AMAZING Weaves Distinction Awards (AWDA) Launch Mindanao - Women's Business Council Philippines, Inc.

August 21, 2026

AMAZING Weaves Distinction Awards (AWDA) .The launch held last Aug 21,2026 is connected to the November 10-12, 2026 main event in Okada Manila. The Philippines, through WomenBizPH, will host the ASEAN Women Economic Summit (AWES) Philippines 2026 bringing together women entrepreneurs, leaders, communities and partners from across the region.

This ASEAN Women Economic Summit covers:

1. ASEAN Women Enterprise Summit – Nov. 10, Okada Manila
2. ASEAN Trade Show – Nov. 10–12
3. Amazing Weaves Distinction Awards at Philippine Pavilion
4. Babae Awards
5. B2B Business Matching
6. Tourism Tour

Last August 21, 2026 in SM Zamboanga, the Amazing Weaves Distinction Awards (AWDA) was launched. Search for the best Weavers- Program included the ff distinguished speakers.

* Commissioner Myrna Yao — PCW Commissioner on Business
* Commissioner Rosemarie Rafael — PCW Commissioner on Labor; WomenBizPH Board Director
* Mayor Khymer Adan T. Olaso — City Mayor of Zamboanga
* Ms Josephine Romero of Aseanbac Ph
* Governor Dulce Ann Kintanar Hofer-Santos — Governor, Zamboanga Sibugay
* Secretary Mel Sarmiento — OPAPRU
* Susana Guadalupe Marcaida — OPAPRU; Representative of Secretary Mel Sarmiento
* Nharleen Santos Millar — Executive Director, Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)
* Regional Director Al-Zamir I. Lipae — Department of Trade and Industry, Region IX (DTI-ROG)
* Regional Director Pablo L. Benitez Jr. — DILG Zamboanga Peninsula
* Dr. Julius L. Leaño Jr. — DOST-PTRI
* Hon. Minister Farserina A. Mohammad — Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism (MTIT), BARMM
* H.E. Ambassador Yuliia Fediv — Ambassador of Ukraine to the Philippines
* Mr. Marco Alfino “Kiko” Miranda — Board of Trustee, Galing Pook Foundation
* Ms. Aileen Ann Enriquez — Mall Manager, SM City Zamboanga

AWDA is a national search by PCW, WomenBizPH and Galing Pook Foundation, with DILG and DTI, to preserve indigenous craftsmanship while creating opportunities for women artisans, communities and MSMEs.

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