Philippines Mission Trip

Dates How many Location Cost
March 20-29, 2020 Up to 20 people Baybay, Philippines $1,200/person
+airfare

Overview

Baybay (pronounced bye-bye) is located on the western side of the island of Leyte in the Philippines. Leyte is remembered in history as the island where General Douglas McArthur kept his promise to return to the Philippines during World War II. Leyte, and particularly Tacloban City and nearby communities, were devastated by super Typhoon Haiyan (over 6,000 dead) in 2013. It is in that part of the world that It Is Written has been asked to organize 10 evangelistic meetings and conduct health clinics as. So, we’re calling on volunteers ready to preach and minister to people. This will be an unforgettable experience.

Arrival

March 20, 2020

Departure

March 29, 2020

Travel Information

Volunteers are responsible for purchasing their own airline tickets to and from the Philippines. All dates exclude air travel time and any additional excursions taken. You may need to purchase airline tickets a day or two before arrival date due to the time difference. If you choose to arrive earlier than the arrival date or depart after the departure date mentioned above, you will be responsible for payment of any additional nights at the hotel. It Is Written representatives will meet all volunteers upon arrival at the airport. Once your airline ticket has been purchased, email a copy of your itinerary to Maria Rayburn at [email protected].

Travel Resources

Butler Travel:
Nathanael Martin
P.O. Box 40
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-5005
[email protected]
www.butlertravel.com

Kayak:
kayak.com

Accommodation Details

To be announced.

 

Excursions

To be announced. (All excursions, if any, will be an additional cost.)


Philippines Facts & Figures

Capital
Manila

Population
180,462

Language
Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects – Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan

Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholic

Climate
Tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)

Currency
Philippine pesos (PHP)

Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
220 V / 60 Hz / plug type(s): A, B, C

Time Difference
UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Potable Water
Opt for bottled water


Entry Requirements

US citizens should make sure their passport is valid at the date of their entering the country. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. A visa is not required for stays under 30 days.


Medical Requirements

Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor (ideally 4-6 weeks) before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more details.


Registration Information

Download registration form

Email your completed form to [email protected]

Registration Forms and Deposit Due
January 9, 2020 ($500)

Final Payment Due
February 13, 2020 ($700)

Payment Options

Pay online
 

Over the phone
Call Maria Rayburn to make a payment by debit/credit card at 423-362-5846

Mail a check to
It Is Written, Attn: Philippines Mission Trip, P.O. Box 6, Chattanooga, TN, 37401