1. Proposal to Host the 23 rd APAN Meeting in Manila, Philippines 22 to 26 January 2007 Proponent Organization:Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) Address:U.P. Technology Park Complex C.P. Garcia Avenue 1101 Quezon City, Philippines Contact Person:Denis F. Villorente Phone :+63 2 4269755 Fax:+63 2 4269756 E-mail: denis@asti.dost.gov.ph

2. Venue: Shangrilas EDSA Plaza Hotel http://www.shangri-la.com/manila/edsashangri-la/ Address:1 Garden way, Ortigas Center Mandaluyong City Philippines

3. Type of facility Seminar Rooms, Business Center, Restaurant, Lounges, Guestrooms, and other Hotel facilities Description of Venue located in one of the flourishing commercial districts of Metro Manila situated in a lush tropical garden setting only 7 kms from Makati (Manilas main business, financial and shopping center) and 13 kms from the international airport adjacent to the two (2) major shopping complexes in the country – the Shangri-la Plaza Mall and the SM Mega Mall home of the most prestigious social events, high-profile local and international conferences, corporate meetings and elaborate parties

4. Meeting facilities with several ballrooms and function rooms over 3,000 sq. meters of meeting place all conference and function rooms offer state-of-the art audio-visual equipment including: -wireless Internet in function rooms and guest rooms -high resolution LCDs -teleconferencing facilities Internet access and videoconferencing facilities can be arranged at the meeting place

5. Accommodation all guestrooms and suites are exceptionally spacious and exude elegance and serenity as hallmarks of Shangrila each rooms additional features include: - Internet access - IDD and Voice Mail - Electronic Safe - In-house Movie Channels and cable television - Mini-bar

6. Food and Beverage Serves different cuisines such as International; Japanese Cantonese and Dimsum; Italian, etc. The cuisines also offers vegetarian options Some of the Other Services and facilities 24-hour Room Services Butler Service in Suites Information Technology Butler Express Check-ins and Check-outs Safety Deposit Box Voice Mail Business Center Foreign Exchange Center Postal/Courier Service Airport Transfer Complimentary Airport Shuttle Transfer Car Rental Service Swimming Pools

7. Co-organizers Department of Science and Technology International Rice Research Institute (to be confirmed) University of the Philippines ( to be confirmed) Participants 200 to 250 participants ( estimate)

8. Preliminary Budget ( in US$) 51,000Total Income: 1,000 20 student participants x US$50 40,000 200 participants X US$200 Registration Fee 5,000APAN Financial Contribution 5,000Fund from Local Organizers Income: Amount (US$)Item

9. Preliminary Budget ( in US$) 51,000Total Expenses: 1,500Miscellaneous Expenses 5,000Network and Internet facilities 500Transportation 1,000Staff Support 43,000Meeting Venue and Food Expenses: Amount (US$)Item

10. Thank You!!!