The World Population Day 2009 Forum in the Phlippines will be held at the  Atrium Hall, The Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City on 11 July 2009. The programe schedule is as follows:

1:00 p.m. – Start of Registration
2:00 p.m. – Programme Proper

Programme

2:00 – 2:05 Doxology by Girl Scouts of the Philippines

2:05 – 2:10 Philippine National Anthem by String Quartet

2:10 – 2:15 Opening Remarks by Ms. Suneeta Mukherjee Representative, United Nations Population Fund

2:15 – 2:20 Message by Dr. Soe Nyunt-Yu UN Resident Coordinator, a.i.

2:20 – 2:25 Intermission String Quartet (Slideshow: Images of women and girls  with data on economic crisis and how it affects women)

2:25 – 2:30 Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Mr. Tomas Osias, Executive Director, Commission on Population

2:30 – 2:40 Keynote Address by Hon. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, Representative, Republic of the Philippines

2:40 – 2:45 Intermission with NCCA Interpretative Dance

2:45 – 2:50 Message from Young Women by Ms. Katheri Ann Charcos, Girl Scouts of the Philippines

2:50 – 2:55 Message from Urban Poor Women by Ms. Adelaida Alhambra NCR-Rizal Community Coordinator, DSWP

2:55 – 3:00 Message from Muslim Women by Ms. Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman, President, Pinay Kilos

3:00 – 3:05 Intermission by String Quartet (Slideshow: Inspirational quotes from RH rights advocates)

3:05 – 3:10 Expression of Support by Ms. Linda Wirth Director, ILO Sub-Regional Office

3:10– 3:15 Closing Message by Hon. Myrna T. Yao Chairperson, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women