MANILA INFO

BEFORE: HEALTH

BEFORE: PASSPORT
Check with your Physician for the following vaccinations or immunizations: Hepatitis-A, Hepatitis-B, Typhoid, Dengue.  If you have them, you may also want to check for a booster dose.

Do Not drink water that is not bottled or boiled!  This includes uncooked food, salads, and ice cubes.  This can cause travelers diarrhea and while not usually fatal, is very uncomfortable.
Check your passport!  Confirm you have a minimum of SIX MONTHS remaining to guarantee re-entry into the United States.  You may apply for a renewal months before it expires.  The lead time is 4-6 weeks typically, so don't delay!

DURING: MONEY

DURING: PHONES
Typically you'll receive the best exchange rate at the airport (terminal 3).  This is among the first "things to do" after grabbing luggage and exiting the inner terminal.  Windows are located just to the side of the exit ramp - before you exit the terminal completely.  If you exit on accident, you will have to go through security to re-enter!
Save up to $50! (based on exchanging $500)
Ensure your phone has the ability to SWAP SIM CARDS.  If not, it's recommended you purchase one that does (inexpensive).  After exchanging money, purchase a GLOBE SIM CARD at a kiosk near the exchange window.  Typically 800PHP provides unlimited data for 7 days (with some calls and texts built-in also).
Save up to $75! (based on AT&T $10/day + fees)

DURING: TRANSPORTATION

DURING: EXTRAS
Download GRAB app from Google Play or iTunes.  It is the Philippines version of Uber.  Instead of taking a Taxi.  It is typically far​ less expensive, and more efficient.
Save up to $105! (based on airport round trip + 5 taxi rides $125)
  1. Bring extra money for souvenirs, sticks, equipment, clothing, etc. that you want to purchase during the trip.
  2. Purchase an extra suitcase cheaply at a discount market ($10-$40) to add to your return flight (check allowances).
  3. Purchase and ship a "BALIKBAYAN" box for flat-rate shipping on large quantities of goods...this can be shared across several people, too!  Huge saving potential hack!
  4. Take advantage of inexpensive side-trips after the group trip is complete.  Recommendations are:​​​
    1. Boracay Island (fly to Kalibo or Caticlan about $60)
    2. Palawan Island (fly to Coron or El Nido about $70)
    3. Bohol Island (fly to Tagbilaran about $70)
    4. Okinawa, Japan (fly to Naha about $350)

INSTRUCTION

YELLOW BELT LEVEL
Guro Jas Dulay
2nd Degree
​Black Belt
BLUE BELT LEVEL
Guro Manuel Deguzman
3rd Degree
​Black Belt
GREEN BELT LEVEL
Guro Rodini Buyogan
4th Degree
​Black Belt
BROWN BELT LEVEL
Datu Paulo Motita
6th Degree
​Black Belt
BLACK BELT LEVEL
Raha Bambit Dulay
10th Degree
​Black Belt

OVERVIEW ITINERARY

WEDNESDAY - 2/21/2018

​Arrive & Check-In
THURSDAY - 2/22/2018
TRAINING DAY 1

Breakfast, Training Session 1, Lunch, Training Session 2, Dinner, Discount Shopping Mall
FRIDAY - 2/23/2018
TRAINING DAY 2

Breakfast, Training Session 3, Lunch, Training Session 4, Dinner, Makati Tour
SATURDAY - 2/24/2018
TRAINING DAY 3

Breakfast, Training Session 5, Lunch, Training Session 6, Dinner + Rank Awardings, Mall of Asia Tour
​SUNDAY - 2/25/2018
ADVENTURE DAY

Breakfast, Travel to Tagaytay, Picnic Grove, Palace in the Sky, Taal Vocano
​MONDAY - 2/26/2018
CULTURE DAY

Breakfast, Travel to Tiaong, Villa Escudaro Plantation & Waterfall Restaurant
TUESDAY - 2/27/2018
FREE DAY 1

Options:  WWII Museum Tour, Fort Santiago, Bonafacio Global City, More Discount Shopping, Manila Zoo, History Museum, Massages, Extra Private Training
WEDNESDAY
FREE DAY 2

Options:  WWII Museum Tour, Fort Santiago, Bonafacio Global City, More Discount Shopping, Manila Zoo, History Museum, Massages, Extra Private Training
THURSDAY
3/1/2018

Return Home Day / Trip End

​PROPOSED HOME-BASE LOCATION