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To PHILLBO members who have not yet secured a copy of the invitation lette, kindly download the attached jpeg file. Right click the file and save in your hard drive.
As of today (Feb. 12th), 110 rooms of the total 144 available rooms in La Carmela de Boracay have been reserved for PHILLBO guests and delegates. We advise PHILLBO members to pre register with your respective ALBO regional association so that the Secretariat can allocate your room accommodation. Those who can no longer be accommodated at La Carmela will be billeted in the nearby sister resort.
PHILLBO members: You can view further advisories at www.twitter.com/albo6
Here’s the Advisory to the forthcoming Convention-Seminar. For more advisories/instructions, you can also visit : www.dbmro6.org/v1 and www.twitter.com/albo6.
14th NATIONAL CONVENTION ADVISORY
Date and Venue: March 10-12, 2010 at La Carmela de Boracay Resort-Hotel at Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.
About the Venue
La Carmela de Boracay is a AAA Boracay Resort with a guaranteed 144 rooms for occupancy. It is situated in Station 2 right at the Beachfront of Boracay Island. Recently renovated, the Resort will be locked up and made exclusively available for PHILLBO participants for the duration of the convention. You can view details about La Carmela,at http://www.boracay4less.com/la-carmela-de-boracay.html
Registration Fee and Accommodation:
Registration is P6,000.00, live-in. This includes accommodation for two (2) nights and three (3) days stay at La Carmela de Boracay Resort-hotel with fullboard meals consisting of two (2) breakfast, two (2) Lunch, two (2) Dinner, three (3) AM snacks, and two (2) PM snacks. Accommodation is a quadruple sharing and on a “first come first serve basis”.
Hotel accommodation the day before and after the convention date shall be at the expense of the participants. La Carmela de Boracay will charge “early birds” the same convention rate. Avoid the rush! Send in your confirmation and rooming list not later than February 10, 2010 to the Convention Secretariat:
PBO, Iloilo, Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City, c/o Mrs. Elena Lim; FAX: 033-336-9049, or
PBO, Capiz, Provincial Capitol, Roxas City, c/o Mr. G. Antonio Arbis; FAX: 036-621-0097;
Email; pbocapz@yahoo.com
How to get there:
Boracay is located at the northwest tip of Panay Island in Western Visayas- In getting there you can travel by plane and boat from Manila and Cebu City via Panay Island. (Iloilo City).
The Province of Aklan is adopting a “one-entry, one-exit” policy. So all PHILLBO delegates bound for Boracay has to stop over at Caticlan Jetty port where they can take either a motorboat or fast craft to Cagban jetty port in Boracay Island. The trip takes 15 minutes for a fare of Php 25.00 (motorboat) and Php 30.00 (fast craft). Delegates should shell out an additional Php 50.00 as terminal fee and Php 50.00 environmental fee. To avoid the inconvenience of having to line up to pay for boat fare and other fees, delegates are advised to coordinate with the Secretariat assigned at the jetty port. Another five minutes drive by motorcab, multi-cab will take the delegates to La Carmela de Boracay.
From Manila (By Plane)
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific provide two (2) flights each daily from Manila to Kalibo, Aklan. From Kalibo, vans are available for a 11/2 hour ride to Caticlan Jetty port (Php100.00 fare). Smaller aircraft like Asian Spirit and Sea Air also offer several flights daily.
The shorter route is a flight to Caticlan Airport on board Asian Spirit and Sea Air. A van, multi-cab or motorcab will take you to the nearby Jetty Port before proceeding to Boracay.
From Iloilo (By Land)
Ceres Liner as well as L-300 vans, and rented vehicles leave Iloilo from their terminal at Tagbak, Jaro, Iloilo City almost every hour. The trip takes 3 hours to Kalibo. From drop off points/Terminal in Kalibo, delegates can take a van or shuttle bus going to Caticlan for 1 ½ hour. Fare is Php100.00. For rented vans you can arrange for a direct trip from Iloilo City to Caticlan Jetty Port
From Iloilo (By Sea)
Ships from Manila, Mindanao, Cebu also dock at Iloilo Port. Delegates should then proceed to the Bus terminal in Tagbak, Jaro, Iloilo City for their land trip to Caticlan.
From Manila (By Sea)
Delegates may also opt to travel via the Strong Republic Nautical Highway. Buses like Philtranco, Dimple Star, etc. departs from Cubao, Quezon City at 11:00 am and 2;30 p.m. to Batangas City There a waiting RORO vessel will take them to Mindoro and all the way to Caticlan, Malay, Aklan. Total travel time is 14 hours and the fare ranges from Php 1,000 to Php 1,200.
The cheaper route from Manila by boat is offered by WG&A Shipping Lines, Negros Navigation Co. Inc. and Moreta Shipping Lines. All ships depart from North Harbor, Manila and dock at the Port of Dumaguit, New Washington for an overnight trip. A bus, jeepney or air-conditioned shuttle bus will take you to Caticlan. for Php 200 per person.
Other Information:
Attire: For the opening ceremony, delegates are advised to wear semi-formal attire. For the rest of the session – casual light clothing, low heeled shoes is a must. Dinner by the beach in the 2nd night (Mar. 11) - white shorts and t-shirt.
Languages spoken; Akeanon dialect, Ilonggo, Filipino & English
Credit cards – Visa & Mastercards accepted
Communications: PANTELCO, CRUZTELCO, Islacom & PLDT,SMART,GLOBE, SUN,
Internet Services
Leisure Activities: Island Hopping, Dining at nearby hotels and restaurants, scuba diving, jet ski, banana boat, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, motorboat rentals, white beach relaxation, massage, etc
For live-out delegates: Accommodation types are scattered all over the island, ranging from luxurious hotel types to budget rooms. Considering that the month of March is peak season for tourist, advance booking should be arranged.
Additional advisories will be issued from time to time. These will be posted simultaneously in the following web sites:
PHILLBO website: http://phillbo0810.i.ph;
DBM RO 6 website: www.dbmro6.org/v1
ALBO 6 Twitter: www.twitter.com/albo6
SEE YOU IN BORACAY!
14th PHILLBO ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION/SEMINAR
La Carmela de Boracay, Malay, Aklan
March 10-12, 2010
THEME: “Local Budgeting for 2010 and Beyond”
P R O G R A M M E
DAY 1 – MARCH 10, 2010 (Host Area – Visayas)
7:00 A.M. to 12:00 NN - Registration & Billing
12:00 NN to 1:00 P.M. - Lunch
1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. - Opening Ceremonies
Entrance of Colors - By Region
Invocation - Indigenous Peoples (AETAS)
of Boracay
National Anthem -
Presentation of Delegates - Ms. Elena D. Lim
PHILLBO Vice President – Visayas
PBO- Iloilo
Opening Statement - Mr. Maximo D. Sison, Jr.
PHILLBO President
PBO – Samar
Welcome Address - Hon. Ceciron S. Cawaling
Municipal Mayor
Malay, Aklan
Hon. Carlito S. Marquez
Governor
Province of Aklan
INTERMISSION NUMBER - Kiriwkiw Group
Introduction of the - Mr. G. ANTONIO ARBIS
Keynote Speaker PHILLBO Trustee
PBO – Capiz
KEYNOTE SPEECH - HON. ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.
Secretary
Department of Budget and Management
CONSULTATIVE DIALOGUE - Hon. Sec. Rolando G. Andaya, Jr.
w/ USEC Mario Relampagos
Dir. Carmencita N. Delantar
ROCS, & All Regional Directors
4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. - 14TH PHILLBO Annual Convention
General Assembly
6:00 P.M. - Dinner and Coctails w/ Live Band
EMCEE: IVAN MARCHAN AND JERRY BARCENAS
DAY 2 – MARCH 11, 2010 (Host Area – Luzon)
6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. - Breakfast
9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. - BUDGET UPDATES
By: Usec Mario Relampagos/
Dir. Emy Delantar
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 NN - IMPLEMENTING SSL 3 IN LGU’s
By: Dir. Myrna Chua, OPCCB
12:00 NN to 1:00 P.M. - LUNCH
1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. - GPRA (RA 9184) UPDATES
By: Atty. Ruby Alvarez, Executive Director
GPPB - TSO
2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - BEST PRACTICES SHOWCASE:
The Aklan Model
Ma. Victoria A. Salido
Provincial Accountant
6:00 P.M. - Dinner by the beach, with the fire dancers
EMCEE: MS. ZENY SANTOS AND TONY BANLAWE
DAY 3 – MARCH 12, 2010 (Host Area – Mindanao)
6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. - Breakfast
9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M - COPING WITH STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE
By: Dra. Daisy Chua - Daquilanea
11:00 A.M. to 12:00 NN - CLOSING CEREMONIES AND TURN OVER
TO 2011 NATIONAL CONVENTION HOST
CHECK OUT/HOMEWARD BOUND
EMCEE: MR. JOEL RETERBA AND VIRGIE S.A. GARA
