"WOMEN RISE", An All-Women Artist Exhibition in Celebration of Women's Month

The exhibit is professionally curated by the renowned Galerie Joaquin, and run from March 9 to 12 at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell Center, Makati,

Zonta Club of Makati & Environs (ZCME), Galerie Joaquin, and BDO Private Bank have partnered for Women Rise, an art exhibit showing the talent female artists, their advocacy and to uplift empowerment of women.

The arts have been a crucial instrument to the club by bringing visibility to its most important causes and advocacies, bringing closer together enthusiastic donors and deserving beneficiaries.

BDO Private Bank has been a staunch supporter of Philippine arts and culture for many years. It also espouses the value of gender equality in line with its parent company BDO Unibank's support for the United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals.

Former ZCME president Maritess Pineda of Arte Fino is the chair of the organization’s ways and means committee During the exclusive lunch meeting with media / blogggers, she pointed out that BDO Unibank Inc. is an active proponent of women empowerment and has a woman board chair, Tessie Sy-Coson, and several women in management positions.

"Zonta’s goal is to empower women and build a better world for women and girls. This art exhibits aim to develop women artists and help them gain access to the market, says Pineda.

Pineda says BDO lives up to its slogan, “We find ways.” That's the best for ZCME’s projects to help and support women.

Estela Cabalatungan, BDO Private Bank executive vice president for wealth management group is also a member of ZCME said that this art exhibit paved the way for the current collaboration. She shares the company has supported advocacy projects. BDO Private Bank “is all about legacy, and the exhibit “is a good way to recognize women’s contribution to society and showcase their talent,” an advocacy of the financial institution," said Cabalatungan.

Carol Llanillo, former ZONTA president is a portrait figurative and Chinese brush painter, showcased her geisha paintings, and were "SOLD" out at "WOMEN RISE." Llanilo is proud to be part of this advocacy, and says the exhibit showcases women’s talent, artistry and skill.

Young artist Katrina Cuenca, shared her journey as she had experienced some of the difficulties Filipino women have to overcome. She has organized arts exhibits,  have sold her many paintings   and now she’s excited to be part of an all-woman show.

Meanwhile, ZCME has been helping empower women in communities for over 50 years. It is a member of Zonta International, a worldwide organization of professionals and executives working together to advance the status of women through service and advocacy.

Part of the proceeds of Women Rise will support ZCME's noteworthy projects, including:

• ZCME Psychological Center for abused women and girls Marillac Hills, Muntinlupa
• Empowering Women Scholarship Program (EWSP) at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• Food Share Program: a platform for community building by using collaborative work to resolve poverty-related issues

"WOMEN RISE", An All-Women Artist Exhibition in Celebration of Women's Month from March 9-12 at R1 Level, South Court, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati.