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5 Modern-Day Women We're Looking Up to This Women's Month—And Every Day
With March signalling the arrival of Women’s Month, there’s no better time than the present to appreciate the women in our lives. From our mothers and grandmothers to our teachers and colleagues, it’s high time we pause and recognize all the wonderful things we learn from these female figures every day.
This month is also a wonderful time to look outward at the women in power and seats of influence. While they may not be part of our personal circles, the news, media and society have given us our fair share of female role models to look up to. Women who have taken fearless leaps in science. Women who have brought Philippine talent to the global game. Women who have helped others rise from the ranks.
Up ahead, we spotlight 5 modern-day women we’re drawing inspiration from this month.
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Whitney Wolfe Herd
Tinder co-founder turned Bumble CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd made the most of her knack for marketing dating apps to create a safe space where women could feel empowered to make the first move.
Hannah Locsin
From local fashion shows to runways at fashion weeks all over the globe, model Hannah Locsin is quickly making a name for herself on the international scene—and the local creative industry couldn’t be prouder of her achievements. Most recently, Hannah starred in Gucci Beauty’s tutorial videos and walked for Miumiu’s Paris Fashion Week show.
Katie Bouman
IMAGE: Reaction of Katie Bouman, who led the creation of an algorithm to produce first image of black hole. pic.twitter.com/SyFsBejXHP
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) April 11, 2019
Before Katie Bouman’s algorithm came into the image, the world had deemed getting a photo of a black hole pretty much impossible. However, last year, after working for several years with various teams, Bouman rewrote scientific history as we knew it.
Meggie Ochoa
Jiu-jitsu world champion Meggie Ochoa has never been one to rest on her laurels. Using her platform and experience for the better, Ochoa launched her Fight to Protect campaign to teach self-defense basics to sex abuse victims.
Lynn Pinugu
Lynn Pinugu knows a thing or two about the importance of education. After having encountered financial difficulties mid-way through college, Lynn counted on her scholarships and the kindness of others to get her through college and a year-long youth mission in Mexico. Repaying the favor, she eventually established the Philippine community for Mano Amiga, a school for children whose families do not have ample funds to invest in schooling.
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Send a little extra love to the women who inspire you this month. Hit like on their posts, share their words of wisdom or send words of affirmation their way to return the positivity they’ve brought into the world. Happy Women’s Month!