The Philippines Partnership Circle (PhilPac) gathered several experts in different facets of leadership, technology, health and more in its event titled ‘Paraluman: Beyond Beauty’.
The series of talks sparked insightful exchanges amongst its multicultural panel and over 50 global women leaders and changemakers in attendance, under the theme: Women enriching a world where diversity and inclusiveness are embraced, where differences are celebrated and valued,” as part of the celebrations of the International Women’s Month in March.
In attendance were Hon. Eduardo Martin Menez – Assistant Secretary, Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs – Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy as the keynote speaker, together with Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates H. E. Amb. Hjayceelyn M Quintana, as inspirational speaker.
Marlene Murphy, president of PhilPac, hopes that the talks will open opportunities to start the conversation as to how women and the community as a whole could collaborate to make a much-needed change not only during the celebrations that highlight women empowerment, but more importantly – for this to continue to take place through collective thoughts, interactions, and actions every single day.
“A Paraluman is a woman who is living the best version of herself. A queen who has fully found herself and embraced it. She speaks to herself and others with kindness and love. A queen is not perfect nor a celebrity that others feel inferior to. She is uniquely her, and that is what makes her the role model that she is, powerful and graceful, a true Paraluman,” said Murphy.
Among the panelists and Q&A moderators include Lady Charul C Jailty, Founder and MD of Matiti Group and Mrs. UAE International 2021 for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship; Lady Elizabeth Kelly, CEO of Lady Elizabeth Kelly for Women in Technology and Innovation; Dr. Mais Mauwfak, Specialist Internal Medicine in Thumbay Hospital for Women Health and Wellness; Dr. Hanan Selim, award-winning author, international speaker and CEO of Healology Wellness for Holistic Health; Wandalyn Calupig, Founder of Working Moms Academy and CEO of Caltan; Dr. Maya AlHawary, MA – 1st Emirati PhD in Emotional Intelligence| Tedx Speaker| Chairwoman Carmel School of Dubai on topic Emotional Intelligence; Taylor Elizabeth Perramond – Etiquette Consultant | Elegance Advisor | Personal Branding Expert on Personal Branding; Kirsten Westholter (She/Her/Hers) – Predixa Strategic Consultant on Gender Equality; with closing remarks delivered by Dr. Raphael Nagel, Chairman of the Abrahamic Business Circle and adviser at PhilPac.
The evening was made extra special with a musical performance from the Dubai Ensemble Vocals Choir, with emcees and special guests including Miah Llanes, Miss Earth Dubai 2020 and Miss Model of the World Philippines 2021 and Chrisdalyn Abrenica, Miss Earth Dubai 2022.
Formed under the patronage of the Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Philippines Partnership Circle (PhilPaC LLC) is made up of volunteers who are top-notch professionals and respected leaders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and who are also known for their philanthropic pursuits in the different communities, hosting not-for-profit events and partnership program management in the United Arab Emirates.
