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45th SEAMEO COUNCIL CONFERENCE and 5th ASED MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR

INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 2. MEETING VENUE AND DATE 3. ORGANIZERS AND CONTACTS 4. REGISTRATION 5. ACCOMMODATIONS 6. INFORMATION ON AIRPORTS 7. VISA INFORMATION 8. TAX REGULATIONS 9. AIRPORT ARRIVAL 10. TRANSPORTATION 11. DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION 12. LUNCH AND TEA 13. VENUE FACILITIES AND SERVICES 14. GENERAL INFORMATION

14.1 Currency, Banking, and Taxes 14.2 Climate 14.3 Electricity 14.4 Communication Facilities 14.5 Time Difference 14.6 Drinking Water 14.7 Tipping 14.8 Tourism 14.9 Flight Schedule Updates 14.10 Medical Services 14.11 Emergency Telephone Numbers

15. ANNEXES 15.1 ANNEX A: Programme at a Glance 15.2 ANNEX B: Registration Form 15.3 ANNEXC: Accommodation Details 15.4 ANNEX D: Shirt Measurement of Minister 15.5 ANNEX E: Flight Schedule

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1. INTRODUCTION This Circular provides general information on arrangements and other relevant information for the 45th SEAMEC Conference and 5th ASED Meeting. The event will be held in Mactan, Cebu, Republic of the Philippines from Tuesday, 26 January to Friday, 29 January, 2010. Information in this circular is current as of 2 December 2009. Any amendments to information contained in this document will be issued via email to all SEAMEO Members and Associates. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to this circular as the need arises. Electronic copy of this document can be obtained from DepED website: http://www.deped.gov.ph/ and click the 45th SEAMEO Council Conference and 5th ASED Meeting LOGO located at the upper right side of DepED webpage. . 2. MEETING VENUE AND DATE The 45th SEAMEC and 5th ASED meeting will be held in Mactan, Cebu, Republic of the Philippines from Tuesday, 26 January to Friday, 29 January, 2010. SHANGRI-LA’S MACTAN RESORT AND SPA Address: Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Cebu, Philippines Contact Person: Ms. Lydi Pascua, Events Manager Telephone No. : (63 2) 818-0952 Fax No. : (63 2) 814 2545 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shangri-la.com 3. ORGANIZERS AND CONTACTS This 45th SEAMEC Conference and 5th ASED meeting is organized by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through the Department of Education in collaboration with the SEAMEO Secretariat in Thailand and other agencies such as; i) Department of Foreign Affairs, ii) Bureau of Customs, iii) Department of Transportation and Communication, iv) Philippine National Police, v) Department of Tourism, and vi) Department of Interior and Local Government. The Provincial Government of Cebu and the local government of Lapu-Lapu City are also involved in organizing this event. 3.1 For Accommodation and Transport matters please contact: Name: MS. VANESSA LEI B. NALLANO Position: Project Development Officer III Address: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Special Projects and Legislative Liaison, Rizal I Bldg., DepED Central Office, DepED Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines, 1600 Tel: (632) 633-1940/ (632) 633-7224 / (632) 637-5832/ (632) 637-5834 Fax: (632) 633-1940/ (632) 637-5832/ (632) 637-5834 Email: [email protected] 3.2 For Registration matters please contact: Name: ROGER B. MASAPOL Position: SEAMEO Affairs Officer Address: DepED Central Office, DepED Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines, 1600 Tel: (632) 633-7216 Fax: (632) 638-8634 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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3.3 For Other matters please contact: Name: Recaredo Borgonia Position: Regional Director Agency and Address: Department of Education, Lahug, Cebu City Email: [email protected], [email protected] Tel: +6332-2311-309, +6332 231-1433, +633 231-1309, +6332 414-7399, +6332 414-7325,

+63918 9631671 4. REGISTRATION 4.1 To facilitate the registration including hotel reservation and Shirt measurement of the Minister, kindly accomplish carefully ANNEXES B, C and D found in pages 13-15 of this document and submit via fax or e-mail to the organizers at fax numbers and email addresses provided in 3.2 on or before December 20, 2009.

4.1.1 Form B - Registration Form which will be filled up by each participant. 4.1.2 Form C - Accommodation details 4.1.3 Form D – Shirt Details of the Minister

4.2 Upon arrival in Cebu, delegates are requested to collect their name badges at the Registration Desk and Check-In Counter located at Jasmine Room of Shangri-la’ Mactan Resort and Spa, Mactan, Cebu. Name badges must be worn and be visible at all times. These badges are required for entry into all venues and meeting areas. 5. ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodation and Roundtrip Airfare of the Minister from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Timor Leste will be supported by the Government of the Philippines. Other delegate from the four countries will be provided with accommodation. Room blocks have been set up at the following properties: 5.1 SHANGRI-LA’S MACTAN RESORT AND SPA

Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Cebu, Philippines Contact Person: Ms. Lydi Pascua, Events Manager Telephone No. : (63 2) 818-0952 Fax No. : (63 2) 814 2545 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shangri-la.com

Location Situated on tropical Mactan island in Cebu, Philippines, the Resort & Spa is 15-minutes away from the airport and ideally located for both leisure and business travelers. Accommodation The Resort & Spa’s 547 spacious bedrooms and suites offer a tropical interior design that blends Philippine craftsmanship with world-class comfort and convenience. GUEST ROOMS

ROOM CATEGORY DAILY ROOM RATE* SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE

Superior Gardenview $123 $156 $189 Deluxe Seaview $167 $200

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Executive Room $234 $267 $300 Panorama Room $234 $267 $300 Panorama Suite $434 $467 $500 * Based on Php45.00 per $1 The room rates quoted above are subject to ten percent (10%) service charge and prevailing government taxes. Check-in time is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 NN. Should you wish to avail of a late check out, this is subject to availability and there is a charge of PhP 3,000.00 net until 6:00 PM. Daily group rate will be chargeable for late check-out beyond 6:00 PM. ENTITLEMENTS

Complimentary breakfast buffet at Tides or Acqua Pre-registration for express check-in Complimentary broadband internet access Complimentary use of Health Club facilities (fitness gym, steam, sauna and Jacuzzi)

Guest Room Features All guest rooms are fully equipped with modern amenities including:

Broadband Internet access (free) Cable television IDD telephones with bathroom extension Laundry and valet service Mini-bar Voice mail Electronic safe

Business center The fully equipped Business Center offers a wide range of services and private conference rooms. Recreation Facilities Please visit www.shangri-la.com for recreational facilities available at Shangri-la Mactan. 5.2 IMPERIAL PALACE WATERPARK RESORT AND SPA

M. L. Quezon Highway, Brgy. Maribago Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Contact Person: Ms. Joyce Ann L. Abella, Sales Account Executive Reservations Telephone: (63 32) 494-5286 / (63 32) 494-5000 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: http://www.imperialpalace-cebu.com/

Location Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa, Cebu’s newest luxury hotel, is located in Mactan Island Cebu, Philippines and is only a 20-minute drive from the Mactan International Airport, and is only 15-20 minute drive from the Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa. Accommodation The hotel consists of 557 well-appointed guestrooms, suites and villas.

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GUEST ROOMS

ROOM CATEGORY DAILY ROOM RATE* SINGLE DOUBLE

Deluxe/Garden View $123 $123 Deluxe/Ocean View $139 $139 Mactan Suite/Garden View $178 $178 Mactan Suite/Ocean View $195 $195 * Based on Php45.00 per $1

Rates quoted is on a per room per night basis. Above rates are inclusive of Buffet breakfast up to a maximum of two persons per room. Room rates are inclusive of Local Tax, non-commissionable& inclusive of Service Charge. Extra bed charge is at Php 2000 net and inclusive of buffet breakfast. Special rates shall apply for this group only.

Guest Room Features

Large bathrooms with separate bath and shower. Multiline telephone and broadband Internet connection. National and international direct dialing phone connection. Multi-channel 37” HD television plus DVD and CD player. Personal safety deposit box. Fully stocked mini bar and refrigerator. 24-hour room service. Smoking and non-smoking floors.

Recreation Facilities Fitness and Wellness Facilities

709 square meter spa and fully equipped fitness centre Massage rooms, sauna, steam Jacuzzi and plunge pool Treatment areas for different spa services including facial and body treatments 10am-12am in-room massage service

Waterpark Facilities

Island Pool Adventure Pool Extensive choice of water sports activities

5.3 HILTON CEBU RESORT & SPA

Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines Contact Person: Ms. Eunice S. Perez, Banquet Sales Executive Tel.: +63 32 492 7760 Fax: +63 32 495 1431 Email: [email protected]

Location Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa in Cebu, Philippines, an upscale resort with a French-Mediterranean flavor is located just 10-15 minutes away from Mactan Cebu International Airport and approximately 30 minutes away from cosmopolitan Cebu City. Accommodation With 246 uniquely designed guestrooms, 90 percent with breathtaking sea views, including 74 elegant spa suites.

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GUEST ROOMS

ROOM CATEGORY DAILY ROOM RATE* SINGLE DOUBLE

Hilton Deluxe $164 $182 Hilton Deluxe Plus $195 $215 Executive Room $191 $209 1 Bedroom Spa Suite $254 * Based on Php45.00 per $1

All above rates are per room/ per night. All rates quoted are already inclusive of 10% service charge, 12% VAT and 0.75% local tax.

Please note that Government taxes are subject to change without prior notice. Benefits and services included:

Daily Buffet Breakfast at the Vanilla Beach Café Complimentary welcome drink and cold towel upon arrival Daily amenities inside the room: Two (2) Bottles of Mineral Water Daily Newspaper (English) Fruit Plate

Complimentary usage of the hotel amenities:

Private Beach Free Form Swimming Pool Scheduled City Shuttle 24-Hour Fitness Center Steam Bath Game Room Scheduled Recreation & Beach Activities for Adults

6. INFORMATION ON AIRPORTS

Strict and rigid security check is being implemented in all airports in the Philippines particularly in international airports like Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Each passenger will be ask to take off their shoes, slippers, jackets, belts , mobile phones and other personal belongings for x-ray purposes.

6.1 Mactan Airport The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is located in Mactan Island, province of Cebu in Central Philippines and connected to Cebu City, the provincial capital 20 kilometers due southwest, through the Mactan-Mandaue bridge. The airport is about 600 kilometers from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and serves as the southern hub of the air transportation system of the Philippines. MCIA is strategically located with estimated travel time of only 3 to 4 hours to fourteen (14) cities in Asia Pacific. It is a vital international gateway to the country's economic prosperity.

6.2 Ninoy Aquino International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila’s premier airport, is located along the border between Pasay City and Parañaque City in Metro Manila. It is about 7 kilometers south of the country's capital Manila, and southwest of Makati City's Central Business District.

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7. VISA INFORMATION

Pursuant to the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption signed last July 25, 2006 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, visitors from the ASEAN Member Countries are exempted from the visa requirement for a period of stay of up to fourteen (14) days from the date of entry.

For non-ASEAN member countries participants, you may visit http://www.dfa.gov.ph/consular/visa.htm for other information about Philippine regulation and Visa application or you may contact your respective embassies/consulates for assistance.

8. TAX REGULATIONS Airport Embarkation Tax Passenger Terminal Fee is levied on all passengers embarking for: 1. International travel (including Security Fee): PHP 750.00 2. Domestic travel: PHP 200.00 Place of payment: Airport of departure. Exempt: 1. Children under 2 years of age. 2. Transit passengers remaining in the transit area and not leaving the airport. 3. Crew members. Currency rules

It is illegal for any incoming or outgoing passenger to bring in or out Philippine Pesos in excess of P10,000.00 without prior authority from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Any violation of this rule may lead to its seizure and civil penalties and / or criminal prosecution. (BSP Circular 98-1995)

Carrying of foreign currency in excess of US$10,000.00 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies must be declared to a Customs Officer or the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Violation of this rule may lead to seizure and sanctions, fines and / or penalties.

Note: Only banknotes and coins, which are legal tender must be declared (travelers’ checks, credit cards etc. are exempted from the declaration requirement). Hotel Occupancy Tax Hotel Occupancy Tax applies to all visitors except certain representatives from foreign missions. 9. AIRPORT ARRIVAL When you arrive at Mactan-Cebu International Airport or Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will be greeted by 45th SEAMEC and 5th ASED Meeting staff in the arrival hall/baggage claim area. Staff will be wearing the national dress of the Philippines with SEAMEC ID. Likewise, a signage with the meeting name and logo printed on it will also be displayed visibly in the arrival area. In the event that you can’t find any of these identification measures and you require immediate assistance, you may call Mr. Marcos Rodil (for NAIA concern) at +639202911589 or Dr. Carmelita Dulangon (for MCIA concern) at +639176256978. 10. TRANSPORTATION

A. Shuttle Service B. Shuttle service shall be provided to all delegates, thus it is imperative that confirmation must be

done on or before December 20, 2009 to ensure proper transportation arrangement. Each Minister

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will be provided with an official car while the rest of the delegation will also be provided with a common transport service.

B. Taxi Service Metered Taxis at Mactan Cebu International Airport are available outside the arrival area. If you choose to take a taxi to your hotel, it is recommended that you keep a printout with your hotel’s address with you. You can show this printout to the taxi driver, if there are any communication difficulties. Directions to the Hotels/Venue: Shangri-la Mactan Resorts and Spa is 15-20 minutes travel from Mactan International Airport and relatively no traffic disturbance. Flags of member countries are displayed along the way which will practically lead the driver to the venue. 11. DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION 11.1 Pre‐Meeting Document Submission All documents, opening statement of each minister and presentations should be submitted to the SEAMEO Secretariat not later than 15 days before the event in electronic form. 12. LUNCH AND TEA Morning and afternoon tea will be provided during the duration of the meetings. Hosted lunch and dinners will likewise be extended to delegates. 13. VENUE FACILITIES AND SERVICES • Information Desk • Free Wi‐Fi Services • Catering (Snacks/Hosted Lunch) • Mail Services (Shipping/Receiving, FedEx, UPS) • Medical Services • Telecommunications (Telephones/Internet) • Storage • Information regarding prayer rooms will be posted at the secretariat near the function room 14. GENERAL INFORMATION 14.1 Currency, Banking, and Taxes The monetary unit of the Philippines is the Peso. Daily Exchange rate information is available in all broadsheets and television programs. You can exchange foreign currencies at front desks, most large banks, tourist centers, malls and at agencies in the terminals of major airports. You will receive the best rate using an automated teller machine (ATM). Major credit cards are widely accepted across the Philippines. Most hotels require a credit card to confirm a reservation. The Philippines has a value‐added tax (VAT) on goods and Services. The current sales tax in is 12 percent. 14.2 Climate The Climate of the Philippines is a tropical wet maritime climate dominated by rainy, dry and cool season that dominates on November to February. The summer monsoon brings heavy rains to most of the archipelago from May to October, whereas the winter monsoon brings cooler and drier air from December to February. Monsoon rains, although hard and drenching, are not normally associated with high winds and waves. But the Philippines sit astride the typhoon belt, and the country suffers an annual onslaught of dangerous storms from July through October. 14.3 Electricity The Philippines uses 220 volts and electrical plugs with two flat parallel blades. The conference hotels do not supply plug adapters.

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14.4 Communication Facilities Mactan, Cebu has international and national direct dial phone and facsimile services, mobile phone sites, internet and e‐mail facilities, and worldwide express delivery service. Internet‐Broadband and wireless internet services are available in all of the conference hotels and at the workshop venue. Most national daily newspapers are in English. The Philippines has seven (7) major television networks (ABS-CBN, GMA, ABC, PTV4, QTV, IBC13, RPN 9) which broadcast mainly in English. Cable TV is available in almost all hotels in Cebu. There are 3 major mobile phones networks in the Philippines; Smart Communications, Globe Telecoms and Sun Cellular which provide wireless mobile phone services. If you wish to buy local SIM card from any of the three providers, it is recommended that you buy the provider that gives the strongest signal. Based on marathon survey, Globe Telecoms provides the strongest signal of wireless telephone services in Cebu City. Protocol officers assigned in each country can provide vital information on this. 14.5 Time Difference Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore share the same time zone at GMT +8.00; one hour ahead of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam, one hour behind of Timor Leste and 2 hours ahead of Myanmar. SEAMEO Countries Time zones based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Indonesia GMT+7, GMT+8, GMT+9 Brunei GMT+8 Malaysia GMT+8 Philippines GMT+8 Singapore GMT+8

Cambodia GMT+7 Laos GMT+7 Thailand GMT+7 Vietnam GMT+7 Myanmar GMT+6 Timor-Leste GMT+9

14.6 Drinking Water Cebu’s water supply meets all health code requirements for drinking and bathing. It is fluoridated and slightly chlorinated as well. However, bottled water is available in all hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores. 14.7 Tipping Tipping is customary for service industry professionals: Waiters, bartenders, taxi drivers, hairdressers, hotel porters and chamber maids, coatroom attendants, parking valets and airport skycaps. Tips is not required but will be appreciated when given with no specific percentage of the bill and amount. 14.8 Tourism Information on Cebu tourism can be found on the following websites: http://www.cebucitytourism.com/ http://www.philtourism.com/index.html 14.9 Flight Schedule Updates Please refer to Annex E

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14.10 Medical Services Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa maintains a clinic located at the Garden Level of the Atrium Wing. They have nurse that is on call for 24 hours to attend to health emergencies. Doctor is available everyday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Nearby hospitals are listed below: Mactan Doctors Hospital http://www.cebudocgroup.com +63(32)255-5555

Cebu Doctors Hospital 1 Dr. P. V. Larrazabal Jr. Avenue, North Reclamation Mandaue City 6014, Cebu +63(32)238-8333

Perpetual Succour Hospital Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City 6000 Philippines Mobile: (63927) 650-4065 E-mail: [email protected]

Chong Hua Hospital +63(32)255-8000 +63(32)253-5639 [email protected]

14.12 Emergency Telephone Numbers DepED Regional Office: +6332-2311-309 POLICE DEPARTMENT: Regional Command Hotlines: +6332-2551645/+63322553943/+63322554831 Mobile: +639285491293 16. ANNEXES ANNEX A: Programme at a Glance ANNEX B: Registration Form ANNEX C: Accommodation ANNEX D: Shirt Measurement of Minister ANNEX E: Flights Schedules

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45th SEAMEO Council Conference (SEAMEC) and 5th ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (ASED)

26 - 29 January 200, Shangri La Hotel, Cebu City, the Philippines Tentative Programme At-a-Glance

Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010 Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010 Thursday, 28 Jan 2010 Friday, 29 Jan 2010

Arrival of Delegates Check-in at Hotel

1100-1200 hrs Executive Committee Meeting at Business Centre, Room 1

1200-1300 hrs Special High Officials Meeting at Mactan Ballroom IV

1300-1400 hrs Lunch at:

1400-1500 hrs

Registration (in Camera Participants) at …

1500-1700 hrs

In-Camera Session at Mactan Ballroom III

0800-0900 hrs Bilateral Meeting (by arrangement) at Business Centre, Room

1 and 2

0800-0945 hrs Plenary Session 3 (Policy Forum) at Mactan Ballroom

0945-1045 ASED Meeting at Jasmine

0800-0900 hrs Bilateral Meeting (by arrangement) at Business Centre,

Room 1 and 2

0915-1045 hrs Opening Ceremony at the Marquee

0915-1100 hrs

Review and Adoption: In-Camera Session

Report and Plenary Sessions

Report

Closing Formalities at Mactan Ballroom

1045-1115 hrs Refreshments at the Marquee

1115-1245 hrs Plenary Session 1

at Mactan Ballroom

1045-1115 hrs Refreshments Venue:

1100-1130 hrs Refreshments Venue:

1115-1245 hrs ASED Meeting (Cont’d) at Jasmine

1130-1245 hrs

ASED Review and Adoption of Final Report and Closing Formality

Press Conference at Mactan Ballroom

1245-1400 hrs

Lunch at the Marquee

1245-1400 hrs

Lunch at the Marquee

1245-1400 hrs

Lunch at the Marquee

1400-1530 hrs Plenary Session 2 at Mactan Ballroom

1400-1800 hrs Educational/Cultural Visit

Departure of Delegates

1530-1600 hrs Refreshments

1600-1730 hrs Plenary Session 2 (Cont’d)

1800-1930 hrs

In Camera Dinner At Ocean Pavilion

1900-2130 hrs Welcome Dinner hosted by the Secretary of Education, Philippines at Beachfront of Shangri-La

1900-2130 hrs Reception Dinner Hosted by the Governor of Cebu at the Cebu Int. Convention Centre (CICC)

In Camera: for Heads of SEAMEO Member and Associate Member Countries and designated Officials.

ANNEX A- Programme

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5th SEAMEO COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND 5TH ASED MEETING Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Mactan Cebu, Philippines

26-29 January 2010 PARTICIPANT’S FORM

1. Name of Participant (Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms): __________________________________________________

2. Designation or Position Minister High Official Centre Director __________________(centre) Delegate (member of delegation) Others, please specify___________________________

3. Country ______________________________________________________________________ 4. Organization __________________________________________________________________ 5. Complete Office Address:________________________________________________________-

_____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number(s): ________________ Fax Number(s):____________________________ Mobile Number: ______________________e-mail address:____________________________

6. Flight Schedule: 1. Arrive Manila on (date)_______________ at (time)_______________________________

Arrive Cebu on (date) _______________ at (time)_______________________________ Flight Number_________________________ from:_______________________________

2. Depart Manila (date__________________at (time)_______________________________

Depart Cebu on (date)_______________ at (time) _______________________________ Flight Number____________________________ to_______________________________

7. Blood Type ______________ Allergies:___________________________________ 8. Dietary Requirements, if any____________________________________________________

Please complete this form and return it to the 45th SEAMEC Conference and 4th ASED Meeting Secretariat not later than December 20, 2009. by e-mail: [email protected], [email protected],

[email protected] or by fax: (632) 638-8634/(632) 633-1940/ (632) 637-5832/ (632) 637-5834

ANNEX B- REGISTRATION

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45th SEAMEO COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND 5TH ASED MEETING Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Mactan Cebu, Philippines

26-29 January 2010 Name:___________________________ Country_______________________________

Kindly tick the corresponding box for your preferred room category. If you wish to make advance reservation, kindly contact the hotel you choose and mention that you are attending the 45th SEAMEC and 5th ASED Meeting to receive the group rate. You will be asked to provide your credit card information to complete the reservation. Your card will not be charged at this time*. If you do not have a credit card with which to confirm your reservation, please contact Ms. Vanessa Nallano at email address [email protected] so alternate arrangements can be made to guarantee your reservation. Ministers of education from the 19 countries, other high officials and SEAMEO Centre directors shall be billeted at Mactan Resort and Spa. Other participants/delegates are given options to choose from the three (3) hotels listed below. The hotels will provide reservation confirmation numbers. Please note this down at the time of reservation.

SHANGRI-LA MACTAN RESORT AND SPA Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Cebu, Philippines Contact Person: Ms. Lydi Pascua Telephone No. : (63 2) 818-0952 Fax No. : (63 2) 814 2545 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shangri-la.com IMPERIAL PALACE WATERPARK RESORT AND SPA M. L. Quezon Highway, Brgy. Maribago Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Contact Person: Ms. Joyce Ann L. Abella Reservations Telephone: (63 32) 494-5286 /

(63 32) 494-5000 Email: [email protected] or

[email protected] Website: http://www.imperialpalace-cebu.com/ HILTON CEBU RESORT & SPA Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines Tel.: +63 32 492 7760 Fax: +63 32 495 1431 Email: [email protected]

If you wish to share room with another participant, please write the name below: (Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms): __________________________________________________

Room Category ACCOMODATION Single Double Triple

Superior Grand View $123 $156 $189 Deluxe Seaview $167 $200 Executive Room $234 $267 $300 Panorama Room $234 $267 $300 Panorama Suite $434 $467 $500

Room Category Single Double Deluxe/Garden View $123 $123 Deluxe/Ocean View $139 $139 Mactan Suite/Garden View $178 $178 Mactan Suite/Ocean View $195 $195

Room Category Single Double Hilton Deluxe $164 $182 Hilton Deluxe Plus $195 $215 Executive Room $191 $209 1 Bedroom Spa Suite $254

ANNEX C- ACCOMMODATION

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45th SEAMEO COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND 5TH ASED MEETING Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Mactan Cebu, Philippines

26-29 January 2010

Name:___________________________ Country_______________________________ SHIRT MEASUREMENT OF MINISTERS Each Minister from 19 member and associate countries will be provided with a SHIRT. Kindly provide the measurement (inches) based on the drawing below.

Name of Minister MEASUREMENTABCDEFG

ANNEX D- SHIRT MEASUREMENT

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INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

It is highly recommended that participants take direct flights to Cebu.

CATHAY PACIFIC Bangkok – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Bangkok Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

10:50 18:40 CX708 1 330 19:00 11:45 CX702* 1 EQV

*Day after Cebu – Bangkok (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Bangkok

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 20:15 CX920 1 EQV

12:45 18:40 CX920 1 EQV

Hanoi – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Hanoi Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

11:05 18:40 Cx1790 1 32S 20:00 11:45 CX6726* 1 32S

*Day after Cebu – Hanoi (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Hanoi

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 19:05 CX 920 1 EQV

19:50 09:50 CX 920* 1 330

*Day after Ho Chi Minh – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Ho Chi Minh

Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

10:10 18:40 CX1762 1 32S 19:05 11:45 CX764* 1 EQV

*Day after

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Cebu - Ho Chi Minh (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Ho Chi Minh

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 18:00 CX 920 1 EQV

Hong Kong - Cebu Departure : Hong Kong [HKG] Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

09:05 11:45 CX921 0 330

16:00 18:40 CX921 0 330 Cebu - Hong Kong Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Hong Kong [HKG] Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 15:25 CX 920 0 330

19:50 22:30 CX 920 0 330 Jakarta – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Jakarta Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

09:15 18:40 CX 718 1 EQV 14:50 11:45 CX776* 1 EQV

*Day after Cebu – Jakarta (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Jakarta

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 20:00 CX 920 1 EQV

Kuala Lumpur – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Kuala Lumpur

Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

09:50 18:40 CX 720 1 777 18:45 11:45 CX 1724* 1 330

*Day after Cebu - Kuala Lumpur (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Kuala Lumpur

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Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

19:50 12:40 CX 920 1 330

*Day after Phuket – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Phuket Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:30 11:45 KA 213* 1 32S

12:30 18:45 KA 213* 1 32S

18:20 11:45 KA 215* 1 32S

18:20 18:40 KA 215* 1 32S

*Day after Cebu – Phuket (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Phuket

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 11:35 CX 920* 1 EQV

12:45 17:25 CX 920* 1 EQV

19:50 11:35 CX 920* 1 330

19:50 17:25 CX 920* 1 330 *Day after Singapore – Cebu (Via Hong Kong) Departure : Singapore Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

11:25 18:40 CX 714 1 777

CEBU PACIFIC Hong Kong - Cebu Departure : Hong Kong [HKG] Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

00:05 02:40 5J-237 0 EQV 00:50 03:25 5J-239 0 EQV

01:35 04:10 5J-239 0 EQV

00:50 03:25 5J-239 0 EQV

Cebu - Hong Kong Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Hong Kong [HKG] Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

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20:45 23:20 5J-236 0 EQV 21:30 00:05 5J-238 0 EQV

22:15 00:50 5J-238 0 EQV

21:30 00:05 5J-238 0 EQV Singapore – Cebu Departure : Changi International Airport Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

00:20 04:00 5J-548 0 EQV Cebu – Singapore Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Changi International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

19:55 23:35 5J-547 0 EQV

MALAYSIA AIRLINES Kuala Lumpur – Cebu (via Kota Kinabalu) Departure : Kuala Lumpur [KUL] Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

09:20 15:05 MH 2708 1 734 Cebu - Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Kuala Lumpur [KUL] Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

16:00 21:05 PR 709 1 734 Singapore – Cebu Departure : Changi International Airport Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

06:45 15:05 MH 602* 1 734

07:10 15:05 MH 9128* 1 EQV 08:40 15:05 MH 9112** 1 EQV

*Via Kuala Lumpur ** Via Bangkok Cebu – Singapore (Via Kuala Lumpur) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Changi International Airport

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Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

16:00 23:40 MH 709 1 734 PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Hong Kong - Cebu Departure : Hong Kong [HKG] Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

09:05 11:45 PR 921 0 A340

16:00 18:40 PR 921 0 EQV Cebu - Hong Kong Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Hong Kong [HKG] Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:45 15:25 PR 920 0 A340

19:50 22:30 PR 920 0 EQV Kuala Lumpur – Cebu (via Kota Kinabalu) Departure : Kuala Lumpur [KUL] Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

09:50 15:05 PR 708 1 B734 Cebu - Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Kuala Lumpur [KUL] Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

16:00 21:05 PR 709 1 B734 SINGAPORE AIRLINES Bangkok – Cebu (Via Singapore) Departure : Bangkok Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

12:40 12:45 SQ 975* 1

18:40 12:45 SQ 979* 1 21:20 12:45 SQ 981* 1

19:00 11:45 CX702* 1 EQV

10:50 18:40 CX708 1 330 19:00 11:45 CX702* 1 EQV

*2 Days after Cebu – Bangkok (Via Singapore)

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Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Bangkok

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

13:45 20:25 MI 541 1

15:25 08:35 MI 588* 1 *2 Days after

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Manila - Cebu Departure : Manila [MNL] Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial

Terminal 2, Philippines Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

04:30 05:45 PR843 0 A330 05:30 06:45 PR845 0 A330

06:30 07:45 PR823 0 A319 07:30 08:45 PR847 0 A330 09:30 10:55 PR853 0 EQV 13:30 14:55 PR857 0 A330 15:00 16:25 PR849 0 EQV 18:00 19:15 PR863 0 A330 20:30 21:45 PR855 0 A320

Cebu - Manila Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Manila [MNL] Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 2, Philippines

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

05:00 06:15 PR842 0 A320 06:35 07:50 PR844 0 A330 09:35 10:55 PR848 0 A330 11:00 12:15 PR824* 0 A319 12:00 13:20 PR854 0 EQV 15:35 16:55 PR858 0 A330 17:15 18:35 PR850 0 EQV 20:15 21:30 PR864 0 A330 21:00 22:15 PR868 0 A330

CEBU PACIFIC Manila - Cebu Departure : Manila [MNL] Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 3, Philippines Arrival : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

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04:45 06:00 5J-559 0 A319 06:35 07:45 5J-561 0 A320 08:00 09:15 5J-563 0 A320 10:10 11:25 5J-553 0 A320 12:15 13:30 5J-567 0 A319 13:55 15:10 5J-581 0 A319 15:50 17:05 5J-569 0 A319 17:45 19:00 5J-571 0 EQV 18:45 20:00 5J-577 0 A319

20:15 21:30 5J-575 0 A319 21:35 22:45 5J-579 0 A320

Cebu - Manila Departure : Cebu [CEB] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Arrival : Manila [MNL] Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 3, Philippines

Departure Arrival Flight Stops Type M T W T F S S

04:50 06:00 5J-554 0 A320 06:35 07:50 5J-560 0 A319 07:00 08:15 5J-550 0 A319 08:20 09:35 5J-562 0 A320 09:45 11:00 5J-564 0 A320

12:005 13:20 5J-580 0 A320 16:00 17:15 5J-572 0 EQV 17:35 18:50 5J-570 0 A319 17:00 18:15 5J-578 0 A319

18:30 19:45 5J-576 0 A319 23:15 00:20 5J-582 0 A319