We asked for your nominations for the Most Influential Filipino Women on LinkedIn and from your responses we curated a list of the 100 Most Influential Filipino Women on Linkedin inspired by and in partnership with Virginia Bautista who has published formidable lists like these for the past three years.

We want to celebrate each woman individually, shining a spotlight on her positive impact, wisdom, and experiences.

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Join us with a virtual round of applause as we showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of

Mariel Foronda

No. of Followers: 2261

Position: Learning Experience Designer and Training Consultant at Mandala Learning and Consulting

What do you think is the most significant contribution Filipino Women make to the country?

We turn our passions, and sometimes frustrations, into something purposeful that serves more people.

Ana Patricia Non inspired a community pantry movement across the country with a single cart of food because she wanted to provide for people who needed more help surviving the pandemic.

The late Gina Lopez’s tenacity created foundations like Bantay Bata and Bantay Kalikasan. She led the rehabilitation of the Pasig River and several esteros in Metro Manila and played a significant role in halting questionable mining practices.

Fueled by their passions, countless more Filipino women have built schools, promoted Philippine arts and culture, run big businesses, and demonstrated good governance.

What’s your best advice for Filipino women to achieve success?

This advice is for introverted Filipino women. Introversion is never a disadvantage. Embrace it.

Your skills at observing, listening, holding meaningful conversations, making deliberate decisions and intentional actions, plus your creativity and keen inner voice, are your superpowers. These superpowers make you an excellent leader.

For a long time, I thought there was something wrong with me because I wasn’t the life of the business party even if I was trying to be one. Then I met mentors and coaches who helped me cultivate the naturally quiet yet dynamic presence that I now practice to build my business, and coach and mentor people.

So, to Filipino women, introverted or extroverted, start that project, set up that business, because you can make things happen. I’m cheering for you!

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2022 NOMINATIONS

We’ve opened nominations for next year’s 100 Most Influential Women and this time we’re going global!

For 2022 we are opening up nominations to women globally. Countries with the highest number of nominations will have their own list.

Join us in recognizing influential women by nominating for the 2022 list! Ready?
NOMINATE HERE

**Nominations end on November 30, 2021**

We hope this inspires more women to share their voices and connect with each other on LinkedIn.

You can find more information about the criteria at the end of the original Top 100 Most Influential Filipino Women on LinkedIn article.