Photo Courtesy || Janet P. Armas
Cordillera - A proud Igorot woman who hails from the province of Ifugao, Janet P. Armas was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
After serving for 32 years as an employee of the DSWD, Asec. Armas is grateful for her new appointment as Assistant Secretary.
Prior to her appointment, Asec Armas served as Officer-In-Charge Regional Director of DSWD-CAR Field Office for five years before becoming the National Manager of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services - National Community Driven Development Program (Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP).
Asec. Armas proved that nothing is impossible for a woman who dreamed, strived and worked hard.
In her message in line with Women's Month celebration, Armas said determination and believing is the key in chasing and claiming a dream and in becoming an advocate to women.
"If you pursue, believe, and make way to improve your life and if you claim it, and in any way, you can become an advocate for women's right. This is one a way to help your fellow women," she said.
source || PIA Cordillera