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Page status: Historical preservation page. This page preserves documented public information from 2015 and 2016. It is not a current convention page.

2016 Philippines AA National Convention

This archive preserves documented historical information about the 34th Philippines National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, held in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines, from February 5-7, 2016.

The original page title and URL are preserved for historical continuity: 2016 Philippines AA National Convention at /2016-philippines-aa-national-convention/.

Event Overview

• Event: 34th Philippines National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous
• Common name: 2016 Philippines AA National Convention
• Theme: Just for Today
• Dates: February 5-7, 2016
• Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
• Primary venue: Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City

Original Convention Banner

• Recovered banner text: Just for today Dumaguete! 2016 Philippines AA National Convention. February 5 • 6 • 7. Dumaguete City.
• Recovered file name: dumaguete-aa-2016-philippines-convention-banner.jpg
• Known public attachment URL: https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/dumaguete-aa-2016-philippines-convention-banner-jpg.10744/
• Archive note: Preserved as a primary-source promotional graphic associated with the 2016 convention.

Recovered Convention Schedule / Agenda

Original file path: http://dumagueteaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dumaguete-aa-meetings-2016-philippines-aa-national-convention-schedule.jpg

Agenda heading: Mabuhay and Welcome to Dumaguete 2016 AA National Convention

Friday, February 5, 2016

• 3:00 pm — Opening Registration, Merchandise & Snacks
• 4:00-4:30 pm — Welcome, Dumaguete
• 4:40-5:50 pm — Area Meeting: CDO / Angeles
• 6:00-7:00 pm — Dinner
• 7:00-8:00 pm — Main Speaker: Dean P., North Luzon
• 8:10-9:10 pm — Area Meeting: Boracay / USA

Saturday, February 6, 2016

• 7:30-8:30 am — Early Bird Meeting, 5th Floor Bethel
• 9:00-10:10 am — Snacks, Area Meetings: Baguio / Thailand
• 10:20-11:20 am — Area Meeting: Korea / Osamis
• 11:30 am-12:30 pm — Lunch / Jail Meeting
• 12:30-1:40 pm — Area Meeting: Cebu / Subic
• 1:50-3:00 pm — Area Meeting: Davao / Bacolod
• 3:00-4:00 pm — Open Meeting, Womens Meeting, Al Anon Meeting
• 4:10-5:00 pm — Area Meeting: Manila / Malaysia
• 5:00-6:00 pm — Business Meeting
• 6:00-7:30 pm — Dinner
• 7:30-8:30 pm — Main Speaker: George C., Angeles
• 8:40-9:15 pm — Open Mic
• 9:15-10:00 pm — Countdown, Renee

Sunday, February 7, 2016

• 7:30-8:30 am — Early Bird Meeting
• 9:00-10:00 am — Breakfast
• 10:15-11:15 am — Area Meeting: Dumaguete
• 11:30 am-12:30 pm — Open Mike
• 12:30-1:30 pm — Farewell

Archive note: This agenda is preserved as historical convention material only. It should not be used as a current AA meeting schedule or current convention schedule.

Recovered Original Page Content

Substantial portions of the original DumagueteAA.org convention page were recovered. The text below is preserved as historical page content.

• Original page URL: https://dumagueteaa.org/2016-philippines-aa-national-convention/
• Recovered header context: Dumaguete AA Meetings; Just for Today.; Menu; Home; AA Meetings; Contact; Dumaguete Info
• Recovered image references: dumaguete-aa-2016-philippines-convention-banner; dumaguete-aa-alcoholics-anonymous-dumaguete-aa-meettings-lending-library; dumaguete-aa-2016-convention
• Additional recovered image references: dumagueteaa-alcoholics-anonymous-dumaguete-philippines-convention-venue-bethel-guest-house-aa-meetings; dumagueteaa-alcoholics-anonymous-dumaguete-philippines-convention-venue-bethel-guest-house-aa-meetings-in-dumaguete

Original Lending Library Appeal

Are you planning a trip to Dumaguete in February for the Philippines AA National Convention?

Consider a book donation to the Dumaguete AA Lending Library.

Put an AA book in your carry-on luggage and bring it to the Tuesday or Saturday meeting. Or send us an email, we will gladly come to your location and pick up donated books. Easy, right?

Original Convention Announcement

The 34th Annual 2016 Philippines National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, February 5-7, 2016 in Dumaguete City, Philippines.

The 34th Annual 2016 Philippines AA National Convention is in Dumaguete City. Join us February 5, 6, and 7 to celebrate 34 years of Alcoholics Anonymous in The Philippines.

34th Annual 2016 Philippines National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, February 5-7, 2016 in Dumaguete City, Philippines.

The theme for 2016 is “Just for Today”. A.A. members and guests from around the world will celebrate A.A.’s 34th Anniversary in The Philippines.

Original Convention Program Text

2016 Convention Program.

The 2016 Philippine AA National Convention weekend program includes big meetings held Friday and Saturday night. A banquet Saturday night. And meetings held Sunday morning. All meetings and events occur at the Bethel Guest House hotel on Dumaguete’s popular Rizal Boulevard.

If you’ve never been to Dumaguete City, this is the time to visit.

Other meetings, scheduled or informal, will take place throughout the weekend and more information will be updated on this website as details become available.

CLICK HERE to view or print the “official” 2016 Philippines AA National Convention schedule.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our website updates for all the Dumaguete AA area news.

Archive note: The word “official” is preserved as historical wording from the recovered page. It is not a current official-status claim by DumagueteAA.org.

Original Venue and Room Notes

2016 Philippines AA National Convention at Bethel Guest House

Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City, Philippines

Tel. No. (035)225-2000 (035) 422-8000 Fax(035) 422-8003

Mobile (+63) 917-3201484

Email : info@bethelguesthouse.com

Website: http://www.bethelguesthouse.com

February 2016 Alcoholics Anonymous Philippines Convention Room

Reserve Your Bethel Guest House Rooms Early.

Remember, February 8, 2016 is Chinese New Year. So the weekend of the Philippines AA Convention will be busy for local hotels and restaurants. If you’re definite about attending the convention, reserve your room as soon as possible. Mention “AA Convention” during Bethel Guest House registration and receive a 10% discount.

Archive note: Venue contact and hotel information is preserved as historical business-location content from the archived page. It may no longer be current.

Original Cost and Travel Text

How much does the 2016 Philippines AA National Convention cost?

The convention committee offers two kinds of convention tickets.

TICKET A – PHP 1,700 – includes all meetings, meals (except Sat. breakfast), snacks and free flowing brewed coffee from Friday through Saturday until Sunday noon.

TICKET B – PHP 1,000 – includes all meetings, meals (except breakfast), snacks and free flowing brewed coffee on Saturday only.

DONATIONS – The convention committee offers a limited number of convention grants to those unable to pay. Should you wish to contribute to this please consider a donation when purchasing your ticket.

How do I get to the AA National Convention in Dumaguete City?

Here are some handy transportation links to help you travel to the AA Convention in Dumaguete.

Passenger Boats

Fast Ferry

Ceres Bus Lines

Cebu Pacific Airline

Philippines Airlines

Dumaguete Tricycle Rates

Motorcycle Rental in Dumaguete

Register on the “Official” Alcoholics Anonymous Philippines Convention 2016 website so that the convention committee can know how many attendees to expect.

Archive note: Ticket prices, donation language, travel links, grants, registration language, hotel guidance, and included items are preserved only as historical convention information from 2016.

Original Sidebar and Footer Context

• Share with care: Facebook, Email, PrintFriendly, Share
• Subscribe for updates. Email *
• There are no meetings held at Sol y Mar Building.
• Post Categories: Carry the Message; Convention News; Convention Press Release; Dumaguete AA Thank You List; Dumaguete AA Wish List
• Recent Posts: 2017 Bohol Philippines AA National Convention; Blue Monkey Saturday AA Meeting Now At 11:00 AM.; Tuesday Noon AA Meeting Bethel Guest House; Wednesday 9AM Bethel Guest House AA Meeting; Dumaguete’s AA Convention Wrap-Up
• © 2017 | dumagueteaa.org
• Sponsored by MyWebMedia.co

Documented Historical URLs

• Original convention URL: http://dumagueteaa.org/2016-philippines-aa-national-convention/
• Current HTTPS archive URL: https://dumagueteaa.org/2016-philippines-aa-national-convention/
• DumagueteInfo referral URL: http://dumagueteaa.org/2016-philippines-aa-national-convention/?utm_source=DI&utm_medium=referral
• Tracking parameters: utm_source=DI; utm_medium=referral
• Schedule image URL: http://dumagueteaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dumaguete-aa-meetings-2016-philippines-aa-national-convention-schedule.jpg
• Recovered banner URL: https://dumagueteaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dumaguete-aa-2016-philippines-convention-banner.png
• Recovered convention website: https://aaphilconv2016.weebly.com/
• Recovered convention website referral version: https://aaphilconv2016.weebly.com/?utm_source=DI&utm_medium=referral

DumagueteInfo References

Thread: 2016 Philippines AA National Convention. Forum section: Dumaguete City. Started: June 23, 2015. URL: DumagueteInfo forum thread

34th Annual 2016 Philippines National Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, February 5-7, 2016 in Dumaguete City, Philippines.

The 2016 Philippines AA National Convention’s theme is “Just for Today”.

A.A. members and guests from around the world will celebrate A.A.’s 34th Anniversary in The Philippines.

All meetings and events occur at Bethel Guest House hotel on Dumaguete’s popular Rizal Boulevard.

If you’ve never been to Dumaguete City, this is the time to visit.

Referenced URL: http://dumagueteaa.org/2016-philippines-aa-national-convention/?utm_source=DI&utm_medium=referral

August 27, 2015 recovered reference:

Finally the official website for the 34th AA Philippines Convention 2016 is online.

Referenced website: https://aaphilconv2016.weebly.com/?utm_source=DI&utm_medium=referral

Recovered Convention Website

Recovered website: aaphilconv2016.weebly.com

MABUHAY AND WELCOME

to the

34th ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS PHILIPPINES NATIONAL CONVENTION 2016

in the beautiful and historical City of

DUMAGUETE

NEGROS ORIENTAL

“home of the gentle people”

Friday to Sunday

FEBRUARY 5 – 7, 2016

at

BETHEL GUESTHOUSE

RIZAL BOULEVARD

Recovered Event Description

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a fellowship of men and women recovering from alcoholism, will celebrate their 34th anniversary in Dumaguete on February 5-7.

The theme for this 2016 convention is “Just for Today”.

Members and guests from around the world will gather in this event.

• Venue referenced: Bethel Guest House, Dumaguete City
• Historical ticket A: PHP 1,700
• Historical ticket B: PHP 1,000
• Included references: meetings, banquet, convention activities, meals, snacks, and brewed coffee

Personal contact note: Some 2015-2016 materials contained personal contact details. Personal phone numbers, personal email addresses, Skype IDs, and other personal contact details are not reproduced here. Their existence is documented as part of the archive record.

Box 4-5-9 References

Box 4-5-9 Fall 2015: News and Notes from the General Service Office of A.A., Vol. 61 No. 3. Publication PDF

February

5-7—Dumaguete City, Philippines.

34th Philippines Nat’l Conv.

Info:

www.dumagueteaa.org

Box 4-5-9 Winter Issue 2015: News and Notes from the General Service Office of A.A., Vol. 61 No. 4, October 30, 2015. Publication PDF

February

5-7—Dumaguete City, Philippines.

34th Philippines Nat’l Conv.

Info:

www.dumagueteaa.org

Translated Box 4-5-9 References

• French edition, Fall 2015: French Box 4-5-9 reference; contains reference to www.dumagueteaa.org.
• Spanish edition, Fall 2015: Spanish Box 4-5-9 Fall 2015 PDF; contains reference to www.dumagueteaa.org.
• Spanish holiday edition, Winter 2015: Spanish Box 4-5-9 Winter 2015 PDF; contains reference to www.dumagueteaa.org.

Documented Timeline

• June 23, 2015: DumagueteInfo convention announcement published.
• August 27, 2015: Convention website launch reference published on DumagueteInfo.
• Fall 2015: Box 4-5-9 Vol. 61 No. 3 published with reference to www.dumagueteaa.org.
• October 30, 2015: Box 4-5-9 Vol. 61 No. 4 Winter Issue published with reference to www.dumagueteaa.org.
• January 2016: Convention schedule image identified in the original DumagueteAA.org upload path.
• February 5-7, 2016: 34th Philippines National Convention held at Bethel Guest House, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City.
• February 8, 2016: Original page noted Chinese New Year as a reason to reserve local rooms early.
• 2017 archive context: Recovered page included sidebar references to 2017 Bohol Philippines AA National Convention and Dumaguete meeting updates.

Historical Significance

1. DumagueteAA.org maintained a dedicated convention information page for the 34th Philippines National Convention.
2. The original page title 2016 Philippines AA National Convention is preserved.
3. DumagueteAA.org hosted convention-related images, including the recovered January 2016 schedule image path.
4. DumagueteAA.org was publicly referenced on DumagueteInfo beginning June 23, 2015.
5. DumagueteAA.org used referral tracking from DumagueteInfo with utm_source=DI and utm_medium=referral.
6. DumagueteAA.org was referenced internationally in English, French, and Spanish Box 4-5-9 materials.
7. The recovered original page shows convention information, schedule distribution, hotel guidance, travel planning, visitor support, subscription prompts, and Dumaguete AA Lending Library support.
8. Surviving materials include the banner, agenda image, original page text, convention website, forum references, Box 4-5-9 references, event descriptions, and historical URLs.

Archive Method and Limitation

This page preserves recovered historical material as a baseline archive record. It should not be used as a current convention announcement, registration page, payment page, travel guide, hotel booking page, contact directory, or meeting schedule.

Old links, ticket prices, venue descriptions, contact details, hotel discounts, travel references, and schedule information are preserved only for historical context. They may no longer be accurate or active.

The preservation approach is to keep the original title, original URL, documented facts, recovered page text, recovered image references, public source links, and archived schedule information while clearly marking the page as historical.

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