Travel Information:

Manila, Philippines:

• Arrival – October 22

• Departure – October 27

Airport: Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Arrival Transportation

UBER: Download app and create account.

Grab Taxi: https://www.grab.com/ph/ (Regular Taxi is not recommended, they will try to overcharge you)

Philippines Hope Corps Training Center

ITW Travel Tips

• Your arrival date to PI is going to be one day later than departure date. For example, if you are to arrive on Tuesday, your departure from the the U.S will be Monday due to time difference

• Exchange at least $20 in PHP (Peso) currency through your Bank in the U.S or at the airport

• Uber is very convenient and user friendly. Note: sometimes the drivers do not add the tolls in the Uber price. Some do and some don’t. You should simply ask, “What do I owe?”

• If you don’t use Uber, GRAB transfer is available right outside the terminal. You can ask any airport attendant for its location.

• If you fly in late at night, do not travel to the training center unless you buddy up. Wait until daylight.

• You will need to bring twin sheets: fitted and top sheet, along with pillow. You can use your travel pillow to conserve space. One towel and any other personal items you may need.

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 your special touches added to it. Thank you in advance for complying with the uniform requirements of Hope Corps.

NOTE: No jewelery of any kind is to be worn during the ITW, including wedding rings. Sleeves are to be worn below the elbow, this includes the off day.

Required Uniform – Female:

Uniform:

• Skirt: Black-Modest Straight or A Line covering the knee when standing or sitting down. Long Maxi Skirts can be worn if it is straight or A Line.

• Shirt: Blue with Hope Corps Logo. These should be purchased online from our E‐Store. Shirts purchased from Hope Corps prior to E‐Store being established are still acceptable.

• Shoes: Black dressy flats.

Optional Accessories:

• Hose: No designs.

• Scarf: Simple lightweight black with no designs.

• Cardigan or Jacket: Black with black buttons.

• 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.

• No 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.

Required Uniform – Male:

Uniform:

• Pants: Black-Modest Fitted Style.

• Shirt: Blue with Hope Corps Logo. These should be purchased online from our E‐Store. Shirts purchased from Hope Corps prior to E‐Store being established are still acceptable.

• Shoes:  Black dress shoes.

Optional Accessories:

• Scarf: Simple lightweight black with no designs.

• Cardigan or Jacket: Black with black buttons.

• 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.)