Sunshine City awards Sunshine Women Achievers by Carlo P. Canares

LAOAG CITY, April 8 (PIA) - It was a glorious occasion for women as the Sunshine City of the North, Laoag City, honored its women achievers in its first-ever Sunshine Women Awards recently.
Twenty-three women were awarded for their outstanding achievements in various fields by the Laoag City Government headed by Mayor Michael Farinas in cooperation with the Laoag City Local Council for Women (LCLCW).
The winners for the Women- Adult (Professional) Category are Lilian Abijero, Isabel Sandi, Teresita Edu, Evelyn Gallardo, Glory delos Santos, Esther Lili Pasion, Linda Catimbang and Celestina Paz.
For the Women-Adult (Non-Professional) Category, they are Lydia Abragar, Lorenza Maximo, Evelyn Anacleto, Estella Angel, Virginia Ancheta Agustin, Mercedes Ramos, Teresita Macaballug and Mercedez Coloma.
There were five winners for the Young Women Category, namely, Maelynne Maximo, Leiveryn Ramos, Karen de Jesus, Toni Carag and Romelyn Tutaan.

Chevylle Farinas, chair of the LCLCW, and Cagayan SP member Atty Mila Lauigan led the awarding of trophies and certificates to the awardees amidst cheering from women’s groups at the Laoag City Multi Purpose Amphitheatre.According to Mary Ang, head of the selection committee, they had a difficult time selecting from among a huge number of qualified nominees. This goes to show, she said, the big role women has played in nation building and the inspiration they serve to others.
The awardees were nominated either by Barangay Councils, a recognized youth and adult group, or non-government organization.
It was the first time the Sunshine Women Award was given and the City Government plans to continue giving it out from hereon. (ANL/CPC-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)
Source: PIA Ilocos