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Tokyo (5 hrs away)
Beijing (4.5 hrs away)
Seoul (5 hrs away)
Taipei (2 hrs away)
Hong Kong (2 hrs away)
Bangkok (2 hrs away)
Manila
KL (3.5 hrs away)
(3.5 hrs away)
Sydney (13 hrs away)
Melbourne (10 hrs away)
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Visitors Information on the Philippines
Time Zone
One time zone. GMT 8
Getting There
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in
Manila is the premiere gateway. It is served by
more than 30 airlines which fly to different
cities around the world.
Philippine Airlines, the countrys flag carrier,
links Manila to 14 cities in 8 countries,
www.philippineairlines.com
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Visitors Information on the Philippines
Currency
Unit of currency Peso (P) 100 centavos. Bank
notes P10, P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, P1000.
Coins 5c, 10c, 25c, P1, P5, P10
Foreign currency may be exchanged at your hotel,
and in most of the large department stores,
banks, and authorized money changing shops.
Most large stores, restaurants, hotels and
resorts accept major credit cards including
American Express, Visa, and Mastercard.
Travellers cheques preferably American Express
are accepted at hotels and large department
stores. Personal cheques drawn on foreign banks
are generally not accepted.
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Visitors Information on the Philippines
Climate
The Philippines is tropical with just two
seasons. March to May is hot and dry. June to
October is rainy. November to February is cool.

Average temperatures 78 F / 25 C to 90 F / 32
C. Humidity 77
What to Wear
Light, casual clothes are recommended. Formal
occasions require dinner jackets and ties (or the
Philippine Barong Tagalog) for men and cocktail
dresses or long gowns for women.
Language
While there are over 100 regional languages in
the Philippines, the national language is
Filipino. English is the business language and
spoken widely.
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Visitors Information on the Philippines
Dining Out
Filipino food is an exotic, tasteful blend of
Oriental, European, and American Culinary
influences. There is a wide variety of fresh
seafood and delectable fruits. First class
restaurants offer gourmet specialties as well as
Filipino cuisine.
Entertainment and Culture
Metro Manila is the center of entertainment and
cultural activities. The premiere venue for the
performing arts, the Cultural Center of the
Philippines, features world-class performances by
local and international guest artists.
Museums located in Manila and in some parts of
the country offer a glimpse of Philippine history
and culture. Art galleries exhibit the works of
the countrys leading and promising visual
artists.
Manilas nightlife is one of the most vibrant in
Asia, reflecting the Filipinos love for music.
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Visitors Information on the Philippines
Getting Around
There are four modes of public transport in Metro
Manila and surprisingly, they are easy to use.

Metered and fixed rate taxis are widely available
in key cities nationwide. Jeepneys and buses are
inexpensive ways of getting around most places.
In Metro Manila, the fastest way of commuting is
via the railway system.
Tours and Special Interest Activities
Tour packages, from day trips to five-day
programs, are special ways of discovering the
Philippines and its wealth of culture. Special
interest activities include golfing,
game-fishing, diving, white-water rafting and
other aquasports, trekking, spelunking, and
safari trips.
These activities are accessible to the event
venue, a mere 2-3 hours away from the city
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Visitors Information on the Philippines
The People
The Philippines is known not only for the beauty
of its natural environment, but also for the
warmth and charm of its people. Filipinos are
generally known for their hospitality.
The Philippines rich and vibrant culture and
tradition reflect a mixture of Malay, Hispanic,
and Western influences.
Other Information
For more info on the Philippines, please visit
www.tourism.gov.ph
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Benefits of the Conference/Meeting to the
Philippines

• Networking possibilities in various fields
• Venue for local researchers/academics to present
  their research and identify future collaborators
  from leading research and education institutions
  in the Asia Pacific Region
• Opportunity for local participants to upgrade
  knowledge on advanced networking technologies
• Media mileage for the country

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Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
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Venue Information
EDSA Shangri-la Manila is the only deluxe
convention hotel in the area with two ballrooms
and over 3,000 sq. m. of meeting space
13 ideally located function rooms which can be
custom-configured and conveniently sub-divided
into 20 smaller break-out rooms
658 Guestrooms and Suites that combine
cosmopolitan flair with traditional style Rooms
from 100 (Currently negotiating to 80-90)
Superior Room
Premiere Room
Executive Suite
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Conference Facilities Tower Wing Function Rooms

• All nine (9) function rooms are situated in one
  level
• Can be subdivided into 14 smaller break out rooms

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Conference Facilities Garden Wing Function Rooms

• Four function rooms are situated in lobby level
• Can be subdivided into six (6) smaller break out
  rooms

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Conference Facilities Tower Wing Ballrooms

• 1,056 sq m
• 1400 pax capacity
• 6.5 m high ceiling
• Can be sub-divided into three (3) smaller rooms
• With its own street level entrance

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Conference Facilities Garden Wing Ballrooms

• 415 sq m
• Capacity of 400 pax
• Can be divided into four (4) smaller rooms
• With pre-foyer area
• Located at mezzanine of Garden Wing, overlooking
  the gardens

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Other Nearby Hotels
Richmonde Hotel
21 San Miguel Ave., cor. Lourdes St., Ortigas
Center, Pasig City, PHI
No. of Rooms 230 Room Rate 72 up
Linden Suites
37 San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City,
PHI
No. of Rooms 128 Room Rate 63 up
Astoria Plaza Hotel
15 Amber Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, PHI
No. of Rooms 292 Room Rate 64 up
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Other Nearby Hotels
Discovery Suites Hotel
25 ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, PHI
No. of Rooms 225 Room Rate 90 up
Holiday Inn Galleria Manila
One ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, PHI
No. of Rooms 297 Room Rate 78 up
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Local Organizers
Advanced Science and Technology Institute
Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Council for Advanced Science and
Technology Research and Development
University of the Philippines
Innove Communications, Inc.
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