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Visiting the PhilippinesAbout | Event Info | Visiting the Philippines | FAQ
T
he capital city of the Philippines, Manila definitely makes for a great poker environment. Aside from the various casinos scattered all throughout the area, the city is also home to many poker players and gamblers who will typically not back down from a challenge.
GETTING THEREVisiting Manila for the first time? Don’t worry, because the city is definitely a tourist friendly location. Eight kilometers, about 20 minutes from the city center, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) serves Manila, the Metro Manila area and the nearby provinces. Over 40 airlines provide daily service to over 26 cities and 19 countries worldwide.Upon arriving at the airport, you can easily get help and directions from the friendly, English-speaking staff. Taxis are available at the airport to bring you to your hotel. The prevailing currency in Manila is the Philippine Peso, which is the country’s national monetary unit. Need help with converting your money? There are plenty of money changer shops all around the city. You can also ask your hotel for assistance on converting your currency to Peso. USEFUL INFORMATIONTime: GMT+8Language: The vernacular language is Filipino in the form of Tagalog, while English is the language most widely used in education and business throughout the Metro Manila region. Climate: It is summer time in May when the APT will take place. Currency: Philippine Peso. Click here for the latest currency information. Visas: Citizens of 145 countries can enter the Philippines without a visa for visits of up to 21 days. Please visit http://www.gov.ph/faqs/visa.asp for more details. TRAVEL AGENCIESFor your total convenience, here are accredited travel agencies that you can contact.Blue Horizons Travel & Tours, Inc. Contact Name: CESAR LACHICA (Travel Consultant) Telephone: +63 2 848 3901 ext. 114 Mobile: +63 920 909 7301 Email: cesar_lachica@bluehorizons.com.ph Website: www.bluehorizons.com.ph *In making reservations, please write “Asian Poker Tour-Manila” in the special instructions box. This travel agency will be present during the APT in Manila to accommodate bookings for the side trips of interested guests. For more infomation on Blue Horizon's beach get-away packages,please click here. For more infomation on Blue Horizon's Manila tour packages,please click here. Link World Travel Contact Person: MABEL M. RONDERA Telephone: + 63 2 309 2615 to 17 / +63 2 243 3027 Fax: +63 2 242 8146 / +63 2 309-7445 Email: linktra@i-nex.net / linktra610@yahoo.com For more information about Manila and the Philippines in general, please visit www.tourism.gov.ph
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