Meet some of the Filipino female icons shaping today’s landscape, from esteemed broadcast journalist Karen Davila to visionary entrepreneur Alice Eduardo, these women continue to break barriers and empower generations to come
In the tapestry of Philippine history, the narratives of extraordinary Filipinas who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields are sewn with a vibrant thread.
From the world-renowned prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde to the legendary award-winning theatre actor and singer Lea Salonga, these remarkable women have captivated audiences with their unmatched talent and dedication.
Fe del Mundo, a committed paediatrician for more than seven decades, revolutionised the field of medicine in the Philippines, while Josefa Llanes Escoda reshaped the country's social reform landscape through her fearless advocacy for women’s rights.
They are only a handful of the numerous Filipinas who have become icons of resilience, creativity, and empowerment, inspiring generations of women to come. The list grows every day as one continues to make strides in her field.
For International Women’s Month, we celebrate the achievements of women in the Philippines who made it to Tatler Asia’s Most Influential List by forging paths to empower Filipinas to break barriers in their respective industries.
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1. Karen Davila
Broadcast journalist
Throughout her over three-decade career, Karen Davila earned acclaim for fearlessly tackling critical issues and holding powerful people accountable, solidifying her status as one of the country's most esteemed journalists. Davila guides the day's news agenda on ABS-CBN News Channel’s Headstart and co-hosts TV Patrol by night.
The multi-awarded broadcaster recently added Best News Anchor at the Asian Academy Creative Awards and Most Outstanding Female News Anchor at the fifth Gawad Lasallianeta to her roster of awards. She also became the first UN Women Goodwill Ambassador from the Philippines, signalling more achievements on the horizon.
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