MANILA, Philippines — Fifteen Filipino women were recognized on Wednesday for their transformative contributions to Philippine society through excellence, leadership, and service in their respective fields.
The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) Foundation, Inc. announced the 2025 TOWNS Awardees during a press briefing at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.
Held every three years, the TOWNS Awards is given to those who have shown outstanding dedication, exceptional talent, and a history of contributing positively to society.
From science and technology to public service, culture, social entrepreneurship, the award celebrates women whose work had a meaningful and measurable impact on the nation.
“Each of our awardees embodies the very essence of what the TOWNS Foundation stands for: visionary leadership rooted in service to others,” said Patricia Prodigalidad, president of TOWNS Foundation, Inc.
“At a time when our country faces deep challenges-but also great opportunities-these women offer us not just hope, but concrete pathways toward progress. They remind us that real change is possible when brilliance meets compassion and purpose,” she added.
This year’s TOWNS awardees included Sha Elijah Dumama Alba (Peace Building and Good Governance), Jamela Alindogan (Courageous and Honest Journalism), Maria Kristina Conti (Human Rights for All), Christine Pauline Diciano (Maritime Law Enforcement and Public Service), Salve Duplito (Financial Empowerment), Decibel Faustino Eslava (Environmental Science for Local Learning Communities), Sitti Djalia Hataman (Peacebuilding, Courageous Governance, and Social Economic Development), Jennie Jocson (Innovations in Teacher Education and Access), Nur-Ainee Tan Lim (Ethical Public Service, Social Services and Development), Gail Macapagal (Information Technology and Entrepreneurship), Maria Cielo Magno (Financial Accountability and Good Governance), Lorelie Osial (Business Innovation and Corporate Citizenship), Francel Margareth Padilla (Cybersecurity, Military Service and Transformative Engagement with Local Communities), Katherine Ann Reyes (Service, Research and Leadership in Public Health Delivery), and Georgina Yang (Leadership in Innovations in Local Governance and Education).
