THE Philippines rose to the top 10 position in the Gender Global Gap report released by the World Economic Forum in 2018 as one of the nations where men and women were more equal based on economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival and political empowerment. Though the country slipped to the 16th spot last 2019, the Philippines still enjoys a place within the top 20 countries throughout the world.

Tessie Coson Sy
Tessie Coson Sy
Elizabeth Sy
Elizabeth Sy
Emma Imperial
Emma Imperial
Zenaida Palisoc
Zenaida Palisoc
Renna Hechanova Angeles
Renna Hechanova Angeles
Alice Eduardo
Alice Eduardo
Robina Gokongwei-Pe
Robina Gokongwei-Pe
Josie Natori
Josie Natori
Margarita Fores
Margarita Fores
Sofia Elizalde
Sofia Elizalde
Feli Atienza
Feli Atienza
Charo Santos Concio
Charo Santos Concio
Zenaida Tantoco
Zenaida Tantoco
Myla Crespo Villanueva
Myla Crespo Villanueva
Marife Zamora
Marife Zamora

Global recognition aside, Filipinas have been trailblazing and making a making an indelible mark in their respective industries even before patriarchial systems and institutions began to recognize and reward their invaluable efforts. Their numerous names and achievements flutter in the mind like an airport flipboard at peak season, but here are top tier movers and shakers of the republic who just happen to be mothers, wives, sisters, or daughters too.

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