NON ADB-Funded Participants

1. Forum Venue and Accommodation

The forum will be held at:

Ballroom 1, Level 2
Fairmont Makati
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines, 1224
fairmont.com/makati

2. Accommodation

Non ADB-funded participants may book directly with Fairmont Makati. Please contact Ms. Rubi De Vera at rubi.devera@raffles.com copying Niza Palmos at niza.palmos@raffles.com and IPSASB forum (ipsasbforum@adb.org).

Upon check-in, the hotel will require a deposit of PHP3,000 (approximately USD54) settled through credit card or cash to cover incidental charges. This deposit may be used towards any incidental charges incurred during your stay (e.g., laundry, mini bar, international calls, room service, extended stay, additional guest accommodations, and meals, etc.). At check-out, participants are responsible for settling any remaining incidental charges directly with the hotel.

3. Visa Information

Please ensure that your passport is valid for travel (more than six months from the date of arrival).

Nationals from certain countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period of stay of thirty days or less. A list of these countries can be found in https://dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa. If your country is not on this list, please visit https://dfa-oca.ph/services/visa/ to obtain information about the visa process. Visa application procedures may vary by country, so we recommend checking with the Philippine consulate nearest you.

4. Arrival in Manila and Airport Transfers

Participants are required to register at eTravel - Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System within 72 hours prior to arrival. A QR code such as the one shown below will be issued upon successful registration. Please save this QR code on your personal device or print a hard copy with you for inspection upon arrival. Registration for eTravel is FREE.

Upon arrival in Manila at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA Terminals 1 and 3), please proceed to the ADB or International Organizations Desk which is located right after the customs clearance area and before exiting the terminal gate. An ADB contact person will direct you to the taxi queue (at the Arrival Area) for your transfer to the hotel. If arriving at Terminal 2, please proceed to the taxi queue outside the arrival area.

Accredited NAIA metered taxi services on a cash basis may be taken from the airport to Fairmont Makati for an approximate rate of PHP1,000 (about USD18).

Grab (a ride-hailing app) may be also taken through the Grab Booth in each Terminal with an approximate rate of PHP800 (about USD12). Kindly request the booth operator to book a ride from the airport to Fairmont Makati. Please refer to this link for more information: Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) transfers - Grab.

NAIA Terminal 1 map

NAIA Terminal 3 map

5. Dress Code

Please wear business attire during the forum.

6. Working Language

The forum will be conducted in English.

7. Food and Drinks

Tea, coffee, and light snacks will be served in the morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch will be served on both days in the hallway in front of Ballroom 1.

Participants are free in the evenings to explore the variety of dining options within walking distance of the Fairmont Makati.

8. Presentation and/or Other Materials

Participants are encouraged to bring a mobile device and/or laptop to the forum (mobile devices and/or laptops will not be provided onsite). Presentation and other materials will be shared to participants after the event via the forum website (https://adb.eventsair.com/ipsasb2024/). Hardcopies and USBs will not be provided.

Wi-Fi access is available in Ballroom 1.

9. Liability

Participants should make their own arrangement with respect to personal insurance since the host institution shall not be liable for personal accidents, loss, or damage of private properties.

10. Forum Organizers

For any questions about the forum arrangements, please email the IPSASB forum at ipsasbforum@adb.org or contact the following persons through WhatsApp:

Ms. Zhengzheng Gu +63 999 999 6774
Mr. Jann Paolo Verzosa +63 916 663 7447
Ms. Janette Cruz +63 917 676 3051
Ms. Alexandra De Guzman +63 908 150 6953