AIESEC DLSU EP Reception Booklet

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AIESEC DLSU Interns Welcome and Reception Booklet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Message from the Local Committee Why participate in our projects?

De La Salle University The Philippines Survival Guide !

PROJECT GUIDELINES About the projects Final Deliverables Check List Organizing Committee Contact Details Getting to Manila VISA Requirements !

FAQs Philippines as a third world country Accommodation Payment for accommodation and food

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Message from the Vice President Dear Exchange Participant, Congratulations for taking initiative to contribute your individual effort to change the world! Each and every living thing on earth are composed of small molecules that work together to achieve miracles. Same with our small efforts, as they are combined, we, then can change the world.

I would like to thank you for choosing the Philippines and De La Salle University Local Committee as your avenue to achieve impact to the society. We will do our best to handle your exchange experience and to make each of your efforts part of the bigger picture.

Experience shapes who we are. Every thing that happens in our life happens for a reason, and we may decide to either complain about how harsh life is, or to take it as a lesson and ask ourselves, “What will I do about it?�. Patience is a very important virtue, on which I request for everyone of you.

It has always been my dream to embark on a journey filled with adventures together with friends to save the world.

Here in AIESEC, I found my purpose. This chapter of your life would definitely change your life if you choose to make it.

Start writing and experiencing your story now.

A story to tell and to inspire.

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Hannah Obispo OCP Kapatiran

Message from the Organizing Committee Presidents

Mabuhay! Thank you for joining this project. As you may have heard, our country is vulnerable to disasters and I believe that what you'd be doing would be very impactful to the people. You will not only be helping them be more prepared but also, have the chance to make a difference in their lives. I hope that whatever you will learn in this project, you will bring back home to your respective countries. I do look forward to meeting,Innovate working and forming a strong bond with you. Hope that you will enjoy your overall experience here.

"Welcome everyone!!! I'm so happy that you guys took interest with our project and I am very excited to go through my first your as an OCP and you are part of it. For me, the project is not only for the Philippines but it is an instrument to develop ourselves, discover new things and deliver impact in small ways that we can. I hope you find this project as a new experience and not as work. Whatever outcome the project will have enjoy the journey, learn from the hardships and keep the memories."

Steffi Yao OCP Kapatiran

"Hi guys! Welcome to the Philippines and to the first cycle of Be In The Pink! We would like to thank you for taking part in spreading awareness about this universal issue and in this fight against breast cancer! We hope you have a fulfilling AIESEC experience and become an instrument of change!"

Krystle Gomez OCP Kapatiran

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Why participate in our projects?

WHAT IS AIESEC? Our Clarity of Why

Our vision for our Incoming Global Community Development (iGCDP) - Projects department in AIESEC DLSU is to deliver impact to all stakeholders which includes the Exchange Participants, NGO partners, and communities. We envision a world where people are stepping up to solve a social issue in their area, this way, our dream of a better place would become a reality.

The Philippines is not only the place in the world that faces social issues such as poverty, natural disasters etc. We want to show our fellow Filipinos that we are not alone in facing these crises despite adversity. We want to show them that they are not alone in this, and that the world is there for them.

Those people are you.

Where we share different solutions in our respective countries and bring this experience back to our home, sharing to our people about our experience and our learnings.

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I designed our projects in AIESEC DLSU to be very unique. I carefully handpicked each social issue and advocacy based on the impact and relevance of it in my country. I believe in the potential of each of these Project based on Exchange(PBox) to achieve it’s desired purpose. I want you to know that your efforts will count and will definitely change someone’s life.

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WHAT IS AIESEC? About DLSU

De La Salle University positions itself as a leader in molding human resources who serve the church and the nation. It is a Catholic coeducational institution founded in 1911 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The University is a hub for higher education training renowned for its academic excellence, prolific and relevant research, and involved community service.

Nestled in the heart of Manila, De La Salle University is home to local and international students seeking quality education for a brighter future ahead. It is situated in a vibrant city where culture and diversity is well manifested.

Source: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/ http://dlsumanila.tumblr.com

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PURPOSE OFBoard THE PLAN The Executive ’14 - ‘15 Pavan Ramchand VP Projects

Lorenzo Salvacion VP Incoming GIP

Nikki Pitargue VP Outgoing Global Internship RM Saraza VP Outgoing GCDP

Arriane Francisco VP Finance & Legal Affairs

Jericho Concepcion VP Projects

Christer De Guia VP Marketing & Comm.

Bianca Dailo VP Business Development

Yohanna Brillantes Local Committee President Lalaina Acop VP Expansion

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TheVISION Philippines

Fun Facts about the Philippines

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Composed of 1, 107 islands

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Capital City: Manila

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Democratic Government

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Most used language: Filipino

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Influenced by the Spanish culture due to colonization

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Tropical country

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Typhoon Season: June - August

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It’s more fun in the Philippines!

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Common Facts about the Philippines •

The Philippines ranks 12th among the most populous countries in the world, the population of this country is about 90 million people.

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The Philippines has more than 200 volcanoes, although only some of them are active.

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The flag of the Philippines – the only flag in the world, where colors can be reversed: in wartime, the upper band is red, the bottom – of the blue, and in times of peace – on the contrary.

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About 80% of the total population are Catholics.

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Filipinos have a different ethnic background, such as Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, etc.

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There are only two seasons – a warm wet season and cool dry season in the Philippines. The dry season lasts from October to June, and wet – for the remainder of the year.

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Culture VISION Shock

It’s more FUN in the Philippines!

This statement is a very powerful tourism catch line known all over the world. This is the tag line used by the Philippines Department of Tourism. Being a Filipino, I could say that this is very true that applies to ALL Filipinos all over the world. We, Filipinos, are naturally happy despite all the crisis and disasters that we face.

We are always positive.

A culture shock you may experience is how friendly Filipinos are to everyone, especially foreigners!

Our previous exchange participants told us how this tagline affected their entire stay during their internship, they believe in the truth of this statement.

Some say that the statement is to the extreme, on which they would share their stories back to their home town.

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Food VISION Delicacies Must Try Filipinos Dishes!

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Adobo - Pork/Chicken simmered on soy sauce

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Lechon - Roaster pig

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Suman - Rice Cake wrapped in banana leaves

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Sinigang - Tamarind soup

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Bulalo - Beef and bone marrow broth

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Different fruits (especially dried mangoes)

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Taho - Soft tofu with sweet sauce

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Sisig - Pork cheeks, head & liver sizzling dish

Kare-kare - oxtail stew with ground toasted rice and crushed peanuts sauce

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Pinakbet - Vegetable Dish

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During your interview, we mentioned how Philippines is a meat loving country. Vegetarians may have a hard time looking for classy and cheap vegetarian food around the Philippines.

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Transportation VISION Rail Services Rate: Php 10 ~ Php 20 Different Lines: Yellow Line - LRT 1 Purple Line - LRT 2

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Blue Line - MRT 3

Tip: Buying a stored value card worth Php 100 can be useful instead of lining up every time.

Taxi Cabs Taxi Cabs rate starts from Php 40 until a certain cost depending on the distance.

Tip: ALWAYS use the taxi meter. If the driver asks for a fixed amount, tell them you use the taxi meter. If not, then find another cab, unless you’re willing to pay that fixed amount.

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Transportation VISION Tricycle

Jeepney

Manila’s distinctive local style of a shared taxi.

Regular Rate: Php 8 (Can be i n c re a s e d d e p e n d i n g o n t h e distance)

Manila’s distinctive local style of a mini taxi. Rate depends on distance and location.

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ALWAYS be mindful of your belongings when commuting.

Make sure bag’s zippers are closed and if possible, locked, and is placed in front of your body.

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As much as possible, avoid using public transportation during rush hours. (5pm - 8pm)

Tip: “Bayad po.” = Used when passing the payment to the driver “Para po.” = Used to signal the jeepney to stop.

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About our VISION Projects

Innovate Be in the Pink is a youth-

led campaign that aims to promote awareness about breast cancer and to involve the youth the breast cancer victims - as well as the lives of the participants in this project in battling this universal issue. The project is a platform for training vo l u n t e e rs t o p rov i d e a n opportunity for early detection, breast cancer management, mind-set change and creating an impact in the lives of.

iInnovate

aims to educate poor Filipino communities about social entrepreneurship and help them in establishing their own businesses within their area rather than sitting at home or begging for food and spare change in the streets, thereby reducing poverty rate and unemployment in the Philippines. The project is a foundation for Filipinos to maximize their potentials, to utilize their ideas and to create impact in Filipino society.

Philippines is a country which is very much prone to various disaster and yet the country doesn’t invest in disaster preparedness program. Not many people are educated on what they should do when disaster arises. AIESEC De La Salle University imposes much hope that youth representatives will become more involved in this universal issue that shall hopefully resolve such and promote unity amidst diversity.

Kapatiran

is an initiative to educate the people of the Philippines on disaster preparedness as well as to create a campaign to make this issue more visible to people.

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Final Deliverables VISION

1. Video and Photos Documentation of the project’s impact and your experience For campaign purposes and a piece of memory to be remembered in your life. The photos and videos will be used for marketing purposes of the advocacy.

Minimum Requirements:

2. Project Report An analysis of the impact, feasibility and growth of the project based on the exchange participant’s experience. Feedback from you, to be presented to the VP of Projects and the Organizing Committee.

Minimum Requirements: 1. Analysis of Growth

1. 3 Most Powerful photo per project cycle

2. Analysis of relevance in the Philippines

2. 1 Video with music showcasing the efforts dealt with during each project cycle

3. Areas of improvement 4. Contributed efforts

3. Experience Report A report of your experience and deep learnings throughout the internship. Reflection of oneself of being part of the project.

Minimum Requirements: 1. Key Take aways from the internship 2. Most powerful experience 3. Growth and Development

*All to be presented during Closing Seminar of the project cycle

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Checklist VISION

EP Acceptance Note TN Acceptance Note Picture of your passport Flight Details and Documents Visa Application Invitation Philippine Visa Documents Travel Insurance Document

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WhatVISION to bring?

Very important minimum items to bring upon arrival of the Philippines

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Personal Toiletries

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Clothes and other attires good for 42 days or more(Washing services will be guided through)

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Cultural food, items and clothes for showcasing culture during Global Village

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Unique Gifts for the Filipinos or for us (hehe) :)

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Rain Gear and Boots

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Video Camera (if any)

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Personal medications

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Laptop

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Sun Block

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Bag Lock

AIESEC Presents Presents iInnovate Projects iInnovate Jericho Concepcion Vice President for Projects

Steffi Anne Yao

Organizing Committee President for Project i-Innovate

Hannah Obispo

Organizing Committee President for Project Kapatiran

Krystle Gomez

Organizing Committee President for Project Be in the Pink

Organizing Committee Contact Details VISION

jericho.concepcion@aiesec.net +63 915 391 3132

steffi.imbang@aiesec.net +63 927 462 8603 hannah.obispo@aiesec.net +63 917 622 4410

krystle.gomez@aiesec.net +63 917 753 0709

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Getting VISION to Manila

Ninoy Aquino

VISA Requirements

International Airport (NAIA) •

Terminal 1 : Flights for International Airlines

Waived for all ASEAN passport holders

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Terminal 2 : Flights for Philippines Airlines (PAL)

Visa-free entry is for maximum of 21 days

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For long term internships, the visa can be extended to 59 day multi-purpose visa

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Highly recommended to fix visa in your respective country to avoid the hassle and complications during your internship

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Kindly coordinate with your EP Manager to guide you through.

Terminal 3 : Flights for Cebu Pacific N E V E R L E AV E T H E A I R P O R T WITHOUT AN AIESECer!

How to spot an AIESECer? •

Wearing Blue

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People with WIDE smiles

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People holding a whiteboard with your name

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FAQs VISION

Philippines as a third world country The Philippines is part of the ASEAN third world countries. Wherever you may come from, whether you came from Europe or America, the environment will be very different from where you live. I would like to take this opportunity to drop all your high standards and expectations of the Philippines.

Like I mention during my message, every moment you will encounter or witness during the internship is part of your experience. Every experience and story differ from each other.

The Philippines is a tropical country and is also very humid. The traffic and use of public transportation may be very hectic and worse during rush hours.

You will also witness a lot of marginalized people around the country and places where it would smell really bad. Please don’t judge our mother country, rather be the better person of helping out the society to make it a better place than complain.

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FAQs VISION Accommodation

The accommodation we will be providing will not be like a five star hotel or any hotel.

It is an apartment with bunk beds, where you will be living with at most 6 Exchange Participants. It’s a place with common necessities, such as a bed, a bathroom, an AC and a kitchen. The accommodation will also be about 5 minutes walk away from De La Salle University, unless called upon the change of accommodation due to the project.

The accommodation cost will range from Php 6000 - Php 8000 depending on the availability of the accommodation.

AIESEC De La Salle University will only provide accommodation for the exchange participant strictly only during the project internship with an allowance of 2 days before and after the project date. Kindly notify us if you will be arriving early or extending later than expected.

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FAQs VISION Cost for Accommodation

The accommodation cost will range from Php 6000 - Php 8000 depending on the availability of the accommodation.

Cost for Food Like mentioned in the interview and the Exchange Participant Partnership Agreement contract, the food cost will also depend on your food diet and choice of food. Our estimate is Php 600 or $15 dollars a day, on the assumption of 4 decent meals (Php 150 per meal). Although there are also decent meals that cost as low as Php 50 or $1 per meal, again, depending on your diet. We will be guiding you throughout the Philippines on food recommendations and choices.

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Receiving of payments

For certain projects, our NGO partner required the Exchange Participants to pay earlier for the food and accommodation to be provided by the NGO. The budget will stay within the cost stated in the EPPA. We will be releasing the cost during Incoming Preparation Seminar. 
 The payment shall be given ONLY to either the Vice President of Projects(Jericho Concepcion aka CEP) , or the Organizing Committee President of your respective project, or the Vice President of Finance and Legal Affairs (Arriane Franciso).