{"id":296375,"date":"2019-03-29T06:10:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T20:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=296375"},"modified":"2019-03-29T06:10:22","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T20:10:22","slug":"women-play-an-important-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/women-play-an-important-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Women play an important role in the world\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The men and women of TanHoldings Corp. working in harmony. (Contributed photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the entire globe unites to celebrate International Women\u2019s Month this March, TanHoldings Corp. rejoices with the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am glad to know that many countries in the world are formally recognizing and celebrating women\u2014their achievements and the important roles that they play in the world,\u2019 said TanHoldings Corp. CEO Jerry Tan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a reality that in many countries and places, women are not given equal rights or protection as men. That is why today, women have come a long way in making a mark for themselves and thus being recognized this month,\u201d Tan said.<\/p>\n

That sentiment runs through the veins of the company, which values the participation of women and their roles in the many subsidiaries. Their contributions are not underrepresented nor underestimated.<\/p>\n

According to Tan, many women form part of the executive team of the company. \u201cI think it is more than just equal protection in rights but it\u2019s really about knowing that, in today\u2019s world, women are just as qualified as men. In business, you will find more and more women becoming CEOs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn fact, many countries now have woman leaders, be it a prime minister or president, so the contributions of women is not just in the corporate world but also in the political world,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

This was echoed by senior vice president Eli Arago, who is also in charge of human resource matters at the corporation. \u201cAt TanHoldings, our female employees are not defined by their sex but by their commitment, leadership, and integrity. They are valued employees, for they show a strong work ethic, set good examples to their co-workers, are trustworthy, and worthy of the responsibilities given to them.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said that many of the company\u2019s female employees strive for excellence in their field to contribute to the continued growth of the company. They also actively participate in TanHoldings’ outreach programs to give back to the CNMI community. And are active in company-sponsored sports activities, like volleyball and futsal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so proud of them,\u201d Arago said.<\/p>\n

One such executives is Merlie Tolentino, who is the executive director of the TSL Foundation, the charitable arm of TanHoldings. She has been with the company for almost 16 years now.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy work is fulfilling as I get to be exposed to various charitable programs and activities,\u201d she said. \u201cI feel honored working alongside such dedicated and talented people. I\u2019ve never encountered any problems regarding stereotypical gender roles in my workplace. I\u2019m lucky enough to be working in a company that is not gender-biased but is focused on developing and enriching its employees\u2019 skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tolentino said that TanHoldings sees no gender distinctions. \u201cTanHoldings has always treated its employees equally and does not account contributions to the company based on gender. I\u2019m lucky to be in a workplace where I can continuously grow and hone my potential professionally without having to experience gender boundaries. I consider myself a successful woman, person, and it wouldn\u2019t be possible without TanHoldings.\u201d<\/p>\n

She acknowledged that women are more empowered when signs of support and affirmation are given to them. \u201cIt is important that women stand up for each other to continue to fight for equal rights that is being fought by many women in the world,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Another female TanHoldings executive, Maria Luisa Ernest, who is the director for Human Resources for Asia Pacific Hotels, Inc., POI Aviation, Century Tours, Inc. and Gemkell, assured that the Human Resources Department does its best to ensure all anti-discrimination policies are cascaded through the company and applied fairly.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026We partner with management to create an atmosphere where employees can focus on their work and know that they will be judged on their performance, and know that extraneous factors like gender or race won’t hold them back,\u201d she said,<\/p>\n

Ernest said she is inspired in working with strong female leaders at TanHoldings such as Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan general manager Wendi Herring and POI Aviation general manager Rella Kretzers.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth are hardworking, well respected, and considered experts in their respective industries. Above all, they are compassionate individuals who place importance on \u2018connecting with employees,\u2019\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ernest finds protecting employees from discrimination while helping them keep productivity at the highest level \u201cpersonally enriching.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think most people in the company feel that work is challenging but the trick is to make it rewarding and fulfilling as well,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Ernest, who has been with the company since 1999, assured that all female employees of TanHoldings are not defined by their sex but by their commitment, leadership, and integrity, and are valued employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey strive for excellence in their field to contribute to the continued growth of the company and the community,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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