“Every Woman is a Hero”-Councilor Shalani Soledad-Romulo

Compostela Valley – The Municipal gymnasium of New Bataan town was jam packed with women leaders as the Women Leaders Summit commence last April 24, 2012 with guest of Honour and Speaker Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Carla Soledad- Romulo.Along with the lady councilor is her husband  Pasig City Congressman Roman Romulo who happens to be the son of former DFA Secretary Roberto Romulo.An accomplished woman leader, Soledad-Romulo pointed out the value and importance of womanhood.

“ Ang babae po laging inuuna ang kapakanan ng asawa at mga anak.Ang pagiging ina po nating mga babae ay hindi natatapos, ang bawat babae ay isang bayani,” (the woman prioritizes the welfare of her husband and the children, our role as mothers will never stop. Every woman is hero) she said.Compostela Valley first district congresswoman Maricar Zamora said she was honored and happy when her good friend Shalani confirmed her attendance to her personal invitation upon the request of Governor Arturo T. Uy.

“Shalani is a good friend of mine. Our first acquaintance is when the two of us was sent to Cambodia for an official travel. Since then, we became text friends. We are very privileged because when I texted her to be with us, she said yes without second thought” Cong. Maricar said.

The lady councilor also said she and her husband will always support the people of Compostela Valley in its continued quest for peace, hope and change.The province-wide Women Leaders Summit is the undertaking of the provincial government as a way of honoring women on women’s month.

More summits are expected in the days to come to complete the 11 municipalities of the province;  a brainchild of Governor Arturo Uy as a way of recognizing the role of the women in attaining progress and development in Compostela Valley.  (Rodielyn A. Manugas-IDS COMVAL)