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APRSAF-31

APRSAF-31

November 18-21, 2025

Cebu Island, Philippines Philippines

Registration/Travel Info

Registration

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Deadline for Registration : 20 October 2025

Below is the list of registration fees:

Category Type of Registration Indicative USD Amount Fee Payable in Peso

In-Person Participation

The registrant will participate in the program of activities from 17-21 November 2025 of the APRSAF-31.

Standard $100 ₱5,800
Late Payment
(after 17 October 2025)
$120 ₱6,900
Onsite Payment $120 ₱6,900
Student $50 ₱2,900
Working Group Only $50 ₱2,900

Online

The registrant will only attend the Working Group.

Standard $15 ₱800
Student Free of Charge Free of Charge

The registration fee is inclusive of the following:

a.
Participation to the conference, depending on their registration category
b.
Meals and refreshments throughout the event:
i.
AM Snacks
ii.
Lunch
iii.
PM Snacks
iv.
Dinner (only for those attending the Welcome and Evening Reception)

The registration fee does not cover the following:

a.
Online transaction fees
b.
Visa-related transactions
c.
Travel expenses:
i.
Airfare
ii.
Transportation
iii.
Accommodation to temporary residence
d.
Registration fee for participation to APRSAF-31 Side Events (if applicable)

For students who will register, they are requested to upload documentary proof, such as, but not limited to:

a.
Photocopy of Student Identification Card (ID) for Academic Year 2025-2026
b.
Photocopy of enrolment

Cancellation policy

Please see below the Cancellation Policy for APRSAF-31.

No refund shall be made for Registrants requesting to cancel their registration to the event. Registrants who would like to change their registration category from In-Person Participation to Online will also not be refunded. Only the excess amount paid will be refunded. To request a refund for the excess amount paid, the Registrant must email fdphilsa.gov.ph, indicating their request no later than five (5) days from the end of the event. The Registrant must include the following to support their request:

a.
Proof of payment that shows indicated amount and date of transaction
b.
Duly accomplished registration form
c.
Bank details (where the refunded amount will be transferred)

PhilSA’s Finance Division and the General Services Division – Cashier Section shall review refund requests within five (5) working days upon receipt of the email and determine if the Registrant meets the following criteria:

Paid registration fee was more than the established fee in the list of registration fee A refund shall be made
Request for refund or cancellation on or after 18 October 2025 No refund shall be made
Request for change of registration category from In-Person Participation to Online No refund shall be made

Once deemed by the concerned divisions that the Registrant is eligible for a refund, the concerned divisions shall release the refunded amount to the bank details provided by the Registrant within five (5) working days upon receipt of its corresponding Notice of Cash Allocation. If the Registrant is not eligible for a refund, the Registrant will be informed with an explanation.

Should the Registrant wish to transfer their registration to the conference, they must email ppmdphilsa.gov.ph and Cced aprsaf31aprsaf.org indicating their request. They must copy-furnish in the email the individual to whom the registration will be transferred and include the following attachments to support their request:

a.
Duly accomplished registration form
b.
Proof of payment that shows indicated amount and date of transaction

Visa

1.

All arriving participants to the Philippines must have a valid passport and registration of eTravel to enter the Philippines.

2.

It is the participant’s own responsibility to apply for an appropriate visa, shoulder any related expenses for visa processing, and provide evidence they meet visa requirements.
Please refer to the following links below for further information on visa and entry passport validity:

Please note:

  • If you require a letter of invitation to support your visa application, please email: ppmdphilsa.gov.ph.
    Please note that the letter of invitation will require some lead time before issue. Please contact us early if you need this item for your visa application.
  • Information about visa processing times can be found here.
3.

Please refer to the list of visa free countries that are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of 30 days.

  • Passport

    Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay.

  • eTravel Registration

    All international travelers are required to register via the eTravel system through its website or eGovPH mobile application, which can be downloaded on the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Once you have registered, take a screenshot or download the generated QR Code. You will be presenting this to the airline representative upon your arrival.
    Registration on the eTravel platform is free of charge. Please register within 72 hours (3 days) prior to your arrival in the Philippines. Starting 05 December 2022, the Bureau of Immigration discontinued the use of paper Arrival Cards.

  • Return or Onward Ticket

    You are required to present a return ticket or a ticket for onward travel to a third country, especially during immigration inspection.

The following visas are appropriate visa options for participants attending APRSAF-31:

*If you need any documents issued by the organizer, please contact the APRSAF Secretariat by e‑mail (aprsaf31aprsaf.org) no later than September 30.

Accommodation

Our recommended hotel

Hotel Name Address
1 Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu *1 Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

*1 Please note, Shangri-La can be booked via the portal as you register for APRSAF-31.
     Booking_Shangri-la Mactan, Cebu

The list of our suggested hotels

Hotel Name (*Alphabetical order) Address
2 Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown *2 The Mactan Newtown, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines
3 Belmont Hotel Mactan The Mactan Newtown, Mactan Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines
4 One Pacific Residence by HiveRooms The Mactan Newtown, Mactan Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines
5 Mövenpick Cebu Mactan Island, Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines
6 The Mark Resort Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
7 Abaca Resort Mactan Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines
8 Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu, Philippines

*2 Savoy can be booked at a special rate by emailing the following e-mail addresses.
     reservesavoymactan.com , jagaonsavoymactan.com

  • Please note that room reservations are the responsibility of participants.
  • APRSAF-31 Secretariat cannot take any responsibility for issues associated with the room reservation.
  • When searching for directions between the venue, Shangri-La Mactan, and the hotels within Mactan Newtown, Google Maps may suggest less optimal routes. We recommend using ride-hailing services, such as Grab, for convenient and reliable transportation.
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