However, the country still has a long way to go especially in the tech industry, where men are dominating this particular field. One of the panel discussions, Breaking the tech glass ceiling: The Filipina as CEO, inventor and enterprising leader, meant to showcase how the tech industry has taken huge strides for women inclusion. “Women mentoring women is very important, if we want to see more women in leadership positions,” she stressed. What’s important is to give these young women the time and to talk to them, and to encourage them to believe that anything is possible. With Manalang and other women like her, the glass ceiling of the tech industry has long been broken.

Source: Philippine Star January 08, 2021 02:15 UTC