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The Philippine Society of Venereologists, Inc. (PSVI) is pleased to announce the 37th Biennial Convention 2026, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
With the theme:
Beyond Awareness: Transforming STI Prevention and Care
this year’s convention will focus on innovative approaches, evidence-based practices, emerging research, and collaborative strategies that strengthen STI prevention and improve patient care in the Philippines.
Date: December 2, 2026
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel
Ortigas Avenue corner ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Join colleagues and experts for a day of insightful scientific discussions, knowledge exchange, and professional networking as we work together toward better sexual health outcomes for all.
For inquiries: secretariat[at]psvi.org.ph
ESTEEMED SPEAKER
Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana
- Director, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology National Institute of Health (NIH)
- Professor, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology University of the Philippines Manila
Topic: The Changing Face of HIV Trends in the Philippines: HIV
Dr. Sheriah Laine De Paz-Sila
- Head, Research Grants Administration Office
- Professor, University of the Philippines College of Public Health
Topic: Bridging Community Participation and Genomic Microbiome Technologies for Early Detection of STIs-HPV
Dr. Ruth Faye S. Romero-Sengson
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist
- Consultant, San Lazaro Hospital
Topic: Pediatric & Adolescent STIs: STIs in Children and Adolescents: Beyond the Diagnosis
Dr. Louie R. Ocampo
- Country Director
- Joint Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Philippines
Topic: LGBTQ+ & Emerging STI Challenges: “New Sexual Networks, New Challenges: STIs in LGBTQ+ Communities”
Dr. Teodora Elvira Wi
- Former, Lead, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Department of the Global, HIV, Hepatitis Programmes, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
Topic: STI Antimicrobial Resistance: From Emerging Threat to Clinical Challenge
Dr. Janice C. Caoili
- Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Specialist
- Head, Infection Prevention and Control Department
- Makati Medical Center
Topic: Breakthrough: Lenacapavir-A New Era in HIV Prevention
Dr. Maria Isabel E. Melgar
- Consultant, Research and Program Development
- Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services and Research
- Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Topic: Beyond the Diagnosis: Mental Perceptions and Psychological Experience Among PLHIV
Dr. Ana Joy Lozano
- Associate Professor, University of the Philippines–College of Medicine
Topic: HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder in the Post-ART Era: Can We Detect Mild Impairment?
Dr. Giblert C. Yang
- Focal Person for Southeast Asia, International Union of Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI)
- Dermato-Venereologist, University of the East Memorial Medical Center
Topic: Impact and Prevention of HPV Among MEN (MSM, Bisexual, Straight)
Mr. Joselito De Mesa
- Consultant and Trainer on Gender and Sexuality
Topic: Digital Meeting: A Hidden Place of STI and HIV
Dr. Antonio C. Sison
- Psychiatrist
- Dermato-Venereologist
- Past President, Philippine Psychiatric Association
Topic: Reimagining, Resetting and Re-strategizing: The Dynamics of HIV and STIs, and Other Infectious Diseases
FOR EVENT INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT
The PSV Secretariat will email you with additional information
For further inquiries please email: secretariat@psvi.org.ph