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Within 48 hours before arriving in
Manila, register with eTravel – Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration System for a smoother and quicker entry process. Registration is free.
Upon completion of registration, a QR code will be provided. Please take a screenshot of this and present to officials when requested. Without this, entry will take longer since documents may need to be verified manually upon arrival. For more information, see e-Travel Frequently Asked Questions. Vaccination and COVID tests are no longer required for entry to the country.
The conference will be held at the Asian Development Bank headquarters, 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
Accommodation
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Participants are requested to make their own accommodation arrangements.
ADB has established corporate rates with these suggested hotels that are within walking distance of ADB’s HQ. When making a reservation, specify your participation in the Conference of International Investigators at ADB. These hotels are often fully booked; thus, advanced booking is highly encouraged.
Ortigas Avenue corner ADB Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Quezon City 1100,
Philippines (across the street from ADB HQ; approximately 5–7 minute walk)
Standard Room Ph₱6,100nett
Email: CPGM.ReservationsMNLCP@ihg.com,
cc: gayle.calub1@ihg.com
25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Philippines (across the street from ADB HQ, approximately 5–7 minute walk)
Junior Suite Ph₱4,800nett/night
(1-2 pax occupancy) 1 Bedroom Suite Ph₱5,300nett/night
Email: Ms. Paola Roxas, Associate Sales
Manager, paola.roxas@discovery.com.ph
1 Garden Way, Ortigas Centre, Mandaluyong City 1650, Philippines (approximately 10-15 minute walk to/ from ADB; shuttle service available at a cost)
Tower Wing Deluxe Room
Ph₱ 6,500nett/night (single)
Garden Wing Horizon Club Room
Ph₱ 9,250nett/night(single)
Tower Wing Executive Room
Ph₱ 9,800nett/night (single)
Email: Ms. Michele Castro, Sales Manager, michele.castro@shangri-la.com,
cc: customersales.esl@shangri-la.com
17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Philippines (Across ADB HQ Manila,
5-minute walk)
Studio Executive (40sqm) Ph₱ 6,000nett
One Bedroom Suite (90sqm) Ph₱ 6,700nett
Email: Ms. Gladys Silverio, Sales Manager, gladys.silverio@accor.com,
cc: micher.velo@accor.com
Meralco Avenue and Sapphire St.,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600,
Philippines (10-15 minute walk to/from ADB)
Superior Room Ph₱ 6,000nett/night (single/double)
Deluxe Room Ph₱ 6,400nett/night (single/double)
Email: Ms. Katrina Anne Uy, Director of Sales, katrina.uy@marcopolohotels.com
San Miguel Avenue corner Lourdes Drive, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City 1552, Philippines (approximately 1km away from ADB; around 13–18 minute walk)
Deluxe Room (King/Doublebeds)
Ph₱6,700nett/night (Single occupancy)
Reservation may go directly to their website. Use the corporate code “ADB”.
Contact: wh.mnlwp.reservations@westin.com
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Terminal 2 is the exclusive terminal of Philippine Airlines, and it is divided into two wings: North Wing for international flights and South Wing for domestic flights.
Terminal 3 handles international flights operated by All Nippon Air (ANA), Cathay Pacific Airways, Cebu PacificAir, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines,
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Confirmed participants should access ADB’s Headquarters through the Visitors Reception Center (VRC) located along the main gate at 6 ADB Avenue (pictured). Access to the ADB building is allowed only through a visitor registration system. Arrive and register early to avoid queues at the security check.
Proceed to the Registration and Information Desk to collect the conference ID. Present a valid ID to Reception. They will scan and return this, as well as take your photo for the conference ID.
Dress code is business attire or business casual. For the Gala Dinner on 14 November 2024, please wear business attire.
Local calls may be made from telephones located outside the auditorium. Free Wi-Fi is available inside ADB. The login password will be indicated in your conference ID and at the auditorium reception desk.
Service providers including ATMs, forex, and commercial banks (HSBC, Metrobank, BPI, BDO, Union Bank); courier services (PhilPost, LBC, DHL); pharmacy (Watsons); travel agency (Rajah Tours); laundromat; cooperative store; and ADB Security Office.
Level 1
Dining and meeting areas including Staff Hub, Starbucks, Bo’s Coffee; co-working hub; library; auditorium; and multi-function halls.
Vicinity Map
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2nd Floor, SM Megamall Building A
Doña Julia Vargas Avenue,
Mandaluyong City
Tel: +632 8661 7777
Keralty MegaClinic
5th Floor, SM Megamall Building A
Tel: +632 8637 9661 to 68
The Medical City Hospital
(a long walk or a short taxi ride)
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
Tel: +632 8988 1000 or 7000
Shopping Malls and Supermarkets
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The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia with more than 7,000 islands. Metro Manila is the national capital region of the country. It covers one municipality and 16 cities, including the City of Manila (the country’s capital), Quezon City (the most populous), Makati City (the central business district), and Mandaluyong City (where ADB is located).
Strategically located at the center of Southeast Asia, Manila was the first “global city” that connected Asia, the Americas, and Europe during the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade in the 1500s. Today, Metro Manila is a cosmopolitan city with a rich history and unique fusion of East and West, meshed with modern and traditional influences.
The Philippine dialing code is +63 and the area code for Metro Manila is 2. Roaming charges may apply when using your personal mobile networks.
Manila is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).
The average temperature in Metro Manila for November will range from 22ºC to 31ºC. For the latest weather information, check the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The currency of Philippines is the Peso. As of June 2024, the exchange rate is approximately Php58 = US$1.
Police: 117
National Emergency Hotline: 911
Private and government offices hold office either from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. Most shopping malls are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. There are 24-hour convenience stores, ATMs, and pharmacies. Banks usually close at 4:00 p.m.
Electrical sockets in the Philippines are usually 220 volts AC at 60 hertz, using type “A” or “B” electrical sockets. For other types of plugs, you may wish to bring an adaptor.
ADB is a no-smoking zone. Smoking in public places is prohibited per the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act 9211). Violators may be fined.