Dee Apilado – An Epitome of an Empowered Filipina

I first met Dee in 2018 when I was posted in Paris as a Third Secretary and Vice Consul. Dee is a ray of sunshine; she always has a ready smile, a charming face, and a vivacious personality. Dee is currently working in UNESCO as a Project Assistant in the Education Sector. She is also…

Ma. Lovelie Albarracin – a Paris-based Filipina visual artist

As part of the celebration of Women’s Month this March, I am featuring women whom I have met and who have wonderful stories to share. The first in this series is Ma. Lovelie Albarracin, a visual artist working in a clothing department in Paris and a freelance artist. She is the Concept Creator of “One…