To our esteemed Director, ____________, to our Assistant Director, ___________, co-participants in this Seminar, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning!

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you all a very warm welcome on behalf of the Commission on Election Region 10 and to say how grateful we are to all of you who are here to convene and attend this Regional Seminar on Anti-Sexual Harassment.

It is an opportune time for us to know and equip ourselves with information that will protect us from gender discrimination, which in some way or the other, will likewise prohibit sexual harassment. Prevention is always better than cure. Hence, the most effective weapon against sexual harassment is prevention.  Harassment does not disappear on its own.  In fact, it is more likely that when the problem is not addressed, the harassment will worsen and become more difficult to remedy as time goes on. 

Sexual harassment is a huge problem in today's society for women, as well as for men. Attraction to others and talking about sexually related topics are a part of human nature. Unfortunately, people sometimes overstep their boundaries and go too far. This can cause a problem in a professional work place.

That is why it is gratifying to note that we are privileged to be here today to witness and be part of this Anti-Sexual Harassment Seminar. We hope that this Seminar will educate us so that we may impart and share to others the knowledge that we may acquire today to help us prevent and stop sexual harassment, not only in our workplace but everywhere.

In conclusion, I would like to welcome all of you once again to this Seminar and I wish all of us success and knowledge! Thank you and good morning!