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Quezon City
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Quezon City is the former capital (1948–1976) and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City (popularly known to Filipinos as QC) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. Having been the former capital, many government offices are located in the city, including the Batasang Pambansa Complex, the seat of the House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber in the Philippine Congress. The main campuses of two noteworthy universities, the Ateneo de Manila University and the country's National University—the University of the Philippines Diliman—are located in the city.
== Organizing Team ==
* [[User:Magie | Antonio, Magie]]
* [[User:Engels | Antonio, Engels]]
* [[User:Dona | Grace, Dona Marie]]
* [[User:Aolsystems | Laurinaria, Arnold]]
* [[User:Azneita | Pagcaliwagan, Heherson]]


Ninoy Aquino International Airport
== Possible Dates ==
 
We're looking at the following dates:
 
* 25-27 May 2012
* 24-26 August 2012
 
== Quezon City ==
 
Quezon City (popularly known to Filipinos as QC) is the former national capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located in the island of Luzon, it is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region.
 
The main campuses of two noteworthy universities that we're considering, the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines (the country's national university) are both located in the city.
 
== Ninoy Aquino International Airport ==


The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA, also known as Manila International Airport, is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area. Located along the border between Pasay and Parañaque, about seven kilometers south of Manila proper, and southwest of Makati, NAIA is the main international gateway for travelers to the Philippines and is the hub for all Philippine airlines.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA, also known as Manila International Airport, is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area. Located along the border between Pasay and Parañaque, about seven kilometers south of Manila proper, and southwest of Makati, NAIA is the main international gateway for travelers to the Philippines and is the hub for all Philippine airlines.


Outline of local mass transit.
NAIA is a 30-minute drive from Quezon City.
 
== Local Mass Transit ==
 
Jeepney is the cheapest mode of transportation and most major roads and destinations are covered by multiple jeepney routes. The first 4 kilometers costs PHP 8.00 (equivalent to USD 0.19 = SGD 0.25 = CNY 1.19 = MYR 0.56) 
 
Public buses, operated by private bus companies, are also available on main routes and could be more convenient and roughly the same price as jeepneys.
 
Metered taxis in the metro are probably the most comfortable option. These are air-conditioned cabs that has flag down rates of PHP 25.00 and an additional PHP 2.00 per succeeding 200 meters.
 
Finally, two lines of the metro system (LRT Line 2 and MRT) run through main points along Quezon City and other neighboring cities. While area coverage is limited, this is the best option for avoiding road traffic especially during rush hours.
 
== Proposed Venues ==
[http://upd.edu.ph/ University of the Philippines]
 
UP, the national university of the country was established in 1908. The UP System has 7 universities in 11 campuses located in different parts of the country and 1 virtual campus (Open University). UP Diliman is the flagship university, seat of administration, and the fourth oldest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System.
 


[http://ateneo.edu Ateneo de Manila University]


Detailed description of proposed venue and estimated costs including room capacity and configuration.
AdMU is a private university run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)  since 1859. This is where our national hero, Jose Rizal studied. The university has also several campuses nationwide.




Description of proposed lodging and estimated costs along with a written agreement from lodging specifying rates
The organizers have strong ties with the above institutions having either taught, studied or worked with them in past events. Room configuration will greatly depend on expected attendees. WiFi is usually available on campus.


== Proposed Lodging ==
The UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) is an extension arm of the University of the Philippines whose goal is to raise the level of science and mathematics education in the Philippines at the basic and teacher education levels.


Estimated costs of flights major airports that attendees will travel from.
If UP will be the final venue, the NISMED hostel will be a 3-5-minute walk to the event's venue since they are both inside the campus premises.


Four (4) Type A rooms with air conditioners; private toilet and bath; total capacity of 8 guests.


Brief description of on the ground resources and their experience with FUDcon/other large events.
* Single Occupancy = USD 70.00
* Double Occupancy = USD 100.00


Twenty (20) Type B rooms with air conditioners; toilet and bath shared by two rooms; total capacity of 40 guests.


Notation of internet connectivity options for both hotel and conference venue.
* Single Occupancy = USD 60.00
* Double Occupancy = USD 95.00


== Estimated Cost of Flights ==
Sample [http://singaporeair.com/ Singapore Airlines] roundtrip rates to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA):
* Arrival in Manila: May 24, 2012 (Thursday)
* Departure from Manila: May 28, 2012 (Monday)


Outline of proximate restaurant locations.


{|
|align="center" | Airport ||align="center" | Local Rates ||align="center" | USD Rates
|-
| Singapore (SIN) ||align="right" | SGD 304.00 ||align="right" | 44.22
|-
| Brisbane (BNE) ||align="right" | AUD 1,122.00 ||align="right" | 1,212.60
|-
| Guangzhou (CAN) ||align="right" | CNY 3,836.00 ||align="right" | 609.45
|-
| Malaysia (KUL) ||align="right" | MYR 1,561.00 ||align="right" | 518.83
|-
| Hongkong (HKG) ||align="right" | HKD 3,110.00 ||align="right" | 401.08
|-
| Bangalore (BLR) ||align="right" | INR 36,750.00 ||align="right" | 740.79
|-
| Colombo (CMB) ||align="right" | LKR 74,966.00 ||align="right" | 656.05
|-
| Hanoi (HAN) ||align="right" | USD 598.22 ||align="right" | 598.22
|-
| Tokyo (TYO) ||align="right" | JPY 81,520.00 ||align="right" | 1,059.27
|-
| Auckland (AKL) ||align="right" | NZD 1,620.24 ||align="right" | 1,355.04
|-
| Phoenix (PHX) ||align="right" | USD 1,526.12 ||align="right" | 1,526.12
|}


Deadlines for event reservation, etc.
== Pros and Cons ==


* Majority of the organizing team are long-standing contributors to the Fedora Project.
* [http://bluepoint.com.ph/ Bluepoint Foundation] (which has been supporting us in all Fedora-related activities since 2003) has allocated resources for FUDCon Manila specifically for this year.
* Our team has a lot of experience running/attending [http://bluepoint.com.ph/index.php?category=advocacy events] of similar scale (LCA2011, FUDCon Pune, [http://icannwiki.com/index.php/APNG APNG], [http://sfd.bluepoint.com.ph/ Software Freedom Day], [http://linuxday.org/ Linux Day], [http://bluepoint.com.ph/index.php?entry=20070424230031&show=album Philippine Sahana Initiative], [http://bluepoint.com.ph/index.php?entry=20100920200927&show=album Nooku Code Jam Manila], [http://bluepoint.com.ph/index.php?category=roadtour Bluepoint Road Tour], [http://bluepoint.com.ph/index.php?category=geekcamp GeekCamp]).
* The Philippines does not require visas from most visitors, especially those from Southeast Asian countries.


Pros and Cons of the proposed location.
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Latest revision as of 18:25, 15 May 2013

Organizing Team

Possible Dates

We're looking at the following dates:

  • 25-27 May 2012
  • 24-26 August 2012

Quezon City

Quezon City (popularly known to Filipinos as QC) is the former national capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located in the island of Luzon, it is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region.

The main campuses of two noteworthy universities that we're considering, the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines (the country's national university) are both located in the city.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA, also known as Manila International Airport, is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area. Located along the border between Pasay and Parañaque, about seven kilometers south of Manila proper, and southwest of Makati, NAIA is the main international gateway for travelers to the Philippines and is the hub for all Philippine airlines.

NAIA is a 30-minute drive from Quezon City.

Local Mass Transit

Jeepney is the cheapest mode of transportation and most major roads and destinations are covered by multiple jeepney routes. The first 4 kilometers costs PHP 8.00 (equivalent to USD 0.19 = SGD 0.25 = CNY 1.19 = MYR 0.56)

Public buses, operated by private bus companies, are also available on main routes and could be more convenient and roughly the same price as jeepneys.

Metered taxis in the metro are probably the most comfortable option. These are air-conditioned cabs that has flag down rates of PHP 25.00 and an additional PHP 2.00 per succeeding 200 meters.

Finally, two lines of the metro system (LRT Line 2 and MRT) run through main points along Quezon City and other neighboring cities. While area coverage is limited, this is the best option for avoiding road traffic especially during rush hours.

Proposed Venues

University of the Philippines

UP, the national university of the country was established in 1908. The UP System has 7 universities in 11 campuses located in different parts of the country and 1 virtual campus (Open University). UP Diliman is the flagship university, seat of administration, and the fourth oldest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System.


Ateneo de Manila University

AdMU is a private university run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) since 1859. This is where our national hero, Jose Rizal studied. The university has also several campuses nationwide.


The organizers have strong ties with the above institutions having either taught, studied or worked with them in past events. Room configuration will greatly depend on expected attendees. WiFi is usually available on campus.

Proposed Lodging

The UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) is an extension arm of the University of the Philippines whose goal is to raise the level of science and mathematics education in the Philippines at the basic and teacher education levels.

If UP will be the final venue, the NISMED hostel will be a 3-5-minute walk to the event's venue since they are both inside the campus premises.

Four (4) Type A rooms with air conditioners; private toilet and bath; total capacity of 8 guests.

  • Single Occupancy = USD 70.00
  • Double Occupancy = USD 100.00

Twenty (20) Type B rooms with air conditioners; toilet and bath shared by two rooms; total capacity of 40 guests.

  • Single Occupancy = USD 60.00
  • Double Occupancy = USD 95.00

Estimated Cost of Flights

Sample Singapore Airlines roundtrip rates to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA):

  • Arrival in Manila: May 24, 2012 (Thursday)
  • Departure from Manila: May 28, 2012 (Monday)


Airport Local Rates USD Rates
Singapore (SIN) SGD 304.00 44.22
Brisbane (BNE) AUD 1,122.00 1,212.60
Guangzhou (CAN) CNY 3,836.00 609.45
Malaysia (KUL) MYR 1,561.00 518.83
Hongkong (HKG) HKD 3,110.00 401.08
Bangalore (BLR) INR 36,750.00 740.79
Colombo (CMB) LKR 74,966.00 656.05
Hanoi (HAN) USD 598.22 598.22
Tokyo (TYO) JPY 81,520.00 1,059.27
Auckland (AKL) NZD 1,620.24 1,355.04
Phoenix (PHX) USD 1,526.12 1,526.12

Pros and Cons