Annual Conference


Manila 2009

Photographs of the 19th Annual Meeting and Conference, held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza April 29-May 2, taken by IPBA President Rafael Morales and Midori Hirano of the Secretariat.

IPBA President Rafael A. Morales escorting the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, to the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center.


President Arroyo with the Officers and Past Presidents of IPBA.


President Arroyo delivering her Keynote Address.


At the Annual General Meeting.


New Officers Meeting


Taken at Tagaytay Highlands, the site of the Post-Conference Golf Tournament.


Awarding of certificates to the IPBA Scholars at the Farewell Gala at One Esplanade


Scene from one of the concurrent sessions.


Conference Gala at the SMX Convention Center.


Conference Gala at the SMX Convention Center.


Conference participants dancing the night away at the Welcome Reception to the sounds of "Spirit of '67" in the Sofitel Plaza Ballroom.


The spectacular pool at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, taken by Midori Hirano on a beautiful, sunny day.


The Bayanihan DanceTroupe performing at the Farewell Gala.


Learning the Tinikling, the Bamboo Dance.


Panelists in one of the sessions.


Another panel of speakers.


At the lobby of Sofitel Philippine Plaza.