November 16 - 30 , 2017 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY 23
ABS-CBN Canada Marketing Head Rosary Escano recognized globally as most Influential Filipina Woman
FWN Gala Awards Ceremony held at the 14th Filipina Leadership Global Summit in Toronto , Canada
TORONTO - ABS-CBN Canada Marketing Head Rosary Escaño has been selected as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World ( Global FWN100™ ) by the Filipina Women ’ s Network ( FWN ).
The Global FWN100 Award™ recognizes 100 women of Philippine ancestry who are changing the face of leadership in the global workplace , having reached status for outstanding work in their respective fields and are recognized for their achievement and contributions to society , femtorship ( female mentorship ) and legacy . Escaño was selected from an outstanding field of nominees from around the world .
Escaño won under the category of BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS . This award category recognizes Filipina women who may not have the big title or corner office , but is a driving force behind the success of a social cause or life issue , a community organization ’ s project or initiative ; or her employer ’ s organizational business unit or department . Someone who has gone beyond the call of duty to devote time , energy , and resources to advocate for those who need a voice , or support the organization she represents or works for .
“ The Global FWN100™ women are either dynamic entrepreneurs , rising stars under age 35 , practitioners , behind-the-scene leaders , community , government and corporate managers and executives who have moved through the ranks in large organizations , nonprofits , and government agencies . They are inspiring examples of women doing extraordinary work who will motivate our youth and future leaders ,” said Marily Mondejar , Founder and CEO of the Filipina Women ’ s Network . “ They were selected based on the size and scope of their positions , influence in their industries and their communities , board affiliations and other leadership roles .”
The Global FWN100 Award™ is a working recognition award with a meaningful purpose : FWN ’ s 2020 Vision : a Filipina woman leader in every sector of the global economy . The awardees were asked to reinvent herself by femtoring ( female mentoring ) a young Filipina woman and bring her to the Filipina Leadership Global Summit on October 25- 29 , 2017 in Toronto , Canada at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre .
“ Rosary Escaño is now a valued partner in helping FWN develop the Filipina community ’ s pipeline of qualified leaders to increase the odds that some will rise to the “ president ” position in all sectors of the global economy , “ added Dr . Maria Beebe , FWN ’ s Board Chair . “ We gather all these amazing women at the Filipina Summit to inspire each other and create synergy . We interview each awardee so that their collective stories of how they disrupted their professional and personal lives will be part of the largest recorded diaspora in modern times .”
“ The summit ’ s theme this year is Filipina Women : Leading . Advocating . Impacting . Seeing all the Awardees on stage during the gala awards ceremony assures me that the future of our young Filipina sisters is solid ,” said Susie Quesada , President of Ramar Foods and FWN President . “ Awardees often share this inspiring evening with their mothers , grandmothers , daughters , sons , spouses , partners , young women and men , mentors and bosses from their organizations . They all come on stage to celebrate her .”
“ It is such an honor to receive this award and stand beside amazing Filipina leaders from 12 countries . I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting former mentors , university batchmates and fellow Filipina- Canadians among this group of inspiring and uplifting women . I thank FWN for bringing the Filipina women of the world together to plan the future for our next generation leaders in business and industry ,” says Escaño .( abs-cbn news )
ABS-CBN Canada Marketing Head Rosary Escaño ( 5th from left ) is shown here with fellow Filipina Canadians , from left , Intercontinental Toronto Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing Mary Ann Gamboa , Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila Girly Garcia , Her Worship Justice Mila Eustaquio-Syme , FWN Board Member Maria Greaves , Escaño , Senior Philippine Trade Commissioner Nini Alvero , and former Executive Director and Senior Adviser of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Cora Dela Cruz . Not in photo is Ana Karina Tabunar , director for corporate communications of Sodexo Canada , based in Ottawa .
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