General Information and Presentation Guidelines

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General Information and Reminders 

A)       Conference Fee:

Conference registration is FREE.

B)       Dress code:

Business to business casual.

C)      Registration:

1. NO WALK-IN PARTICIPANTS and NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Only accepted and confirmed attendees and participants by the organizing committee are allowed to participate in the conference. Please present your Registration Confirmation (sent to you by email with subject: [mirc2025] Registration Confirmation) from the Organizing Committee when you sign in the attendance sheet on the registration table before the start of the conference. Conference badges will only be given to confirmed on-site participants. Registration table shall be open as early as 6:30 AM. 

2. Please present your ID when you enter the PLM premises. Please sign on the list of participants handled by the Guards on Duty. They will ensure that only accepted attendees and participants are allowed to enter the campus for security and safety of everyone.

D)      Certificate of attendance, appearance, and participation:

1. Only those who are able to sign on the attendance sheets and attend all sessions on both days, September 18 and 19, 2025, shall be entitled to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificate of appearance may also be given to attendees upon request for compliance to government processes and requirements.
2. Certificate of participation is awarded to the presenters only. A presenter who failed to present their research is not entitled to receive a certificate of participation.
3. Certificate of attendance, participation, (and appearance) will be given on the afternoon of September 19 at the Secretariat. Announcements will be given during the program.

E)        Conference venue 

The conference shall be held onsite in five (5) different venues within the PLM Campus:

F)        How to get to PLM: 

1. 1.        Ride Hailing app:

You can pin and locate Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila via Grab or Angkas. It is located within the scenic Intramuros. You may choose to alight via Muralla St. Entrance or Sta. Lucia St. Entrance.  

1. 2.        Commuting to PLM:

      2a. If you are from the South and will alight at Buendia terminals:

 At Taft Avenue, take a jeepney or UV express bound to Manila City Hall, Fairview, Quiapo, Divisoria, Sta Cruz, or Dapitan. Get off at the Manila City Hall. Find the underpass near the Kartilya ng Katipunan.  Use the underpass and walk all the way to the other side going to Intramuros.  You may choose any of the following mode to get to PLM from here:

1. Ride a jeepney bound to Mabini and ask the driver to alight you at Round Table (it’s only about 3-5 minute jeepney ride without traffic). From the PUJ Stop, you may walk towards Intramuros Entrance Arch. You will be able to immediately see PLM to your left once you enter and reach the Intramuros Arch. That side of PLM is the Muralla Entrance.
2. Alternatively, (2) you may take a Tribike near the underpass going to Intramuros. Ask the driver to take you to PLM. Agree on the fare first as various drivers may charge differently from 30 to 70 pesos. PLM is located at General Luna cor. Muralla Sts., fronting the Department of Labor and Employment.  

       2b.  If you are from the north and will alight at Cubao or Baliwag (Grace Park) Terminal:

Take a jeepney or UV express bound to Taft, Buendia, Baclaran, or Manila City Hall.  Get off at the Manila City Hall and find the underpass near the Kartilya ng Katipunan. Use the underpass to go to the Intramuros side. You may choose any of the following mode to get to PLM from here:

 (1) Ride a jeepney bound to Mabini and ask the driver to alight you at Round Table (it’s only about 3-5 minute jeepney ride without traffic). From the PUJ Stop, you may walk towards the Intramuros Entrance Arch. You will be able to immediately see PLM to your left, once you enter Intramuros. Alternatively, (2) you may take a Tribike near the underpass going to Intramuros. Ask the driver to take you to PLM.  Agree on the fare first as various drivers may charge differently from 30 to 70 pesos. PLM is located at General Luna cor. Muralla Sts., fronting the Department of Labor and Employment.   

2c. If you are taking the LRT at any point:

Alight at Central Terminal. Walk towards the underpass and go all the way to the other side fronting Intramuros. Write a jeepney bound to Mabini and ask the driver to drop you off at Round table. Travel time is about 5 to 10 minutes only, depending on traffic.  From the PUJ Stop at Round table, you may walk towards the Intramuros Entrance Arch. You will be able to immediately see PLM to your left once you enter Intramuros. That side of PLM is the Muralla Entrance.

1. 3.        Private vehicle (LIMITED PARKING):

Use Waze or Google Maps and pin Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Sta. Lucia Entrance. It will take you directly to the back entrance of PLM, which gives you the option to park within campus. If no more slot is available, please refer to the map provided in a later section and look for available parking slots first. Recommended pay parking slots in the map are only 2 to 5 minute walk to PLM. Please note that Intramuros is filled with One-way streets so please be careful with how you navigate the streets.

G)      Entrance and Exit in PLM: 

Participants may enter the PLM campus via Muralla Entrance for commuters or via Sta. Lucia Entrance for those who can park their vehicle inside the campus. Ensure that you have been confirmed to attend by the organizers  and that you have made prior arrangement and confirmation to bring your vehicle inside the campus.

Muralla St. Entrance is just about the corner once you enter Intramuros Arch via Round Table or General Luna St.

For Sta. Lucia Entrance, you have to turn right as you enter the Intramuros Arch if you’re coming from Round table/Luneta Area. General Luna St. does not allow vehicles to enter as it is used by pedestrians only. On the first street, turn left via Cabildo St. In two blocks, turn left via Victoria Street. You may look for pay parking spaces first if you are uncertain if you can park within the campus. If you have made prior arrangements and have been confirmed, go straight to Sta. Lucia St. and just before Muralla corner, you will find the back gate of PLM for vehicles. It is marked as Sta. Lucia Entrance in the map.

H)      Parking:

Limited parking is available within PLM campus. To request entry and park, you should coordinate weeks ahead to the Secretariat. Details about the vehicle, passenger/s, and driver will be obtained by the Secretariat. Please wait for confirmation if your vehicle can be granted entry to the campus during the conference.

Pay parking spaces are also available near the campus. Rates vary depending on the location and hours of stay. Recommended parking location is along Sta. Lucia St., which offers a relatively large parking space. It is located ~100 meter walk to Sta. Lucia Entrance of PLM.

Other nearby parking facilities are also located along Victoria St. and along Basco St. Limited parking space is available.  They are about 100-200 meters away from Muralla Entrance of PLM.

I)           Where to Eat:

1. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided in the conference. This is given for FREE courtesy of our conference sponsors and partners. Food stubs will be given to claim the snacks, it will be inserted in your badges provided at the registration table.
2. Free-flowing coffee is also provided in selected stations during the conference. Bring your own mug or tumbler to avoid using single use cups as we advocate for sustainability.
3. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are shouldered by the participants and attendees.
4. Participants and attendees have the option to purchase their food at the University Canteen.
5. Participants and attendees may also opt to eat in nearby restaurants, cafés, or eateries. 
6. Other places where you can eat:

-Ristorante del Mitre opposite of San Agustin Church
-Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant fronting San Agustin Church

-Patio de Conchita Restaurant near The -Manila Cathedral

Within Intramuros- https://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/the-latest-eat-drink/111291/where-to-eat-in-intramuros-10-must-try-restaurants-in-intramuros-manila-a7989-20250319-lfrm

Near Intramuros- https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/RestaurantsNear-g298573-d548076-Intramuros-Manila_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html

 There are also a number of other restaurants located along General Luna St. near San Agustin Church. Fast food chains Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, Chickboy etc.)  are also located along Kalaw Avenue in Luneta and Anda St. near Manila Cathedral if you want to roam around the area.           

J)          Where to stay:

K)       Places to visit:

Suggested places to visit:

https://intramuros.gov.ph/sites/

https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/ultimate-guides/intramuros-manila-travel-guide

Intramuros Main Map with places to visit:

https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL3UvcyFBdW1OY041YTVsa2dudDVjWlZpOTZOd0dFZmtOdHc%5FZT1kaGNhMFQ&cid=2059E65ADE708DE9&id=2059E65ADE708DE9%21503640&parId=2059E65ADE708DE9%21503644&o=OneUp

L)        Manila weather in September (Luzon, Philippines)

Source: Lifted from https://weather-and-climate.com/Manila-September-averages

Temperatures

The month of September in Manila typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, monthly temperatures can peak at 32°C. At nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C.

Precipitation

Manila in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 309 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain 

Average sunshine

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 132 hours. Even though this month is part of the wet season, you can still see the sun occasionally.

 Average windspeed

September sees wind speeds averaging 2 m/s. You'll typically experience pleasant light breezes that move leaves slightly and feel refreshing. As an average, expect variation from very calm days to periods with more apparent air movement. 

M)     Pointers for the participants:

1. Have a copy of your confirmation to attend/participate. It will be presented when you enter PLM and sign the attendance sheet at the registration table.
2. For a sustainable event, we are minimizing the use of papers and cups that would generate unnecessary wastes. For the book of abstract and conference program, QR codes will be provided around the venue and during the program to access the electronic copies. We also encourage everyone to bring their own mugs or tumblers for the event.
3. The main venue for the conference is the JUSTO ALBERT AUDITORIUM located on the east wing of Gusaling Lacson.  The registration table and secretariat are stationed near this venue for concerns.
4. Participants who are granted permission as online attendees have to register as well each day.  They are required to attend all sessions.  Separate instructions to join the plenary and parallel sessions will be given to online participants.
5. Registration table will be open as early as 6:30AM. Register early to avoid pooling the line at the registration table. Once registered, please enter the venue for plenary session.
6. For attendees, please settle down once you register. Please put your mobiles phones on silent mode to avoid disrupting the program and presentations.
7. Free morning and afternoon snacks will only be given to confirmed attendees and participants. NO FOOD STUB, No Free Snacks. Food stubs are given inside the Conference Badge provided.
8. For oral presenters, please ensure that the copy of your PowerPoint presentation is already submitted to the organizers on or before September 5, 2025.
9. For poster presenters, hoist your posters at the poster area on the designated time period announced separately. Although double-sided tapes will be available, it is highly encouraged to bring your own as well. A pdf copy of the poster shall also be submitted via a Google Drive (or One Drive) link to be given by the conference organizers days after receiving the notice of acceptance. Deadline of submission is also on September 5, 2025.
10. During parallel sessions, oral presenters are given 12 minutes to present and 3 minutes for Q/A. Time keepers are positioned in the room to remind the presenter of the remaining time. Each session chair assigned per cluster may cut the presentation to manage time allotment.
11. Be professional and courteous when asking questions and addressing questions to encourage intellectual and productive discourse. One of the goal of the conference is to enrich the research of the presenters, while disseminating research findings to the participants.