NATIONAL DELPHIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES
As of August 25, 2007
III J
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APPENDIX 1 Invitation Letter .............................................................................2
APPENDIX 2 Background, Endorsements & Personnel
General Rules & Regulations .......................................................3
APPENDIX 3 Art Categories & Disciplines .........................................................8
APPENDIX 4 Tentative Programs/Schedule ......................................................12
APPENDIX 5 Official Entry Form ........................................................................13
APPENDIX 6 Travel and Accommodation ..........................................................16
APPENDIX 7 Advance Payment Proce dures………………..…………………….. 19
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APPENDIX 1
NATIONAL DELPHIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES
Date: 6 th of June 2007
Dear Friends,
Greetings from Baguio City, Philippines!
The National Delphic Council, Philippines is honoured and pleased to invite you to the III Junior
Delphic Games to be held at Baguio City, Philippines on November 10 to 15, 2007.
Baguio City is the “Summer Capital” of the Philippines located 250 km north of Manila.
This gathering will be a chance for young artists all over the world to converge, showcase, and experience inter-country arts and culture. We shall be inviting groups and individuals from various places.
Attached is a TENTATIVE schedule of activities. You will also find some information regarding conditions for performing groups, travel tours, and accommodations. We hope that you will share in our belief in the goals of the Delphic Games and that you will be able to give your support to the National Delphic Council, Philippines. We would be very grateful for your cooperation in locating groups that may be able to participate in the Games.
To achieve a high artistic level and professional performance, we request that all groups/single artist supply us with a Curriculum Vitae including the awards received and/or recommendation letter of a well-known expert, city, university or institute to confirm the artistic expertise of the group/artist.
Inquiries and confirmation of attendance can be made through
Email: delphicphils_org@yahoo.com
Website: delphicphilippines.com
Tel/fax: +63 74 442 4445
For your visa requirements it is requested that you visit your respective Foreign Affairs office.
We look forward to welcoming you to the III Junior Delphic Games 2007.
For the Advancement of the Arts,
Prof. DIVINA A. BAUTISTA
President, International Delphic Council
President and Founder, National Delphic Council, Philippines
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APPENDIX 2
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The IDC is a charitable, non-governmental organization, legally organized, registered and validly existing, and maintaining its HEAD OFFICE in Berlin, Germany. It is the coordinator and chief executive body of the worldwide Delphic Movement. The IDC strives for peaceful co-existence among nations through intercultural understanding.
Website of NDCP : www.delphicphilippines.com
Website of the IDC: www.delphic.org
Wikepedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Delphic_Council
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The IDC organizes the DG and JDG to take place alternately at intervals of approximately two years. The 1 st Junior Delphic Games 1997 took place in Tiblisi, Georgia; the 1 st Delphic Games of the Modern Era 2000 took place in Moscow, Russia. This was followed by the 2 nd Junior
Delphic Games 2003 in Düsseldorf, Germany; the 2 nd Delphic Games 2005 took place in
Kuching, Malaysia. The Games continue with the 3 rd Junior Delphic Games 2007 in Baguio City,
Philippines, followed by the 3 rd Delphic Games 2009 which will be held in Jeju, Korea.
The DG, focused on the Arts, is considered by many to be the twin sister of the Olympic Games, and is organized by the IDC and its affiliates worldwide, which for the current JD is the National
Delphic Council (NDC) Philippines, and encompasses the following art categories:
1. Music & Acoustic Arts
2. Performing Arts
3. Lingual Arts
4. Crafts, Design & Visual Arts
5. Communication & Social Arts
6. Architecture & Ecological Arts
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The 3 rd Junior Delphic Games 2007 will be held in Baguio City, Philippines, geographically situated north of Manila. It was selected by the NDC Philippines for its convenient convention/conference/meeting facilities, and for its abundant arts and cultural facilities, as well as its extensive tourism logistics. All the respective Games/Activity venues are within walking distance of official hotels. Participants and guests will also have the opportunity to explore the many sights within the city, and learn something of the history of the Philippines ’ former, and current “Summer Capital”, and of course be welcome to extend their stay according personal wishes.
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The chosen theme of “Bridging Arts & Cultures for Our Children’s Future” is extremely apt in light of the recent global troubles. We very much hope that these Games will contribute to a better understanding and awareness of our intangible, but meaningful, cultural diversity and heritage.
Our Objectives Are:
To create a culture of art convergence and unity;
To bring the urgent message of peace, friendship and solidarity in the international community; and
To make Baguio City a gateway to the natural beauty of the mountains in the
“Cordillera Region” and an arts “Capital” the Philippines and Asia.
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The 3 rd Junior Delphic Games 2007 is under the management of the Philippines Delphic Games
Organizing Committee (JDG-OrgCom 2007) , the “working arm” of the “National Delphic Council
Philippines
” (NDCP), which is the chartered and registered affiliate of the ”International Delphic
Council ”, Berlin = the “parent organization”.
DG – OrgCom 2007 SECRETARIAT
NATIONAL DELPHIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES
Executive Room, Baguio Convention Center
Baguio City, Philippines 2600
Tel/fax : +63 74 442 4445
E-mail : delphicphils_org@yahoo.com
Website: www.delphicphilippines.com
The organizers reserve the right to resolve all cases unforeseen in the rules and regulations of the participation, as well as to permit exceptions from the regulations in special well-founded cases all its absolute discretion.
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The III Junior Delphic Games 2007” Philippines are being held under the endorsement and support of UNESCO and the following Philippine Government Officials & Agencies:
Office of the President:
UNESCO:
Secretary of Foreign Affairs:
Secretary of Tourism:
Secretary of Education :
National Commission for
Her Excellency Gloria M. Arroyo
Ambassador Preciosa Soliven
Hon. Alberto Romulo
Hon. Ace Durano
Hon. Jesli Lapuz
Culture and the Arts (NCCA):
Congressman, City of Baguio:
Mayor, City of Baguio:
Prof. Ambeth Ocampo
Hon. Mauricio Domogan
Hon. Reinaldo Bautista, Jr.
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Mr. Bertram Mueller, (Germany) Chair of Arts Commission
Dr. Christian Pfeffer, Arts Commission, (Germany)
Dr. David Baradas, (Philippines)
Prof. Divina Bautista, (Philippines)
Prof. Dr. Geonyong LEE, (Korea)
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Prof. Divina Bautista
Ms. Liza Ann Ilagan
Ms. Normita Pablico
Mr. Rafael Kapuno
Mr. Tommy Hafalla
Mr. Ronaldo Francisco
Ms. Milagros Lopez
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Baguio Convention Center (BCC)
University of Baguio
Saint Louis University
University of the Cordilleras
University of the Philippines Baguio
Other schools and art spaces within walking distance of the Convention Center
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The Games are open to contestants from all “International Delphic Council” (IDC) Members and non-member nations worldwide. Contestants originating from IDC member nations must submit their entries through their respective National Delphic Organizations.
Interested contestants in countries with no Delphic organization are able to participate if the interested contestant can submit a letter of recommendation from a qualified, professional teacher or expert to confirm the artistic ability of the interested contestant.
The age of the participants should be between 15 and 25 years.
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Fees : All contestants attending the Games are required to “Pre-Pay” a fee between $333.oo and $413.oo US Dollars, which includes registration, housing, meals, local transportation and Baguio City Tour as specified in the three (3) accommodation categories offered. The difference in price is the result of differences in rates of various classes of hotels.
More detailed information can be found in the 5 Day/4 Night Accommodation, ”Food &
Transportation Options” provided with the “TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION” Form (SEE
APPENDIX 6 ).
Payments: Payments are to be made by bank-to-bank transfer in accordance with the instructions contained in APPENDIX 7. NOTE: **** For easy monitoring, we suggest that payments be made in groups. Upon completion of your transaction, please send confirmation of payment by indicating the total amount of registration and list of persons being paid for with the
MT103 via fax at +63 74 442 4445 and/or to delphicphils_org@yahoo.com.
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Climate - 18 o C – 22 o C
Time Zone – GMT/UTC + 6 which means Philippines is six hours ahead of GMT
(Greenwich Meridian Time) ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
Currency – 1 Philippine Peso = 100 Centavos / I US $ = PhP50.00 / 1 € = 65.00 p
Language – The official language is Pilipino (Tagalog), but English is widely spoken throughout Baguio City.
Visa Requirements – Kindly contact the Embassy of Philippines within your country i.e. your foreign Affairs Ministry.
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Electricity & Voltage – 110V/220 V
Shopping Hours
Mall Hours
Market Hours
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
7:00 AM to 7:00PM
Local Transportation – Abundant in type and number of vehicles, efficient, clean
& reasonably priced consistent with the needs of a “college town”.
Others – For more travel information kindly log on to:
www.NAITAS.com (National Association of Independent Travel Agencies -
Philippines, Inc.)
Telefax: +63744426295
E-mail: noantsbaguio@yahoo.com
E-mail: noantdelarosa@yahoo.com (Catherine dela Rosa-Chapter President-
NAITAS)
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APPENDIX 3
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A. Drums (Free Percussion)
Drums with stretched skins and other membranes can be utilized.
Innovative mediums are also encouraged, together with some log drums or metallic percussion (e.g. gongs, cymbals, or bells) Drum beats can be inspired and adapted from traditional patterns or innovative and creative rhythmic beats with wide range of tone colours and pitches.
B. Hip Hop (Rap MCing)
This rendition is basically a modern and contemporary music expression done using variety of voicing techniques. Singers are usually accompanied by some techno-percussion instruments with some cutting edge music innovations.
Or singers can just make use of their natural vocal faculties (a capella) as an alternative to instruments
C. Singing / Traditional
The competition will be different in traditional song and contemporary song. Criteria for traditional singing will be according international standards.
Criteria for contemporary singing: velocity an variety of phrasing intonation, flexibility of dynamics, emotional expression, individuality of musical imagination, creation of transitions between various genres, wide range of artistic forms of expression, freedom of expression, stage presence. Two (2) categories as
Singing (a capella) and Singing with one, max. 2 instruments. The song should be not longer than 10 minutes. The composer should be younger that 26 as well as the singing performers. The application should include DVD or recording of the song, all technical information and the declaration about the composer and the singer including a biography and a declaration that the song is first presented by the performing singer.
D. Singing/Contemporary
E. Instrumental / Contemporary Flute
The pieces should not be longer than 10 minutes. The application form would include sound tape or DVD/CD of the piece etc.
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A. Hip hop (Break-dance)
A modern-contemporary dance art rendition popularized by the western countries; a combination of jazz, aerobics, acrobatics, callisthenics, and free dancing accompanied sometimes by very fast-paced rhythm or techno music. It is also fused with various dance styles and steps to suit its performance impact.
B. Improvisation Theatre (Short)
It is an impromptu portrayal of a character or a scene without much rehearsal preparation. Spontaneity and freshness are the goals of each performance. It is enjoyable as well as challenging art expression. Improvisational theatre performance can only run not more than ten (10) minutes from start to finish.
C. Contemporary Dance
Dancer as well as the choreographer etc. could be awarded. The length of a piece should not be more than 10 minutes. With limited light and technical equipment and the building staff up of the props before the performance should not take more than 10 minutes for a minimum of 4 to 8 pax maximum. The application should include a DVD of the piece. The competition is organized in one "rehearsal showing"
A. Children’s Story (Fairy Tales)
It is a live, person-to-person, oral, and physical presentation of a story to an audience which makes special focus to the genres of fairy tales/fantasy, making use of languages, vocalization, physical movements, gestures, etc. to reveal the elements and images of a story to a specific live audience
A. Hand woven (Following a Subject)
This particular art competition category focused more on non-traditional type of hand weaving which made use of particular subject (e.g. nature/ ecology, flora and fauna, concepts, etc.).
B. Painting (Oil and Acrylic)
This visual art discipline makes use of specific mediums which is only confined to oil and acrylics. It has an open theme to fully express the artists’ worldview.
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C. Photography
I. Photo Feature Photo feature focus more on the particular art subject (open theme). It can be executed in Black and White or colour prints. Photo documentary of the Games by Digital Camera (to be implemented in the
Tentative Program)
II. On the Spot
D. Film
I. Feature Film A short feature film of not more than five (5) minutes. This art category will be open theme. Film feature can make use of digital technology.
II. Multi-Media Design (Animation) A short animated film which has a running time of five (5) minutes. An open theme art category which can utilize digital technology.
III. Documentary Film Running time of not les than eight (8) minutes and not more than twelve (12) minutes
A. Rituals (Contemporary Ritual)
This arts category makes use of creative of rituals which can be inspired by traditions. This is basically a modern-contemporary rendition; an artistic exploration, introspect, and convergence of the artists’ life journey and creative expressions.
A. Installation Arts (On-the-Spot)
This specific art category makes use of natural materials, found objects in the environment. This will be executed with an open theme
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Delphic Medal
– (Gold, Silver, Bronze) – The medal awarded is suppose to honor the best comparable performance in direct competition
Delphic Lyra
– This is an award for the different characters of a performance and to honour specific artistic skills
Delphic Laurel
– This is an award for exceptional incomparable artistic performances.
Participation Certificate – Every participant of the Games will be honored with a
“Certificate of Participation”.
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APPENDIX 4
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NATIONAL DELPHIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES
November 10,
2007 (Saturday)
November 11,
2007 (Sunday)
November 12,
2007 (Monday)
And
November 13,
2007 (Tuesday)
November 14,
2007
(Wednesday )
November 15,
2007 (Thursday)
ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION OF
DELEGATES
Venue: Baguio Convention Center, Lobby
Whole day registration starting 9:00 AM
5:30 PM
OPENING OF THE III JUNIOR DELPHIC GAMES 2007
Venue : Saint Louis University-CCA
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
INSTALLATION ARTS
Venue
Competition
: University of the Philippines
Grounds/Burnham Park
Competition Proper at Different Venues
LANTERN PARADE
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Central Business District
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Assembly time: 4:00 PM
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Assembly place: Baguio Convention Center
***participating countries are requested to bring their own
“battery-operated lanterns”
11:00 AM
EXHIBITIONS :
Painting (Baguio Convention Center)
Photography (Baguio Convention Center)
Crafts (Saint Louis University)
9:00
– 12:00 NN
TRADITIONAL SINGING Competition
Venue : Saint Louis University –CCA
CHILDR
EN’s STORY-TELLING
Competition
Venue : University of the Philippines
IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER Competition
Venue : University of the Cordilleras
CONTEMPORARY FLUTE Competition
Venue : University of Baguio
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Venue : Baguio Convention Center
12:00
– 3:00 PM
HIP HOP (RAP/MCING) Competition
Venue : SM City Baguio
3:30 – 6:00 PM
HIP HOP (Breakdance) Competition
Venue : SM City Baguio
2:00 – 4:00 PM
DRUMMING/FREE PERCUSSION Competition
Venue : University of the Cordilleras
CONTEMPORARY SINGING Comeptition
Venue : Saint Louis University –CCA
MULTI-MEDIA (Animation) Competiton
FEATURE FILM Competition
Venue : Baguio Convention Center, Basement
RITUALS Competition
Venue : Baguio Convention Center Grounds
CONTEMPORARY DANCE Competition
Venue: Baguio Convention Center Auditorium
7:00 PM
Venue: Baguio Convention Center
CITY TOUR
Assembly Time: 8:00 AM
Assembly Place: Baguio Convention Center
5:00
– 6:00 PM
CLOSING PROGRAM OF THE III JUNIOR DELPHIC
GAMES 2007 AND TURNOVER OF DELPHIC FLAG
Venue : University of Baguio AU-Gym
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APPENDIX 5
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Please complete and submit this form not later than September 14, 2007 to:
To be filled out by each person
Name of Member Organization
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Name of Participant:
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Position in Organization
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Address
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Email / Fax / Telephone ............................................................................................................
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Passport Number / Expiry Date
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Signature of Partici pant:………………………………………………………………………………..
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Number of Performers ..............................................................................................................
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Nature of Accompaniment
CD / Cassette / Live Music .......................................................................................................
Background ..............................................................................................................................
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Duration of Performance ..........................................................................................................
Instrument played .....................................................................................................................
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History of the instrument ...........................................................................................................
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History of the Music ..................................................................................................................
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Performance Details .................................................................................................................
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Signature of Partici pant:………………………………………………………………………………..
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Title of Work
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Origin of Work (if traditional esp. lingual
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Medium
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Dimension
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Techniques
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Year Executed or completed
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Description of work
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Other relevant information
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Signature of Partici pant:………………………………………………………………………………..
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APPENDIX 6
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Date of Arrival:…………………………………. Time .............................................................. …
Flight Number:………………….……………... Airline:…………………….…………………………
Date of Depar ture:…………………….………..Time:…………………….….…………….…………
Flight Num ber:………………………..…………Airline:……………….………………………………
Special Dietary Requiremen ts: Vegetarian □ Halal □ Other □
Please specify .........................................................................................................................
Name and address of next of kin:
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Telephone No …………………………..……Fax No………………………….……..…….………..
Email Address .........................................................................................................................
City / Date ...............................................................................................................................
Signature of Partici pant:………………………………………………………………………………..
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NATIONAL DELPHIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES
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National Delphic Council, Philippines
Address: Executive Room,
Baguio Convention Center
Government Center Road
Baguio City, Philippines 2600
and
University of Baguio
UB Square
Gen. Luna Road
Baguio City
Telefax No: +63 74 442 4445
E-mail:
Website dephicphils_org@yahoo.com www.delphicphilippines.com
Contact Person:
RUTH R. HALILI
Secretariat (University of Baguio)
Mobile: (+63) 917 507 2355
CLIFFORD E. GREGORIO, JR.
Secretariat (Baguio Convention Center)
Mobile: (+63) 915 777 5099
Payment
CATEGORY
A
SPECIFICATIONS
RESORT Hotels
Deluxe Twin/Triple Sharing for 5 days and 4 nights accommodations
Bus fare (to and from Baguio City)
Half-day City tour
Meals for 5days and 4 nights
Bank fees/Charges(remittance)
TOTAL
AMOUNT (USD)
230.00
40.00
10.00
100.00
32.50
412.50
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CATEGORY
B
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD Central Business District
Deluxe Twin/Triple Sharing for 5 days and 4 nights accommodations
Bus fare (to and from Baguio City)
Half-day City tour
Meals for 5days and 4 nights
Bank fees/charges (remittance)
TOTAL
AMOUNT (USD)
190.00
40.00
10.00
100.00
32.50
372.50
CATEGORY
C
SPECIFICATIONS
Dormitory / Pension / Bed & Breakfast
Deluxe Twin/Triple Sharing for 5 days and 4 nights accommodations
Bus fare (to and from Baguio City)
Half-day City tour
Meals for 5days and 4 nights
Bank fees/charges (remittance)
TOTAL
AMOUNT (USD)
150.00
40.00
10.00
100.00
32.50
332.50
****Please take note that accommodations and meals are only for the 5 days and 4 nights stay,
(November 12-15, 2007) if you wish to stay longer, please feel free to inform the Secretariat
PLANE TO/FROM BAGUIO FROM/TO MANILA PER PERSON
Airline
Price
Aircraft
Asian Spirit
$80.00 one-way / $160.00 return
Dash 50 Seater
Departure Manila: 10:00AM Baguio: 11:20AM
Baguio: 10:50AM Manila: 12:10nn Arrival
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APPENDIX 7
NATIONAL DELPHIC COUNCIL PHILIPPINES
Please course remittance through:
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With further instructions to credit:
****Upon completion of your transaction, please send confirmation of payment by indicating the total amount of registration and list of persons being paid for with the MT103 via fax at
+63 74 442 4445 and/or to delphicphils_org@yahoo.com.
****For easy monitoring, we suggest that payments be made in groups.
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