Praise for Marlene:

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International

“Marlene’s books on Philippine art are wonderful!” 

–H.T. Retzlaff
Deputy Prime Minister, Samoa 

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“Myths and Legends of the Philippines is a great book. Upon opening the book I looked for the Legend of the Warrior Queen from Ilocos Norte, alias Marlene Aguilar. For no one has done more to capture the imagination of the Filipino people and to instill pride in their heritage and art than Marlene. I salute her passion, tenacity and talent for making dreams a reality.”  

–John Austin
Executive Director, World Bank 

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“At an international poverty forum hosted by the Asian Development Bank in February 2001, with over 30 countries in attendance, I saw this woman stand up against the international institutions that purport to serve the world's developing countries. And she told the representatives of these supposedly august  bodies that they do not have the balls to do the right thing for the poor and by her country, the Philippines. I said I want to meet that woman.
Her name was Marlene Aguilar.” 

–Oktay Hagverdiyev
Director, Cabinet of Ministers, Government of Azerbaijan 

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“Marlene continues to be a symbol of hope for all Filipinos!” 

–Garry Wiseman
Director, United Nations Development Program, Suva, Fiji 

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"Somebody has to take the firing line.
For the Philippines, it is Marlene Aguilar.”  

–Kaleb Udui
Ministry of Finance, Gov’t of Palau 

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“The woman is a live wire!”  

–Loida Nicholas Lewis
Chairwoman and CEO, TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc. 

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“Marlene Aguilar is a female Che Guevarra,
a true guerillera leading the Philippine cultural revolution.” 

–Richard Stanley
Board of Directors, Asian Development Bank

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“Marlene’s speech entitled “Healing the Soul of the Nation”
is a great speech and I couldn’t agree more.

I can’t believe they keep teaching Filipino students these lies.” 

–Claudia Buentjen
Senior Capacity Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank 

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“I wonder how she knew more about me in a few minutes than people who are close to me and whom I’ve known for many years. She told me about my future and helped me see the path to success.” 

–Reichert J. Thanda
Aid Policy and Coordination, Directorate Department of National Planning
and Monitoring, Government of Papua New Guinea 

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“When I met Marlene, I sat next to her and she read my aura. She told me about my past and my present. She was 100% right!” 

–Mary-Jane Foliaki Moala
Ministry of Finance, Gov’t of Tonga 

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“I thank Marlene for sharing with us her gifts.” 

–Lily-Anne Homasi
Ministry of Finance, Gov’t of Tuvalu 

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“Marlene Aguilar does not only belong to the Philippines,
she belongs to Latin America. She belongs to the poor.”   

–Jorge Estevenez
Wine maker, Argentina 

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"Marlene Aguilar is a dynamic force for a better Philippines."   

–Ben Graham
The Marshall Islands
Ambassador to the United States of America

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"Marlene Aguilar's aggressive efforts to promote the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines is amazing. She reminds us of the impressive achievements of Filipino artists."   

–Christopher Browne
Division chief
SE Asia & Pacific International Monetary Fund