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Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. It is also the seat of government and the country’s political and economic center. Filipinos call it “the city of our affections.” Founded in 1571 by three Spanish conquistadors, it was described as the city of “poise and grandeur.” One of the most destroyed cities in World War II, Manila has rebuilt itself as a sprawling megalopolis with over 11 million people. Having reconstructed parts of its walled city, Intramuros remains a major tourist attraction with Makati, an adjacent city, the central business district. The symposium will be held close to Intramuros.

By Air
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila is the Philippines’ premier gateway, with the cities of Cebu, Davao, Clark, Subic, and Laoag providing other international airports. NAIA is served by more than thirty airlines.

Metro Manila has three airports. Domestic flights arrive in Pasay City and international flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, also in Pasay City. Serving the international and domestic flights of Philippine Airlines and Air Philippines is the Centennial Terminal (Terminal 2), located at the Old MIA Road. Terminal 2 is divided into two wings: the North Wing for international flights and the South Wing for domestic. These airports are about 7 kilometers south of the Manila, and southwest of Makati City’s Central Business District.

Angeles City, in the vicinity of the Clark Special Economic Zone, offers the Clark International Airport, formerly the airfield of the U.S. Air Force’s Clark Air Base, which was closed in 1991 after the explosion of Mount Pinatubo. Also known as the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, this airport services Air Asia and Tiger Airways, low fare, no frill airlines with flights originating from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, respectively. Booking flights with these airlines include shuttle services to Pasay City Terminal in Manila, approximately 6 kilometers from the symposium venue.

By Sea
Major cruise liners call on the port of Manila. WG7A lines provides a Superferry Program, an affordable and convenient alternative to the crowded vessels of other ship lines. Superferry connects twenty-two provincial ports with Manila (see www.superferry.com.ph for details).

By Road
Taxi: The journey time from the airport into Manila varies depending on the time of day. At peak hours, it can take up to two hours; at best it can take thirty minutes. We suggest that you take a taxi with a Department of Tourism (DOT) accreditation. Distance from the airport to our recommended hotels is approximately 10 kilometers. Car or van rental is available through Center Lane Car Rental Services (call +632 845 4129 or 845 4130).

Bus: An airport bus runs to Metro Manila; an inexpensive and frequent Metrobus also operates to and from Metro Manila.

Anscor-Casto Travel Corporation is a Philippine travel agent that promotes tourism in the Southeast Asian region. It offers hotels, trips to historical Corregidor island, diving sites, world-class resorts and beaches in Asia at the most affordable rates. Contact is Ms. Grace Roldan +63 (2) 810-0079 or +63 (2) 810-2004 *F /* +63 (2) 817-3468. Email grace.r@anscor-casto.com