The National College of Business and Arts (NCBA) proudly celebrated Women’s Month as the host school and official partner of the National Youth Commission (NYC), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System. The event spotlighted the theme “Women Who Lead: Innovation, Inspiration, and Impact of Women in Every Field”, honoring the vital role of women across all sectors on Match 27, 2025 at the NCBA Cubao campus.
Ms. Ester P. David, NCBA’s AVP for Human Resources, warmly welcomed participants and partner organizations from NYC and the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines Metro Area, along with its local organizations present both onsite and online.
Asec. Michelle Mae Gonzales, NYC Commissioner-at-Large, delivered her keynote message via recorded video, emphasizing the valuable contributions of women in nation-building. JCI Metro Area Vice President Joey Moyaen inspired the audience with a heartfelt message honoring women’s leadership and their significant role in driving positive change in communities and beyond.
The celebration also featured empowering talks from Ms. Sheila Marie M. Mira, 2025 Local Organization President of JCI Marikina Marikit, and Ms. Nicole Trisha F. Panganiban, GAD Specialist from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Both speakers shared impactful stories and best practices in championing women empowerment.
As a closing highlight, a short film titled Ako Si Lakambini by Pelikulove was shown, reinforcing the cultural and historical significance of women leaders.
A total of 1,373 participants joined the event, including JCI members from Metro Area and youth leaders from multi-sectoral groups such as Sangguniang Kabataan, student leaders, working youth, senior high and college students, and young leaders from church and Muslim communities. The program saw 119 onsite attendees, 52 via Zoom, and reached 1,168 viewers through Facebook livestream.
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