19/12/2022
Nation Builder—Cheering for the empowerment of women
Philippine Commission on Women: Sandy Montano
Philippine Commission on Women, Sandy Montano was recognized as Asia Leaders Awards Woman of Substance 2022 recently for her unflinching dedication to achieving gender equality and promoting women’s rights in all sectors, particularly women who are marginalized, are vulnerable to natural calamities, and are micro-entrepreneurs.
“It’s all about advancing productivity with women who are independent, self-reliant, and contribute as partners and co-creators across genders, ages, sociocultural and socioeconomic status, political and business persuasion, and demographics,” Usec. Sandy shared when she took over the helm of the 23-member collegial body in 2020.
When asked how did she started her path in the education sector and how did she spent her years as an expert in the field she have chosen.
“I’ve started my passion on education as a young girl from the barrio, due to poverty and hardship its a struggle to finish college but I saw it as a catalyst for change. It’s the best way of leveling off to other people .
The challenges she faced during the difficult moments in history as a student, as a professional and now as a leader for women's welfare, she mentioned that every stages of her life there’s a struggle and so many roadblocks she had to overcome.
“One of the milestones that I had when I was a student is that I was trained by my parents to be a street smart kid. As a professional I had my glory days of my life as a nurse and entrepreneur.”- Usec. Sandy added
As a public servant Usec Sandy have a bigger platform now to advocate gender equality and women empowerment, championing the cause of every women and girls.
Usec. Sandy added that her experienced in poverty and disaster were the most memorable life experiences that made her who she is today.
Quotes gathered from Usec. Sandy;
“To those who plan to run for public office my advice is that you must be passionate enough to serve with purpose, to be the catalyst for change towards nation building.”
“I pray that our new sets of officers are trailblazers to make our nation great again.”
“The success of the parents are measured upon the success of their children- this is my mantra as a mother.”
“Women are powerful beyond measure and beautiful beyond pressure- thats my mantra as an empowered woman.”
“Life is beautiful and meaningful if youll be able to touch other people’s lives and make a difference.”
“I want to be remembered as a vistim survivor who champion women empowerment , sustainable development and economic resiliency.”
“The best things in life are social impact you’ve done tomake a difference in the community.”
Achievement In and Out of Government
A graduate of the Asian Institute of Management Senior Managers Course, Usec. Sandy is more than a public servant.
She is currently CEO and Board Chairperson of the Community Health Education Emergency Rescue Services or CHEERS—an engagement that is going on two decades now—and a founding farmer, essential oil maker, and EFR baker for Tropika Everyday Wellness.
She is also an experienced Registered Nurse with experience in the consumer services industry and holder of a diploma in Food Safety Management from the University of the Philippines.
Among the Best and the Brightest
Asia Leaders Awards 2022—TAG Media Group’s flagship event—recognized 24 luminaries, including Usec. Sandy, from business and industry at The Manila Hotel on November 22, 2022, with the ambassadors of Belgium, Israel, New Zealand, and Romania as presenters.
Chair Sandy was joined by Nikki Tang of DMark Beauty and DermAsia Corporation, Merle Balicao of Mer-Nels Place; Malou Quinto Prado of MPQ Travel and Tourism; Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical; and, Dr Mary Jane Alver-Al Mahdi of Prime Group.
The Asia Leaders Awards Legacy
The ALA is the largest business award-giving body in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia whose main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia—and, to inspire us all.
The Asia Leaders Awards continue to be an avenue where companies and business leaders are recognized for their outstanding achievements and efforts to make their companies shine at the same time provide efficient and excellent services to the people.
Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.
