The 59th Conference of the Directors General Conference ofn Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA/59) will be held from 14-18 October 2024 at Dusit Thani, Mactan Cebu, Philippines.

Participants can access the draft programme of the conference from the website of DGCA/59 Asia Pacific: https://dgca59.ph/home

After completing the online registration process, delegates, along with their accompanying persons and spouses, are required to register their flight information as requested by the logistics team. This step ensures that your arrival time is carefully monitored.

The form becomes accessible once the delegate has successfully completed their online registration process.

All foreign visitors to Philippines must ensure their passports, travel documents, and visas have a minimum validity of six (6) months from their arrival date. While visa on arrival is an option for select countries, please refer to the conference website for comprehensive visa requirements based on nationality.

For further details, kindly inquire with the Bureau of Immigration, or reach out to your nearest Philippine Diplomatic or Consular Missions. Any questions regarding visa requirements can be directed to us via email at [email protected].

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The opening ceremony of the event, keynotes addresses, as well as the opening of the exhibition area is scheduled to commence on Monday, 14 October 2024 at 09:00 hrs

The conference is scheduled to commence on Monday, 14 October 2024 at 09:00 hrs.

The Gala Dinner is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at (__________),(further details will be provided)

Delegates are advised to undergo an initial registration through this website: https://dgca59.ph/register prior participating in the conference.

Once complete with the online registration, the website administrator will verify the account and shall provide notification via email for the successful online registration.

The preliminary agenda and tentative program, along with any updates, will be posted on the DGCA59 Conference Website as soon as they are finalized and ready for distribution.

States/Administrations and invited Organizations are requested to send the list of names of their authorized delegates to the ICAO APAC Office by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] prior to any individual registration. It is recommended that delegates register online before 4 October 2024. The Registration Form is available on the conference website.

Participants who have already completed online registration are requested to register at the Secretariat's Desk on-site at the conference venue from 14:00 – 18:00 hours on 13 October 2024, the day before the conference, and during 08:00 – 09:00 hours on day one of the conference. Participants are also requested to always wear the identification badge inside the venue.

The focal points of contact for the conference are:

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will provide the conference's daily secretarial and administrative logistics support.

A social programme for the delegates' accompanying persons and spouses is organized for those interested in participating. The detailed programme will be made available on the conference website.

Delegates are requested to ensure all accompanying persons/spouses are registered during the delegate's online registration or provide their details as early as possible for administrative/logistical requirements. The registration of accompanying persons is necessary to secure their place on the dedicated programmes.

Please note that no documentation will be available in hard copy format.

As Discussion Papers (DPs) and Information Papers (IPs) become accessible, they will be uploaded to the conference website. In line with our commitment to sustainability, physical copies of DPs/IPs will not be distributed unless requested. We encourage participants to retrieve conference materials directly from the website for environmental considerations.

Conference Website: www.dgca59.ph

Conference Secretariat: [email protected]

Conference Registration Team: [email protected]

If you need any assistance with arranging private pre- or post-conference tours and excursions tailored to your preferences, please feel free to inquire at the Concierge Desk of your hotel.

Delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements, including air transportation, visa, hotel reservation, and travel/medical insurance.

All delegates are advised to keep the CAAP informed of their arrival flight itinerary for airport reception and transfer to their hotel. CAAP will provide land transfers to/from the hotel venue to delegates arriving at/departing Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Please submit flight itineraries to the Conference Secretariat at [email protected] and cc: [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

All foreign nationals entering the Philippines must bear passports with expiration dates not earlier than six (6) months from before the date of arrival into the Philippines.

The delegates may apply for visas at the nearest Embassy of the Philippines or Consulate and inform the CAAP Conference Secretariat for visa and arrival facilitation.

All international travellers must fill out and submit the Philippines eTravel for the following, using this link: https://etravel.gov.ph/

• To enter the Philippines
• To depart from the Philippines

A list of countries with visa exemption can be accessed at https://dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa. Citizen of member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are entitled to visa exemption.

The conferencevenue hotel is recommended with special rate as follows:

Dusit Thani Mactan

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★★★★★ Punta Engaño Rd, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu T: +63 32 888 1388 W: https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani-mactancebu/

Room type	Superior Garden 2 Twin / 1 King Bed	Superior Seaview 2 Twin / 1 King Bed	Superior Club Seaview 2 Twin / 1 King Bed
Rate	Php 7,000	Php 10,000	Php 12,500
Inclusions: (breakfast, internet) Rate includes buffet breakfast and internet. Exclusions: (tax, service charge)	Rate includes buffet breakfast and internet Rate excludes 12% VAT, 10% service charge, and 0.83% local tax.

Nearest Hotels

Hotel	Room Type	Room Rate
Shangri-La Mactan Punta Engaño Rd, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu T: +63 32 231 0288 W: https://www.shangri-la.com/en/cebu/mactanresort/ Distance: 3.9 kms - away from the venue (10 min) ★★★★★	Deluxe Seaview 2 Twin / 1 King Bed Deluxe/Premier 2 Twin / 1 King Bed	Php 12,455.00 Php 10,500.00
Savoy Hotel Mactan The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Boulevard, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu T: +63 32 494 4000 W: https://savoyhotelmactan.com.ph/ Distance: 5.5 kms - away from the venue (14 min) ★★★★	Junior Suite 1 Queen Bed Deluxe Premier 1 Queen Bed Superior Deluxe 2 Twin / 1 Queen Bed	Php 7,500.00 Php 4,700.00 Php 3,300.00
Belmont Hotel Mactan The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Boulevard, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu T: +63 32 520 4100 W: https://belmontmactan.com.ph/ Distance: 5.6 kms - away from the venue (15 min) ★★★★	Junior Suite 1 King Bed Deluxe Premier 1 Queen Bed Superior Deluxe 1 Queen Bed	Php 8,000.00 Php 6,500.00 Php 5,000.00
Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa Buyong Rd, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu T: +63 32 236 0888 W: https://tambuliseasideresortandspa.com/ Distance: 9.1 kms - away from the venue (23 min) ★★★★	Premier Suite 1 King Bed Suite 1 Queen Bed Deluxe Studio 1 Queen Bed	Php 11,900.00 Php 9,800.00 Php 7,000.00
BE Resort Mactan Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu T: +63 32 236 8888 W: https://beresortmactan.com/ Distance: 2.8 kms. away from the venue (7 min) ★★★	BE Classy Seaview 1 King Bed BE Chic Pool View 2 Queen Bed BE Cool City View 2 Queen Bed	Php 7,000.00 Php 5,500.00 Php 4,800.00

CAAP will provide return ground transport for the participants between the airport and their hotels, and between their hotels and the conference venue.

Participants are advised to have insurance coverage for any unexpected contingency including transport hazards (taxi, buses, rented cars, etc.) and Medical Coverage.

The recommended dress code for the conference's Opening Ceremony would be formal attire or national dress. For the rest of the conference, delegates may be in business attire. Smart casual wear is recommended for social functions during the conference. In addition, comfortable casual wear would be ideal on the day of the delegates' cultural tour.

Free Wi-Fi accessibility will be available throughout the conference venue. Access details will be distributed during the event. In addition, the internet facilities will be accessible for delegates on-site. Participants are advised to bring their own laptops to access conference materials.

The ICAO Asia and Pacific Regional Office, along with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, will serve as the secretariat for the conference. For all inquiries and general correspondence, please direct your communication to [email protected], ensuring to cc [email protected].

Refreshments during breaks and lunch for all delegates will be provided complimentary during each day of the events.

Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for transportation from the airport to the city and return. Some hotels offer airport transfers.

If you need any assistance with arranging private pre- or post-conference tours and excursions tailored to your preferences, please feel free to inquire at the Concierge Desk of your hotel.

Language: Filipino, the standardized form of Tagalog, is the national language of the Philippines. Cebuano or Bisaya is the second most spoken language in the Philippines after Tagalog and the language of Visayan islands, like Cebu. However, the locals can also speak in English.

Currency and Money Exchange: The local currency is the Philippine Peso (PHP). The approximate currency exchange rate in October 2024 is 1 USD = Php 57. Credit cards (American Express, Visa, and Mastercard) are acceptable in hotels and shopping malls. There are money exchange companies and commercial banks both in arrival and departure at the International Airport. ATMs are available in the malls and around the Metro.

SIM Card: International SIM cards are available in the arrival passenger lounge.

Time Difference: The Philippines is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC +8).

Weather: The average temperature in Cebu City in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 84°F (29°C) to a low of 79°F (26°C). Some would describe it as very warm with a gentle breeze.

Tourist Information: Further tourist information is at https://philippines.travel/safetrip.

Electric Plug and Socket: Electric voltage is 220V, 60 cycles, AC in the Philippines. We suggest you bring a universal travel adapter plug to charge your laptop and mobile electronic devices.