The Senate has adopted a resolution honoring and commending the awardees of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) in 2019.
Senate Resolution No. 216, taking consideration of Senate Resolution No. 218, recognizes the extraordinary contribution of Filipinas to nation-building. The measure, which was sponsored by Senators Nancy Binay and Sonny Angara, was approved by the Senate on Monday, May 30.
Binay, in sponsoring the resolution, said the Upper Chamber deemed it appropriate to honor the 12 recipients of the TOWNS award for their commitment to serve the country and for making a positive impact on our nation’s development.
The 2019 TOWNS awardees were Xyza Dela Cruz Bacani (Humanities); Carmina F. Bayombong (Entrepreneurship); Clarissa Isabelle L. Delgado (Education); Maria Regina Justina Estuar (Science and Technology); Karla Patricia Gutierrez (Performing Arts); Samira A. Gutoc (Peace Advocacy); Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez (Science and Technology); Atty. Patricia Ann T. Prodigalidad (Law); Stephanie L. Sy (Technology Entrepreneurship); Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman (Education); Chiara Zambrano (Journalism); and Dr. Geraldine Zamora (Health and Medicine).
“It is particularly fitting this year that we honor our TOWNS awardees right after the proclamation of our new president and vice president,” Binay said in her sponsorship speech.
“At the beginning of a new administration, let us be reminded of the things that must remain constant, namely service and hope,” Binay further said.
The TOWNS award is given to Filipinas age 21 to 50 who have shown outstanding dedication, exceptional talent, and careers that have contributed in a positive way to society.
The award is presented by the TOWNS Foundation Inc., a national organization of dynamic and effective women who have been helping transform the lives of the Filipinos.
“As a woman, it uplifts my spirit to be reminded of our potential as women, that we could achieve what many think is impossible,” Binay said.
Other senators who joined in honoring the 2019 TOWNS awardees are Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, Senators Risa Hontiveros, and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.