LIFESTYLE NETWORK CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Lifestyle Network, a multi-platform living and travel guide that understands the lifestyle needs of modern Filipinos and Filipinas around the globe, salutes the strength and power of women everywhere this March, observing International Women’s Day last March 8 and celebrating Women’s History Month with its “We Mean It” campaign.

“The world is drowning in hashtags and slogans that they almost cheapen or devalue valid messages that people want the world to know.  For Lifestyle Network’s campaign this year to honor women, we are just asking people to listen to their voices, to the female sounds of truth and integrity, simply because women mean what they say,” explains
ABS-CBN Global's Female Specialty Channels Unit Head Aileen Paredes.

LifestyleNetwork.tv Editor-in-Chief Shin Kitane wrote this statement to usher in the month:

We Are Women

We are women.

We mean what we say, and we say what we mean.

In today's world filled with fake news and half-meant statements, we thought it would be best to focus our intentions back to the heart of meaning. A lot of women's struggles around the world are tied to the fact that women's voices are often discredited, mocked, and even silenced. How many times has blame been assigned to countless women who encountered harassment? How many times have women been side-eyed and dismissed as war-freaks, naggers, or angry feminists in the face of speaking up about an issue?

Our victories regarding certain issues have been hard-fought, and they were not rooted in self-doubt. They were won despite the self-doubt imposed on us by a flawed society that, over the years, kept telling us:

You are just a woman. 

You are not good enough.

You're too fat/too skinny/to muscular to be considered beautiful.

Your voice is not valid.

But you know what the wonder in all of it is? That despite some shadows of doubt that may loom on us--through the numbers on the scale, or the catcalls while walking down the street--we women are stubborn. We don't back down.

Haven't you noticed? Here you are, woman, part of a generation of women standing on the shoulders of those who came before us. Those who fought for our rights--to vote, to get an education, to express ourselves freely. Those who had something important to say, and said it, despite the consequences. They are us. We are them. 

Here are stories and ideas of wonderful women exclusively on Lifestyle Network :

March 14 – First Filipina American Mayor of Daly City Juslyn Manalo

March 15 – Healer, Activist and Truth Speaker Sammay Dizon

March 16 - Kirstine Bargas on Being a Youtuber, Filipina, and Fearless Creator 

March 18 – Independent Filipino Singer-Songwriter and Multi-InstrumentalistNityalilla Saulo

March 19 – Filipina American Restaurateur Patrice Cleary of Purple Patch

March 20 – Danah Gutierrez Talks About Sexiness and Shares a Haiku

March 23 – International Designer Happy Andrada Takes on the World 

March 24 - First Egyptian Female Solo Traveler Heidi Sodhy

March 26 – Nikki Torre: Finding Your Truth 

March 28 – Filipina African AmericanActress Asia Jackson

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BDJ WOMEN'S SUMMIT 2018 "WOMEN REDEFINED"

Viviamo!, Inc., the company behind BDJ Power Planner (ilovebdj.com), is in the business of making planners and helping Filipinos plan more and live life to the fullest. They started with BDJ Power Planner in 2006 and the company has now evolved supporting a strong community of women because they believe that besides having a planner, women need a support system to help them achieve goals.

To continue the support system, Viviamo!, Inc. regularly hold women empowerment events. For the past two years, they held the BDJ Women’s Summit. For instance in 2016 summit entitled “Women Helping Women,” created meaningful discussions that uplifted, motivated, and supported Filipinas. In 2017 the theme “Women Can. Women Will.” encouraged Filipinas to take a more proactive stand for women’s issues. 

This year the aim is to inspire, empower, and equip more Filipinas, especially millennials, with empowering messages on how they can find one’s true self and lead an authentic life
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In celebration of Women’s Month 2018, the 3rd BDJ Women’s Summit, “Women Redefined.” held last March 11th, Sunday, at Samsung Hall, SM Aura, the line-up of speakers are all inspiring and gave a remarkable learnings and wisdoms to the women of today.

The event was open by non other than the President and Managing Director of Viviano! Inc., Mrs. Darlyn Sandra Ty-Nilo. Bellas like me are more than happy to attend this year because of the powerhouse speakers within the day.

Resilient females like Ms. Jover Laurio (Pinoy Ako Blog) and Ms. Rachel Villa (co-founder Cropital) shared how to overcome one's circumstances and maximizing one's blessing to empower not only themselves but mostly the people who care and surrounds them.

"As modern Filipinas, we need to speak up" Laurio said which I will always remember for the rest of my life.

Courageous females like Ms. Abby Assistio (a performer who suffers from alopecia) and Ms. Blu Pingoy (pinay pilot), shared how to live an authentic self in spite of societal perceptions.

Admittedly I cried at the part were Ms. Asistio found herself and begin to stand up again, push her purpose, that is to educate people about the disease, empower and give hope to people with insecurities.

I didn't have a chance to listen to the talk of resourceful females like Ms. Kathleen Yu (YMMA Winner) and Ms.Audrey Tangonan (business owner and sport analyst), who shared on how to sustain one's success. 

with Mrs. Darlyn Sandra Ty-Nilo and Ms. Jover Laurio

I am sure the Bellas earned an important lessons imparted by them, like the other speakers.

The summit was attended be attended by at least 500 individuals who are goal-oriented and ready to make a difference.

See you next year Bellas.

PARTAKAN 2018, NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Now, on its 5th year, PARTAKAN 2018 is bigger than ever with more pumped up activities that pay tribute to the freedom, passio and camaraderie on the road.

Partakan has earned a reputation for the most fun and challenging happenings, and this year's edition is no exception.bikers and moring enthusiasts everywhere  can join the  event's premiere attraction. AMAZING RIDE, a multi-stop journey from Clark to Pozo Robo in Sta. Ana Cagayan, where man and machine conquer challenges to emerge as the best of the best, anwering the call of tbe road, driving through some of the country's best answering the calm of the road, driving through some of the country's best trails and countryside. To sweeten the ride, a cashprize awaits the champions.

More rugged bikers are invited to outpace self and peers in AUTO-MOTO, to satisfy their need for speed. And in true PARTAKAN tradition, the 3 days of adventure riding from March 28-31 culminate in an all-day and all-night beach party where everyone can rock with the  Battle of the Bands, or shoot the breeze at the beach as ladies strut their stuff in the Bikini Open. What's more, the last day, April 1, offers even more exciting thrills that bikers will enjoy like AUTO MOTO, Bali Out Challenge and other side events.

Registration is online at https://partakan.com.