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AUGUST 7, 2017 EVENT

REMINDERS:

1. Before you travel: ○ Please ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months from the

date of your departure.

○ It is also advisable for you to obtain travel insurance to cover your

travel during the duration of your stay in Philippines, in case of any

unfortunate incidents.

○ Ensure you have the address of the accommodation you are staying

at, if requested by Immigration.

○ Please inform and provide details of your travel itinerary, time, and

location to your friends, family and country representative.

○ CLOTHING: Rainfall is to be expected during the event. Raincoats or jackets are

encouraged. Temperatures in the Philippines change abruptly so lightweight clothing is also advised.

○ LANGUAGE: Filipinos speak English as this is the second language. However, a lay person normally mixes English and the local language so you may need to clarify.

○ CURRENCY: The currency in the Philippines is Peso. Bill denominations are in 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. The US Dollar exchange rate is about Php50 – USD 1. Please check the latest exchange rates.

○ COMMUNICATION / INTERNET: You can purchase local prepaid telephone cards at the airport and from stores around the city. WIFI is available in the hotel. Philippines country code is +63.

○ WEATHER: Inclement weather condition due to typhoon/ rainy season.

2. To all regional participants with partners from the PH NOC, kindly coordinate with your partner organizations during the mobilization.

3. Please be informed that all expenses for travel and accommodation should be shouldered by the individual joining the event.

Email: [email protected] PH NOC Interim Secretariat 11 Matimpiin St., Brgy. Pinyahan, Quezon City, Philippines

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○ List of nearby hotels for accommodation. (For room reservation, please

contact the hotel directly and/or make an online booking):

Name Address Facilities Room Rate Go Hotels Ermita http://www.gohotels.ph/locations-page/specific-location/ermita-manila/

1412 A.Mabini Street, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila Tel. No.: +63 (2) 524 8000 | +63 (2) 5248877

● 219 rooms, average 18 sqm in size ● Twin or Queen Windsor beds ● Cotton sheets and duvet covers ● High Quality Non-Allergenic Pillows ● Individually controlled air conditioning units ● Private bathroom with Hot & Cold super

shower ● Basic toiletries: bath towel, soap, shampoo

and toilet paper ● In-room phones ● 32” LED Cable TV ● In-room safe ● Free WIFI ● Luggage Storage ● Laundry Service ● 24-hour CCTV Security ● Parking with Valet Service ● Car Hire and Airport Transfers ● Country Style Cafe ● Spa / Massage Service

Php 1,443.00 / night - tax included/ prices may increase without prior notice Breakfast not included

Directions: Via Uber: Put “Go Hotels Ermita” as your destination. Via Commute: 1. From NAIA

Terminal 3, walk to NAIA Terminal 1.

2. Take the Ube Express bus “Grand Prix” route to Kabayan Hotel.

3. From Kabayan Hotel, take a 3-minute walk to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1, EDSA Station.

4. Get down at Pedro Gil Station.

5. The hotel is an 11-minute walk from Pedro Gil LRT Station.


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http://www.gohotels.ph/locations-page/specific-location/ermita-manila/



Go Hotels Otis Manila http://www.gohotels.ph/locations-page/specific-location/otis-manila/

Go Hotels Otis, Robinsons Otis, 1536 Paz M. Guazon St., 831 Zone 90, Paco, Manila Tel. No.: +63 (53) 3541053 | 3541092 | 3541018

● Rooms are 12-16 sqm in size ● 118 rooms (71 Twin, 47 Queen) ● Accommodation: Maximum of 2 people per

room ● Strictly no smoking in the rooms. Penalty of

Php1,000 will be collected upon negligence of this rule.

● Beds are of high quality; 100% cotton sheets with duvet covers Rooms come with individually controlled air-condition units

● Private bathroom with hot and cold rain shower and handheld showers

● Bathroom inclusions: 2 bath towels, foot towels, single use soap and shampoo with conditioner, and tissue paper

● Standard 220V universal sockets ● 22 inch LCD TV with cable ● Free wi-fi in rooms and on the lobbies ● In-room safe ● 24hr CCTV security ● Check in time: 2:00pm, check out time:

11:00am ● Luggage storage : Php50 per luggage

Php 1,219/ night – tax included/ prices may increase without prior notice Breakfast not included

Directions: Via Uber: Put “Go Hotels Otis Manila” as your destination. Via Commute:

1. From NAIA Terminal 3, walk to NAIA Terminal 1.



4. Get down at United Nations Station.

5. The hotel is a 22-minute walk from UN LRT Station, or take a taxi from UN Station to Go Hotels Otis Manila.


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http://www.gohotels.ph/locations-page/specific-location/otis-manila/



Bayview Park Hotel http://www.bayviewparkhotel.com/contact/ Contact Person: Ms. Jasmin Zapanta Mobile: 00639189105899 For reservation please contact: [email protected]

1118 Roxas Boulevard corner United Nations Avenue Manila, 1000 Philippines Phone Number: +63-02-5261555

● Air-conditioning ● Safety Deposit Box ● Slipper ● Cable Television ● NDD/ IDD telephone ● Hot and cold shower ● Complete bath amenities ● Hair dryer ● Bidet ● WIFI Connection ● 110/120 V Electric Outlet ● Coffee/ tea maker ● Free 2 bottles of mineral water ● Free newspaper ● Free use of swimming pool, fitness

gym, and Children’s Activity Center

Superior Rooms with Buffet Breakfast Single Occupancy Php 2,900 nett / room/ night Twin Sharing Php 3,400 net/ room/ night

Directions: Via Uber: Put “Bayview Park Hotel” as your destination. Via Commute: 1. From NAIA Terminal 3,

walk to NAIA Terminal 1. 2. Take the Uber Express

bus “Grand Prix” route to Kabayan Hotel.


4. Get down at United Nations Station.

5. The hotel is an 11-minute walk from UN LRT Station.


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http://www.bayviewparkhotel.com/contact/

http://www.bayviewparkhotel.com/contact/

Hop Inn Hotel Ermita http://www.hopinnhotel.com/hotel/manila-ermita/

1850 M.H Del Pilar St. Malate, Manila 1004 Tel:+63 2 528 3988 Fax:+63 2 528 3999 Email: [email protected]

● 168-room ● a 30-minute drive from Manila

International Airport. ● air-conditioned room ● cable TV, ● free high-speed Wi-Fi, ● a power shower, a

workstation, a hair dryer, ● key card access, ● 24-hour service and a parking

lot with security.

Php 1,710++/ room/ night Breakfast not included

Directions: Via Uber: Put “Hop Inn Hotel Ermita” as your destination. Via Commute:




4. Get down at Quirino Station.

5. The hotel is an 13-minute walk from Quirino LRT Station. You may also take a tricycle from the Quirino station to Hop Inn Hotel.


+63 9211985

http://www.hopinnhotel.com/hotel/manila-ermita/

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.hopinnhotel.com/hotel/manila-ermita/



Red Planet Manila https://www.redplanethotels.com/en/search/mabini-malate-manila Email: [email protected]

Mabini, Malate, Manila 1740 A. Mabini St., Malate Manila 1004 Philippines TEL: +63 2 708 9888

● 167-room ● Free high-speed Wi-Fi, ● a soothing power shower, ● quality custom-made beds

with upscale linen ● air conditioning ● workstation ● in-room safe ● hair dryer ● ceiling fan ● 32-inch flat screen TV

Php 1,800/room/ night Breakfast not included

Via Uber: Put “Red Planet Manila” as your destination. Via Commute:




4. Get down at Quirino Station.

5. The hotel is a 13-minute walk from Quirino LRT Station. You may also take a tricycle from the Quirino station to Red Planet Hotel.


+63 9211985


https://www.redplanethotels.com/en/search/mabini-malate-manila




Program Monday, August 7, 2017 Roxas Blvd., Manila, Philippines

Time: Activity: Venue:

7:00 am Start of Fluvial Parade Fisher folk to take the route from:

Las Pinas – Paranaque – Navotas

8:00am - 9:30 am

Salubong Meet ups: ● For ACSC/APF -

Rajah Sulayman ● For Peasants -

Heritage Hotel, Petron EDSA

10:00 am-12:00nn Program Proper: 1. Welcome Remarks (15

mins) 2. Overview/Brief background

(15/30 mins) 3. Chant (30 mins) 4. Introduction of speakers (5

mins each, others 10 mins) 5. Report on outcome of DFA

dialogue 6. Convergence space

statements 7. Statements from peasants

and fisherfolk (include youth, workers, urban poor)

8. Co-Conveners’ Statement

Senate/MOA/Philippine Navy or Yacht Club


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Directions from Ermita, Manila to Rajah Sulayman:

1. From Ermita, take a 6-minute walk to Light Rail Transit (LRT) 1, United Nations Station.

2. Alight on Quirino Station. Walk towards San Andres St. (alternative option: take a jeep to M.H. Del Pilar St. and walk to Rajah Sulayman statue).

3. Turn Right on Adriatico St. and walk towards Mabini St. 4. Turn right on M.H. Del Pilar St. On the corner of Aristocrat Restaurant, walk

straight ahead until the statue of Rajah Sulayman is visible . Contact Persons (ACSC/ APF 2017): PH NOC Conveners: Eduardo C. Tadem ([email protected]) Jelen Paclarin ([email protected]) Program Committee: Myrna Dominguez ([email protected]) Mags Catindig ([email protected]) Drafting Committee: Marjorie Pamintuan ([email protected]) Andrew Zarate ([email protected]) Information, Communications and Media (ICOM) Committee: Maris de la Cruz ([email protected]) Lisa Garcia ([email protected]) Cultural Committee: Joseph Purugganan ([email protected]) Galileo de Guzman Castillo ([email protected]) Mobilization Committee: Cipriano Fampulme ([email protected]) Asyong Lim ([email protected]) Finance Committee: Rose Trajano ([email protected]) Marj Ibanez ([email protected])


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