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19 Pinay entrepreneurs get Go Negosyo awards during Women's Summit

Published Mar 10, 2024 06:01 am

The non-profit organization Go Negosyo on Saturday, March 9, awarded 19 outstanding Filipina entrepreneurs for its Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs Awards in time for the 2024 Women Summit.

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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joins Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, together with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual and United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, to celebrate with the country’s leading women entrepreneurs and executives, winners of the Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneur Awards 2024, and nearly two thousand aspiring and active women entrepreneurs at the Women Summit event of Go Negosyo, held at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay last March 9, 2024. (Photo from Go Negosyo)

 

Held at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City, the event was attended by Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, United States Ambassador Mary Kay Carlson, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, and nearly two thousand women entrepreneurs in celebrating women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
 

According to Go Negosyo, it organizes Women Summit every year “to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions to society and the economy in various fields and industries.”
 

“In doing so, it hopes to inspire the next generation of Filipinas and advocate for the integration of digitalization that supports women-led enterprises,” the group said in a statement.
 

The program also “aims to empower women through forum discussions, inspirational talks, and interactive sessions by successful businesswomen and visionaries, highlighting their resilience to promote productivity and global competitiveness.”
 

In a X post, Ambassador Carlson congratulated the women awardees at the summit.
 

“Hooray for the exceptional entrepreneurs recognized at @LetsGoNegosyo's Women's Summit 2024! Honored to help the First Lady, @DTIPhilippines Sec. Pascual, and Go Negosyo Founder @joeyconofficial recognize these amazing #WomenAtWork—true #PartnersInProsperity,” she wrote with the US and Philippine flag emoticons.
 

This year, the award spanned several sectors of industry—from food and beverage to manufacturing, to services and social enterprise.
 

The awardees were Allyn Joy Cabarles of Kaulayaw Coffee, Annette Patdu of Diaspora Farm, Camille Escudero of Lily of the Valley, Cristina Balao-as Cayat of Inabel Tailoring, Czarina Sevila of Avocadoria PH, Emilyn Kabor of Jireh Food Products, Katrina Blanca De Leon of Genteel Home, and Maria Rafaella Louise Sol of Nuevo Ystilo.
 

Also awarded were Marica Peñalosa of Ate Rica’s Bacsilog, Marie Joyce Co Yu of True Blends & Coffee, Frances Uma Espinosa of The Original Paeng’s, Jonnah Garcia of Punique Handicrafts, Marjorie Barcelona of Healthy Lemon, Leah Marie Ayeng of Prestige Paper Products, Anna Melissa Nava of 1Export Trade and Services, Anna Magalona of But First Coffee, and Denise Caranto of Konu.
 

Robina Gokongwei-Pe, president and chief executive officer of Robinsons Retail Holdings, was given the Woman of Legacy Award.
 

Accomplished Filipina executives and entrepreneurs, such as GMA’s Annette Gozon-Valdez, renowned chef Gaita Fores, mining executive Caroline Tanchay, designer Vania Romoff, and Canva’s Yani Donato gave a talk to the hundreds of women entrepreneurs.
 

Celebrity women entrepreneurs Cristalle Belo Henares, Ms. Universe Philippines Angelique Manto, and singer/TV host Atasha Muhlach were also featured in inspirational sessions.
 

The day-long program featured panel discussions with the theme “Harnessing the Digital Age to Empower Women”.
 

The sessions discussed topics on translating creative vision into business, envisioning sustainable businesses centered around agriculture, and breaking gender barriers in male-dominated professions.
 

The speakers also spoke about succeeding in an industry transformed by artificial intelligence, effective financial management for MSMEs, effective branding using digital tools, impactful content creation, opportunities in eco-friendly businesses, women in e-sports, and the business of beauty.

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