As a culmination to the end of Women's Month, seasoned professionals, Ms. Hannah May Romallosa, Administrative Assistant 1 of New Lucena Municipal Police Station, and Capt. Ramilie Ortega-Villaruz, Branch and Recruitment Manager of Stodig Ship Management, shared their work expertise and life lessons for the girls of Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Marine Transportation last March 31.
Members of the Women in Maritime (WIMA)-Youth JBLFMU-A gathered at the university library to draw inspiration and insights from the speakers' discussions rooted in the theme, "Depth and Domination: Charting New Her-izons for a She-worthy Voyage."
Ms. Romollosa related her three guiding principles at work and life in general: courage, confidence, and change for women who will lead while emphasizing during her talk that skills bring appreciation.
"Go deeper than your fears. Stand strong in your abilities. Lead with purpose wherever you are assigned," she concluded.
Meanwhile, Capt. Villaruz imparted her journey before becoming a technical manager, the challenges she encountered, and the lessons she gained along the way in her career. She highlighted the importance of finding good mentors, focusing on personal skills, being assertive, and being physically and mentally prepared to go on board, and discussed as well the existing policies for women in the maritime industry.
Moreover, Deck Cadettes Elan Maris Engada, Thea Marie Aldamar, Faith Lianne Alavanzas, and Marielle Reigne Mantac shared their first-contract experiences onboard through video messages.
Girl Talks started back in Academic Year 2023-2024 as an avenue for the female students of this university to gain firsthand wisdom about the nuances of their chosen profession. It is held annually in March, as part of celebrating International Women's Month, and highlights the universityโs commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) No. 4: Quality Education and No. 5: Gender Equality.
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Photos by Mdpwn. Jexine Ysabelle Hibionada and Mdpn. Nikko Mariquit
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