42nd SPP Physics Conference @ Batangas City
Venue:
Batangas State University
Pablo Borbon Campus, Batangas City
Conference Days and Meetings:
03−06 July 2024
First Call for Papers Deadline:
30 April 2024
Early Registration:
01 May to 08 June
Regular Registration:
09 June to 03 July
Editorial Decisions:
June 2024
Contact details:
secretariat@spp-online.org
Registration for SPP2024 has not yet started.
The SPP2024 Conference will take place at Batangas State University (BatSU), Pablo Borbon Campus, Batangas City, Philippines.
How to get to BatSU:
From Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or Metro Manila Area:
- NAIA to Bus Terminals
Option 1A: Ride a P2P (point-to-point) bus to
– Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX)
– Cubao-Araneta Bus Terminal
– Pasay Taft Avenue Bus Terminal
Note: The P2P bus schedules may be accessed here.
P2P buses in NAIA are chartered by UBE Express. They have a booth across Bay 12 near their pick-up/drop-off point.
Fare only accepts Philippine peso.
Option 1B: Ride a metered taxi or Grab to
– Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX)
– Pasay Taft Avenue Bus Terminal
Note: Grab app fare ranges from 300-400 pesos from NAIA to PITX and 285-400 pesos from NAIA to Pasay Bus terminal. There are reports on dubious taxis that set overcharged fare so beware. Use the Grab’s calculated fare to avoid fare overcharging.
- After reaching bus terminals, look for buses bound for Batangas City Grand Terminal. Numerous bus companies ply this route, including Jac Liner, DLTB, Jam Liner. The fare costs around Php 190.00 to 250.00.From PITX, the bus ride takes approximately 2 hrs. Online booking for PITX (to Batangas) is also accessible here: https://www.phbus.com/pitx/
- From Batangas City Grand Terminal:
Take a jeepney to Batangas City Hall or the public market. The jeepneys will pass by Batangas State University Pablo Borbon Campus. The ride should take 10-15 minutes. Regular fare costs Php 13.00.
Hotels and accommodation
Here are some accommodations recommended by the city tourism officer:
Hotel | Address | Distance to BatSU (Pablo Borbon) | Website |
Playa Montaña Beach Hotel | Brgy. Pagkilatan, Batangas City | 221.1 km-22.4 km (40-43 mins) | https://www.facebook.com/playamontanabeachhotel/ |
Sikar Beach Resort | Brgy. Pagkilatan, Batangas City | 22.7- km-22.9 km (41-43 mins) | https://www.tiktok.com/@sikarresort.btg |
Brizamar Beach Resort | Brgy. Ilijan, Batangas City | 27.5 km-27.7 km (49-53 mins) | https://www.facebook.com/brizamarbeachresort/ |
Pontefino Hotel | Brgy. Gulod Labac, Batangas City, Near SM City | 4.1 km (12 min) | https://www.pontefinohotel.com/en/ |
Days Hotel by Wyndham | Brgy. Pallocan West. Batangas City, Back of SM City | 2.6 km (8 min) | https://www.facebook.com/daysbatangas/ |
RGR Traveler’s Inn | Brgy 21, Near BSU | 210 m (3 min) | https://www.facebook.com/p/RGR-Travelers-Inn-100085471065096/ |
BatStateU Hotel | Rizal Avenue, Inside BatStateU Compound. |
Nearby Landmarks
Several landmarks are accessible from the conference venue:
CITY PROPER AREA: | |
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church | MH. Del Pilar St. |
Plaza Mabini | P. Burgos St. |
MALLS: | |
Bay City Mall | P. Burgos St. |
Nuciti Mall | P. Burgos St. |
Caedo Commercial Center | Brgy Calicanto, Batangas City |
XentroMall | Diversion Road, Brgy Alangilan, Batangas City |
SM City Batangas | Brgy Pallocan West, Batangas City |
CHURCHES: | |
Monte Maria Shrine | Brgy Pagkilatan, Batangas City |
The Most Holy Trinity Parish Church | Brgy. Pallocan West Batangas City |
Visas
Many foreign nationals do not require visas to enter the Philippines for short-term stays. If you are unsure, please contact the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate.