WOMAN ADVOCATE
Purita “Poyen” Pineda-David
Program Director of Ing Makababaying Aksyon (IMA)
WHERE IT BEGAN
A Commitment to Women’s Rights
Poyen’s journey in advocacy began in 2001 when she became a Gender & Development Officer for the Angeles City Government. For nearly a decade, she worked to advance programs and policies focused on women’s health, economic empowerment, and rights.
Her work placed women’s concerns at the center of local discussions, helping create spaces where their voices could be heard and their needs addressed.
FROM LOCAL ACTION TO NATIONAL ADVOCACY
From Women’s Voices to Policy
Poyen’s advocacy eventually reached beyond Angeles City. From 2009 to 2010, she served as a Consultant in the Office of External Affairs under the Office of the President in Malacañang, contributing to policy work focused on gender equality and social justice.
Her experience in government gave her a broader platform to bring women’s concerns into conversations about policy, development, and social change.
A LEADER WHO TURNS ADVOCACY INTO ACTION
Experience Put Into Action
EMPOWERMENT
Through her work in gender and development, Poyen has championed programs that support women’s rights, health, economic empowerment, and participation.
LEADERSHIP
Her years of work with IMA have helped shape programs in gender equality, education, and economic development.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Her advocacy continues to bring women’s concerns into wider discussions on poverty, development, and social justice.
BEYOND IMA
Bringing Women’s Voices Forward
Poyen’s advocacy extends into national-level discussions on poverty, development, and women’s rights. She serves as a National Anti-Poverty Commission representative for the Women Basic Sector in Angeles City and as an NGO representative in Pampanga.
Since 2001, she has continued to bring the experiences and concerns of women into spaces where policies and decisions are shaped, ensuring that their voices remain part of the conversation.
ADVOCACY
• Women’s Rights
• Gender & Development
• Economic Empowerment
• Education
• Social Justice
LEADERSHIP
• IMA Foundation Board Member
• Program Director
• National Anti-Poverty Commission Representative
• NGO Representative — Pampanga
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ADVOCATE
A Life Dedicated to Empowerment
For Poyen, advocacy is about making sure women are not only heard, but given the opportunity to shape the decisions that affect their lives. Her years of work in government, community development, and IMA reflect a continued commitment to creating spaces where women can participate, lead, and build better futures.
Her work continues through the programs, partnerships, and people she helps bring together in the pursuit of equality and social justice.
