Conference

Henry Sy Hall, De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila
12-13 November 2013
(Welcome Reception: November 11 at 6 PM. Departure to Pico de Loro: November 14 at 8 AM)

The conference venue will be at the Henry Sy Hall, De La Salle University. We recommend that you make your hotel reservations from the evening of November 11 to the morning of November 14.

Workshop, Special Sessions and Networking Sessions

Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club, Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas
14-15 November 2013
(Arrival: November 14 at 12 noon. Departure: November 16 at 8 AM)

The workshop and the social networking sessions will be held at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club, which is 110 km from Metro Manila. All delegates will go together to the venue by tourist bus November 14 at 8 AM, and depart on November 16 at 9 AM. The bus will arrive at 1 PM in Metro Manila, depending on the traffic situation. The first stop will be at the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The buses will then proceed to the hotel. Please arrange your flight to your home country on a late afternoon schedule of the 16th of November.

Air Travel

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is the main international gateway for travelers to the Philippines. NAIA is the only airport that serves the Metro Manila area. There are 4 terminals at NAIA. Terminal 1 handles all international flights except those operated by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, PAL Express, Zest Airways, and All Nippon Airways. Terminal 2 or the Centennial Terminal is exclusively used by Philippine Airlines for both its domestic and international flights. Terminal 3 serves the passengers of Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines.

Local Travel

Taxi service is available from NAIA to all points of Metro Manila. Take only official, metered or pre-booked taxis. Do not accept rides from people that approach you in the terminal. Taxis charge around 150-200 Pesos (USD6-USD8) to central Manila hotels. It will take about 20 minutes to one hour for the trip, depending on traffic. Many of the major hotels run cars which you can book in advance, or you can look for a hotel representative in Arrivals. The cost is around 750-950 Pesos (USD30-USD38).

Accommodations

Participants are advised to make their own accommodation arrangements. Participants are encouraged to book their accommodations at any of the hotels listed below, given their proximity to the conference venue. You might also try to use www.hotels.com or www.booking.com to reserve your rooms.

Traders Hotel Manila

• Along Roxas Blvd and Manila Bay and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
• Near De La Salle Univeristy, Century ParkHotel, and Harrison Plaza Mall

Century Park Hotel

• Near De La Salle University and Harrison Plaza Mall and Manila Bay
• Along Vito Cruz St. (Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street)

Orchid Garden Suites Manila

• Near De La Salle University and Harrison Plaza Mall and Manila Bay
• Along Vito Cruz St. (Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street)
• In front of Century Park Hotel

Taft Tower Hotel (EGI Taft Tower)

• Beside De La Salle University, along Taft Avenue

Kanumayan Tourist Inn

2317 Leon Guinto St. Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Telephone: 5211161, 3380099; Fax: 3380088

• Along Taft Avenue and near De La Salle University