BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will.

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BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will.

Viviamo! Inc., the producer of the Belle De Jour Power Planners, held its second women`s summit with the theme “Women Can. Women Will.” at Samsung Hall in SM Aura. The said event aimed to empower women and featured distinguished guest speakers, women`s expo with booths from different companies and organizations, small games and raffle prizes for those with VIP tickets.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Entrance to Samsung Hall

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Keynote and Guest Speakers 

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Welcoming Remarks by Ms. Darlyn Ty, President of Viviamo! Inc.

The event started around 9:00 – 9:45 AM. There was an opening and welcoming remarks by Luane Dy and Darlyn Ty, president of Viviamo! Inc.

PLENARY 1: Unleashing the Power Within

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Ms. Abbygale Arenas

The 3 guest speakers are Ms. Abbygale Arenas, a Certified Image Consultant and Binibining Pilipinas 1997, Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria, a Filipina actress and International Emmy Awards Nominee, and Ms. Hidilyn Diaz, the silver Olympic Medalist for Weighlifting at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Ms. Hidilyn Diaz

After all the speakers has given their messages to inspire and encourage women, there was a Q. and A. part wherein the audience had the opportunity to ask questions to the guest speakers.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will.

At 12:10, there was a break which allowed participants of the Summit to eat lunch and participate in the women`s expo. There were food stands by Four Seasons and Sbarro for those who want to eat within the area.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Women`s Expo

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | ECPAT Philippines Information Booklet and Flyer

In between the events during the Plenary 1, there was a video by ECPAT which captured my attention because of a personal experience. During the break, I went to ECPAT`s booth to sign up. I am honored and glad to have known this organization and be informed more about their causes. I believe that with the flourishing tourism in the Philippines, ECPAT plays a significant role in disseminating information about Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and helping exploited children.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Manulife Notebook, Flawless Tea Tree Soap and Serenitea`s Washi Tape

During the break, I also participated in Manulife`s small memory game. I won a notebook with a pen. I really liked that I won this prize because the notebook is small with sticky pads, pen and pen hanger. This will be very useful in notetaking during seminars or events.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Manulife`s Notebook with Stickypad and Pen

PLENARY 2: Making it Big with Something Small

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Ms. Rebecca Bustamante-Mills

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Ms. Pia Gladys Perey

The guest speakers for  Plenary 2: Making it Big with Something Small are Ms. Rebecca Bustamante-Mills, an OFW turned businesswoman and Ms. Pia Gladys Perey, an internationally acclaimed fashion designer. After plenary 2, there was a Q and A again and presentation of token of appreciation.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Question and Answer with Ms. Rebecca Bustamante-Mills and Ms. Pia Gladys Perey

PLENARY 3: Be the Driving Force to Positive Change

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Ms. Stacy Gutierrez, Ms. Danah Gutierrez and Ms. Jamie Pizarro

The guest speakers for Plenary 3: Be the Driving Force to Positive Change are Ms. Stacy Gutierrez and Ms. Danah Gutierrez of Plump.Ph and Ms. Jamie Pizarro, the founder of The Bull Runner. Like the earlier plenaries, there was also an opportunity for a question and answer with the last guest speakers.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Question and Answer with Ms. Stacy Gutierrez, Ms. Danah Gutierrez and Ms. Jamie Pizarro

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ma. Leonor Robredo, Vice President of the Philippines

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will | Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Ms. Darlyn Ty, President of Viviamo! Inc. 

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will | Keynote Speaker | Ma. Leonor Robredo, Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines | Screenshot from Personally Recorded Video

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Angat Buhay

At the end of the Summit, there were raffle prizes for VIP participants. I won a Php 1,000 gift certificate for The French Baker.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | Raffle Winners

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | The French Baker Gift Certificate

The French Baker | Whole Wheat Bread and Macarons

It`s amazing how all VIP participants received a raffle price worth Php 1,000 or above. The Php 500 or Php 700 VIP ticket is totally worth it because 100% of the ticket sales will go to Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. Also, it`s an event packed with events and activities that encourage and inspire Bellas to live fully with determination, faith, and love through the series of talks by distinguished guest speakers, partner organizations and companies, and social interactions.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will.

We, Bellas, also received a bag full of sponsored items which are greatly appreciated. The bag was quite heavy. Here`s what`s inside it:

1.) Sharpie Hardbound Notebook, Sharpie Highlighter and BDJ Magnetic Bookmarks

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will.

A notebook is often a must-have item for me because I love to write and I am a blogger. It`s great that the notebook is hardbound because using the notebook a lot will often cause the edges to be dog-eared, torn or damaged immediately. The hardbound cover will help protect the precious pages of ideas inside.

2.) Wacoal Face Towel and other skincare items

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will.

The Wacoal Face Towel is soft which might be good for patting the face dry after washing the face. I`ve already tried the Lux before through SampleRoom.ph but with a different variant. The scent of this soap seems strong because I can already smell its` fragrance even outside the box.

4.) H Woman Fragrance Rolette

I`m not fond of fragrances in general because of my allergies. The scent of this fragrance rolette seems quite mild with a cool and appealing smell which reminds me of men`s hair products like gel or hair wax. The smell is quite good though.

5.) Snacks 

The bag also contained beverages and snacks which participants could drink and eat throughout the event. It included drinks which are Kratos Strong Coffee, Kai Energy Drink, Sunkist juice and Oishi Coffee and snacks such as Goldilock` Mamon, Potato Chips and La Pacita`s Prima Toast.

BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. | VIP Pass, Booklet and Certificate of Participation

At the end of the event, all of us received a certificate of participation and A free limited class at Life.Mind.Body.Soul..

All in all, BDJ Women`s Summit 2017: Women Can. Women Will. was an enlightening and enjoyable event filled with inspiring and informational keynote and guest speakers that gave light as to how women can live a life full of potentials, determination, and driving force regardless of what the world say, and empowered women to reach their dreams and goals.


Have you attended a Belle De Jour event before? How was your experience? You may share your thoughts in the comments` section below.

Have a blessed and beautiful day!