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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