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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

ROOTCON 9 Venue Bits


Tagaytay Bits

Tagaytay - is a popular destination of residents of Metro Manila primarily because of its mild climate and dramatic scenery, the most significant of which is the view of Taal Volcano. The weather in Tagaytay is mild and the average temperature is 22-25°C (71-77°F). There are only two 'seasons', wet and dry. 

Going to Tagaytay from Metro Manila 
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 14.096271 | Longitude: 120.933852 

From NAIA Terminal 1 or NAIA Terminal 2 - walk outside the terminal from arrival gate and take the bus going to EDSA to Uniwide Coastal Mall (MMDA Southwest Integrated Bus Terminal) where you need to ride the bus going to Lemery, Lian, Nasugbu, Calatagan or DLTB/Crow Transit and alight in Tagaytay (Fare is around PhP80.00)

From NAIA Terminal 3 - (serving flights from Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and some Philippine Airlines domestic flights), exit the gate cross Andrews Avenue. Look for jeepneys with signboard Pasay Taft Rotonda then alight at Rotonda (landmarks McDonalds and Sogo Hotel). At Rotonda, ride buses with signboard MIA to take you to Uniwide Coastal Mall (MMDA Southwest Integrated Bus Terminal) where you take bus to Tagaytay (Fare is around PhP80.00)

From NAIA Terminal 4 - (old Manila Domestic Airport terminal serving as terminal for ZestAir, AirAsia, SEAir), take a taxi to Uniwide Coastal Mall (MMDA Southwest Integrated Bus Terminal) where you take the the bus going to Lemery, Lian or Nasugbu or DLTB/Crow Transit and alight in Tagaytay (Fare is around PhP80.00)

From Mandaluyong - Ride vans (V-Hires) bound for Lemery, Batangas via Tagaytay in front of Starmall at the corner of EDSA and Shaw Boulevard (walking distance from MRT Shaw Boulevard station). Fare is around PhP200.00 as you need to pay for the trip all the way to Batangas (derecho)

From LRT Gil Puyat Station (Buendia) - Buses going to Nasugbu, Balayan and Lemery, Batangas (e.g. DLTB and Jam Transit) will pass Tagaytay (Fare: PhP83.00). Shuttle service (vans, FX, V-Hires) in front of EGI Mall (Jollibee) at the corner of Taft Avenue and Sen. Gil Puyat Ave (Buendia) going to Nasugbu, Balayan and Lemery, Batangas that all pass by Tagaytay but you need to pay a "derecho" fare of PhP180.00

Shuttle service (vans, FX, V-Hires) going to Nasugbu, Balayan and Lemery on Zamora Street near Metropoint mall and behind Kabayan Hotel near the corner of EDSA and Taft Avenue (accessible from LRT EDSA Station or MRT Taft Avenue station (EDSA Rotonda). Current fare is PhP180.00 (regardless of where you're going since it's a derecho trip). Travel time to Tagaytay from Pasay is around one hour and fifteen minutes.

Alternatively, hire a taxi to take you directly to Tagaytay (around PhP2,500.00) or get the services of car-for-hire

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

ROOTCON Price Update

We received a lot of inquiries with regards to our price update this year.


Q: Why is there a price increase?
A: As much as we wanted to stick with the previous RC event prices we cannot, we need to adjust it according to our venue and logistics expenses 

Q: Why is the price increase high?
A: We adjusted the price according to the venue rates and logistic expenses. 

Q: Why not bring back RC event in Cebu for cheaper price?
A: We can do that, but its likely will going to increase as hotels are increasing their prices as well. 

Q: How much is RC9? early registration
A: Our price for RC9 will be P7450.00 

Q: How much is RC9 regular rate
A: Our price for RC9 regular rate is P8550.00 

Q: Is there still a group discount?
A: Yes, group discount is based on the regular rate, group price is P7700.00 

Q: Is there a student rate?
A: Yes, student rate is based on regular rate, student rate is P7500.00 

Q: How about the inclusions?
A: Our inclusions are still the same, official RC9 badge (electronic), lunch buffet, 2 day access to conference, and other swags. 

If you do the math, the expenses are still the same, if the event is in Cebu you will spend air-fare, hotel expenses, etc...etc... 

ROOTCON is dedicated to giving the best conference experience for our con-goers, the price will be worth-it compared to other infosec conferences in the country.

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