Soroptimist International of the Americas
Philippines Region (A Foundation),Inc.
About Us
Soroptimist International of Santa Maria
The Name Soroptimist International of Santa Maria came into a realization through the Chartering of The Club by then President of SI Valenzuela, President Digna Santiago, wife of Then Bulacan Governor Ignacio Santiago.
Elected Charter President of SI Santa Maria is no other than Linda V. Luciano, wife of
then Santa Maria Mayor Paulino Luciano Jr. This historical event happened in October 23,
1983. This also marked in the olden times of Soroptimist Santa Maria as an Achievement
in the life of recognized women of the Municipality. 25 beauteous women in their youths started the Soroptimist as Members.​​
The Club Celebrated their 40th Anniversary with a Big Bang last held at the renowned Grand Marian Pavillion, located in the Heart of The Town on October 20, 2023 attended by 35 Members. It was a successful evening of celebration with our special guests in the Municipal Government and some officers of The Soroptimist International of Bulacan South District.
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​Now, on Its 41 years of continuous and dedicated voluntary services rendered to help Women and Girls in the community, SI Santa Maria attained great achievements with much recognition and success for the upliftment of the status of Women and Girls in the adopted communities or Barangays of Santa Maria. With great pride and honor, after several years of hard work, determination, and dedicated leaderships of all the Presidents of SI Santa Maria during their terms, they successfully accomplished the mission of Soroptimist International with flying colors, SI Santa Maria garnered for three consecutive years, the Most Outstanding Club Awards that led the title of “Hall of Fame Award” in the Region. All of these described well how the officers, members and the board performed as one through the 40 years of lots of efforts, act of cooperation, good camaraderie, deep commitment and a boundless heart expressive of love for the voluntary services and help to the countless women and girls of our community.
Expression of gratitude is offered to every achievement gained by doing yearly charity visits to an elderly hospice in our community done after offering masses every year of It’s founding as a sign of gratitude to Our Lord God Almighty for his guidance and strength given us members to lead our Women and Girls into a useful and valuable life worthy of emulation!
Club Officers Biennium 2024-2026
Susan P. Gerona
President
Evangelina C. Santiago
Corresponding Secretary
Adoracion J. Quinto
President Elect
Apolonia C. Perez
Treasurer
Ma. Belinda G. Gulinao
Vice President
Ruby A. Dela Cruz
Assistant Treasurer​
Lourdes C. Mateo
Recording Secretary
Anna Liza G. Milana
Auditor​
Cristina F. Gumasing
Public Relations Officer 1
Esperanza G. Ramos
Public Relations Officer 2​
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PDD Bernardita B. Cordero
Adviser
PDD Linda V. Luciano
Adviser
​PP Reylina G. Nicolas
Adviser
PDD Rhiamar A. Ramos
Adviser
PP Emerenciana H. Bautista
Board of Director
PP Carmelita DT. Francisco
Board of Director
PP Elisa F. Guilalas
Board of Director
PP Milagros Nieto
​Board of Director
PP Elena S.L. Perez
Board of Director​
PP Evangelina M. Santiago
Board of Director​
The Four Pillars
Cristina Gumasing
Chair
Membership Pillar
Lourdes Mateo
Chair
Program Pillar
Susan Gerona
Chair
Public Awareness Pillar
​Ruby Dela Cruz
Chair
Fundraising Pillar