In a statement marking Emirati Women's Day, Ambassador Quintana said that Emirati women have proven themselves through their great contributions to the success of the country's innovative strategies, and highlighting the UAE's remarkable track record in the field of female empowerment.
She also lauded the support that Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and the "Mother of the Nation", continues to provide to women, noting that the high levels of appreciation and love that members of the Philippine community in the UAE have towards Sheikh Fatima.