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AWLFI has new set of officers for the 19th Congress

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By Maricel V. Cruz

The 86-strong Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc. (AWLFI), chaired by Representative Yedda Marie K. Romualdez of the Tingog Party List, formally formed its new set of officers for the 19th Congress during its Organizational Meeting held on August 23.

Rep. Linabelle Ruth Villarica of the 4th District of Bulacan, who served as President during the 17th Congress, was elected for the same position. Representative Florida Robes of San Jose Del Monte was elected Senior Vice President, along with Representatives Emmarie Oano-Dizon of Mandaue City and Ma. Lucille  Nava of Guimaras  who were chosen as Internal Vice President and External Vice President, respectively.

In her message, Romualdez said that after more than a decade, the AWLFI is proud to have accomplished a great many things from series of dialogues and projects to legislations aimed toward the advancement and inclusion of Filipino women, and the protection and promotion of their rights. She congratulated the outgoing officers, led by former Deputy Speaker Baby Arenas, for a successful and meaningful term.

She reminded her colleagues that “we have a long way to go. But through all of our efforts, we can achieve so much as   we continue   in accomplishing   our goal   to    advance women’s legislative    agenda and completely eradicate gender inequalities.”

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House Speaker Martin G. Romualdez graced the occasion. In his speech, he vowed to support the women’s legislative agenda. “Rest assured that the leadership  of the 19th Congress will

support your endeavors to advance the legislative agenda of women with my wife, Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez, serving as its chairperson,” he said.

“Through a consultative and collaborative way – we can see eye to eye; make concessions if necessary; and collectively pass measures with our Senate counterpart; that will be approved and signed by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr.,” he added.

Speaker Romualdez, who is  president of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) party, said that based on the Congress website, there are almost 1,400 measures filed by the members of the association along the subject matter of e-governance, electronic commerce, telemedicine services, urban development and housing, fiscal policies, food security, education, health, disaster resilience, labor and employment, social services, protection against discrimination and abuse and urgent amendments to existing laws, to name a few.

The other newly-elected officers  are Representatives  Maria Theresa Collantes,  Stella Luz Quimbo  and Luisa Lloren Cuaresma, Vice President for Luzon;  Maria Fe Abunda and Janette Garin, Vice President for Visayas; Glona  Labadlabad,  Divina Grace Yu and

Maria Carmen Zamora, Vice President for Mindanao;  Arlene Brosas and Jocelyn Tulfo, Vice President for Party List; Marissa

Magsino, Midy Cua and Marjorie Ann Teodoro, Secretary; Jocelyn Sy Limkaichong, Ma. Rachel Arenas and Marie Bernadette Escudero,

Treasurer;   Rosanna Vergara, Irene Gay Saulog and Ruth Mariano-Hernandez, Business Manager; Lianda Bolilia, Josefina Tallado and Claudine Diana Bautista-Lim, PRO; and Ysabel Maria Zamora and Marlyn Primicias-Agabas, Legal Counsel.

Former President and House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also graced the occasion. She was named chairperson of the Council of Advisers. Former Representative Georgina  de Venecia is chairman emeritus.

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