Our Featured Woman Changemaker for Today ROXANNE SUMALAG
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Roxanne Sumalag is a native of Suyang, Tabuk City, Kalinga. She has spent her life helping farmers and her community. She started as a teacher but later chose to follow her passion for farming, believing she could make a bigger impact by supporting others in agriculture.
Today, Roxanne works as a training facilitator in the Department of Agriculture, an accredited course trainer at TESDA, and a technical expert for chili production in communities such as Amlao, Balawag, and Suyang. She teaches farmers new techniques, helps improve local agriculture, and encourages women to take active roles in farming and leadership.
Roxanne’s journey shows the importance of hard work and commitment. She manages her responsibilities as a professional, mentor, and community worker, showing that women can succeed and inspire others at the same time. Her life demonstrates how knowledge, patience, and care can make a lasting impact on the people around her.
Let’s hear from Roxanne as she shares her thoughts on the progress of gender equality in the Philippines and how she hopes to contribute by empowering women, inspiring others to aim higher, and showing that women can excel in every field.
Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/AECIDPhilippines/posts/pfbid0SydSX6fv1FFqSD9J1YCBoug78YC1fU5KnvhCXU2Ujw7AC2SubtJY8SZGiES91DThl
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