DAY 1 : 04 FEBRUARY 2010 - THURSDAY
8:00 AM 1:00 PM	Onsite Conference Registration For Conference Speakers, Guests and Delegates availing of the Conference Transportation: Venue: West Wing Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) The Race is On!: Amazing MICE Race Briefing 1 Activities 1 & 2 - Organized and Sponsored by Primer Group of Companies, Owner of Recreational Outdoor Exchange (ROX) PRIMER GROUP OF COMPANIES is the exclusive licensee, distributor, and retailer of various international brands, such as Kickers, Mendoza, Tumi luggage, Carlton, and Victorinox luggage, JanSport, The North Face, Columbia Sportswear, Union Inks and York Airconditioning. It operates the Recreational Outdoor Exchange (ROX), the first complete outdoor store in Asia. Recreational Outdoor Exchange (ROX) is the biggest outdoor sports and recreation hub in Asia. With three levels of all outdoor recreation gears and equipment hub in Asia. With three levels of all outdoor recreation gears and equipment from Hiking, Climbing, Water Sports, Surfing, Adventure Travel, Wellness, Cycling, and even Scuba Diving, ROX is a one-stop shop for all outdoor gear! ROX likewise provides Adventure Tour Packages within the Philippines from Hiking, Camping, River Rafting, Kayaking and Eco-Tourism tours such as Bird-Watching. NOTE: Delegates bringing their own vehicles to Subic are encouraged to join the convoy to Balanga/Subic which starts at the PICC West Wing For Conference Delegates proceeding directly to Subic Bay: Venue: Lobby, Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC)
9:30 AM	Delegates depart Manila for Balanga, Bataan enroute to Subic Bay Attire: Birdwatching Gear or Khaki / Green Clothes, Hat, Sunglass and Sturdy Shoes.
11:15 AM	Arrive Wetlands of Candaba, TOTAL North Gas Complex, NLEX, Apalit, Pampanga The Race is On!: Amazing MICE Race Activity 1 Wetlands of Candaba, TOTAL Gas North Complex is a surprising and unusual destination for birdwatching sitting at the edge of the Candaba Swamp. It is a 300 hectare complex of freshwater ponds, swamps and marshes that serve as a bird sanctuary. It provides refuge for some of the country's migratory, endemic and local birds.
11:45 AM	Depart for Balanga, Bataan (via SCTEX)
1:00 PM	Arrive Balanga, Bataan - Lunch - Joyous Resort and Restaurant Lunch hosted by the City Government of Balanga, Bataan with Mayor Joet S. Garcia Balanga City is located 124 kms. away from Manila. It is the capital of Bataan Province. The Bataan Peninsula is part of the East Asian-Australian flyway to the main migratory and endemic bird species for years, making the area an attractive stop over to migrating forest and water birds from Russia, China, Japan, Korea, Siberia and even Canada. Its thick Mangrove Forest, wetland, grassland and mudflat offer lush vegetation and food basket to migratory birds and rare birds endemic to the Philippines. It is listed among the most populated bird sites in the country.
2:00 PM	Depart for Balanga Nature and Wetland Park (take-off point) Transfer to boats
2:30 PM	Arrive Balanga Nature and Wetland Park Balanga Nature and Wetland Park is the first protected wetland park in the whole Manila Bay area. To protect migratory and resident birds, the Provincial Government of Bataan and the City Government of Balanga endeavor to develop the identified habitat into a sanctuary. The program aims to build a coordinated site-specific habitat management including reforestation and conservation of all wetland, grassland, mangrove and mudflat, the construction of facilities and eco-tourism. The Race is On!: Amazing MICE Race Activity 2 (Bird Watching) BIRDWATCHING IN THE PHILIPPINES The Philippines is host to more than 600 species of birds, 200 of which are endemic. The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) through the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) and in partnership with the Recreational Outdoor Exchange (ROX) and the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) have embarked on an active campaign to promote birdwatching to both Filipino and foreign wildlife enthusiasts. This campaign is envisioned to contribute to the environmental advocacy to protect the remaining natural habitats and preserve the country's biodiversity. The promise of birdwatching in the Philippines can be exciting and rewarding. As one visits the birdwatching destinations, one will also be exposed to the interesting sights, culture and unsurpassed hospitality of the Filipinos.
4:00 PM	Depart Balanga, Bataan for Subic Bay Freeport Zone
5:00 PM	Arrival at Subic Bay Freeport Zone - Hotel Check-in / Freshen Up
7:00 PM	Depart Hotels for the Beachfront, The Lighthouse Marina Resort Theme: Light and Flight Welcome Beach Party hosted by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Attire: Beach / Resort Wear: Something Light, Flight of Fancy!
9:00 PM	Overnight in Subic Bay