How to get there

Country Name: PHILIPPINES

Host Region: Cordillera Administrative Region

Host Province: Mountain Province

Host Municipality: Bontoc

Language: Filipino (Tagalog and Ilocano), English

Local Time: (UTC+8)‎

Driving: Right-handed

Business hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Shops: 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m.

Weather (June)

The month of the year in Bontoc with the warmest weather is June, with an average temperature of 85°F. The time of year with cooler water lasts for 2.5 months, from December 31 to March 16, with an average temperature below 82°F. The month of the year in Bontoc with the coolest weather is February, with an average temperature of 81°F.

Currency and Payments: Peso – Wireless payment is not commonly used in local shops.

Electricity and Voltage: Electricity: 220V, socket Type A,B<C

Measurements: Metric System

Emergency and Medical

Emergency Number: _______

Fire Department:     _____

Police:                    ______

Service: Mobile network: 4G, 5G

Tipping:  Approx. 1-2USD

Sim-Cards: As a working mobile phone is part of the mandatory equipment, please check the functionality of your mobile phone provider for Philippines.  If you need to buy prepaid sim cards there are multiple stores at the airport.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Entry Visa: Entry visa for SEA countries are not required, only an online flight and customs declaration form.

    General Information: The LOC will provide adequate welcome services at the airport in Clark.  Transportation between Team Hotels and various venues, including official and social functions, will also be guaranteed by the LOC shuttle service. Furthermore, the LOC encourages the Member Federations to travel as sustainably as possible. The transportation service period is between the June 11 and 16.

    Arrivals

    Arrival by Plane:  The LOC will provide adequate welcome services at the official airport, Clark International Airport. To ensure a proper pick-up procedure, all teams were responsible for including their exact arrival information in the Final Entry Form (FEF). In case of any changes the team must contact the LOC as quickly possible. In case of late or lost luggage, please go directly to the designated desk inside the baggage claim area at the airport.

    Arrival by Bus:  To ensure a proper pick-up procedure from the bus station, all teams are responsible for including their exact arrival information in the Final Entry Form (FEF). In case of any changes the team must contact the LOC as quickly as possible.

    Parking: In case you require parking at the venue for your team contact ______.  Due to limited availabilities parking permits are going to be allocated in a first come, first serve manner.

    Participants of the OPEN Category who require travel assistance may log here: (Link to be updated)

    Local Transportation:  The venues are mostly walking distance.  On days transportation is needed, transportation between the team hotels and the venues, including official and social functions, will be guaranteed by the LOC shuttle service during the Championship days from 11h to 16th of June. All transportation schedules will be displayed at the info board both in the team hotels as well as in the other venues which are serviced by shuttles.

    Departure:  A shuttle service will also be in place for team departures. The frequency of this service will be based on the departure schedule, which will be posted at the information board at each team hotel at least 24 hours before departure.  Any changes to the details provided in the FEF shall be communicated to the LOC, at least 48 hours before departure.

     

TRANSPORTATION

BY REGULAR BUS

From Manila – In Cubao, ride a Coda Lines bus going to Bontoc (10Hrs ; P700). They have trips daily at 8PM. Alternatively, you can ride a Dangwa/Ohayami bus and alight in Banaue (8Hrs ; P550). From there, ride another bus or a jeep or a passenger van going to Bontoc (1.5Hrs : P150).

BY PRIVATE VEHICLE

Participant may travel via Baguio – La Trinidad – Bontoc Rd/Halsema Highway/Mountain Trail

Transportation arrangements for OPEN CATEGORY will be updated.