Dr. Paloma B. Papa, Governor of the Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region (A Foundation), Inc., announced that SIPR will be holding its 23rd Mid-Biennial Conference on May 12 to 14, 2011 at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City.
Approximately 500 Soroptimists are expected to attend this Regional Conference. Dr. Papa, the overall conference chairperson, said that key women's issues which greatly affect Filipino women and young girls will be tackled in the conference.
One of these issues is sex trafficking. Past President of Soroptimist International of the Americas(SIA), Teresita B. Choa, will be the speaker at a workshop on "Slavery" (Sex Trafficking).
Other significant women's issues and what actions to take will be discussed during the Conference
