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Visa, Venue, Accommodation and Transport Information
Information on the meeting venue location, accommodation and getting around.
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1. Meeting venue, location map and transportation
This year’s meetings venue is Hennan Resort Alona Beach located in Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol Province, the Philippines. The Hennan Resort Alona Beach is a five-star hotel. Check out the venue location here. 
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​Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran. With a land area of 4,821 km² and a coastline 261 km long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines.

Bohol is a first-class province divided into 3 congressional districts, comprising one component city and 47 municipalities. The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts.  

Flights from Outside of the Philippines to Bohol

Bohol is currently only connected to domestic destinations. If you’re coming from outside of the Philippines, you will have to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Airport. The NAIA is connected to several international destinations in North East and Southeast Asia, Middle East, Oceania, North America, and Europe.

From the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you can fly directly to the New Bohol International Airport in Panglao Island, Bohol.


Flights from the NAIA to the Bohol Province

The Bohol-Panglao International Airport services the whole Bohol Province. This airport opened last November 2018. It replaced the old airport that used to be in Tagbilaran City, the capital of Bohol Province. The Bohol-Panglao Airport is dubbed as the “Green Gateway to the World” and the first eco-airport in the Philippines because of its environment-friendly equipment and facilities.

You may want to book your accommodations in Panglao island itself or start your Bohol adventure in the tourist spots in Panglao for your convenience. If you book a hotel in Tagbilaran, there is a regular air-conditioned bus from the airport to Island City Mall in Tagbilaran City.

2. Accommodation at the meeting venue and options close by
Accommodation is available at the Hennan Resort Alona Beach and Henann Tawala Resort.  

​A few other accommodation options are:
  • The Bellevue Resort - Barangay Doljo, Panglao Island, Bohol
  • ​Bohol Bee Farm - Dao, Duis Panglao Island, Bohol
  • Best Western Plus The Ivywall Resort Panglao - Alona Beach, Panglao Island
  • Modala Beach Resort -  Barangay Doljo, Panglao, Bohol
  • BE Grand Resort -  Barangay Danao, Panglao Island, Bohol

We encourage delegates to make early reservation, preferably before 20th October, as hotel rates may change due to peak season. You can check out the availability, rates and ratings as well as make your reservation for your accommodations at popular hotel booking websites.

3. Visa information for the Philippines
 Information on Visa to the Philippines is available at https://dfa-oca.ph/visa/visa-general-info/

The Philippines grants visa-free entry to passport holders of certain countries while requiring a visa to others. Check if your passport will require a visa for entry to the Philippines at https://dfa-oca.ph/getting-a-philippine-visa/

Generally, foreign nationals who wish to enter the Philippines are required of a visa. However, the participants from the following countries/economies are exempt from the visas for short-term stays of up to 30 days:
  • Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • The eligible countries within the APLMF members: Australia, Canada, Japan, Kiribati, Rep. Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Russia, and the USA.
However, the visa-free entry permission only applies to short-term stays of up to 30 days.
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You can apply for a Philippines visa in one of the following ways:
  • At an Embassy or Consulate of the Philippines in your jurisdiction
  • On Arrival, at an international airport in the Philippines
  • Online, through the website of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office

Note: Please allow at least 10 business days if you require a visa to enter the Philippines.  

4. Other useful information
Local currency:  
  • The official monetary unit in the Philippines is Philippine peso (PHP).
  • The exchange rate can be found at Bangko Sentral NG Pilipinas website. Currency exchange is available at the airport, hotels, and banks.
  • US dollar is also accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops. Most hotels, travel agencies and restaurants accept major credit cards. Most banks are equipped to process credit card cash withdrawals.
  • The the carrying of foreign currency in excess of USD 10,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies must be declared to a Customs Officer.

Climate: 
  • The temperature in Bohol varies very little throughout the year. However, Bohol experiences significant variations in monthly rainfall. The wet season starts from June to November, with June and October receiving the most rain. 
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Language: 
  • The two official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and English. Dialects used by locals in Bohol are Cebuano and Tagalog. English is used in hotels, restaurants and shopping centers. Most taxi drivers speak some English. It is recommended that you write down the address of your destination. 

​​Dress Code:  
  • Business dress for meetings and smart casual attire is appropriate for the social events.
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Electricity power supply: 
  • Voltage supply  The Philippines operates on a 220 V supply voltage and 60 Hz.
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Most electrical outlets in the Philippines are non-grounded two-pronged outlets of either type A (North-American standard) with two flat parallel pins. 

It is best to bring with you an appropriate adaptor for your chargers and electrical gadgets for convenience. Some hotels would have adapters available for their guests’ use upon request (for free, for rent or for sale). You could also find adaptors sold in convenience stores or small kiosks, especially in the cities and in the most touristic areas of the Philippines.​

5. Contact details of the host 

Mr Jes Trilliana
National Metrology Laboratory
Industrial Technology Development Institute
Department of Science and Technology

Email: [email protected]

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