About Us

The Zonta Club of Cebu 1 holds the distinction of being the second oldest club in the Philippines after Zonta Club of Manila. The club has its beginnings when it was chartered in November 8, 1968. Those responsible for its inception were Zontian Mary Ruiz of Zonta Club of Manila in collaboration with Zonta International (ZI) Committee Chairperson Dorothy Thompson. The Charter was formally presented to the club by ZI President Helvi Sipila who officially inducted the officers and board of directors on April 21, 1969. The club had 30 original charter members led by the first Charter President, Dr. Suga Sotto Yuvienco from 1968-1973.She was succeeded by Mrs. Gloria Escano who served two terms. Dr. Jose Alfafara was its third president, followed by Mrs. Valentina Bonifacio and Miss Amparo Rodil who served the biennium 1981-1983.