Women Power Photo credit: Pecto Camero, MRS-PRIB / 15 March 2011 02:21:59 PM

In celebration of the International Women's Day, women legislators took the lead
during Monday's plenary session that gave emphasis to the crucial role of women
in the global efforts to catalyze and sustain social, political and economic de
velopment. Shown are Pangasinan Rep. Ma. Georgina P. De Venecia, president of th
e 64-strong Association of Lady Legislators (ALL), presiding alternately over th
e plenary session with Reps. Josefina Joson, Kimi Cojuangco and Bernadette Herre
ra-Dy. Also shown are Reps. Angelica Amante-Matba, who acted as majority leader,
Lani Mercado-Revilla, Linabelle Ruth Villarica and Mary Mitzi Cajayon