GENERAL INFORMATION Airlines Operating at the NAIA
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GENERAL INFORMATION Airlines Operating at the NAIA
W ith the International Association of Deposit Insurers and on behalf of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), it is with great pleasure that I invite you to the International Workshop on Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) Target Size to be hosted by PDIC on June 15-18, 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, Philippines. The Workshop aims to present the results of the survey on the Target Fund Size and provide an effective venue to discuss and exchange views, issues, and country experiences related to the subject. We expect around 60 participants to the Workshop mainly from the IADI membership and multilateral institutions. The Workshop is divided into 3 Sessions. Session 1 features ‘’Setting the Target Fund Size’’ and will present country cases of selected Deposit Insurance Agencies (DIAs). Session 2 covers the Administration of Target Fund Size where there will be similar country presentations of a number of DIAs including a research on proposed model for administration of target fund. Session 3 highlights other issues related to establishing a target fund size where invited speakers will cover the following topics: Funding for Failure during Systemic Crises, Enhanced Guidance on Funding, and Target Fund Size under an Integrated Protection Scheme. Please refer to the tentative Workshop Agenda for your information. In the afternoon of June 17, 2015, PDIC will host the meeting of the IADI SubCommittee on DIF Target Ratio, while on June 18, 2015, there will be a City Tour (Optional) where you will have an enriching experience about Philippine culture, arts and history. We have lined up an interesting four-day Program which will enable you to learn, liaise, network, and experience the rich and unique culture of our country and the hospitality of the Filipino people. I look forward to meeting you all. Very truly yours, CRISTINA QUE-ORBETA President Agenda for the Week Venue and Official Residence of the Workshop Participants Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, 1200, Philippines Tel: (63 2) 813 8888 Note: Click the Hotel Booking button in the event website to reserve a room. http://www.pdic.gov.ph/index.php?hotel=1 Room Category Superior Deluxe Horizon Deluxe Single (inclusive of taxes, and buffet breakfast) Double (inclusive of taxes, and buffet breakfast) Php 9,440.20 (USD 211.52) Php 10,666.20 (USD 238.99) Php 15,079.80 (USD 337.88) Php 10,666.20 (USD 238.99) Php11,892.20 (USD 266.46) Php 16,305.80 (USD365.35) Note: Room rates are in US dollars and based on prevailing hotel exchange rate. The forex rate may fluctuate during time of check-in. PDIC has reserved only a limited number of rooms at the Makati Shangri-La at discounted Group Rates. Please reserve rooms as early as possible. For airport transfers to the hotel and vice versa, care of the hotel transport service, here are the tariffs: Php 2,880 (USD64.53) per way (Toyota Camry) Php 3,950 (USD 88.50) per way (Mercedes Benz S-Class) Php 3,270 (USD 73.26) per way (Toyota Van/ Hyundai Starex Van) Alternative Accommodation New World Hotel Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City. 1228 Philippines Contact Person: Ms. Genieve Nable +632 8116888 extension 3091 [email protected] The Peninsula Manila Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, 1226 Makati City, Metro Manila Contact Person: Ms. Michele Palileo +63 (2) 887 2888 | Extension: 6603 [email protected] Raffles and Fairmont Makati Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City 1224, Philippines Contact Person: Rowena Macapinlac-Schwaiger T +632 555 9729 | +632 795 0777 [email protected] City Tour (optional) - June 18, 2015 Presidential Museum and Library Kalayaan Hall, Malacañang Originally built in 1921, the Presidential Museum and Library is located in the Kalayaan Hall of the Presidential Palace, the official seat of the President of the Philippines in historic Manila. Visitors will be given a peek into the rich history of the Palace and the legacies of the past Presidents of the country in interesting panels and tapestries laid out in the exhibition halls of the Palace. Visitors will appreciate Philippine history told in a different light like in the interesting mementoes of the past Philippine Presidents, different world personalities they have met and who visited the Palace, and what these leaders have done that changed the course of history. City Tour (optional) - June 18, 2015 La Cocina de Tita Moning San Miguel, Manila La Cocina de Tita Moning is an elegant turn of the century residential mansion located across Gate 6 of the Malacañang Palace . It is the private residence and ancestral home of the Legarda family in the San Miguel District of Old Manila. A visit to the mansion affords visitors an interesting and learning experience about how life was in Old Manila during the 1920s. Visitors will have a walking tour of the rooms in the mansion, be acquainted with how life was during that era as told in the paintings and photos displayed at the mansion. The visit to the Mansion will also prove to be a delightful gastronomic experience as visitors will be served lunch of heirloom Spanish-FilipinoEuropean recipes of the family chef using fine china and silverware from the era. GENERAL INFORMATION Makati City This is the country’s leading city and the place to be for business, lifestyle, entertainment, and culture. Explore Makati’s latest offerings and discover the ins and outs of the city, the hottest spots and the hippest happenings. The Ayala Center is Makati’s lifestyle hotspot—a vast walkable complex with the world-class Glorietta and Greenbelt Malls, which house cinemas and theaters, local and international shops, and homegrown restaurants and international food chains. This lifestyle hub is the Philippine’s shopping mecca, and is serviced by upscale hotels for visitors who want convenient access to its unlimited array of choices. Other places to visit in Makati: Ayala Museum, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Mind Museum, Bonifacio High Street Source: http://www.makeitmakati.com/ about-the-city/makati-city-philippines Climate There are two seasons in the country, the wet season and the dry season, based upon the amount of rainfall. This is dependent as well on your location in the country as some areas experience rain all throughout the year. Based on temperature, the seven warmest months of the year are from March to October; the winter monsoon brings cooler air from November to February. May is the warmest month, and January, the coolest. In June, there may be occasional showers and temperature may fall between 28-35 degrees celcius. GENERAL INFORMATION Currency & Banks Electricity The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP). Only selected establishments will accept foreign currency such as the US Dollar & the Euro. There are numerous foreign exchange counters located at the hotel, and commercial districts. Almost all commercial establishments accept internationally issued credit cards. Plug type: A, B Voltage: 220 V Frequency: 60 Hz Mobile Communication Time Zone There are four major telecommunications providers for mobile telephone and internet services namely Globe, Smart, Talk and Text, and Sun Cellular. You may purchase SIM cards and call cards in department stores, malls, and 24-hour convenience stores The standard time in the Philippines is GMT +8 GENERAL INFORMATION Conversational Filipino English Tagalog/Filipino Good morning. Magandang umaga. Have a great day! Magandang araw! Good afternoon Magandang hapon Good evening Magandang gabi Goodbye Paalam Wait Sandali How much? Magkano? How are you? Kamusta ka? Thank you Salamat Where is the way to______ Paano makakapunta sa_____ GENERAL INFORMATION Nearby Hospitals Makati Medical Center Address: 2 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila Telephone: (02) 888 8999 St. Luke’s Medical Center- Global City Address: Rizal Drive corner, Bonifacio Global City, 32nd St, Taguig, Metro Manila Telephone: (02) 789 7700 GENERAL INFORMATION Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Airport Terminals in Manila The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 was completed in 1981 to accommodate the country’s growing international passenger traffic levels during the 1970s. Designed by Leandro Locsin, a National Artist of the Philippines for Architecture, it breached its 4.5 million annual passenger capacity in 1991. Improvements to the airport increased its capacity to 6 million passengers yearly. Airlines Operating at the NAIA Terminal 1 Air China, Air Niugini, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Dragon Air, Etihad, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Jeju Air, Jet Star Asia, Jetstar International, Korean Airlines, Kuwait Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei, Saudia Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Oman Air, and Xiamen Airlines GENERAL INFORMATION Airlines Operating at the NAIA Terminal 2 Terminal 2 exclusively serves all flights of the Philippine Airlines. Airlines Operating at the NAIA Terminal 3 PAL Express, Cebu Pacific Air, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Zest Air, Delta Air, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Singapore Airlines GENERAL INFORMATION Contact Persons For inquiries on the Workshop Program and DIF SubCommittee Meeting: Mr. Jose Villaret, Jr. Vice President, PDIC Corporate Affairs Group [email protected] For concerns on registration and other arrangements: Ms. Isabel Pan-Gaviola | [email protected] Mr. Napoleon P. Micu | [email protected]