60 Women Who Are Shaping the Future of the Wine, Beer and Spirits Industry

June 10 - 2025

How is your brand shaking things up? “When I learned that the Philippines is one of the largest rum producers in the world, I had a lightbulb moment where I realized that I could authentically create the kind of rum that I wanted while also celebrating the Filipino heritage that I am so proud of (my mother hails from Manila). My goal with Kasama is to bring a breath of fresh air–both in branding and palate–to the rum market, while showing a global audience everything that our islands have to offer and bringing the attitude of optimism associated with island life straight to your glass.

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