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LAW AND
GOVERNMENT SERVICE For having
distinguished herself in the legal profession in various
capacities as: Legal Counselor, Corporate Secretary, first
Vice-President and Director of Anscor Hagedorn Securities, Inc.;
Anscor Capital and Investment Corporation; and most especially for
her deep sense of commitment and vigilance as first woman
Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (1993-1998),
whereby enhancing the prestige of the Bicolano in Government
Service.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
For earning the distinction as
the First Asian woman to pass the New York State Bar Examination
without having studied law in the United States; for being one of
the founders of the Asian-American Legal Defense and Education
Fund; and most especially for her management expertise and
entrepreneurial skills as chairman and chief executive officer of
TLC Beatrice Holdings, Inc., thereby enhancing the prestige of the
Filipino entrepreneur in the International Scene.
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JOURNALISM /
ALTERNATIVE PRESS
For her profound commitment and
advocacy in raising public awareness of people power through the
Alternative Press particularly in publications such as the
Philippine Daily Inquirer and Mr. and Mrs. Weekly Special Edition;
and for her zeal and vigilance in exposing the grim realities of
Martial Law under the Marcos dictatorship; and for having
established the Foundation for Wordwide People Power; thereby
promoting social justice, truth, and equity.
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AMBASSADOR OF
GOODWILL
For ably representing the
Philippines in the 1999 Miss Universe Competition in which she won
as First Runner-up, and very importantly, for living up to public
expectations as a beauty contest winner and as a role model for
the young professional in her capacity as television host and
commercial model, thereby continuously projecting a positive image
of the young Filipina professional.
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