Information Note
UMAP Discovery Camp
30 July to 7 August, 2016
Organizer

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)De La Salle University (DLSU)Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU), Batangas

Venues andDates

De La Salle University (DLSU)Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU), Batangas
30 July to 7 August 2016

Schedule ofActivities
Application
Deadline

Please see attached program

OnlineRegistration

Flight Details
Accommodations
Visa, Airfare and
Health Insurance

Applications of student participants should be submitted on or before June24, 2016
※これは国際事務局取りまとめの期限です。琉球大学内での提出期限は６月１６日（木）１７時です。
After receiving the Letter of Invitation, accepted applicants shall be advised toregister online to confirm their participation. The Online Registration link will
be announced in the Notice of Acceptance.
（後日ご案内します。）
Please complete the registration on or before July 8, 2016.
Deadline for submission of flight details is on or before July 15, 2016
（後日ご案内します。）
Free accommodations shall be provided for all participants at the Hotel
Benilde Maison De La Salle, Manila, Philippines.
Participants shall shoulder their visa application fees, round-trip air ticket, andtravel health insurance.

Passport Validity

Participants must have a valid passport for at least six (6) months prior totraveling to the Philippines.

AirportNinoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is the main international airportof the Philippines servicing Metro Manila and its neighboring cities. There arethree (3) terminals at NAIA:
a. Terminal 1 (NAIA Terminal), servicing non-Philippine Airlines flights
such as Thai Airways. Malaysian Airlines, Royal Brunei
b. Terminal 2 (Centennial Terminal), servicing international flights ofPhilippine Airlines)
c. Terminal 3 – servicing international flights of Singapore Airlines, Cathay
Pacific, KLM, Emirates, Delta Airlines, Air Asia, etc.

Transportation

Local transportation including arrival and departure from the airport to thehotel shall be provided.

Participants should arrive within two days prior to the event. Otherwise,transportation to the hotel shall be at their own expense. We recommend theparticipants to use only NAIA airport partner metered taxis. The taxi stop is
located in front of the arrival area. These are all metered-taxis. The fare fromthe airport to the DLSU area is between Php 350 on average, and it takes you
about 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the traffic.
What to bring:

1. National Costume
2. Smart Casual clothes
3. Casual clothes
3. Swim wear
4. Light jacket
5. Tokens/gifts for other participants
6. Personal medicine or medical needs
7. Small backpack or tote for day- trips

Currency
Exchange

The official currency of the Philippines is Philippine peso. As of May 13, 2016, 1
US Dollar is equivalent to approximately Php 46.58
Currency Exchange Kiosk and ATM are available at the NAIA Airport.

TimeThe Philippine Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (+8 GMT). DST is not
adopted in the Philippines.

WeatherIn August, the temperature ranges from approximately 33 to 24 degrees
Celsius.
Website: http://www.accuweather.com/en/ph/manila/264885/daily-weatherforecast/264885?day=89

Electricity

The power supply in the Philippines is 220-240 volts, 60 hertz. Outlets aremainly made for two-flat pronged plugs. Please check the voltage
requirements of your appliance before using the wall socket.

Credit Cards

Visa and Master Cards are accepted at most establishments. However, only
cash payments in Philippine Peso are accepted in public transportation, smallshops, and small restaurants.

Communication

Philippines Country Code : +63

Contact Person

Atty. Lily Freida M. Milla
Director III, International Affairs Staff
Commission on Higher Education
Telephone : +632-4410750
Email: ias@ched.gov.ph