TELL THE REST OF THE WORLD WHY IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES

In addition to the half-day and full-day tours specially tailored for the weekend of 13–14 October 2018, participants were provided with recommendations for destinations around Manila and on other islands, offering opportunities to experience some of the Philippines' most beautiful scenery.

To enhance the symposium experience, participants were offered a selection of half-day tours, including a visit to Intramuros and other historic landmarks on 14 October 2018. Due to strong interest, the registration deadline was extended to 31 August 2018 to accommodate additional bookings. Tour participation was limited to 20 participants, ensuring a comfortable and well-managed experience. Reservation and payment details were provided in advance, and confirmed participants received booking confirmations outlining their tour arrangements.

HALF-DAY TOURS

Intramuros

The old town Manila built by Spanish colonial forces and considered among the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. Founded 400 years ago, look back in time as you are taken to fascinating museums, churches, colonial houses, cobblestoned streets and squares, ruins, bulwarks, and other historical sights.

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The National Museum of the Philippines

This Government institution is located in the heart of Manila and serves as an educational, scientific and cultural institution in preserving the various permanent national collections featuring the ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and visual artistry of the Philippines. Since 1998, the National Museum has been the regulatory and enforcement agency of the National Government in the restoring and safeguarding of important cultural properties, sites and reservations throughout the Philippines.

Pinto Art Museum

A trip to the private Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo, Rizal, unveils a hidden gem which opened to the public in 2010. Sprawled over a large hilly area with a stunning collection of contemporary Philippine Art in various buildings, it even offers an equally stunning panoramic view of Manila to boot in good weather (requires good mobility due to many steps).

WHOLE DAY TOUR

Tagaytay – Taal Volcano

A day trip to Tagaytay, ca. 65 km South of Manila, is a MUST, as it overlooks Taal Volcano, a complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is the second most active volcano in the Philippines with 33 historical eruptions. All of these eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake.

Since the formation of this large caldera (Taal Lake), subsequent eruptions created another volcanic island, within Taal Lake, known as Volcano Island.

Bohol - Chocolate Hills

The beautiful Island of Bohol in the Visayas is relatively small and visiting its popular sites in 1 to 2 days is possible though 3 days is a better option.

Bohol Attractions are:

  • Loboc Church
  • Cruise Loboc River
  • Loboc And Bilar Man-made Forest
  • Bohol Chocolate Hills
  • Tarsier
  • Hanging Bridge
  • Baclayon Church
  • Panglao Beachlao Beach

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Palawan Island

Palawan Island Philippines is the largest island. The island is half desert, so still undeveloped. You can enjoy the jungle, mountains, and white beaches. Palawan Island has been rated by National Geographic Traveler magazine as best Southeast Asia region in 2007, and the 13th best island in the world! Is the most bio-diverse island in the Philippines. Palawan is an archipelago with 1,780 islands on the western part. Due to amazing landscapes and high bio-diversity, Palawan island is known as “The Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines”.