Amanpulo and Bopha
Nov 29, 2013, 1:38 pm
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Mano G, Senior Manager of Amanresorts Sales & Concierge Services " If there is anyone who is interested in supporting the relief work, kindly direct them to me on [email protected] "
in singapore >
Managing Director South East Asia
Director of Sales South East Asia
For any inquiries as to how you can contribute to the relief effort of the Quiniluban group of islands please contact Ms Lemia Simbulan of the Andres Sorian Foundation at [email protected]
providing medical aid and supplies to those in need throughout the Quiniluban Group of islands, in particular Concepcion and Algeciras
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Dec 4, 2013, 3:22 am
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Remember it's privately owned & the team there is vigilant - an Aman
Dec 4, 2013, 9:35 am
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Last place I would worry about this! Aman are exceptionally vigilant in this regard.
Dec 4, 2013, 11:33 am
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Dec 5, 2013, 6:59 am
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sand flies
The only issue I had was with sand flies. Depending upon the season you go, it's wise to take their warning seriously and use the lotion they provide to ward them off. Those bites won't reveal themselves until hours later, and are pretty awful.
Dec 7, 2013, 12:28 am
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Internet , etc connection seems to be restored
Sandflies are the worst but should be rid of them after the storms .. Even cleaner environment now !
Best heed any advice given by Pulo .
We weren't affected.
Sandflies are the worst but should be rid of them after the storms .. Even cleaner environment now !
Best heed any advice given by Pulo .
We weren't affected.
Dec 12, 2013, 2:51 am
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Have had feedback as we are due to go in the next few weeks.
Long closure was warranted due to the damage sustained by surrounding Islands where some of the personnel live & their involvement in the relief effort.
Damage was apparently minimal (beach house and a few bits here and there). All due to be operational this weekend.
Communications restored, albeit with a secondary weak connection. Internet access available in common areas, hopefully in casitas within a couple of weeks.
The main reason for the long closure is to be able to concentrate efforts on supporting the local community, notably because they have a functioning airstrip and direct line of supply from manilla.
If anyone would like to help, they have been working with the Andres Soriano foundation. you can go straight to their website.
Their message remains the same. If you were planning to go, do go and support the industry. So many people's livelyhood depends on it.
If I may add, if you can go the extra mile, please see above or stick with any of your trusted channels for donations.
Happy holidays!
Long closure was warranted due to the damage sustained by surrounding Islands where some of the personnel live & their involvement in the relief effort.
Damage was apparently minimal (beach house and a few bits here and there). All due to be operational this weekend.
Communications restored, albeit with a secondary weak connection. Internet access available in common areas, hopefully in casitas within a couple of weeks.
The main reason for the long closure is to be able to concentrate efforts on supporting the local community, notably because they have a functioning airstrip and direct line of supply from manilla.
If anyone would like to help, they have been working with the Andres Soriano foundation. you can go straight to their website.
Their message remains the same. If you were planning to go, do go and support the industry. So many people's livelyhood depends on it.
If I may add, if you can go the extra mile, please see above or stick with any of your trusted channels for donations.
Happy holidays!
Jan 14, 2014, 1:31 pm
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Does anyone have plans to travel to Amanpulo over the next few months from the US? We have a box of medical supplies that were gathered for Dr Rom Gumabon at Amanpulo prior to our trip, which we unfortunately had to cancel. These are items that are needed for the clinic on Manamoc. FedEx gave an estimate of $600 to ship them to the hangar at Manila. If anyone has a planned trip (from the US) and would be willing to check the box of supplies as baggage, I could FedEx it directly to you. FYI, it weighs about 20lbs and measures 21x13x14.
Jan 18, 2014, 3:08 pm
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Does anyone have plans to travel to Amanpulo over the next few months from the US? We have a box of medical supplies that were gathered for Dr Rom Gumabon at Amanpulo prior to our trip, which we unfortunately had to cancel. These are items that are needed for the clinic on Manamoc. FedEx gave an estimate of $600 to ship them to the hangar at Manila. If anyone has a planned trip (from the US) and would be willing to check the box of supplies as baggage, I could FedEx it directly to you. FYI, it weighs about 20lbs and measures 21x13x14.
That's a real pity you had to cancel especially if you have not been. Amanpulo is amazing !
Has anyone PMed you?
We can start a relay. Planning a trip for Feb myself.
Will check if any Aman team is in the US & returning to Asia ( or SIN HQ )
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