bias and discrimination just by the basis of s*x, and the lack of workplace flexibility especially for mothers but they always deliver their work.

During the inaugural session of the at Quezon City University, participants delved into the essentials of hair care, gaining a deep understanding of different hair types and characteristics under the expert guidance of Michael Indon. This session was part of a comprehensive four-week program designed to empower the participants by equipping them with skills in beauty, confidence building, and digital content creation.

The Digital Beauty Academy is an innovative beauty and social media entrepreneurship program, developed in partnership with SPARK! Philippines, Quezon City University, L'Oréal Groupe, Watsons, and TikTok.

Women's involvement in elections comes from the simplest and basic right to suffrage or vote. It was only in 1937 — 84 years now that women have been granted to vote for both national and local leaders in our country.

Our Executive Director, Maica Teves, had the privilege of attending the National Day of Switzerland hosted by His Excellency Dr. iur. Nicolas Brühl and Mrs. Prof. Dr. Denise Brühl-Moser of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines.

We are proud partners of the Swiss Embassy in programs and initiatives such as Angels for Angels, , the International Day of the Girl, Sophia the chatbot which combats gender-based violence, and .

Stay tuned for more meaningful initiatives with the Embassy of Switzerland. 🇨🇭

Where should we see more women leaders in our political landscapes? UN Women has focused on key areas from health, peace & security, leadership, climate change, and technology. But women can and have always gone beyond to different sectors.

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the second batch of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) on August 30 at Quezon City Hall.

Twenty-five remarkable AWEntrepreneurs have officially embarked on their journey, beginning with an engaging program orientation and kick-off event.

We were joined by distinguished guests, including QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, US Embassy to the Philippines Director of Public Engagement Della Harreland, QC SBCDPO Head Mona Celine Yap, SPARK! Philippines Trustee and Treasurer Ma Aurora "Boots" Geotina-Garcia, SPARK! Philippines Executive Director Maica Teves, AWE QC Batch 1 Graduate, Everly Aguilar, owner of Simot Sarap Chicken Wings, and Challani An, current AWE student and Co-owner of ANYU Handicrafts.

This program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Quezon City Government’s Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office.

In the 2023 Global Gender Gap Report, the Philippines ranks 30th out of 146 countries in the Political Empowerment Subindex. This data shows the gender inequality in our political spaces that must be addressed, especially with the Senate and House of Representatives only having 13% and 27% of women lawmakers, respectively as per a local news article.

SPARK! Philippines recently held a productive meeting with Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap in the Province of Bohol to discuss and strategize the implementation of our upcoming programs for this year.

The Tagbilaran City Government has been a steadfast partner in our Women’s Economic Empowerment Program, and we are thrilled to continue this fruitful collaboration. We can’t wait to see the incredible outcomes we will achieve through our shared efforts!

With the upcoming 2025 Midterm Elections in the Philippines, the role of women continues to manifest as a prerequisite to gender equality and for the strengthening of women-led and women-focused advocacies.

SPARK! Philippines recently had a meeting with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and presented our upcoming projects and initiatives for the coming months. During the discussion, we also gained valuable insights into PBSP's programs and identified areas for potential collaboration.

We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring!

Women's stories and advocacies are amplified through content creation which can strongly influence other women and empower community development.

SPARK! Philippines recently had an engaging and productive meeting with the new officials of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. We are grateful for their continued support and are excited to explore new avenues of collaboration.

The US Embassy has been a steadfast partner of SPARK! Philippines, playing an instrumental role in the success of our various programs.

We are excited and we look forward to further strengthening this partnership!

“The Digital Beauty Academy provides comprehensive beauty training and social commerce education, equipping participants with essential skills in beauty, grooming, and personal care while integrating effective strategies for leveraging TikTok and TikTok Shop for business growth. The initiative is designed to empower women from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their socio-economic status and creating opportunities for growth and success within the beauty industry.”

TikTok Shop takes Digital Beauty Academy Year 2 to Makati – adobo Magazine In partnership with L'Oréal, the initiative aims to empower aspiring beauty entrepreneurs across the Philippines.

Women have increasingly taken the initiative to establish their own brands and communities, carving out spaces that reflect their values and visions.

Last but not least of participants who are part of the second cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)!

AWE empowers enterprising women by equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and resources they need to launch and grow successful businesses. By fostering women’s economic participation and providing them with the tools to thrive, the AWE program aligns with the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.

This program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Quezon City Government through the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office.

Batch 2 of the Digital Beauty Academy (DBA) Makati is now open!

The four-week training program is open to residents 18 years old and above who are interested in learning about beauty, confidence building, and digital content creation. The program provides earning opportunities to graduates by utilizing the power of beauty, education, and digital platforms as enablers of livelihood and women’s economic empowerment.

The Makati is in partnership with Mayo Abby Binay and the Local Government of Makati City, L'Oréal Groupe Philippines, TikTok, and SPARK! Philippines.

Classes will start on September 7, and spots are limited, so register now by scanning the QR code!

For inquiries, you may call Jhayr Pabilonia at 8896 8435.

“The Digital Beauty Academy provides comprehensive beauty training and social commerce education, equipping participants with essential skills in beauty, grooming, and personal care while integrating effective strategies for leveraging TikTok and TikTok Shop for business growth. The initiative is designed to empower women from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their socio-economic status and creating opportunities for growth and success within the beauty industry.”

TikTok Shop partners with L’Oréal for Digital Beauty Academy in the Philippines TikTok Shop and L'Oréal are joining forces to advance the Digital Beauty Academy, an initiative designed to empower aspiring beauty entrepreneurs across the Philippines. Now in its second year,

We are proud to announce the exceptional new talent in our second cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)!

AWE empowers enterprising women by equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and resources they need to launch and grow successful businesses. By fostering women’s economic participation and providing them with the tools to thrive, the AWE program aligns with the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.

This program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Quezon City Government through the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office.

Happy birthday to one of Spark! Philippines’ superheroes. May God continue to give you the strength, enablement and wisdom to forge ahead as you continue your service, dedication and commitment to serving and empowering more women. Happy birthday Zarah Juan!

We’re thrilled to announce the exciting new faces joining the second group of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)!

AWE empowers enterprising women by equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and resources they need to launch and grow successful businesses. By fostering women’s economic participation and providing them with the tools to thrive, the AWE program aligns with the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.

This program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Quezon City Government through the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office.

Stay tuned for more updates!

The digital landscape has opened avenues for women to share their stories, collaborate on solutions, and build communities of support.

“The Digital Beauty Academy provides comprehensive beauty training and social commerce education, equipping participants with essential skills in beauty, grooming, and personal care while integrating effective strategies for leveraging TikTok and TikTok Shop for business growth. The initiative is designed to empower women from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their socio-economic status and creating opportunities for growth and success within the beauty industry.”

TikTok Shop Partners with L'Oréal for Digital Beauty Academy in the Philippines - Orange Magazine TikTok Shop and L’Oréal are joining forces to advance the Digital Beauty Academy, an initiative designed to empower aspiring beauty entrepreneurs across the Philippines. Now in its second year, the program builds on the successes of its inaugural run in Quezon City, with this year’s expansion t...

Welcoming more participants to the second cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)!

AWE empowers enterprising women by equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and resources they need to launch and grow successful businesses. By fostering women’s economic participation and providing them with the tools to thrive, the AWE program aligns with the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.

This program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Quezon City Government through the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office.

Stay tuned for more updates!

The rise of online content creation has provided advocates with a powerful platform to drive movements that transcend borders, amplify marginalized voices, and push for systemic change at both local and national levels while capturing diverse local experiences.

Meet the second cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs!

AWE gives enterprising women the knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. By promoting women’s economic opportunities and ensuring that women have the capabilities and resources needed to participate in the economy, the AWE program directly supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.

The program is made possible in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, American Spaces Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the Quezon City Government through the QC Small Business and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office.

Stay tuned for more updates!