TESDA headed by Secretary Joel Villanueva and Coca-Cola Philippines represented by Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications Atty. Adel Tamano led the celebration of Women's Month in TESDA compound with the graduation of women beneficiaries of Coke-TESDA S3TAR Program. Ms. Gilda Patricia Maquilan from Coke Philippines who is the also Chairperson and Lead Convener reiterated Coke and TESDA’s partnership in empowering women in the grassroots with this innovative program. During the event, women participants were treated with health and wellness activities like ZUMBA dance exercise and free massage and beauty care. Aside from the pampering, knowledge booths were also set up for the S3TAR Program, Access to Merchandising and Access to Financing coaching. The program also featured Coca-Cola successful women entrepreneurs and graduates.

"Ito pong programa ng TESDA at Coca-Cola ay pagkilala sa tibay, dunong, husay, at lakas ng loob ng mga kababaihan. Marami man po ang ayaw umamin sa aming mga kalalakihan, kami po ay talagang humahanga sa inyo."

"Sa TESDA, may choice ka." - SECRETARY JOEL VILLANUEVA