Accommodation and travel

Accommodation and Travel

The meeting venue is at the Conference Hall of the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific.

Participants are responsible for making their own hotel bookings and settling their bills directly with the hotel. WHO office can assist with the hotel booking, if requested, by making a tentative booking. However, participants will still be required to confirm the booking directly with the hotel.

Recommended hotel accommodations:

Hotel name Address/Tel/Fax	Type of Accommodation	Room Rates Per Night
Diamond Hotel Philippines (5 star) (Contact: Ms Loraine S. Reyes)
Roxas Blvd. cor. Dr J Quintos St Manila, Philippines Tel. No.: (632) 8528 3000 Fax No.: (632) 8526 2255 & 5305-3067 Website: http://www.diamondhotel.com	Deluxe Room (Single/Double Occupancy) Premier Rooms (Single/Double Occupancy) Deluxe Executive Suite	PHP 6,700.00 / PHP 7,300.00 PHP 9,000.00 / PHP 9,600.00 PHP 16,800.00
Distance to WHO: 20-minute walk Distance to WHO: 9 minutes by car		* Inclusive of Buffet Breakfast Unlimited in-room internet access and Roundtrip Transfers Hotel/WPRO/Hotel
Manila Hotel (5 star) (Contact: Mr Adrian Salumbides)
One Rizal Park, 0913 Manila, Philippines Tel. No.: (632) 85270011 Fax No.: (632) 85270022 to 24 Website: www.manila-hotel.com.ph	Superior De Luxe Room (Twin/King) Long Staying Rate (minimum of 10 consecutive nights) upgraded to Superior Deluxe room.	PHP 6,350.00 PHP 6,000.00
Distance to WHO: 20-minute walk Distance to WHO: 9 minutes by car		*Inclusive of Buffet Breakfast, Internet connection, roundtrip transfers Hotel/WPRO/Hotel
Sheraton Manila Bay (5 star) (Contact: Ms Ashley Villegas-Marcelo, Senior Sales Manager)
M Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar St. Malate, Manila, Philippines Tel. No: (632) 5318 0788 Website: www.sheratonmanilabay.com	Deluxe Room (Single/Double Occupancy) Deluxe Room (Single/Double Occupancy) Long Stay minimum 14 consecutive nights	PHP 6,950.00 / 7,950.00 PHP 6,500.00 / 7,500.00
Distance to WHO: 20-minute walk Distance to WHO: 10 minutes by car		*Inclusive of Buffet Breakfast, Internet connection and Roundtrip Transfers Hotel/WPRO/Hotel

Entry requirements

Participants are required to have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry to the Philippines, and an entry visa, if required. Nationals of some countries and areas may enter the Philippines and stay up to 30 days without a visa.

If you are uncertain about Philippine visa requirements, please check with the nearest consulate or embassy of the Philippines, or check the link below:

https://consular.dfa.gov.ph/visa-general-info/

The Philippine eTravel System

The https://etravel.gov.ph is the only official website of eTravel.

The following shall be required to register/update in the eTravel System, except foreign diplomats, and their dependents, foreign dignitaries, and members of their delegation, 9(e) visa holders, and holders of diplomatic and official/service passport:

Arriving Filipino and foreign crewmembers;
Arriving Filipino and foreign passengers; and
Departing Filipino passengers.

eTravel regisration/update is absolutely free of charge, hence, it does not collect or require any form of online payment.

You may register within 72 hours (3 days) prior to your arrival into or departure from the Philippines. Travelers are enjoined to present their proof of eTravel registration prior to boarding their flight.

Take a screenshot or download your QR code before closing or exiting the eTravel website or application. You will be required to show said QR code to an airline representative prior to boarding your flight.

Arrival

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is the main international gateway to the Philippines. The airport is located between Pasay City and Parañaque City, about 10 kilometres south of Manila.