This website provides general information on arrangements and other relevant information for the 45th SEAMEC Conference and 5th ASED Meeting. The event will be held in Mactan, Cebu, Republic of the Philippines from Tuesday, 26 January to Friday, 29 January, 2010. Information in this website is current as of 2 December 2009. Any amendments to information contained in this document will be issued via email to all SEAMEO Members and Associates. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to this circular as the need arises.

The 45th SEAMEC and 5th ASED meeting will be held in Mactan, Cebu, Republic of the Philippines from Tuesday, 26 January to Friday, 29 January, 2010.

SHANGRI-LA’S MACTAN RESORT AND SPA
Address: Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City 6015, Cebu, Philippines
Contact Person: Ms. Lydi Pascua, Events Manager
Telephone No. : (63 2) 818-0952
Fax No. : (63 2) 814 2545
Email: lydi.pascua@shangri-la.com
Website: www.shangri-la.com

This 45th SEAMEC Conference and 5th ASED meeting is organized by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through the Department of Education in collaboration with the SEAMEO Secretariat in Thailand and other agencies such as; i) Department of Foreign Affairs, ii) Bureau of Customs, iii) Department of Transportation and Communication, iv) Philippine National Police, v) Department of Tourism, and vi) Department of Interior and Local Government. The Provincial Government of Cebu and the local government of Lapu-Lapu City are also involved in organizing this event.

DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
- Pre-Meeting Document Submission
All documents, opening statement of each minister and presentations should be submitted to the SEAMEO Secretariat not later than 15 days before the event in electronic form.

- LUNCH AND TEA
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided during the duration of the meetings. Hosted lunch and dinners will likewise be extended to delegates.
- VENUE FACILITIES AND SERVICES

• Information Desk
• Free Wi‐Fi Services
• Catering (Snacks/Hosted Lunch)
• Mail Services (Shipping/Receiving, FedEx, UPS)
• Medical Services
• Telecommunications (Telephones/Internet)
• Storage
• Information regarding prayer rooms will be posted at the secretariat near the function room