Financial support for participation in the conference

Travel-related costs, including (economy) air travel if needed, daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for the duration of official stay in Manila, and terminal fees if needed will be provided to the participants, based to information shared with the participants earlier. 

Travel

Hotel Accommodation

Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) and Miscellaneous Travel Expense Allowance (MTE)

Participants will be provided with DSA and MTE, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the respective funding organisations. If, for any reason, a participant fails to attend the conference or is unable to attend the full duration of the conference, the appropriate portion of the allowance must be returned to the respective funding organisations. Participants are requested to carry sufficient funds with them to cover expenses for transit/stopover and stay in Manila until they receive their DSA.

Participants are requested to bring their valid passports and boarding passes to the conference venue on the first day of the conference (12 February 2020) for verifying their identities and processing of DSA payment.  As a general rule, passport should have at least six (6) months of validity when traveling internationally.

Additional details are provided in the information note shared with participants through email.

Travel arrangements

Details are provided in the information note shared with participants through email. 

Visa requirements

It is the responsibility of each participant to obtain a visa. Participants are requested to check with the Embassy of the Philippines accredited to the country of residence IN PERSON on visa requirements and where required, promptly obtain an appropriate entry visa which allows to enter the Philippines and participate in the conference.  Information on entry visa requirements can be found on the website of the Embassy of the Philippines accredited to the country of residence as well as on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines (https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/visainformation). Participants who need to stopover in other countries should also obtain appropriate transit visa(s).        

Arrival at International Airports in Manila

For participants whose hotel accommodation has been pre-arranged by conference organizers, the hotels where they will stay are situated near ADB and are accessible via taxi/Grab.  Please proceed to the taxi queue outside the arrival area.

Accredited transfer services on a pre-paid coupon may be taken from the airport to Ortigas Center (where ADB is located) for an approximate rate of Philippine Peso (PhP) 700 (about US$15.00).  Accredited Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) metered taxis (an alternative to prepaid coupon taxis) generally fetch lower rates than pre-paid transfer services.

Each participant is responsible for his/her own travel between airport and hotel or between hotel and meeting venue (if needed).

Other Information

Weather and clothing: The average temperature during February in Manila, ranges from 21 to 31 degrees Centigrade.  Participants are advised to check the Internet on the weather forecast of Manila two days before departure.  Participants are also encouraged to bring their own rain gear, in case of rain.

Electricity voltage: The voltage for all electric appliances used in the Philippines is 220 Volts.

Location of restaurants: A map with information on locations of restaurants around the vicinity of ADB is provided below for reference.  Supermarkets are located inside the malls around ADB.