Women from the municipalities of the three districts of the province and from the two cities of Dapitan and Dipolog convened to participate in the said celebration, highlighted by a motorcade along the city’s major thoroughfares.
“This is the first time for me to speak before all the women of Zamboanga del Norte. This year’s celebration symbolizes the unity of two LGUs, the province of Zamboanga del Norte and the city government of Dipolog,” Mayor Evelyn T. Uy said in her opening message.
“The two LGUs aim for the development of the people, men or women, uplifting their living condition.” Mayor Uy added.
Mayor Uy expressed her excitement over the implementation of projects for women this year and beyond, including the opening of the Galas training Center which can cater to a maximum of 50 women who would like to undergo livelihood trainings.
Governor Roberto Y. Uy, on the other hand, commended third district board member, Dr. Ruth Brilliantes, for her efforts in the opening of district/municipal hospitals in Siocon and Sergio Osmeña towns as well as the improvement of the Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center.
Governor Uy noted that there are many women who are achievers and holding higher positions in the government, adding ”even my heads of offices are mostly female.”
“I observed that most women are more religious than men; they have the heart of compassion and love. Most men forget about God which we should not. Let us put God in our hearts so that together with our families we can live harmoniously,” Governor Uy stressed.
In the same occasion, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through Chief Labor Employment Officer Henry P. Tianero turned-over a check worth P133,341.58 to Olingan Garments Sewers Association.
For her part, Board Member Ruth Brilliantes said: “This is the time for us to help our husband earn a living.”
Another lady board member from the province’s third district, Luzviminda E. Torrino, told the participants: “We, the women, are the strongest. We used our talents and abilities in all our undertakings. We nurture our children, we take care of our husbands and we even excel in our careers.”