ABOUT US

CCOWEF Young Professionals Philippines

CCOWEF Young Professionals Philippines is a non-profit organization that composes of Christian young professionals all over the Philippines. We are composed of business people, church leaders and volunteers, and employees in their respective field of expertise. We have an annual Christian conference that aims to challenge our young professional believers

to be an effective life-witness in the church and society;
to dedicate the prime of their life to the Lord,
to make full use of their gifts in their respective ministries; and
connect with fellow believers for mutual encouragement.

FOR MORE DETAILS

OUR CONFERENCE SPEAKER

Rev. Dr. Stephen Tan

Dr. Stephen G. Tan is the Senior Pastor of Grace Christian Church of the Philippines. He has spoken at conferences and churches throughout North America, Europe, and Asia and has served as a guest lecturer at several seminaries and Bible colleges. Dr. Tan graduated summa cum laude from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology and given the J. Dwight Pentecost Award in Bible Exposition. He received his Doctorate from the same school.Dr. Tan has served as a Bible Teacher in places such as Israel, Jordan, and Egypt and also serves on several boards of Christian organizations and NGOs. Stephen previously worked as a management consultant for Deloitte Consulting in the US, consistently ranked as a top performing analyst. Stephen grew up in Texas and is married to his beautiful wife, Cindy. They have 3 children: Andrew, Nathan, and Janelle.

CONFERENCE VENUE

Misibis Bay Resort

FAQ

Q: What is Misibis Bay? Where is it located?
A: It is a locally-owned, 5-hectare, private island resort tucked away in Cagraray Island, located in the province of Albay, home to the perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano. The tropical destination is where guests can either choose to relax under the palm trees or adventure in the sun.Q: How far is Misibis Bay?
A: Misibis Bay is 1.5 hours away from Bicol International Airport and 1 hour away from Legazpi City, Albay.Q: How many people will be in each room?
A: We'll be assigning 4 people per room. Each room is fully air conditioned and will have 4 beds. Towels and toiletries are provided.Q: What does full board meal mean?
A: Unlimited breakfast buffet is included in the package. While for lunch and dinner it will be managed buffet. Afternoon snacks are also included.

CHECK OUT PLACES TO VISIT IN ALBAY

TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

A. GETTING TO ALBAYBY AIRPLANE
If you plan to arrive by plane on October 8, 2024, you may book any of these flights:
CEBU PACIFIC OCT 8 MNL (NAIA) to DRP (BIA)
03:50 - 05:15 DG 6193
05:25 - 06:35 5J 321
07:05 - 08:15 5J 325PHILIPPINE AIRLINES OCT 8 MNL (NAIA) to DRP (BIA)
05:05 - 06:10 PR 2921Direct flights are also available from Cebu but please take note of the arrival time. Delegates may need to arrive a day ahead to ensure on-time arrival at the venue on Oct. 8, 2024.For those taking advance flights, make your way to United Evangelical Church of Legazpi by Oct. 8, 9AM to be picked up by the shuttle service going to Misibis Bay Resort.BY BUS
For those travelling by bus from Manila or other Provinces, please make sure to take a trip that allows you to arrive at Legazpi Grand Central Terminal on or before 8AM, in time for the pick-up going to Misibis Bay Resort. (Land travel from Manila usually takes around 10-11 hours, so an evening trip would be best.)You may take any of these buses below:
Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.
Peñafrancia Tours and Travel Transport
DLTB Bus Company
Bicol Isarog Transport System Inc.BY OWN CAR
For those who prefer to bring their own vehicles, there is also ample parking space at the resort.
You may use these links for navigation:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ChQL96upSTHATfKP6
https://waze.com/ul/hwf2579gnk

B. TRANSFERS FROM AIRPORT/CITY GOING TO MISIBIS BAY RESORT (Day 01 - Arrival)
We have arranged FREE transfers from different pick-up points within Legazpi, Albay on OCTOBER 8, 2024 (Day 01).TRANSFERS TO MISIBIS ON OCTOBER 8 (PICK-UP POINT AND TIME)
A. BICOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Arrival Gate) at 7:30AM
B. BICOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Arrival Gate) at 9:00AM
C. LEGAZPI GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL at 8:00AM
D. UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF LEGAZPI at 9:00AM

C. TRANSFERS FROM MISIBIS BAY RESORT GOING TO BICOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OR LEGAZPI CITY (Day 04 - Departure)
Transfers from Misibis Bay to Bicol International Airport and Legazpi City will be provided on the final day. Departure from the resort is scheduled for 2 PM, with an estimated arrival at the airport around 4 PM. If you have flights scheduled for that day, please take note of these timings when making your return travel arrangements.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

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How to Register
1. Click the "REGISTER" button to proceed to the online registration form.
2. Download and fill up the endorsement letter signed by your pastor or church leader.
3. Pay the conference fee via bank deposit/online transfer. Take a screenshot of the proof of payment.
4. Fill up the online registration form.
5. Upload the proof of payment, endorsement letter and your best profile picture at the time of registration. (image files accepted: JPEG, GIF or PNG)
6. Then, click on submit. Please wait for confirmation email within 5-7 days.Payment:
Bank Account: Metrobank
Account Name:
CHINESE CONGRESS ON WORLD EVANGELIZATION FELLOWSHIP PHILIPPINES, INC.
or CCOWEF PHILS INC
Account Number: 025-3-02550155-2Discounted Rate:
A discount of P1,000 will apply for all full-time ministry workers (pastors, missionaries, ministers, chaplains and the like).

Registration FAQ

A. Who can register and join the conference?
(1) Young Professionals,
(2) Christian belonging to a Bible-believing Christian church; and
(3) Ages 20 to 50 years old.B. When is the deadline for registration?
The deadline for registration is until August 31, 2024. But for Early Bird Registrations it is until June 30, 2024 only.C. Are registration fees refundable?
We do not allow refunds once payment and registration has been processed. You may opt to transfer your registration to another delegate if you are no longer able to attend. Please notify our registration team at 09218990732 before the registration deadline on August 31, 2024.How to Register
1. Download and fill up the endorsement letter signed by your pastor or church leader.
2. Pay the conference fee via bank deposit/online transfer. Take a screenshot of the proof of payment.
3. Fill up the online registration form.
4. Upload the proof of payment, endorsement letter and your picture at the time of registration.Notice:
a. Please review your details before clicking on submit. You can no longer edit the form once submitted.
b. Please expect a confirmation email from the registration committee.
c. No confirmation means you are not yet officially registered. If you wish to follow-up on your status, you may message our registration team at 09218990732.