28/06/2026
The Zonta Club of Cagayan de Oro , the mother club of all Zonta Clubs in Northern Mindanao, remains a dynamic organization of professional women affiliated with Zonta International, steadfast in its commitment to empowering women and girls through service and advocacy.
On June 11, 2026, a joint installation ceremony for the Zonta Club of Cagayan de Oro and Zonta Club of Cagayan de Oro II was held at Pearlmont Hotel, with Area Director for Biennium 2026–2028, Angelita Ang, and Past Area Director Melissa F. Diawatan, 2024-2026, lending distinction to the occasion.
The strength of the club is reflected in its distinguished roster of members, including fellow Zontian Governor Juliette Uy, PAD Josephine Go, Past Presidents Violeta Rose Paras, Lina Faburada, Denvi Cabrera, Grace Go, Lily Lim, Sarah Borja, Roena Pauline Bince, Caroline Neri, and Guadalupe Chu. Alongside them are the esteemed and strong women of Zonta CDO : Daisy Tiu, Editha Olango, Nenita Tan, Judee Go-See, Gloria See, Bianca Andrea Bince, Myra Balandra, Michelle Francisco, Diane Lim, whose continued service upholds the club’s mission and vision while fostering a lasting spirit of friendship and sisterhood.
Jocelyn M. Gogo, President and CEO of PROIS International Christian School System, Inc., was formally installed as Club President for the 2026–2028 biennium. She is supported by a committed team of officers and Board members, including Zontians Julie Ang, Honey Joy Amarga, Cindy Aritrangco, and President-Elect Merlinda Rebolos.
With 26 active members, including the PROIS Z Club, the club advances under the guidance of the MAGIS Framework of Zonta District 17, Area 3—anchored in Membership, Advocacy, Governance, Involvement and Service—further strengthening its legacy of leadership and expanding its meaningful service to the community.