MANILA, September 20, 2013 – Writer Lourd de Veyra and DM9JaymeSyfu Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Merlee Jayme are among the plenary speakers at the 20th PR Congress, which will be held at the Paradise Garden Resort in Boracay on September 27 to 28.
The congress gathers celebrated figures in public relations to discuss issues and share experiences in the field.
Other speakers include Google country manager for global communications and public affairs Gail Tan, Apprentice Asia winner Jonathan Yabut, CBS Asia Pacific head Gary Chin, iSentia Brandtology co-founder Alvin Chan, Resorts World COO Stephen Reilly, Solaire COO Michael French, P&G external relations country manager Clint Navales, Department of Education undersecretary Mario Deriquito, Petron Foundation executive director Marilou Erni, and Waterhope Foundation executive director Weena Mendoza.
This year, the event’s theme is "From Ripples to Waves: PR as Agent of Sustainable Change." Congress participants have the opportunity to be involved in Boracay LGU programs such as the Agbaoay watershed tree planting, reef-dome planting, and cleanup.
"The two day conference promises to be a gathering of prominent and respected names in the industry, where insights and updates on how PR triggers and radiates new mindsets, setting in motion a rolling impact of action towards sustainable change, will be shared and discussed,” PR Congress Chairperson Charmaine Canillas said.
