Soroptimist International Manila Tourist Belt

SI Manila Tourist Belt attended SIAPR 29th Biennial Conference

https://youtu.be/yghGJ9eF1GE?si=oDIzqeXlV_NI0YOx

SIAPR 29th Biennial Conference

Embrace the differences and learn.

Thank You

THANK YOU for your support during our Walk for Women event 💖 Your dedication to empowering women and girls echoes beyond the month of March. We appreciate all of our supporters and clubs who participated! 👟

"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women."
- Maya Angelou, .

💙 Let's echo her words today and every day and stand up for one another!

Illustration: Anna Markevich

GISING JUANA 2024
March 22, 2024 @ Brgy. Marcelo Green, Paranaque City

Thanks to PNP WCPD (Women and Children Protection Desk) Parañaque Police Station Women Desk Officers of the different Barangays for supporting "WALK FOR WOMEN" campaign of Soroptimist International of the Americas in celebration of Women's Month.

SIMTB in collaboration with WCPD-PNP Parañaque celebrates Women's Month.

PNP WCPD Parañaque Police Station and SI Manila Tourist Belt with the Women Desk Officers of the different Barangays joins together to celebrate Women's Month.

💜

SI Manila Tourist Belt joins and supports Aragon Bellazona Ladies in celebrating Women's Month.

Thanks to Aragon HOA officers represented by Pres Benjamin "Abba" Asucena and to Barangay Kgwd Josie Criste, Kgwd Francis Baba, Kgwd Eric Sapitanan for gracing the event.

"Hat's Off"
Sampaguita Society and Laurel Society Appreciation

Sampaguita Society is a group of women linked together in the Soroptimist ideals of making the difference in the lives of women and girls, working towards a common goal of empowering people and communities through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Sampaguita Society is a major donor recognition program for individuals of SIAPR. It supports the Live Your Dream Award and the Dream It Be It.

The Laurel Society is SIA’s prestigious recognition program for donors who contribute gifts totaling $1,000 or more. Laurel Society members are committed to financially supporting our mission and forward growth," of Soroptimists

Wishing a very happy women’s day to the strong, talented and and most inspiring women in the world. Happy Women’s Day!

Love Soroptimist International Manila Tourist Belt

Supporting Philippine Commission on Women's Purple Fridays' campaign

Don anything in the color purple every Friday throughout March to symbolize solidarity with women’s empowerment and gender equality.

THE WALK FOR WOMEN

The Walk for Women is a worldwide event during the month of March to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day (March 8). Everyone can participate—just get moving and share your ! Help us spread awareness about the stories, struggles, and strength of women!

Get Involved!

1) Set Your Goal
Whether it's 5 minutes a day or a full 5K, your goal is your own! You don't even have to walk—you could do chair exercises, seated marching, toe lifts, or whatever feels comfortable.

2) Share Your
Take a minute to reflect on why empowering women and girls matters to you, then share on social media with the hashtag!

Culminating the "18-Day campaign to End VAW and the United Nations "16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence", join us tomorrow with PNP Paranaque Chief PCOL Reycon L. Garduque and Sto. Nino Barangay Captain Johnny Co.

Paskong Pinoy. Paskong Soroptimist!

SI Manila Tourist belt attended Soroptimist International Philippine Regions' Christmas Party last December 2 @ Batangas City. SIMTB was represented by PDD Precy Enciso, VP COnnie Yadan and Pres Jen Bayot.
Congratulations to host Mariverde District for an amazing fun filled celebration.

SI Manila Tourist Belt along with its partner PNP Parañaque WCPD and the Women and Protection Desks of the different partner Barangays and Towns (Parañaque , Tagaytay and Las Piñas) attended the "GATES TO FREEDOM" hybrid forum spearheaded and sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Americas Philippines Region (SIAPR), hosted by SI Metro Manila South East District. As a global organization, Soroptimist fully supports initiatives for gender based violence. This forum provided helpful insights on how support groups will enable to understand the perils of violence against women and how to provide support to victims.
We were so fortunate have amazing speakers : Ms. Pinky Valdes (“Healing the Hurting Soul”) , Atty Nikki de Vega (“Legally Breaking Free from the Bo***ge of Violence”) and Past Governor Joy Valdez (“Balay Pasilungan – Gateway to Freedom). Our dear Governor Gigie Peñalosa was also there with us.

In person forum was held at VCP Building, Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City. Thanks to Pat Dyne Sebullen of PNP Parañaque WCPD, Ms. Jarry Flor Cabanza of Brgy. Tambo and Pres. Jen Bayot of SIMTB for joining to represent our team.

Thanks to our partner Barangays in Parañaque (Sto. Niño, San Antonio, Marcelo Green,Tambo, Don Galo, Vitalez) , Zapote Las Piñas , Tagaytay (Maharlika East and Mendez Crossing East) who all joined thru zoom.

"There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals. "

SI Manila Tourist Belt supports Barangay Maharlika East, Tagaytay City on their Walk for a United VAW Free Philippines and Children's Month celebration. Thanks to Kap Maximo Jimeno and to all barangay Council, to our VAWC officer Ms Jelyn Baybay at to Sangguniang Kabataan Maharlika East SK Charirman Monique Ambat and Council for making us part of this project and for supporting the campaign to stop violence on our women. Special thanks also to PCPL Maricel Vergara for being our key speaker and for joining the walk..

SI Manila Tourist Belt applauds and salutes Happy Joggers of Bacoor for supporting the VAWG campaign. Joining them in their ORANGE RUN.

Thank you so much PCOL Reycon L. Garduque, Chief of Police - Parañaque City Police Station , for your utmost support to our VAW campaign.

And thanks much as well to the dedication and passion of our dear PCPT Joselyn Sibal, Chief WCPD Parañaque and PCPT Esperanza Rioja of Southern Police District.

You are all indeed a great blessing to us all.

'The power of women gathering is immeasurable"

Opening the 18 Day Campaign Against Violence on Women and Girls with a Walk/Run Against violence and a zumba after.

The event was sponsored and led by our partner PNP Parañaque WCPD headed by PCPT Joselyn Sibal and participated by the Southern Police District headed by PCPT Esperanza Rioja, Barangay Women Desk Officers, and officers of SI Manila Tourist Belt.

Thanks to all who joined and for making this launch a success.

SI Manila Tourist Belt with PNP Parañaque WCPD and Parañaque Barangay Women Desk Officers supports United Nations' 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and the Philippine Commission on Women's 18-Day Campaign to End VAW.

Violence against women (VAW) and girls is not just a major public health problem but also a grave violation of human rights. It extremely manifests gender inequity, targeting women and girls because of their subordinate status in the society. Violence and the threats of violence can be experienced by every woman of any age, skin color, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, disabilities, economic, and social status.

On its 3d year, SI Manila Tourist Belt with PNP Parañaque WCPD and Parañaque Barangay Women Desk Officers sponsors this program to encourage women to run or walk not just for fitness but to advocate for change and to raise awareness on violence on women and girls.

iloveORANGE.

SI Manila Tourist Belt and the PNP Parañaque WCPD supports United Nations and Philippine Commission on Women's awareness campaign to end violence against women and girls.

As a bright and optimistic colour, ORANGE represents a future free from violence against women and girls.

- WEAR ORANGE on November 24 to 26 (any clothing or
accessories in orange like shirts, dress, shawl, bags, etc) .
- Take a pic and post your photos on Facebook and Instagram accounts with hashtags

Let's wear ORANGE and make a stand!