10th IYD Advisory and Important Reminders

City of Makati - 10th IYD Host City

The 10th IYD Celebration is hosted by the City of Makati. Makati, is one of the cities that make up Metro Manila, the greater metropolitan area of the national capital region of the Philippines. It is the major financial, commercial and economic hub in the Philippines, often referred to as the financial capital of the Philippines since many global companies have their offices and headquarters in the city. Makati is also home to the influential Makati Business Club and the Philippine Stock Exchange. Ayala Avenue, running through the heart of downtown Makati Central Business District is often called the Wall Street of the Philippines. Honorable Jejomar Binay is the Chief Executive Officer of Makati City being the elected mayor. The summit’s venue is at the Little Theater of University of Makati (UMAK) located at J.P. Rizal Extenstion West Rembo, Makati City, Website: www.umak.edu.ph, Phone / Fax: (632) 8820535

10^th IYD National Secretariat

Center for Linkages and Extension Services, Philippine Normal University, Taft Avenue corner Ayala Boulevard, Manila, 1000 Philippines

E-mail: sarviola2002@yahoo.com

Phone / Fax: (632)5270367, Mobile: 09154350900

Web: www.unap1947unyap.blogspot.com

Transportation and Travel

The Secretariat will arrange the accommodation, food, and local transport requirements of all official delegates. There will be no transportation available to fetch the official delegates at the airport. All participants must arrange their arrival in Manila on August 4^th or 5^th to the assigned convenor not later than July 24, 2009. Please arrange your departure on August 7^th or 8^th. If you are planning to participate in optional programs please make sure to schedule your arrival and departure accordingly.

Attire

Formal clothing is recommended for all events. National dress may also be worn. Some sportis attire (e.g jogging pants) is also required for planned physical activities. The weather is expected to be warm, sunny, humid and rainy throughout the period of the IYD celebration

Food and Accommodation

Participants shall be provided with meal stubs for the three - day conference (5 snacks, 2 breakfast, 2 Dinner and 3 Lunch). If meal tickets are lost, the participants will be required to purchase new tickets. For special provisions on food, please inform the secretariat. The accommodation is dormitory type air-conditioned with limited twin-sharing rooms. Check-in time shall be August 5, 2009 at 8:00 am and Check-out time shall be on August 7, 2009 at 12:00 noon (2 nights and 3 days). Any extension beyond this dates shall be shouldered by the participants. Official delegates shall be staying at:

Makati Palace Hotel

5011 P. Burgos cor Caceres Sts, Makati Philippines

Contacts: (632) 899 0344 Fax (632) 897 5050

Webpage: www.makatipalacehotel.com.ph

Insurance and Liability for Loss

Participants are responsible to arrange their own travel insurance. The 10^th IYD Celebration and Conference Secretariat is not responsible for loss of private property (such as luggage, gadgets, wallets etc). For personal medical conditions, please consult your health insurance carrier about international travel and prepare all the necessary documents in the event of an emergency. This should include but not be limited to the exact contact information of your doctors, prescription details, etc.