Arrival in Manila
Upon arrival in Manila at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA Terminals 1 and 3), please proceed to the International Organizations Desk which is located right after the customs clearance area. 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 Ortigas Center (where ADB is located) for an approximate rate of Philippine Peso (PHP) 1,000 (about US$16–17).
Grab (a ride-hailing app) may be also taken thru the Grab Booth in each Terminal with an approximate rate of Philippine Peso (PHP) 800 (about US$13–14). Kindly request the booth operator to book a ride from the airport to your hotel. Please refer to this link for more information: Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) transfers - Grab.
Ninoy Aquino International (NAIA) Terminal 1
Ninoy Aquino International (NAIA) Terminal 2
Ninoy Aquino International (NAIA) Terminal 3
Philippine Travel Information System
All inbound and outbound foreign tourists/temporary visitors (except for diplomatic and official/service passport holders) must register with eTravel – Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System for a smoother and quicker entry process. Without the OHP, entry will take longer since documents will need to be verified manually upon arrival. Please note that upon completion of your registration, a QR code will be provided; please ensure to take a screenshot of this. Please also note that you may only register within 48 hours before you arrive in the Philippines. Please repeat the registration process prior to departure. Registration in eTravel is FREE.
Please see Philippine Travel Information System for more information.
Hotel Accommodation in Manila
Ortigas Map
Disclaimer: Rates and availability subject to
hotel confirmation.
| Name of Hotel | Hotel Focal Points |
| AC Marriot | |
| Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria | Ms. Gayle Calub ADB Ave. Corner Ortigas Ave. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: +632 87903100 Email: gayle.calub1@ihg.com |
| Discovery Suites Manila | Tiffany Ong Sison Email: tiffany.ong-sison@discovery.com.ph |
| Edsa Shangri-La | Ms. Michele Castro 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center Mandaluyong City Phone: +632 86338888 |
| Holiday Inn | Ms. Gayle Calub ADB Ave. Corner Ortigas Ave. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Phone: +632 87903100 Email: gayle.calub1@ihg.com |
| Marco Polo Ortigas | Mr. Jordan Miranda Director of Sales Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City, 1600 Philippines Phone: +632 7720 7777 Email: jordan.miranda@marcopolohotels.com marcopolohotels.com |
Forum Venue
The Forum will take place at:
Asian Development Bank Headquarters
Address: 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
ADB Ground Floor Map
Access in ADB
Registered participants will be required to present a valid photo identification (passport, driver's license, etc.) to claim their ADB-issued building access badges. This must be always worn while inside ADB premises. The unique Wi-Fi username and password will be reflected on your badges.
We encourage you to arrive at the ADB Main Gate along #6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila 10–15 minutes before the actual schedule for seamless registration and ADB ID issuance.
Security and Health Protocol
- If you are not feeling well, please refrain from attending the event. The session
recordings will be uploaded to its
You Tube channel. - Wearing a face mask when on the premises is optional.
Welcome Reception
A Welcome Reception is scheduled for 19 May 2026 at 5:30 pm at the ADB Staff Hub. Light refreshments will be served during the reception.
Presentation and Other Materials
All presentations and/or training materials will be available on the website after the Forum.
Departure from Manila
On your departure from Manila, you are advised to confirm ahead of time with the hotel desk regarding your transfer arrangement to the airport or you can take a regular taxi to go to the airport.
Due to the occasional heavy traffic between Ortigas Center and the airport, it is advisable to leave for the airport at least three to four hours before your flight departure.
Others
Location of Miscellaneous Services/Facilities at ADB Headquarters Building:
- ADB Cashier Ground Floor, Office Tower Building
- Commercial Banks Ground Floor, Office Tower Building
- Travel Agents Ground Floor, Office Tower Building
- Personal Counter (phone cards, Ground Floor, Office Tower Building courier services, etc.)
- Post Office Ground Floor, Office Tower Building
- ADB Staff Hub Level 1, Special Facilities Block
- Library Level 1, Office Tower Building