PH Hope Corps Training Center*

Travel Information*

Airport: Tagbilaran (Bohol) (TAG)

Bohol, Philippines:

• Depart US – June 18 or 19, 2023 (arrive June 20)

• Depart PH – June 27, 2023

Arrival date to Philippines will be one or two days later than departure date. Tuesday arrival requires departure from the U.S. on Sunday or Monday due to travel time and time difference. Verify arrival date is June 20 when finalizing booking.

Passports are required to travel outside of your country of origin. Passport applications can take 6+ weeks to process. Passport Application: U.S. Passport | Canadian Passport

Current Entry Requirements for the Philippines:

• Pre-departure COVID testing is required for unvaccinated/partially vaccinated travelers. Unvaccinated students must present negative test results from a rapid antigen test taken within twenty-four hours of departure form the country of origin.
• The Philippine government requires all arriving passengers to resister on the eTravel (https://etravel.gov.ph/) platform and show proof of registration upon check in and arrival to the Philippines. Following registration, travelers should save a copy of the QR code, which will be required by Philippine immigration authorities.

*Students are required to make their own travel arrangements and book their own flights. All airfare tickets are purchased at the student’s own risk. Hope Corps is not responsible for any fees incurred as a result of flight cancellation or the student’s inability to attend ITW due to incomplete coursework. 

Arrival Transportation

ITW Travel Tips

• Airlines (Eva, Delta, United, etc.) offer flights to Manila (MNL), Philippines. An additional non-stop flight from Manila to Tagbilaran, Bohol will need to be booked through Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, or Philippine Airlines. The airport staff can assist if a terminal transfer is required.
• Philippines Airlines (philippineairlines.com) offers a flight from Los Angeles (LAX), CA to Tagbilaran (TAG), Bohol with a connection through Manila. A ticket from the city of origin to Los Angeles would need to be purchased. Students may coordinate from the international airport nearest their city.
• Certain flights may have an overnight layover in the Manila Airport: late night arrival into Manila and early morning departure to Tagbilaran, Bohol. There are hotels within walking distance of the airport. To make appropriate accommodations please see https://www.manila-airport.net/ (click the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page).
• Bring $100-$200 in pristine bills of larger denominations to be converted at the airport or Island City Mall. Most major US credit cards are accepted but may incur fees for international purchase or ATM withdrawals.
• Students are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item – no checked luggage.

General Guidelines

The idea of a uniform is to be uniform. In past ITWs some students have tried to be very “creative” in establishing their own identity or style. However, this has sacrificed the uniformity that we are trying to achieve. This is not a special meeting… this is Intensive Training Week!

Please be respectful of our request that you wear the uniform without special touches added to it. Thank you in advance for complying with the uniform requirements of Hope Corps.

NOTE: No jewelry of any kind is to be worn during the ITW, including wedding rings. Sleeves are to be worn below the elbow.

Female Uniform

• Black Skirt: Modest skirt covering the knee when standing or sitting down. 

• Blue Shirt: A minimum of 2 uniform shirts should be purchased online from the E‐Store with the Hope Corps logo.

• Black Shoes: Comfortable flats for sessions, services, and activities

Optional Accessories:

• Hose: No designs

• Black scarf: Simple and lightweight with no designs

• Black Cardigan or Jacket: With black buttons

• Black Undershirt

• Black Belt: Black buckle with shirt tucked in and belt worn through loops

NOT Acceptable:

• Unbuttoned shirt

• Wide belt on top of shirt

• Rolled sleeves

• Pleated or Ruffled Skirts

• Leggings

• Knotted shirt

• Colored undershirt

• Hair Pieces/Flowers (All hair accessories must be simple with no jewels/gems in ALL black or your hair color)

• Designed nylons or tights

Male Uniform

• Black Pants: Modest, fitted style.

• Blue Shirt: A minimum of 2 uniform shirts should be purchased online from the E‐Store with the Hope Corps logo.

• Black Shoes:  Comfortable shoes for sessions, services, and activities.

Optional Accessories:

• Black Scarf: Simple and lightweight with no designs

• Black Cardigan or Jacket: With black buttons

• Black Belt: Black buckle with shirt tucked in and belt worn through loops

NOT Acceptable:

• Unbuttoned shirt

• Design tie

• Brown belt

• Colored blazers

• Short or colored socks

• Black jeans or casual fabrics (Exception: Black jeans & casual black shoes for travel days)