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VISITOR GUIDE

MANILA / ORTIGAS CENTER

Welcome to Manila

We are thrilled to have you spending time with your team. This guide covers everything from what we need from you before you fly, to the best places to stay, eat and explore while you are here.

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OFFICE

Glas Tower, 29th Floor, Ortigas Business District, Pasig City

MEETING ROOM

Client meeting room, with a TV for training presentations and dedicated workstations

ON ARRIVAL

Wi-Fi credentials ready, biometric and building ID access already registered

Office for printing

Glas Tower, 29th Floor, Ortigas Business District, Pasig City

14.5871272, 121.0606683

PLAN AHEAD

Before you travel

So we can prepare properly, please email us the following at least a few days before you fly.

  1. Confirmed travel dates and arrival
  2. Approximate arrival time on your first day at the office
  3. Anything else we can help arrange

Send us your details

ARRIVAL

Getting here

We are happy to arrange your airport pickup. Send your flight details and arrival time as early as you can.

  • TRAVEL TIME

    Ortigas is 30 minutes to over an hour from NAIA, depending on traffic.

  • BEST TIMING

    Sunday arrivals are quickest. Avoid travelling between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on weekdays, especially Fridays.

  • CONNECTIVITY

    Free Wi-Fi at the airport. Grab an affordable tourist SIM from the Globe or Smart kiosks in arrivals for local data.

Grab

OUR PICK

The dominant ride sharing app, much like Uber. Download it before you fly and set up payment while you still have your home network.

Download Grab

Taxis

Plentiful at the airport. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

Skyway and expressways

If your driver suggests the tollway, around ₱200, say yes. It saves serious time.

ORTIGAS CENTER

The neighbourhood

Everything below is a short walk from the office unless noted.

Glas Tower

Glas Tower, 29th Floor, Ortigas Business District, Pasig City

14.5871272, 121.0606683

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Walk times are door to door estimates. Tap any place to open it in your maps app.

ACCOMMODATION

Where to stay

Manila traffic is the one thing that will cost you time. Staying within walking distance of the office removes the problem entirely.

Nightly rates below are a typical guide in AUD and USD. Prices vary by season and room type.

NEARBY

Food, drink and shopping

COFFEE

  • Toby's Estate, Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma and Shangri-La Mall. Australian owned, and the best coffee nearby.

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  • Angkan Coffee, The Podium. Premium local Filipino beans.

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  • Starbucks, ground floor of Glas Tower. Two minutes from your desk.

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RESTAURANTS AT THE PODIUM

BUFFETS

EVENING DRINKS

  • VU, the Marco Polo rooftop. Stunning views over the city.

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  • Tipsy Pig and Black Olive, Capitol Commons. Great gastropub atmosphere.

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RETAIL

Shopping malls

ON THE GROUND

Practical tips

Dress code.

Manila business districts run a smart casual dress code. Shorts, thongs and open sandals are not permitted in most office buildings, including ours.

Weather.

We are in the wet season from June to October. Heavy monsoon downpours arrive suddenly. Pack an umbrella and a light rain jacket.

Cash.

ATMs accept foreign cards, usually with a ₱250 fee. You can bring up to USD $10,000 in cash without declaring it to customs.