Evento:Zamboangueñas Women's Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2026

Join us in closing the gender gap on Wikipedia.

Welcome to the Zamboangueñas Women's Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2026, proudly hosted by WikiClub Zamboanga.

In observance of National Women's Month, this campaign aims to improve, create, and expand Wikipedia articles related to notable women, women's rights, and women-focused history. This year, we are placing a special emphasis on documenting the achievements and contributions of the women of Zamboanga City and the greater Zamboanga Peninsula.

Currently, less than 20% of biographical articles on English Wikipedia are about women. Through localized, collaborative editing, we intend to bridge this digital gender gap and ensure that Zamboangueña history is accurately represented on the world's largest free encyclopedia.

Event Details

• Date: 29 March 2026 (Sunday) – 31 March 2026 (Tuesday)
• Location: Online
• Dashboard: Check the Outreach Dashboard here
• Cost: Free of charge.

This is a self-paced Edit-a-thon, which means you can join and work on it at your own pace, anytime and anywhere from March 29 to 31, 2026.

How to Participate

We welcome editors of all skill levels. If you are new to Wikipedia, our organizers will be available to assist you.

1. Register an Account: If you do not have one, please create a free Wikipedia account.
2. Enroll: Click the button at the top of this page to join our event. This automatically tracks your edits, created pages, and words added during the event.
3. Sign the Roster: Add your username to the "Participants" section below using four tildes (~~~~).
4. Select a Subject: Claim an article from our "Focus Areas" below, or choose another relevant topic of your own.
5. Edit and Cite: Begin drafting and editing. Please ensure all additions are backed by reliable, verifiable sources.

Code of Conduct

This event is governed by the Wikimedia Universal Code of Conduct and the Friendly Space Policy. We are committed to providing a welcoming, harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion.

Focus Areas & Task List

Editors are encouraged to work on any women-focused article. For those looking for localized topics, the following are priority targets for WikiClub Zamboanga:

Articles to Create (Red Links)

• Lilia Macrohon Nuño - President of the Local Council of Women – Zamboanga City Chapter; a leading advocate for women's rights and gender equality in the city.
• Dr. Sitti Amina Jain - Former Regional Director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zamboanga Peninsula; champion of the Philippine rubber industry and female leadership in business.
• Ana Lourdes Limbaga Aluyen - Corporate leader who began her career as an assistant store manager in Zamboanga City in 1995 and rose to become the President of Chowking Philippines.
• Marivic Benitez - Chairperson of the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Sectoral Committee on Women (Zamboanga del Norte); a champion for women's empowerment in agriculture.
• Ana Maria Lao - Prominent agricultural entrepreneur and regional model for organic farming innovation in the Zamboanga region.
• Fatima Pir Allian - Civil society leader and peace advocate representing Basilan and Isabela City in Bangsamoro peace-building initiatives.

Articles to Expand or Improve

• Hidilyn Diaz - Review page to ensure her local impact, recent honors in Zamboanga, and early life at the Universidad de Zamboanga are thoroughly cited.
• Chezka Centeno - Update with recent tournament results and integrate better reliable sourcing for her early career.
• Alyssa Alano - Filipina-Australian actress born in Zamboanga City. Requires additional citations and formatting cleanup.
• Local Council of Women (Philippines) - Add a section detailing the active initiatives of the Zamboanga City Chapter, such as local Women's Summits and the "Marcha de las Mujeres."

Editing Resources

• Wikipedia:Tutorial – A comprehensive guide to the basics of Wikipedia editing.
• Wikipedia:Notability (people) – Criteria for biographical inclusion on Wikipedia.
• Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources – Guidelines on acceptable references (e.g., academic journals, news organizations, published books).
• Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Biographies – Standard formatting for biographical articles.

Organizers

If you have any questions or need assistance during the event, please reach out to the organizers:

• Yvessurbano0 (talk)
• Aristorkle (talk)
• LuzviMindaLife (talk)

Participants

Please sign your name below by typing four tildes (~~~~).

1. Yvessurbano0 (talk)
2. LuzviMindaLife (talk)

Outcomes

Live metrics—including articles created, articles edited, and references added—are actively tracked via our Program Dashboard.