Soroptimist International
of Manila Tourist Belt

ABOUT US

As early as June 14, 1994 Charter President Teresita Sanchez of SI Manila Tourist Belt was installed. They were joined by charter members namely, Elvie Bajador, Julie Bertoso, Myrnalyn Bunsoy, Lita Escueta, Cora Gernale. Vilma Litam, Meya Velez, and Margie Vitug. Subsequent meetings were held at Jade Vine Restaurant at U.N. Avenue. Ermita, Manila. Charter President Teresita Sanchez, (1994-1996) was followed by President Mercudita Aquino, (1998-1997); President Margareth S. Vitug (1997-2000). She was a District Director. Then President Cora C. Gernale (2000-2001), President Julita L. Escueta, (2001-2002), President Myrnalyn Bunsoy (20002-2004), President Zenaida Santos, (2004-2006).

In July 01, 2006 President Precy Y. Enciso, (2006-2008) took over as the 8th President of SI Manila Tourist Belt, on her first year (2006-2007), the club was awarded 4th place, Ten Outstanding Club President & Outstanding Club on Governor’s Annual Club award, got 6th place (2007-2008), Ten Outstanding President and Outstanding Club on Governor’s Annual Club award. She became the District Director 2018-2020.

The 9th President was Lita Hizon (2008-2010) Awardee 6th Place, followed by the ff. : President Marcia Sadicon, (2010-2011); President Fidela Osting, (2011-2012) President Mel Nuqui, (2012-2013); President Cynthia Llorente, (2013-2016), President Ofelia Calaquian, (2016-2018); President Ofelia Daily (2018-2020) and President Jennifer Joan Bayot (2020 to present).

Definitely COVID has a great impact on our lives and that during these times, women and girls suffer the most. It’s a great challenge to all club members to rise up and be heard and be felt in the midst of this pandemic. We want to be women who inspire and motivate. Women who want to empower and be empowered. And this is our ultimate mission - to be the presence of God to others, especially to all the women and girls we are serving and working with. God in all these!