UPAE GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Philippines 1964
Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Philippines 1972
For being one of the pioneer Filipino women to be involved in the Philippine mining industry; for being a champion for the recognition of Filipino migrants in Australia; for her promotion of the rights of women and ethnic and cultural minorities in Queensland, Australia; for her employment with the Archdiocese of Brisbane as Women’s Adviser; for her extensive experience in providing policy advice to government, industry and the academe; and for raising the status of women in her profession and the community.