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These Are the Voices Leading the Conversations at the 10th She Talks Asia Summit, Dubbed “Better TogetherD

These Are the Voices Leading the Conversations at the 10th She Talks Asia Summit, Dubbed “Better Together”

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These Are the Voices Leading the Conversations at the 10th She Talks Asia Summit, Dubbed “Better Together"

Lance Joseph Martinez

<p>The celebration of <strong>Women’s Month </strong>would not be complete without the highly anticipated annual gathering organized by <strong>She Talks Asia</strong>, which is set to hold its milestone <strong>10th She Talks Asia Summit</strong> on <strong>March 14</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773198007030Photo 1_11zon.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">She Talks Asia co-founders Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Lynn Pinugu, and Iza Wintle on the She Talks Asia 2025 Summit main stage | Photo courtesy of She Talks Asia.</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Building on the momentum of its previous themes—2024’s<strong> “Breaking Stereotypes”</strong> and last year’s <strong>“Brave, Not Perfect”</strong>—the summit returns this year with the theme<strong> “Better Together.” </strong>The theme reflects the continued evolution of the platform since its launch in 2017 with the empowering message <strong>“Every Girl Can.”</strong></p><p>Leading the event once again are She Talks Asia co-founders <strong>Lynn Pinugu, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, </strong>and <strong>Iza Calzado-Wintle,</strong> who have each cultivated impactful communities through their respective initiatives—<strong>Mano Amiga Philippines, <em>Paano Ba’To</em>, </strong>and<strong> Aktor.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773198079092Photo 2_11zon.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">The She Talks Asia Tribe Council shares a group hug with co-founders and co-chair Pia Wurtzbach as the She Talks Asia 2025 Summit comes to a close | Photo courtesy of She Talks Asia</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Over the past two years, the She Talks Asia stage has also been graced by influential co-chairs who embody the summit’s values, including award-winning broadcast journalist and <strong>UN Women Philippines Goodwill Ambassador Karen Davila</strong>, and <strong>Pia Wurtzbach</strong>, the <strong>Miss Universe 2015</strong> titleholder, global icon, and advocate.</p><p>This year, She Talks Asia returns with an impactful summit on March 14, featuring a stellar lineup of co-chairs and speakers who will discuss building purpose-driven communities and lead a panel on how today’s social climate shapes boys and men.</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Atom Araullo, Co-chair</strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196230879624459723_890303466962571_8836102376377110892_n-2.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging" width="700"/><strong></strong><br/></div><p>Atom Araullo is a journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his work covering social issues, armed conflict, environmental concerns, and the growing climate crisis. He currently anchors <strong><em>State of the Nation</em></strong>, the late-night newscast on <strong>GTV</strong>, and hosts the documentary programs<strong><em> The Atom Araullo Specials </em></strong>and <strong><em>I-Witness </em></strong>on <strong>GMA Network.</strong></p><p>Beyond broadcasting, Araullo is also the co-founder of <strong>FYT Media</strong>, an independent media organization dedicated to promoting community-centered and public-interest journalism. He likewise serves as the <strong>National Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR</strong>, the<strong> United Nations Refugee Agency.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Hannah Pangilinan, Co-chair</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196344970624785168_891735303486054_3568010136992853163_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Hannah Pangilinan is one of the Philippines’ leading wellness content creators, connecting with more than one million followers across various platforms. She reaches audiences through her <strong><em>Pausecast</em></strong>, documentary-style <strong>YouTube</strong> videos, and numerous public speaking engagements.</p><p>Most recently, she launched <strong>One run club</strong>,<strong></strong> a pace-inclusive and community-driven running club. Through her creative projects, Pangilinan aims to inspire Filipino youth to embrace self-discovery and explore their artistic passions.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Suzi Entrata-Abrera, Moderator</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197863731649354325_922058883787029_7603894331460131410_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Suzi Entrata-Abrera has been a television and events host for 28 years and is recognized as one of the original hosts of <strong><em>Unang Hirit</em></strong> on GMA 7. She has also hosted shows such as <strong><em>Gameplan, Full Time Moms,</em></strong> and <strong><em>Mars</em></strong>.</p><p>A devoted wife and mother of three daughters, Entrata-Abrera now shares her expertise in advocacy communications as a college lecturer at <strong>Ateneo de Manila University</strong>,<strong> </strong>guiding the next generation of communicators.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Melai Cantiveros, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196432366627355676_894860929840158_2801303092009396999_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Melai Cantiveros is a comedian, actress, and television host celebrated for her infectious humor and down-to-earth personality. She first rose to national fame after winning <strong><em>Pinoy Big Brother</em></strong> in 2009 and has since become one of the most beloved figures in Philippine entertainment.</p><p>She is widely known for hosting <strong><em>Magandang Buhay, Pinoy Big Brother, </em></strong>and her groundbreaking Bisaya talk show <strong><em>Kuan on One.</em></strong> Beyond television, Cantiveros is also admired as a devoted wife and mother, earning praise for staying authentic and relatable both on- and off-screen.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Dana Novales, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196600048633795932_903172265675691_3289052328347087153_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Dana Novales is a freelancer, creative professional, and speaker who began her career at just 15 years old. With more than a decade of experience, she now shares practical insights on freelancing, remote work, and personal development.</p><p>Through her talks and content, Novales highlights how financial and digital tools—such as the<strong> GCash Virtual US Account </strong>from <strong>GCash</strong>—can empower Filipinos to build sustainable careers in today’s increasingly borderless world.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Mia Juan, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196768010638857650_907315631928021_1557038260705010833_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Mia Juan is a seasoned virtual assistant and the founder of <strong>Next Level Assist</strong>,<strong> </strong>a platform dedicated to empowering aspiring VAs through mentorship and practical guidance. She challenges the notion that freelancing is unstable or merely a side hustle, demonstrating that it can provide both financial stability and personal freedom.</p><p>As an advocate for smarter financial management, Juan also encourages Filipinos working with international clients to maximize digital tools—such as the GCash Virtual US Account from GCash—to receive global payments easily and securely.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Ayees Mendoza, MD, FPDS, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196838229641648029_913579361301648_487596356312084323_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Dr. Ayees G. Mendoza, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and a member of the <strong>Philippine Dermatological Society.</strong> She is dedicated to educating both patients and fellow medical professionals on best practices in caring for conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.</p><p>Dr. Mendoza also serves as an active dermatology consultant at <strong>Asian Hospital and Medical Center</strong>,<strong> De La Salle University Medical Cente</strong><strong>r</strong><strong></strong>,<strong> </strong>and the <strong>Research Institute for Tropical Medicine.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Sophia Kyla Sison, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773196949608646757397_917112680948316_4130516722305303613_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Sophia Kyla Sison is a product manager in the <strong>GCash International Business Group</strong>. She focuses on helping Filipino freelancers and remote workers—many of them women and working mothers—receive payments from global clients more easily and securely. Her work empowers them to claim their worth, manage their income confidently, and build sustainable careers.</p><p>With a strong dedication to serving underserved communities, Sison is passionate about leveraging technology to bridge gaps in access and opportunity.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Lizzie Garilao, Speaker</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197014710646716565_918446024148315_1667444894684853739_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Lizzie Garilao is a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience across clinical practice, research, and education. She specializes in creating responsive, evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, blending <strong>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</strong> and trauma-informed care with innovative approaches such as therapeutic play and <strong>LEGO® Serious Play®</strong> facilitation.</p><p>Beyond her clinical work, Garilao also advises organizations to identify systemic mental health needs and develop “Better Together” support strategies tailored for today’s modern workplace.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Joanne Villablanca, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197284170646872874_918960844096833_3376543842458212485_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Joanne Villablanca is a mom, marathon runner, yoga instructor, and wellness advocate dedicated to intentional living. Her journey from everyday movement to marathon training inspired her to explore recovery techniques, biohacking, and longevity practices that promote sustainable health.</p><p>Today, Villablanca blends performance, recovery, holistic wellness, and even laughter yoga into her lifestyle, inspiring others to cultivate strength, resilience, and vitality from within.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Abe Mationg, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197410752642540067_18424862767139813_1473780127325504498_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Abe Mationg is the <strong>Senior Brand Manager</strong> for <strong>Cetaphil </strong>at <strong>Galderma</strong>. She focuses on educating the public about sensitive skin, making dermatological science simple and accessible through skincare solutions people can trust.</p><p>Believing that confidence starts with feeling comfortable in one’s own skin, Mationg works closely with healthcare professionals and communities to broaden access to gentle, reliable skincare, helping more people embrace their natural confidence.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Robbie Jaworski, Speaker</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197475371648782572_920512950608289_8464347895204457572_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Robbie Jaworski is an actor, entrepreneur, and host known for his dynamic presence on screen and in the community. He currently serves as a <strong>VJ</strong> for the music channel <strong><em>MYX</em></strong> and hosts <strong><em>YSpeak</em></strong>, a program that tackles youth and social issues. Jaworski is also actively involved in community initiatives through <strong>JCI Manila,</strong> supporting programs that uplift local communities.</p><p>A Management graduate from <strong>Ateneo de Manila University,</strong> he balances his creative pursuits with a strong business acumen, serving as the B<strong>usiness Development Manager</strong> for <strong>Brizo Hotels.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Red Ollero, Speaker</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197568511648604616_920615593931358_1578896110909991763_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p>Red Ollero is a stand-up comedian and the first homegrown Filipino comic to release a <strong>Netflix</strong> comedy special. With nearly 20 years of experience, he is also one of the driving forces behind<strong><em> Comedy Manila,</em></strong> helping shape and grow the local stand-up scene into what it is today.</p><p>Ollero is a multi-talented creative—writer, producer, host, and actor—known for bringing niche subcultures into the mainstream through his podcast <strong><em>Bago Matulog</em></strong> and his pro wrestling venture, <strong>Filipino Pro Wrestling.</strong></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Tasha Tanjutco, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197724690649582223_922646483728269_1231195666076970156_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Natasha Tanjutco is a designer, fine artist, and co-founder of <strong>TAYO</strong>, an archipelagic design and experience studio that creates identities and events inspired by Filipino culture. She also serves as the creative director of <strong>TUKOD</strong>, the first <strong>Filipino Design Foundation.</strong></p><p>Since the age of 15, Tanjutco has been developing <strong>Archipelagic Design</strong>, a practice that bridges art, craft, design, and development to co-create solutions that revitalize culture and nature, rooted in indigenous and vernacular ecological wisdom.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Rocio Trillo, Speaker</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773197804291650051448_922790483713869_6805625889508550727_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Rocio Trillo is a lifestyle and beauty content creator on <strong>TikTok</strong> (and yes, she sometimes misplaces her wallet). She is also an events host and is currently majoring in <strong>Ateneo de Manila University</strong> in <strong>Diplomacy and International Relations</strong>, having previously served as their UAAP Season 86 correspondent. In her free time, Trillo enjoys reading and sharing stories.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>For more information on the She Talks Asia Summit 2026, please follow She Talks Asia on instagram at @shetalksasia or visit the website on </em></strong><a href="https://www.shetalksasia.com"><strong><em>www.shetalksasia.com.</em></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Photos courtesy of <strong>She Talks Asia</strong> via <strong>Facebook</strong></p>

<p>Here are the speakers, moderator, and co-chairs of the 10th She Talks Asia Summit, “Better Together,” who will share insights on building purpose-driven communities and lead a panel on how today’s social climate shapes boys and men.</p>

Here are the speakers, moderator, and co-chairs of the 10th She Talks Asia Summit, “Better Together,” who will share insights on building purpose-driven communities and lead a panel on how today’s social climate shapes boys and men.