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2nd ALBO Visayas Convention Advisory
Mabuhay.
Welcome to the 2nd ALBO-Visayas Convention/Seminar at Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo.
How to get there:
From
By plane from
General Information:
1. Registration is P3,600.00 includes 3 days and 2 nights. Fullboard meals consists of 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner,
2. Convention rate will still apply for those arriving in advance (before Oct. 19th or staying participants after Oct. 21
3. Rooms are quadruple sharing.
4. Members of the Secretariat in red shirts will be stationed to assist you at the
5. ALBO 6, 7 and 8 officers are advised to bring their regional banner for the and wear barong tagalong for the Opening Program.
6. To avoid inconvenience, please submit confirmation/rooming list and schedule of arrival flights/trips to 336-90-49 Iloilo PBO or 338-08-64 DBMRO 6.
The Visayas Association of Local Budget Officers comprising of Regions 6, 7 and 8 will hold its second annual convention on October 19-21, 2011at the Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo City. This 3-day activity which carries the theme “Mainstreaming the President’s Social Contract in LGU Budgets”, will be hosted by ALBO 6 headed by Mrs. Elena D. Lim, PBO of Iloilo.
Invited to deliver the keynote address is DBM Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad. Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. of Iloilo province; Cong. Jerry Trenas of the lone distrcit of Iloilo; and Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of the host city have also been invited to deliver their messages and welcome the participants during the Opening Program.
We enjoin all local budget officers and their staff to attend this important activity. Below is the Program of Activities:
“Isang tulog na lang” and we’ll see each other in Boracay. Just a few reminders for the delegates:
1. We’ve posted members of the Secretariat in each entry point to Boracay: Kalibo airport, Caticlan airport, Caticlan jetty port and Cagban jetty port. Don’t hesitate to approach any one of them. They will assist you get to La Carmela de Boracay. You won’t miss them; they”re either in white or yellow t-shirt.
2. To facilitate your entry to Caticlan jetty port, have your belongings ready for inspection at the entrance; pay the required environmental fee (Php 50.00), terminal fee (Php 50.00), and boat ticket (Php 25.00 for motorized banca and Php 30.00 for fastcraft).
3. From Caticlan jetty port, the boat docks at Cagban jetty port. From there, take either a tricycle, multi cab or van for your trip to La Carmela. Our assistance team will help you get your ride.
4. it’s too hot in Boracay. So don’t forget to bring your cap or hat, shades and sunblock.
That’s it! Happy trip. See you there!
This could be a big letdown for PHILLBO delegates but due to unavoidable circumstances, not one of the DBM senior officials will be around during the March 10th opening ceremonies. The reasons: the new DBM building ( the one in between Buildings 1 and 3) will be inaugurated on the said day. Moreover, outgoing Secretary Rolando G. Andaya, Jr. will celebrate his birthday with DBM officials and employees in the new building. The turn-over ceremony to incoming Secretary Jake Lagonera will ensue.
In place of the DBM Secretary, Senator Mar Roxas who hails from the host Region has accepted the PHILLBO invitation to be the keynote speaker. Some DBM Regional Directors have also confirmed their attendance to attend the Opening ceremonies.
The convention next week offers each delegate the rare opportunity to mix business with pleasure. The technical sessions will surely occupy most of their time but at every opportunity, during free times, delegates should explore and enjoy all the amenities that Boracay has to offer.
Foremost of course, is the white sand beach. Walking along the beach barefoot from end-to-end is certainly therapeutic. At night, you can lie by the beach and count the stars, or simply sit with beer on hand and watch the magical fire dancers perform their routine.
Island hopping. Early morning, the delegates can organize in groups, rent a boat and go island hopping. The trip takes three to four hours depending on the length of stay on each stop. First stop is snorkeling on crocodile island where beautiful coral reefs abound, or feed friendly school of fishes while sipping fresh buko juice to quench your thirst. Next stop is the little known “Crystal Cove”.
You can go up the hills to get a top view of Boracay, or pose for some pictures on the resorts different structures resembling the ones in Greek mythology. 
The best part is descending the makeshift staircase down the caves and with your snorkel, take a dive at the underground water and play with the fishes.
As you pass by the back portion of the island, massive structures of hotels and resorts cascading in the mountains are a sight to behold. If you.re not done with 
swimming yet, drop by at the unmolested puka beach and immerse at the cool and very clean waters. To be continued . . .
