Arrival of Advoc delegates and companions

Free Time

Assembly at The Peninsula Manila lobby

(For: Delegates and Companions)

Attire: Smart Casual

Ayala Museum/Greenbelt

Ayala Museum is an art and history museum located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Dela Rosa Street in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. As one of the most important private institutions on Philippine art and culture, Ayala Museum not only houses rare and priceless objects, but also protects and promotes the Philippines’ cultural and historical legacy, giving Filipinos a reason to be proud of their heritage—and giving the world a clear picture of who Filipinos really are, and what they can be.

Assembly at The Peninsula Manila lobby for Golf at Tagaytay Highlands Golf & Country Club

(For: Golfer-Delegates and Companion Golfers)

Attire: Golf attire (Golfers are suggested to bring extra casual attire and windbreakers/jackets for Advoc Asia Annual General Meeting and dinner at Atty. Florentino M. Herrera III’s Tagaytay Resthouse)

Assembly at The Peninsula Manila lobby for Tour of General Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine located at Kawit, Cavite(For: Golfer-Delegates and Companion Golfers)

Attire: Casual (windbreakers/jackets are suggested)

Lunch at Tagaytay Highlands Golf & Country Club

(For: All Delegates and Companions)

Tagaytay is the Philippines’ second summer capital, next to Baguio. The accessing highway offers a breathtaking sight of the world famous Taal volcano formation, a creater within an island within a lake. Coconut groves dot the ridges of Tagaytay and classy accommodations give the visiting tourists the pleasures of relaxation, and at the same time, wide opportunities to enjoy the magnificent view of Taal volcano.

Advoc Asia Annual General Meeting at Tagaytay Highlands Golf & Country Club

Companions may avail of the spa services and/or sports facilities of Tagaytay Highlands Golf & Country Club, or may opt to take a tour of the club while the 14th AGM is on-going.

Assembly at The Peninsula Manila lobby

(For: Delegates and Companions)

Attire: Casual (comfortable footwear is suggested)

Walking Tour of Intramuros

Right in the heart of Manila is found the "Walled City" - Intramuros. Constructed in 1571, during the period of Spain's colonization of the Philippines, it comprised of European buildings and churches that have been replicated in different parts of the archipelago. Although the Pacific War of the 1940s took its toll on Intramuros, it had been one of the world's best preserved medieval cities. The site is a timeless journey through forts and dungeons, old churches, colonial houses, and horse-drawn carriages.

Departure from Sofitel Hotel for The Peninsula Manila

Free time/Prepare for Gala Dinner

Assembly at The Peninsula Manila lobby

(For: Delegates and Companions)

Attire: Business Suit for men and Evening Gown for women

Gala Dinner at the Marble Hall (Sycip-Herrera Hall) of the National Museum of the Philippines

The National Museum of the Philippines, established in 1910 as an ethnography and natural history museum, remains the premier repository of the country’s natural and cultural heritage. Among the many displays, the galleries devoted to the San Diego galleon merit special mention. Porcelain plates, coins, jewelry, armaments and other artifacts recovered from the sunken battleship present revelatory glimpses of seventeenth century life. The Story of the Filipino People is also an important attraction for visitors.

Assembly at The Peninsula Manila lobby

(For: Delegates and Companions)

Departure from The Peninsula Manila for the CCP complex

(Ferry ride for the Tour of Corregidor)

Estimated Time of Arrival in Corregidor

Corregidor Island at the mouth of Manila Bay has long been valued as a natural fortress due to its unique “tadpole” shape, strategic location, and rocky landscape. It is named for its use as a Spanish registration site for ships entering Manila Bay in the 18th century. Following the Spanish-American War, Corregidor Island became a U.S. military station, and it was used by General Douglas MacArthur as one of his major defense positions following the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. Corregidor Island was the last outpost of organized resistance against the Japanese following the fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942. Under the leadership of Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright, the invading Japanese forces were repelled for 27 days. On May 6, 1942, Corregidor Island was surrendered to the Japanese forces. U.S. forces regained control over Corregidor Island in 1945. Today, Corregidor Island is a national shrine that commemorates the valiant battle fought by the Filipino and American forces against the Japanese forces during World War II.