ATTENDING the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Soroptimist International of the Americas Philippines Region (SIAPR) was not only exciting but an occasion we proudly experienced.
Adelina Cuizon Royo took her oath as the fourth governor elected from Davao City. She assumed the position previously held by Immediate Past Governor Marivic S. Paras.
Davao City has the honor of having three SIAPR governors in the past, namely, Patria Garcia-Montemayor, Gladys Tiongco, and Rosa Santos Munda.
It was also the 30th Biennial Conference held at the EDSA Shangrila Hotel in Mandaluyong City on May 22 -25, 2025, attended by clubs from the various regions in the Philippines.
The theme of the conference was “Diamonds and Dreams.” The conference focused on the topic “Educated Women, Sustainable Solutions: A Blueprint for Future Generations.”
Election of regional officers for the next biennium took place on the last day of the conference, after which the plenary workshop was held. Michelle Burnet, SIA ED/CEO, gave updates during the afternoon session.
The installation of governor Adelina C. Royo was the highlight of the evening of May 25, when she delivered her acceptance speech.
Outgoing governor Marivic S. Paras handed over the bell and gavel and the Governor’s Medallion.
Royo’s thrust during her term is “responsible stewardship.” Soroptimist International is an organization that seeks to help women and girls improve their quality of life through education.
