NAFFAA Nevada honors outstanding Filipino women in various fields | TFC News Nevada, USA
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The National Federation of Filipino-American Associations or NAFA Nevada Chapter
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recently awarded outstanding Filipino women in various fields and industries.
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Held at Lux at the M Resort, the event paid tribute to 18 women
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who exemplify the qualities of empowerment champions, change agents,
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community advocates, inspirational leaders, and collaborators.
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NAFA Nevada Chairperson Gloria Kawile says,
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While the organization celebrates their successes,
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it's important to acknowledge that gender bias persists
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and that women continue to be underrepresented in positions of power and influence.
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And so the fight for women's rights continues.
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There is a sense of motherhood in all of us.
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And when you see someone, another woman, in need of something,
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you know, sometimes just an embrace helps them get through what they're going through for the day.
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Helping women is not just an adage, but it should be a practice.
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The remarkable women who embody the spirit of selflessness, resilience, and inspiration.
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Rosita Lee, who served on former President Barack Obama's Advisory Commission
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on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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For all that I can do, some more for the rest of the life,
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here on Earth, I will continue to do civility
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and to help people to come to know themselves and to love God.
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Our second empowerment champion is Beverly Lorente.
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ABS-CBN News longtime Nevada correspondent Bev Lorente was honored with an empowerment award.
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TFC will persist in weaving stories that resonate with Filipinos worldwide.
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Other accomplished women in the event applaud the contributions of Capabayans
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to mainstream America.
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I think that we're doing amazing things in our community
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and making things better, both in front and behind the scenes.
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Some, like the mother of famous Filipino comedian Jokoy,
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say they are inspired by the awardees to keep achieving big things for the community.
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Nafa Nevada calls these awardees superwomen who are not only everyday heroes,
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but beacons of hope.
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But light the way for others.
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And trailblazers, shaping the future for generations to come.
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Henny Espinoza, ABS-CBN News.
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For more information, visit ABS-CBN.org.
