Mabuhay!
Welcome to Manila
TRAVEL: ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Arrival to and departure from the Philippines require the accomplishment of the Philippine Electronic Travel Declaration (eTravel). See Philippine Travel Information System (eTravel)
MANILA
Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. It is part of the greater Metro Manila (National Capital Region) which covers Quezon City, Pasay City, Makati City, Mandaluyong City, San Juan City, and Taguig City, among others. As any Third World urban environment, it is overcrowded, traffic-congested, at times chaotic, but terribly exciting and sense-stimulating.
The Filipino heritage is an interwoven culture of Malay, Chinese, Spanish and American traditions. The national language is Filipino. The main religious practice is Catholic, with sprinklings of syncretism (native/tribal, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu).
For more information about Manila as a city with soul, please visit:
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/manila
THE WEATHER
May is sunny time in Manila. It is warm and humid (26-34 degree Celsius). There might be occasional rain showers. Certain places in the city are air-conditioned (conference venue, restaurant, mall).
Note: Umbrella must be stored in checked-in baggage and not allowed in hand-carry bag during flight travel.
ACCOMMODATION
Recommended hotels near De La Salle University:
Orchid Garden Suites (3-star hotel)
620 P. Ocampo St., Malate, Manila 1004
https://orchidgardensuites.hotels-manila.com/en
Century Park Hotel (3-star hotel)
599 P. Ocampo St. Malate, Manila 1004
Sofitel Hotel and Resorts (5-star hotel)
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, 1300 Pasay City
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila – Live the French Way (sofitelmanila.com)
Lime Resort Manila (4-star hotel)
Atang Dela Rama St, Seascape Village, Pasay City
Admiral Hotel (5-star hotel)
2138 Roxas Boulevard, 1004 Malate, Manila
Luxury 5 Star Boutique MGallery Hotel in Manila|Admiral Hotel Manila
HEALTH
Tap water is not safe for drinking. Purchase bottled water to be safe, or in restaurants, ask for filtered water. At De La Salle University, the water from the water fountains is safe for drinking.
The University clinic has resident doctors and can provide basic medicine (e.g., headache, painkiller, stomachache). Mercury Drugstore is the leading drugstore in Metro Manila and its branches are conveniently located everywhere in the city.
DLSU CLINIC
Ground Floor, Br. Connon Hall, De La Salle University, Manila
HOSPITALS NEAR DLSU
Manila Doctors Hospital
667 United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila
Manila Doctors Hospital – With you every step of the way
San Juan de Dios Hospital
2772 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
SJDEFI-Hospital (sanjuandedios.org)
SAFETY
Metro Manila is not crime-free, although local travel is fairly incident-free. The local people are generally pleasant and helpful. Majority can communicate well in English.
Please take care of your personal valuables. When walking in the streets or in any public places, secure your bags and wallets. Avoid walking alone in the streets in the late evenings.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
The local currency is Philippine peso (PHP). The conversion rate is approximately: 1 USD = 56.47 PHP (source: XE Currency Converter, as of April 3, 2024)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
The Philippine standard voltage is 220 v and frequency is 60 hz. You may need to bring a universal adapter. For Philippine power plugs and sockets, please see images from this site: Philippines – Power Plugs & Sockets: Travel Adapter Needed? (power-plugs-sockets.com)
ENTRY TO DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Main entrance: Gate 2 (a.k.a. North Gate), which leads directly to the Henry Sy Sr. Hall.
For visitors who wish to attend the onsite sessions, see Guidelines for Visitors’ Entry.
The magnificent Bituin tree at the DLSU Taft Campus
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