Done, dusted, and delivered: ‘Global Women Who Rule’ paints Year 3 in pink

It was an event jam-packed with life-enriching wisdom from one woman to the next. Enderun Extension at Capitol Commons was a study in pink, sprinkled with pixie dust, and high on endorphins as Global Women Who Rule (GWWR) staged Year 3 of its annual summit. The first hybrid production of the event peaked at almost 500 live stream viewers.

How else can one explain the overwhelming public support GWWR, along with its residence platform The New Channel (TNC), is getting?

“The feeling is indescribable. We are floating on a cloud right now, but to fly like this took sweat, toil, and tears. That’s all part of the process. We promised our supporters we would take GWWR and TNC to the next higher level—and we know we did,” shared Apple Esplana-Manansala, president and chief executive producer of TNC.

The International Women’s Month went by in a breeze, but the lessons learned will stay. For the attendees, the wisdom shared will hopefully instill lifelong changes for the better.

“GWWR’s core is recognizing and connecting wonderful Filipino women with beautiful stories not just within the Philippines, but around the globe. Collectively, we would like these GWWR profiles and sisters to join forces in making sure that each one is able to reach out and engage their communities, support their advocacies, and create legacy projects together,” Apple said during the opening.

And reach out, the speakers did—each with her own path and purpose, each one dispensing hard-earned wisdom from experience.

Speakers like Marieton Pacheco, Omni News Filipino producer, joined via live stream from Vancouver, Canada. Marieton shared how hard work and the willingness to learn a new trade, and stick to it, paid dividends. Formerly from ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, Marieton was able to continue her media work, but also had to learn to work in finance to upskill and enhance her income.

Tokyo Tempura chief marketing officer Jenny Bautista Wieneke lauded GWWR for gathering empowered, like-minded women who are willing to be of service to other women. “It gives one a warm feeling to know that there are other kindred souls dedicated to sharing themselves to and for others. My one message to all women out there: Know who you are, love what you are, be who you want to be,” the SMSE advocate said.

“GWWR opens doors and connects groups who need help and groups who would like to share help. We engage and ensure that the help that you need or that you will extend will be used properly by our partners. For the past two years, in the smallest of ways, we have been able to provide assistance to charity groups such as I am Making a Difference, Project Steady or RockEd Philippines, and The Philippine Commission on Women,” Jenny added.

This year, they will be working with Alopecia Philippines.

GWWR is fueled by four pillars namely: Continuous Learning, Mental Health, Human Rights, and Women’s and Children’s Health. “In the near future, the goal is to create more growth programs on financial literacy and business; arts and culture; and personality development, among others. The goal is to develop GWWR as the go-to community for those who want to see themselves as the 'Jill of All Traits' and a master of 10,” Apple shared.

Members of the collective are guided by simple and achievable broad strokes. Enacting change does take a village, it is done one step at a time, and within one’s means and abilities. Every individual can creatively push for change at their own pace, and by their own means.

“We created noise getting here, and our work has just started. It is a big task to do. And we will do it one Filipino woman at a time,” Apple enthused.

The event was made possible through the production partnership of The New Channel and PuzzleBox BPO, Inc. #GWWR2023 is available on replay via www.GlobalWomenWhoRULE.com.

For new shows and information about TNC, visit www.TheNewChannel.com.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by The New Channel.