Presidential Adviser Joey Concepcion III welcomes guests.
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte led the recognition of the latest batch of Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs during the 10th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit last March 6. Together with former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, 20 Filipina entrepreneurs who have greatly contributed and excelled in their respective fields were recognized. The awarding was the last part of the summit, which is the biggest women Negosyo summit of the year and was attended by more than 15,000 participants composed of entrepreneurs, advocates and students.
The 2018 Go Negosyo Inspiring Filipina awardees: In photo are (first row) DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Dr. Lourdes Montinola, President Rodrigo Duterte, Helen Yuchengo-Dee, Presidential Assistant Joey Concepcion, Alice Eduardo and Aya Fernandez; (second row, from left) Lydia Codinera, Abdulia Austria, Angelene Calungcaguin, Merle Paete, Mica Tan, Armanda Battad, Florencia Tarriela, Jeannie Javelosa, Edilee Omoyon, Edelyn Canero and Kathleen Yu; (last row, from left) Zarah Juan, Warblitz Martinez, Mary Grace Arboleda-Young, Olivia Puentespina, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo and Marcelina Itchon.
More than 15,000 participants attended the 10th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit held at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.