On September 24, 2024, Ms. Raisa Ysaac-Orbon, Chief Marketing Officer of Packetworx Inc., had the honor of being one of the panelists at the Digital Innovation for Women’s Advancement in the AsiaPacific Region (DIWA-APEC) Workshop, held at De La Salle University, which brought together distinguished women leaders in the ICT industry including Hon. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue (DICT Undersecretary), Dr. Moya Collett (Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Australia), and Dr. Li Junkai (Deputy Ambassador and Secretary-General of the Zhongguancun Global High-Level Think Tank Alliance), among many others. The event centered on creating policies, programs, and initiatives to address the gender digital divide and offer more opportunities for women in digital and ICT sectors.
Ms. Ysaac-Orbon participated in discussions on Best Practices for Female Inclusion in ICT, sharing insights on how Packetworx is supporting this goal, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. She emphasized the importance of breaking down barriers that prevent women from fully participating in the technology industry and highlighted Packetworx’s initiatives to promote gender diversity, specifically in IoT-related roles.
“At Packetworx, we believe in empowering women by creating pathways for them to thrive in the field of ICT and IoT. Our mission aligns with DIWA-APEC’s goals of fostering a more inclusive and equitable digital society,” Ms. Ysaac-Orbon remarked during her session.
Packetworx helps pave the way for a more diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem in the Philippines by creating opportunities for female professionals in IoT. With this strong commitment to gender inclusivity, Packetworx continues to lead efforts to integrate more women into the growing digital landscape. As Ms. Ysaac-Orbon concluded, “Promoting gender diversity in ICT is not just beneficial for women but also critical for driving innovation and growth in the industry.”
The DIWA-APEC Workshop provides a platform for women to explore opportunities in ICT through programs and policies that reduce gender disparity. The policy outcomes from the DIWA-APEC workshop will be a key player in advancing these initiatives across the APEC region.
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