• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
A group art exhibition, in celebration of International Women’s Month, opened at the ground floor of Ayala Malls Capitol Central on March 18 and will run until March 31.
Titled “HerStory”, the show was organized by Ayala Malls in partnership with Mixlada Art Group and Artisticrew, and features the works of about 42 Negrense artists.
Guest of honor at the opening was Andrea Lizares-Si, chair of the Provincial Council for Women. She was joined by Bodie Lamela and Michelle Ledesma, Ayala senior operations associate and Ayala marketing associate, respectively.
The National Women’s Month Celebration has its roots in the recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th, a historical event stemming from the organizing efforts of women in the early 20th Century.
The 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration aims to capitalize on the recurring theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” introduced in 2023. This theme, launched to renew commitment to the advocacy, builds upon the accomplishments under the 2016-2022 theme, “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women.” The earlier theme stressed the importance of compassionate and harmonized networks towards gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE).*
