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Malaysian Embassy hosts the Global Women BPW Manila induction

Embassies at Work

Malaysian Embassy hosts the Global Women BPW Manila induction

By Manila Bulletin

malaysia embassy.jpg — Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony of the Embassy of Malaysia delivers his welcome remarks.

Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Bin Anthony of the Embassy of Malaysia hosted the induction of the Global Women BPW Manila at the banquet hall of the Malaysian Embassy in Makati.

malaysia emabassy 2.jpg — Global Women BPW Manila President Rayla Alertsen officiates the induction ceremony of new members.

In his welcome remarks, the Malaysian Ambassador acknowledged the successful women members of the association with the hope of inspiring the younger generation. He likewise recognized the participation of the students of Cupang Elementary School in the event and encouraged them to be strong women who exude confidence and leadership. He also challenged them to excel in their careers and overcome the challenges of everyday life. The keynote speaker was BPW Philippine President Myrna T. Yao, the Philippine Commission on Women commissioner for the business and industry sector and president and CEO of Richprime Global, Inc..

malaysia embassy 3.jpg — Maybank President and CEO Abigail Tina Del Rosario with Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol of the Embassy of Turkiye, and Mme. IndriPuspitasari Akyol

One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the Learning Poverty presentation delivered by Global Women BPW Manila Rayla Alertsen, the president, founder, and CEO of the Global Educator U BE S.U.P.E.R. with Teacher Rayla.

malaysia embassy 4.jpg — Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony receives a token from the Global Women BPW Manila.

malaysia embassy 5.jpg — Global Women BPW Manila President Rayla Alertsen presents an artwork to BPW Phil President Myrna T. Yao.

The induction of new members was proof of the diversity of today’s women, representing different sectors of the society, but unified by the cause of empowering women.

malaysia embassy 6.jpg — TAG Media Group Project Director Sheila Leyva, Ambassador Dato’Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony, Manila Bulletin’s Badette Cunanan, and Embassy of Malaysia’s First Secretary Sharul Anwar Abdul Latif

malaysia embassy 7.jpg — A well attended event with guests mostly wearing red or maroon to represent SDG 4 - quality education.

malaysia embassy 8.jpg — Global Women BPW Manila Head Rayla Allertsen, popularly known as Teacher Rayla, presents the Learning Poverty Advocacy program.

malaysia embassy 9.jpg — Power women of the Embassy of Malaysia: Counsellor Nadhirah Mohammad Zanudin, Trade Commisioner Intan Zalani, and Tourism Malaysia Deputy Director Rohana Dahalan

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