The Soroptimist International of Pines City was conceived by several women; women with impeccable personality full of resources, sensitive to the needs and welfare of women and girls in the home, the community, in business and the country. These were women who aspire and inspire a wholesome relationship “in and out” of their spheres. The women involved in the prestigious Club were women who genero
usly contribute their time, talent, and treasure. All are professionals in their own right (women in education, in business, in government). These are women who hold offices who pool their efforts together towards successful ventures. Soroptimist International of Pines City has been involved in various activities since its chartering in 1997. These activities were done together with government and religious communities : the Alay sa Kalinisan, Beautification and Tree Planting Movement, Anti-Smoke Belching, Green Initiative, Save Mother Earth Movement, among others. The Club has embarked on its nutrition and feeding programs, leadership training, Adopt A Barangay and Adopt A School projects. Full support to all Soroptimist International Philippines Region Programs were and continue to be given: search for the Violet Richardson, Unsung Heroes, and Women Opportunity Awards. The SIPC Club was founded by women who shared a big dream; women with big hearts for the welfare of women and girls particularly those in Baguio City. Soroptimist International of Pines City President, the late Onesima Bugnosen, who became a District Director for the Northern Luzon, Dr. Amelia Mapagu, Asuncion V. Gundran, the late Priscilia A. Bautista, Esperanza Arconcel, then SIPR Governor and Nida P. for Northern Luzon District chartered Soroptimist International of Pines City on March 22, 1997 at the Prime Hotel, Session Road, Baguio City. Inducting officer was the Governor of Soroptimist International of the Philippine Region, Ms. Esperanza Arconcel. The speaker and special guest was the Honorable Mayor of Baguio City, Mauricio Domogan. SIPC Charter President was Dr. Amelia Mapagu for 1997-2000. She was followed by Asuncion V. Gundran 2000-2002, Zosima B. Aguilar 2002-2004, Annabelle P. Estepa 2004-2008, 2008-2010, Imelda Dela Cuesta Bisnar, and current District Director of Northern Luzon, succeeded by Flora d. Balaba 2010-2012, and Elisa Namoca for 2012-2013. PP Zosima B. Aguilar, PP and District Director Imelda DL. Bisnar, were Outstanding Women Awardees of the City, 2010 and PP and IDD Annabelle P. Estepa was awarded one of the most outstanding presidents of the Soroptimist International Clubs of the Philippine Region and the Most Outstanding Women, during the International Women’s Month awards given by the Baguio City Government, last March 8, 2011 at the Baguio Convention Center. Soroptimist International of Pines City has done much for the community it serves. Tremendous efforts of all officers and members since its inception to the present are acknowledged. SIPC’s selfless and benevolent contributions make Baguio City a better place to live in. The City has recognized the goodness of SIPC by awarding it a beautiful wooded area along U.P. This was made possible by the generosity of the City Mayor, Braulio D. Yaranon, in cooperation with the Philippine Tourism Authority. This building also serves as an information center for local and foreign tourists. September 18, 2012 was the joint installation of the new officers of the Soroptimist International of Pines City, Soroptimist International of Baguio and the Soroptimist International of Hope. A joint membership induction was conducted in February 2013. SIPC officers and members join hands to continue to be a blessing to others as they work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. PAST DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
2009-2012 - Anabelle P. Estepa
2012-2014 - Imelda DC Bisnar
PAST PRESIDENTS:
2012-2014 - Elisa O. Namoca
2010-2012 - Flora D. Balaba
2008-2010 - Imelda Bisnar
2006-2008 - Annabelle Estepa
2004-2006 - Anabelle P. Estepa
2002-2004 - Zosima Aguilar
2000-2002 - Asuncion V. Gundran
1997-2000 - Amelia Mapagu
Charter Date; March 22, 1997
