2015
Philippines Study Tour 2015
17-23 August 2015 (Mon-Sun)

Useful websites: (update: 4 Aug 2015)

• ASHRAE Region XIII
• ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter
• ASHRAE Philippines Chapter, http://philippines.ashraechapters.org/
• Tourist/Visitor information:
• It's More Fun in the Philippines http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/
• Philippine Department of Tourism http://www.experiencephilippines.org/
• Tourism in Manila http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Manila
• Manila, Philippines - Lonely Planet http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/manila
  
• Manila Travel Guide - Virtual Tourist http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/City_of_Manila/Manila-1391614/TravelGuide-Manila.html
  
• Visa information of Philippines http://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa
• Top 10 Fascinating Facts About the Philippines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-HsOw2m1Lw
  
• Language
• Basic Filipino Expressions/Words (4:05) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoSc5Tv3BAk
• Basic Filipino Language Tutorial (3:25) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbBquYVFb0o
  
• Tagalog 101 - Common Words & Phrases - Level One (12:14) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFkm-XaKPj0
  
• Transportation (airlines and airport):
• Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) http://www.cathaypacific.com
• Dragonair (KA) http://www.dragonair.com
• Cebu Pacific http://www.cebupacificair.com
• Philippine Airlines (PAL) http://www.philippineairlines.com
• Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) http://www.manila-airport.net/
  
• Hotels:
• New World Hotel Makati City, Manila, Philippines
• The E-Hotel Makati (906 A. Arnaiz Ave., (formerly Pasay Road), San Lorenzo Village Makati Manila, Philippines 1223) www.ehotelsgroup.com
  
• Universities (with ASHRAE Student Branches):
• De La Salle University (DLSU) http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/
  
• Holy Angel University (HAU) http://www.hau.edu.ph/
  
• Mapúa Institute of Technology (MAPUA) http://www.mapua.edu.ph/
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Manila (PUP-M) http://www.pup.edu.ph/
  
• Technological University of the Philippines-Manila (TUP-M) http://www.tup.edu.ph/
  
• University of Santo Tomas http://www.ust.edu.ph/
• ASHRAE-UST CRC FULL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO (2:23) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9coRZfHlRTo
  
• Other Institutions:
• Asian Institute of Management (AIM) http://www.aim.edu/
• Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) http://philgbc.org
• Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) Green Building Rating System (GBRS) http://berdeonline.org
• Philippine Energy Efficiency Project-Efficient Building Initiative (PEEP-EBI)
  
• Government Department:
• Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) http://www.doe.gov.ph
  
• Technical Visits:
• Bonifacio Global City (BGC) http://bgc.com.ph/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonifacio_Global_City
• http://www.bgcmycity.com/
  
• Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) Green Building, National Ecology Center http://www.llda.gov.ph/
• The Mind Museum http://www.themindmuseum.org
• LEED Gold Scores http://www.usgbc.org/projects/mind-museum
  
• Ayala Museum http://www.ayalamuseum.org
  
• The Net Lima (green office building) http://bgc.com.ph/offices/net-lima/
  
• Philippine Arena http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Arena
• San Miguel Polo Brewery, Valenzuela City http://sanmiguelbrewery.com.ph/
  
• Sightseeing:
• Top Things to Do in Manila http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g298573-Activities-Manila_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html
  
• Tourist spots in Manila (Chinese) http://www.liontravel.com/comm/2topic/asia/manila-view.asp
  
• Attractions -- Metro Manila:
• Intramuros - a historic fortified complex http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuros
• Fort Santiago - a Spanish citadel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Santiago
• Manila Bay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_Bay
  
• Manila Cathedral http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_Cathedral
• Rizal Park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizal_Park
• Attractions -- Around Manila:
• Clark http://www.clarksubicmarketing.com/clark_travel_guide.htm
• Pagsanjan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagsanjan,_Laguna
• Subic Bay http://www.subic.com/
• Shopping:
• Ayala Center http://www.ayalamalls.com.ph/
  
• SM Megamall http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM_Megamall
  
• SM Mall of Asia http://www.smmallofasia.com/
  
• Greenbelt (Ayala Center) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbelt_(Ayala_Center)
• Salcedo Saturday Market http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298450-d1869046-Reviews-Salcedo_Saturday_Market-Makati_Metro_Manila_Luzon.html
• A short tour of the University of Santo Tomas (9:33) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvIvzIdlx28
  
• Maps.google.com
• bing maps, http://www.bing.com/maps/