The National Biennial Convention of the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas is held every two years.
It is guided by a theme that is set by the LAIKO Board of Directors.
Each LAIKO Member (National Organization, Archdiocesan / Diocesan Commission / Council of the Laity can send at least five delegates (including 3 with voting rights) representing their organization.
During the Convention, Election of the LAIKO National Board of Directors will take place.
2025: 24th National Biennial Convention – October 24 to 26 held in UST, Manila: “Empowered Laity Journeying Together as Pilgrims of Hope”
2023: 23rd National Biennial Convention – October 27 to 29 held in Tacloban City, Leyte:
“United in Mission as a Synodal Church”
2021: 22ndNational Biennial Convention – October 22 to 23 held Online:
‘Celebrate as One in 2021 – the Gift of Christianity, the Gift of Mission and the Gift of Unity’
2019: 21st National Biennial Convention – October 25 to 27 held at Tarlac City, Tarlac:
“Journeying with the Youth…Heal our Land and Defend the Church”
2017: 20th National Biennial Convention – October 27 to 29 held at Legazpi, Albay:
“The role of the Laity in Society, Politics, Economics and the Environment”
2015: 19th National Biennial Convention – October 23 to 25 held at Cebu City, Cebu:
The Eucharist, the Family and the Parish in the Jubilee Year of Mercy
2013 18th National Biennial Convention – October 19 Bayview, Manila: “Responding to the call of Christ now”: (“To do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God” (Micah 6:8)
2011 17th National Biennial Convention – October 22 to 23 Pius Center, Manila: “Standing in the Faith, Sharing the Richness of Mother Church for Social Transformation”
2009 16th National Biennial Convention – October 16 to 18 San Fernando, Pampanga: “The Laity: Changing Self and Society with Jesus and Mary”
2007 15th National Biennial Convention
2005 14th National Biennial Convention – October 29 to 30: “Lay Empowerment according to Vatican II and the Code of Canon Law”
2003 13th National Biennial Convention –
2001 12th National Biennial Convention –
1999 11th National Biennial Convention – September 16 to 18 Tagaytay. Cavite: “Christian Stewardship: Renewing the Economic and Social Order”
1997 10th National Biennial Convention –
1995 9th National Biennial Convention –
1993 8th National Biennial Convention –
1991 7th National Biennial Convention –
1989 6th National Biennial Convention –
1987 5th National Biennial Convention –
1985 4th National Biennial Convention –
1983 3rd National Biennial Convention –
1981 2nd National Biennial Convention –
1977 1st National Biennial Convention – May 14-15 Pius Center, Manila