Kathryna Yu-Pimentel Explained
Kathryna Yu-Pimentel |
Birthname: | Ma. Anna Kathryna de Guzman Yu |
Birth Date: | 7 October 1982 |
Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
Office: | Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investments |
Term Start: | June 4, 2024 |
Occupation: | Entrepreneur |
Alma Mater: | University of Asia and the Pacific |
Children: | 1 |
Kathryna Yu-Pimentel[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] (born Ma. Anna Kathryna de Guzman Yu, on October 7, 1982) is a Filipino entrepreneur who currently serves as the Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investments.[6]
Early life and education
Ma. Anna Kathryna de Guzman Yu was born on October 7, 1982, in Manila, Philippines, to Benjamin Yu Jr. and Imelda de Guzman. She attended Jubilee Christian Academy from grade school through high school.[7] She earned her Bachelor of Arts in humanities with a professional certificate in management from the University of Asia and the Pacific, where she was a president of the student executive board from 2002 to 2003.
Career
On June 4, 2024, Ma. Anna Kathryna “Kat” Yu Pimentel was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investment.[8] [9]
She used to manage her own restaurant and catering businesses. She also used to teach Culinary 101 at Asia Pacific College. By July 2016, she became the managing director of Pimentel Salomon Baltao-Basilio Law Office.[10] She is the president of PDP Cares Foundation, Inc.[11] and was its first nominee[12] [13] when the organization ran for party-list representation in the 2022 House of Representatives elections.[14] [15] She is an advocate for women and children's rights.[16]
Since May 2024, she is the Vice-President of the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. (SSFI), and was the Treasurer from 2022 to 2024.[17] [18]
Yu-Pimentel is co-owner of restaurant franchise Tiong Bahru Philippines.[19] [20] [21] In March 2023, she launched a wellness spa in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.[22] [23]
Personal life
In May 2013, she met her husband Koko Pimentel. They married in October 2018.[24] [25]
She gave birth to a daughter named Ma. Kathryn Helena Yu-Pimentel[26] on March 29, 2020.[27] As an advocate of breastfeeding, she exclusively breastfed Helena for one and a half years.[28] [29] [30]
Notes and References
- Web site: Kathryna Yu-Pimentel: A true inspiration for all Filipinas . 22 March 2023 .
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- Web site: Kathryna Yu-Pimentel and her journey toward purpose and service . . 26 March 2023 .
- https://tribune.net.ph/2023/06/11/kathryna-yu-pimentels-success-recipes-good-partners-location-products-service/
- Web site: Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, master of mult-tasking . . 21 June 2023 .
- News: Nazario . Dhel . PBBM appoints Koko Pimentel's wife Kat as special envoy to UAE. June 4, 2024 . . June 4, 2024.
- Web site: Meet Koko Pimentel's bride, chef Kathryna De Guzman Yu. Salterio. L. 2018-10-17. ABS-CBN News. 2020-03-26.
- News: Nazario . Dhel . PBBM appoints Koko Pimentel's wife Kat as special envoy to UAE. June 4, 2024 . . June 4, 2024.
- News: Marcos appoints Sen. Pimentel's wife as special envoy to UAE . 4 June 2024 .
- Web site: Ramos-Araneta . Macon . May 17, 2018 . Senate chief to marry chef . Manila Standard.
- Web site: Caring mother, wife leads PDP Cares Partylist. 28 February 2022. SunStar Davao. 8 April 2022.
- Web site: Why the senator's spouse and first-time mom is running for Congress. . March 27, 2022.
- Web site: PDP CARES meets with SpaceX. . April 4, 2022.
- Web site: LIST: Which party-list groups are running in the 2022 Philippine elections?. Rappler. October 2021.
- Web site: Final listing of PL candidates in May 2022 polls released. 29 December 2021. Leslie Ann. Aquino. Manila Bulletin. 8 April 2022.
- Web site: Women's voices need to be heard. . March 21, 2022.
- Web site: Metrobank, GT Foundations Nagbigay Ng P1M Donasyon Sa Senate Spouses Foundation . 30 August 2023 .
- Web site: Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. Namigay Ng Tulong Sa Mga Calamity Survivor | Journal Online . . 20 November 2022 .
- Web site: Kain na! Koko congrats wife Kathryna on new chicken resto . 27 February 2023 .
- Web site: Famed chicken rice . . 10 March 2023 .
- Web site: Famed Singaporean classic expands presence in the Philippine . . 12 March 2023 .
- Web site: Time for socials: Kevin Tan, Cynthia Villar grace launch of BGC spa . 21 March 2023 .
- Web site: Kathryna Yu-Pimentel's recipe for success | Ayunan G. Gunting . . 27 September 2023 .
- Elemia, C. (October 18, 2018). Ninong Duterte in Koko Pimentel, Kathryna Yu wedding. Rappler.
- RG Cruz (October 18, 2018). Koko Pimentel weds chef Kathryna Yu. ABS-CBN News.
- Web site: Sen. Koko Pimentel's wife Kathryna has given birth . GMA Entertainment . 2022-01-09 . 2022-01-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220109040845/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/61580/senkoko-pimentels-wife-kathryna-has-given-birth/story . dead .
- Web site: Meet Helena, Koko Pimentel's 'miracle baby'. Apr 3, 2020. Manila Bulletin.
- Web site: Kathryna Pimentel, nag-akalang mamamatay na nung manganak. . February 19, 2022.
- Web site: Kathryna Pimentel, hinikayat ang showbiz moms na mag-breastfeeding. March 10, 2022. PEP.
- Web site: For Mothers . October 10, 2022 . The Manila Times . PressReader.