Inspiring quotes from 3 extraordinary women during Women's Day Celebration

This year’s Women's Month celebration in Bohol was unlike any other. 

I curated a list of of the quotes from empowered women-- Bohol 3rd district Rep. Alexie Besas Tutor, former beauty queen Maria Vanessa Aumentado and former Carmen Mayor Che Toribio-Delos Reyes--  during their speeches delivered in this year's Women's Month Celebration. 

They are considered today’s most admired women. They have overcome challenges and made their mark in their respective communities. They also lead by example.

Their words are powerful and encourage us to seize life and sprint towards success.

All women. 

Conchita "Che" Toribio-Delos Reyes 

Former Carmen Mayor/Businesswoman

"I am blessed not because I have almost everything but I am super blessed because God gave me a heart." 

"Kayang kaya nato. Don't give up. God is with us. Don't forget to pray." 

"A woman is your own definition of your self being the person to be. Be the best version of who you are."

"A woman's faith, courage and determination can move more mountains."

Maria Vanessa Cadorna-Aumentado

Former beauty queen and entrepreneur 

"Woman, you are beautiful! You are strong and powerful! Your voice matters." 

"As a woman, we should make a stand. Kinahanglan kanunay kitang mubarog sa saktong baruganan, mo-decision para sa atong kaugalingon nga indepediente kita. Pero naay panahon nga paminawon sab nato atong bana o partner sa kinabuhi para walay lalis o away." 

"Know your worth. Kahibaw ta kanus-a mutingog ug kanus-a muhilum." 

“Empowering yourself is empowering other people."

Rep. Alexie Besas-Tutor

“Women can do wonders. We take pride on the excruciating pain we felt during childbirth as we bring life into this world. We complete and make the house a home. We fill in the gaps and ready to make sacrifices, whatever it takes for our families and most of all on our children. Kumbati Juana, bisan unsa pana, kaya na kumbatihon ni Juana!”

" We, women have the guts." 

“Women in uniform are part of a challenging profession. Some may be intimidated by you; fear you because of your position /profession. Yet at the end of the day, stripping out that uniform, remember that you are still that lady in need of warmth and love. After all, you are a woman. A wife, daughter and child. Let us not forget that as we celebrate this month, to look for ways in solving domestic violence, rape, incest & online sexual exploitation that are on rise this covid times."

“I would like to encourage you all to rise to the ranks. Someday a woman will lead. We have  guts to make it to the top.” 

“Hanggang saan ang kaya mo Juana? 

 A question which entails an inevitable  answer. But as Juana, I would say, hanggang sa dulo ng walang hanggan.”

       

“We Juanas will never give up. Kaya natin to

 Juana. Kumbati!"

“We have this unique brand of leadership

 encompassing inclusivity and innovation. Inherent in us this motherly instinct & to

deal people always with a heart.”

       

“May we all be reminded that every Juana is 

 strong, flexible and resilient. Walang hindi

  kaya ni Juana.” 

“We women are marvelous creatures of which  a man cannot live without. We are a beautiful  puzzle that men continues to solve.”

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