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PH entrepreneur feted by US govt

A FILIPINO entrepreneur received the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Outstanding Achievement Award from the United States government for her exemplary leadership in business and contributions to the empowerment of women in her community.

The US Embassy in Manila said Senith Araez was presented the achievement award on International Women's Day, March 8, 2023, during the first regional AWE Summit organized by the US government from March 6 to 9, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

AWE-INSPIRING Pauline Anderson (fifth from right), US Embassy assistant cultural affairs officer, and AWE beneficiaries from the Philippines showcase Filipino products at the first-ever AWE Summit held from March 6 to 9, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Filipino entrepreneur Senith Araez from Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, (third from left), is also shown (inset) with her award from the US government. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO