Accessible ICT Manila 2003 - Things to know about Manila

About Manila
	Getting to Manila
	Tourist Attractions
	Your Hotel
	Things to Know
	Philippine Tourism

For Participants:
Preparing for Manila

Things to know about Manila

The Weather

During the month of March, the Philippines is in the "dry season". Precipitation will be minimal. Temperatures will range from 25 - 35 Celcius.

Currency

PESO (PHP)
Approximately US$1.00=PHP 54.20 (February 17, 2003)

Airport Information

Name of airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Distance to hotel: 10 km
Transportation between airport and the hotel: at least 20 minutes
Travel tax: Foreign participants are exempt from the Philippine travel tax.
Airport terminal fee: PHP 550 (approx. US$11)
Baggage trolley rental fee: free
Facilities for the disabled: Ramps elevators and specially designed wash rooms for the disabled are provided. Airlines personnel with assist you to and from the aircraft immigration and customs. It is advisable to inform your airline in advance that you need special assistance.

Time Zone

GMT: + 8 (no daylight savings time) Time difference from:
Vancouver, BC, Canada; San Francisco, CA, USA	16 hours behind Manila
Mexico City, Mexico	14 hours behind Manila
New York, NY, USA	13 hours behind Manila
Paris, France	9 hours behind Manila
Bangkok, Thailand	1 hour behind Manila
Hong Kong; Singapore	same time as Manila
Tokyo, Japan	1 hour ahead of Manila

Transportation available

Bus
Taxi
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Car rental
Jeepney
Tricycles

Power supply

220V (50-60Hz). Note that the power outlets look like North American power outlets. The hotel also has 110V (50-60Hz). When in doubt, ask a hotel representative before plugging in your appliance.

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Main	Programme	Materials	Manila

	Interregional Seminar and Regional Demonstration Workshop on Accessible Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and Persons with Disabilities Bayview Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines, March 3-7, 2003