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MUSCLECONTEST 2019 PHILIPPINES

Metro

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the nation's center of education, business, and transportation. is the most metropolitan region composing the city of Manila and surrounding cities like , , , Parañaque, , , City and .

The event venue, The Tent at Acacia Estates, is in Taguig right after the airports. Hence, exploring any of the more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines via domestic air travel will be convenient. If you have a few nights to spare you may go to (El Nido, Coron, San Vicente, Port Barton are some of the most visited), , , Siargao (for surfing), etc. For day trips, you can go consider Island, (for diving and snorkeling) to see , Hidden Valley Springs in or in . Getting In

The most reasonable and practical way to reach Manila is by air. Ninoy Aquino (NAIA), is the Philippines’ primary international airport with 4 terminals — Terminals 1, 2, 3, 4. Always check the Terminal of your as some use more than one terminal. In any case, know that a free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes to connect all 4 terminals 24 hours daily.

Terminal 1 is used for most international flights such as Airlines, Jetstar, Southern, Asiana, EVA Air, Thai Airways, Korean Air, , Scoot, Alitalia, Airways, Air China, , Airlines, Air, Airlines, etc.

Terminal 2 is used by , ANA, Etihad, Turkish Airways, Air , Airways, etc.

Terminal 3 is used by domestic carriers like Pacific and several international airlines like Cathay Pacific, , Airlines, Air , Emirates, , United Airlines, Air , Delta Airlines, KLM, Qantas, etc.

Terminal 4 is used by budget carriers AirAsia and Air Swift. Getting Around

While there are taxis outside NAIA Terminals’ arrival areas heading downtown it’s best to check if your hotel has a shuttle service before considering transport options.

Airport metered taxis are colored yellow, and have the right to stop and pick up passengers and line up the porte cochere as you step out of the arrival hall. Each departing taxi is registered by a dispatcher. Despite this, complaints have been reported (accelerated meters, charging full days' mileage, etc). Do not let the yellow taxi driver retain both taxi slips.

White taxis are warned as "not officially sanctioned" by NAIA, but often times are much cheaper. Base fare start at ₱40. But they can only be spotted in the departure level, where they are dropping off departing passengers.

Athletes and visitors are encouraged to download Grab App (ride hailing platform/ booking service) for cars, taxi, carpool, and courier to help reach destinations in Manila. Fares using this APP can be paid via your registered credit card in the APP or by cash (Philippine Pesos).

Recommended Neighborhoods

Accommodations are plenty. If you want to be walking distance to the venue then there are AirBnB options. McKinley Hills is 3 kilometers or 1.8 miles away by car. Bonifacio is 5 kilometers or 3 miles away by vehicle. Makati City is 6 kilometers or 4 miles away. While is 10 kilometers or 6 miles away. All 4 have great dining and entertainment options. Newport is next to the airport and has a casino but the majority are in which is 15 kilometers or 9 miles away (where Okada, Solaire, City of Dreams are located).

Acacia Estates (walk to venue) only has AirBnB options. You can also go to Agoda Homes, hotels.com or Tripadvisor for choices of apartments for short stay rent. McKinley Hills neighborhood is also a good choice since dining and entertainment options are available and its a short cab drive away in an area not susceptible to unpredictable traffic jams as the other areas. Again short stay studios for rent are aplenty in the aforementioned room booking sites. (BGC) Area | Taguig City

Bonifacio Global City (also known as BGC, Global City, or The Fort) is a financial and lifestyle in Metro Manila, Philippines. The forms the physical core of the Bonifacio Global City and is essentially designed as a three-by-three matrix of office and residential buildings, retail outlets and pedestrian-friendly roads and walkways. The grid approach ensures a city center that is easy to navigate. The 5th and 11th Avenues and 32nd and 26th Streets serve as the boundaries of the city center. Bonifacio Global City is 5 km (0.0 mi) away from The Tent at Acacia Estates in Taguig City — venue of the Musclecontest Philippines 2019.

SEDA BGC HOTEL 30th Street corner 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 945 8888 | Fax: +63 2 945 8891 Website: https://bgc.sedahotels.com/location/

F1 HOTEL 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 908 7888 / 928 9888

ASCOTT BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY 5th Avenue and 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 860 9888 Website: https://www.the-ascott.com/en/philippines/manila/ascott-bonifacio-global-city- manila.html SHANGRI-LA THE FORT 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 820 0888 Website: https://www.shangri-la.com/manila/shangrilaatthefort/

GRAND MANILA 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 838 1234 Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/philippines/grand-hyatt-manila/mangh

Resorts World Manila Area | Pasay City

Resorts World Manila is an integrated resort, located in Newport City, opposite the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. This is 10 kilometers or 6 miles away from Acacia Estates by car.

MAXIMS HOTEL Newport , Newport City, Pasay 1309, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 908 8888 / 908 8600 Website: https://www.rwmanila.com/hotels/maxims-hotel HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1 Jasmine Drive, Newport City, Pasay 1309, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 908 8600 Website: https://manilanewport.holidayinnexpress.com/

BELMONT HOTEL Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay 1309, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 318 8888 / 903 1999 Website: https://www.belmonthotelmanila.com MANILA MARRIOTT HOTEL 2 Resorts Drive, Resorts World Manila, Pasay 1309, Metro Manila, Philippines Phone: +63 2 988 9999 Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mnlap-manila-marriott-hotel/

Ayala Center Makati Area | Makati City

The Makati is a major commercial development operated by Incorporated located in the Makati Central Business District in Makati. Ayala Center Makati is 6 kilometers or 4 miles away from the event venue. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES MAKATI Mall, Palm Drive, Ayala Center, Makati City 1224, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 909 0888

ASCOTT MAKATI Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City 1224, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 909 0888 Website: https://www.the-ascott.com/en/philippines/manila/ascott-makati.html NEW WORLD MAKATI HOTEL Esperanza Street corner , Ayala Center, Makati 1228, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 811 6888 Website: https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/

MAKATI SHANGRI-LA corner Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200 Philippines Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 813 8888 Website: https://www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatishangrila/

THE PENINSULA MANILA Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, 1226 Makati City, Metro Manila Email: [email protected] | Phone: +63 2 887 2888 Website: https://www.peninsula.com/en/manila/5-star-luxury-hotel-makati

McKinley Hills | Taguig City

Megaworld's largest township development in Metro Manila, McKinley Hill, is the perfect LIVE-WORK-PLAY-LEARN-SHOP community with a land bank of 50 hectares in . Inspired by cities in and , McKinley Hill brings to the Philippines the sophisticated culture of Southern .

All properties below are walking distance to the Venice Piazza Mall that has the Venice Grand Canal. Various restaurants and other establishments can be explored around McKinley Hill. This is 3 kilometers or less than 2 miles by car to Acacia Estates. THE VENICE LUXURY RESIDENCE Venezia Dr, McKinley Hill, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila VICEROY TOWERS 1, 2 & 3 Tower 1: Florence Way, Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila Tower 2: Upper McKinley Road, Florence Way, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila Tower 3: Florence Way, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila

STAMFORD EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE Florence Way, McKinley Hill, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila

MORGAN SUITE RESIDENCE Florence Way, McKinley Hill, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila

THE FLORENCE Florence Way, McKinley Hill, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila Acacia Estates | Taguig City

Acacia Estates is a 150-hectare residential community. There is a community-scale commercial hub called Acacia Town Center with restaurants, currency exchange, salons, ATMs, medical clinics, bars, coffee shops and a . Musclecontest Philippines 2019 venue, The Tent at Acacia, is right next door.

THE BIRCHWOOD Acacia Estate, San Dimas Ave, Taguig, 1632 Metro Manila Distance to The Tent (Musclecontest Philippines Venue): 450 meters (approximately 6 minute walk)

CEDAR CREST Acacia Ave, Acacia Estate, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila Distance to The Tent (Musclecontest Philippines Venue): 550 meters (approximately 7 minute walk)

VERAWOOD RESIDENCES Acacia Estates, Acacia, Taguig, Metro Manila Distance to The Tent (Musclecontest Philippines Venue): 600 meters (approximately 7 minute walk)

IVORY WOOD Acacia Estates, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila Distance to The Tent (Musclecontest Philippines Venue): 650 meters (approximately 8 minute walk)

ROYAL PALM RESIDENCE Acacia Ave, Taguig, 1633 Metro Manila Distance to The Tent (Musclecontest Philippines Venue): 1 KM (approximately 12 minute walk)

ROSEWOOD POINTE Rosewood Pointe, Acacia Ave, Taguig, 1632 Metro Manila Distance to The Tent (Musclecontest Philippines Venue): 1.1 KM (approximately 13 minute walk, near entrance gate)

Dine

Filipino cuisine has developed from the different cultures that shaped its history. As such, it is a melange of Indian, Chinese, Malay, Spanish, European and American influences. Though its cuisine is not as renowned as many of its neighbours, such as that of and Vietnam, Filipino cooking is nonetheless distinct in that it is possibly the least spicy of all South East Asian cuisines. Don't make the mistake of thinking that Filipino food is bland, though. It is just that instead of spices, Filipino food depends more on garlic, onions and ginger to add flavor to dishes. Painstaking preparation and prolonged cooking time is also a characteristic of most Filipino dishes, and when done properly is often what brings out the flavor of the food as, opposed to a healthy dose of spices.

Kamayan, literally means “eating with hands”. Some who were born and raised in rural still eat with their hands, mostly at their homes during mealtimes. They would often say that Kamayan makes food taste better. Wash your hands clean before attempting this to avoid illnesses. Almost all Filipinos in the urban areas though use spoons, forks and knives. Eating with hands in public is not uncommon however if you're eating in a mid-range and splurge restaurant this may be considered rude.

To experience how the Filipinos eat in a budget way, Carenderias (food stalls) and Turo- turo (meaning Point-point, which actually means you point at the food you want to eat in the buffet table) are some of the options. Mains cost less than $1. Carenderias serve food cooked earlier and it may not always be the safest of options.

As with the rest of Southeast , rice is the staple food of the Philippines. Some areas in the prefer corn but elsewhere Filipinos would generally have rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Below are some recommended restaurants serving Filipino, Filipino Modern Cuisine, or Fusion Filipino and Asian cuisines:

Name Location Abe , Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Manam , Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Sarsa The Forum, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Sentro 1711 Uptown BGC, Taguig Katherine’s Cafe Glorietta 3, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Dekada Glorietta 3, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Name Location Via Mare Landmark, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Via Mare 1, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Bench Cafe Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Bench Cafe Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Bizu Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Conti’s Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center Makati, Makati Conti’s Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Locavore Forbes Town Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Lorenzo’s Way BHS Central Square, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Name Location Providore SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Cafe Mary Grace SM Aura Premier, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Fely J’s Kitchen Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati Mesa Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati Felix Restaurant Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati Nono’s Glorietta 2, Ayala Center, Makati Nic’s Park Terraces Park Terraces, Ayala Center, Makati

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Name Location Bonifacio High Street Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Uptown BGC Bonifacio Global City, Taguig BHS Central Square Bonifacio Global City, Taguig SM Aura Premier Bonifacio Global City, Taguig SM Makati Ayala Center, Makati Glorietta (1, 2, 3, 4) Ayala Center, Makati Greenbelt (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Ayala Center, Makati Landmark Ayala Center, Makati Mall of Asia Bay Area, Pasay City SM Megamall Mandaluyong City