Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Travel Advisory: UGAT Conference, Cagayan de Oro (CDO)

Travel Advisory from our Conference Host

Cagayan de Oro's Airport is in Laguindingan (between CDO and Iligan City), and 45 minutes away from Cagayan de Oro City.

From Laguindingan, participants could take a taxi at P500.00 to Cagayan de Oro or take the shuttle vans (priced at 150-199.00). Most of these vans are "door-to-door" and could take some time before the participant reach Cagayan de Oro. I suggest they take either Lax Shuttle or Magnum Express and then get off at Centrio/Ayala Mall.

Centrio/Ayala Mall is about 100 meters away from Capitol University. Seda Hotel is in Centrio. Budgetel is right in front of Capitol University along Corrales Extension. For guests staying at Mallberry Hotel they could take the Magnum Express because the terminal of Magnum is at Limketkai Mall, very near Mallberry.

Please advise participants to take their current and valid ID cards (passport for foreigners) with clear photos. There could be 1-2 checkpoints along the way. Policemen at these checkpoints are generally nice and respectful, so there is no need to worry.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

WCAA Global Survey on Anthropological Practice

Dear UGAT members and practitioners of Anthropology,

Greetings! UGAT, as a member of the World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA), is administering the Global Survey of Anthropological Practice (GSAP). This is an on-line survey for all member associations of the WCAA from October 17, 2017 to January 31, 2018 only.  All UGAT members (whether past active members or in current standing) are encouraged to please participate in the survey.

The survey can be answered by clicking the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NWPRG7

The aim of the Global Survey is to compile information on the contemporary state of anthropology as an international profession. The survey will collect information about the demographic characteristics of anthropologists, their qualifications and employment status, the nature of their work, and the thematic and regional focus of their expertise. The results will feed into ongoing reviews of anthropological practice globally, including teaching and learning issues, professional development and under-employment. (More information about the objective of the survey is also available on the survey link)

The survey is a significant opportunity to learn more about the current state of our community of practice: who we are, what we do, and where we do it.

Thank you for taking the time to answer the survey! Please forward this message to all concerned.

Thank you very much,

Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao, Inc. (UGAT)

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Where to Stay in CDO

Where to stay in CDO - recommended accommodation options for the 39th Annual Conference of the Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao, Inc (UGAT)

RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VENUE

Budgetel Bed and Breakfast Corrales Extension
(63-88) 856-4200; 856-6829; 0917-7941010; 998-9610049

  • Standard single 650.00
  • Standard twin 990.00
  • Standard double 990.00
  • Superior Twin 1, 180.00


GV Hotel Corrales Extension
(63-88) 323 1547

  • Standard single 500.00
  • Budget twin (for 2) 650.00
  • Standard twin (for 2) 750.00
  • Standard family (for 3) 1,000.00


300-500 METERS AWAY FROM THE VENUE

Seda Hotel Corrales-CM Recto Avenue
(63-088) 323 8888; 0917 577 5880

  • De luxe (good for 3) 3,900.00 – 7,000.00


Urban Pod, Corrales Avenue
(088) 859 0687; 0926 0233443

  • Single 625.00
  • Double 775.00
  • Twin 875.00
  • Family 975.00
  • Capsule 250.00/pax


Red Planet Hotel, Recto Avenue
(088) 880-0888
Note: Breakfast at P246.00/plate served by Circa Restaurant

  • Double 1,650.00
  • Twin Single 1,750.00


Xentro Hotel Corrales Avenue
(088) 850 1922; 0925 868 8689; 0917 723 0861

  • Economy 595.00
  • Standard Single 695.00
  • Standard Double 950.00


Metro Hotel (in between Centrio Mall and SM Downtown)
0917 888 5388

  • Single Room 880.00
  • Double Room 980.00


REQUIRING TAXI (flagdown 40.00) OR JEEPNEY (7.00)

Mallberry Suites Lim Ket Kai Compound
(088) 854 9999; 09175491421

  • Standard 1,980.00
  • De luxe 2,400.00
  • Corporate Solo 1,780.00 (with breakfast)


Travelers Pod, Recto Avenue
(088) 851-8988
Meals not included but available at the hotel lobby. Meals by Figaro

  • De luxe Pod 1,500.00


Nature’s Pension T. Chavez Street
(088) 723551; 857 1900

  • Standard room 720.00
  • Superior room 840.00
  • Executive Room 960.00


Grand City Hotel A. Velez/Abejuela streets
(088) 723 551; 723 658; 857 2272; 09554195578

  • Economy (good for 2) 980.00


New Dawn Pension Velez Street
(088 22) 721776; 721777; 8571776; 09264620881

  • Economy (double) 880.00
  • Standard (triple) 980.00
  • Superior (for 3) 1,180.00


Fem’s Vines Inn Aguinaldo-Yacapin Streets
(+63 88) 857 4762

  • Standard single 625.00


VIP Hotel Don Velez Street
08822-726080; 726552; 088-8562505; 09178843847

  • Business 1,950.00 (good for 2 with breakfast)
  • VIP class 2,800.00 (good for 2 with breakfast)

Philtown Hotel Velez Street
(08822) 726335; 723089; 0916 6716124

  • Tourist 1,000.00
  • Deluxe 1,200.00
  • Ambassador 1,300.00


Wen Grace Dormitory and Transient
Fernandez Street and Corrales Avenue
(088) 851 1247; 09233012626

  • Aircon room (for 2)
  • Transient per day 540.00