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.