Convention information
2027 Philippines AA Convention Information
42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention at Bethel Guest House in Dumaguete City
This page provides independent visitor information about the 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention, scheduled for January 29–31, 2027 at Bethel Guest House on Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Welcome, visitors and friends
The Convention Venue on Rizal Boulevard
Bethel Guest House is a familiar Dumaguete meeting place in the center of the city and the scheduled venue for the January 2027 convention.
Local meetings
Current Dumaguete AA Meetings
If you are travelling to Dumaguete for the 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention, you may also wish to attend a regular local AA meeting before or after the convention. DumagueteAA.org maintains current meeting information for Dumaguete City, Valencia, Dauin, Bacong, and nearby areas of Negros Oriental.
Regular AA meetings are separate from the convention. Meeting venues, days, and times can change, so always check the current meeting page before travelling to a local meeting.
Event snapshot
Convention Information
- Event
- 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention
- Dates
- January 29–31, 2027
- Venue
- Bethel Guest House
- Address
- Rizal Boulevard, Poblacion 4 (Barangay 4), Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 6200, Philippines
- Registration amount
- ₱4,000 per person
- Registration includes
- Convention meetings and meals.
- Accommodation
- Hotel accommodation is not included in the registration amount. Bethel Guest House has published special promotional room rates for convention attendees. Contact Bethel Guest House directly to confirm the current convention rate, room availability, and booking terms.
- Who should register?
- Anyone planning to attend the convention should complete registration through the official convention organizers.
Registration and payment
DumagueteAA.org publishes this page to help visitors understand the convention, the venue, and Dumaguete before they register. Registration, payment, confirmation, and final convention communication are handled through the convention organizers’ official process.
Registration procedures, fees, schedules, venue details, and other convention information may change before January 2027. Confirm the current details through the organizers’ official channel before making travel or accommodation arrangements.
The convention venue
Bethel Guest House from Rizal Boulevard
Bethel Guest House stands directly on Rizal Boulevard in central Dumaguete City. The hotel is the scheduled venue for the January 2027 convention and is within walking distance of the waterfront, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, and other everyday visitor services.
Staying at the convention venue
Bethel Guest House Venue and Hotel Information
The 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention is scheduled to be held at Bethel Guest House, located on Rizal Boulevard in the heart of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Bethel Guest House has hosted meetings, conferences, and community events in Dumaguete for many years and has been selected as the venue for the 2027 Philippines A.A. Convention. Its location on Rizal Boulevard places convention visitors within easy walking distance of cafés, restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, banks, the Dumaguete waterfront, and many of the services visitors commonly need during their stay.
Hotel accommodation is not included in the published convention registration amount. Visitors wishing to stay at Bethel Guest House should make accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel. Bethel offers a range of room types for individual travellers, couples, families, and groups. According to the published convention information, Bethel Guest House is offering promotional room rates for convention attendees. Room availability, rates, reservation policies, promotional offers, and booking details should always be confirmed directly with the hotel.
According to Bethel Guest House’s published information, the property is a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment. Published hotel information also lists check-in from 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Visitors should confirm current room availability, hotel policies, reservation details, and check-in procedures directly with Bethel Guest House before travelling.
Bethel Guest House is also the regular meeting location for one of Dumaguete’s Alcoholics Anonymous groups. Outside convention activities, AA meetings are held on the 5th floor balcony overlooking Rizal Boulevard. Visitors arriving before or remaining after the convention may also wish to attend a regular local AA meeting while in Dumaguete.
Convention attendees are encouraged to reserve accommodation as early as practical. As January 2027 approaches, rooms at Bethel Guest House and nearby hotels may become limited, particularly for visitors travelling from other parts of the Philippines or overseas.
Visitor planning
Planning Your Trip to Dumaguete
Dumaguete City is a coastal university city in Negros Oriental in the central Philippines. Visitors travelling to the 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention may wish to arrange flights, ferry or bus travel, accommodation, local transportation, and convention registration before arriving.
Complete Travel Guide: Getting to and Around Dumaguete
DumagueteAA.org has prepared a comprehensive travel page for convention visitors planning the complete journey from an international or regional point of origin to Bethel Guest House, followed by practical transportation information for travelling around Dumaguete and nearby areas during the stay.
The guide includes:
- International gateways and airline connections through Cebu and Manila.
- Domestic flights arriving at Dumaguete (Sibulan) Airport.
- Regional ferries, fast craft, buses, RORO crossings, and road routes from Cebu, Siquijor, Bohol, Dapitan, Mindanao, Bacolod, and other parts of Negros.
- The final transfer from the airport, seaport, Sibulan, or Tampi to Bethel Guest House.
- Local transportation by Grab when available, motorized tricycle, jeepney, bus, rental car, rental van, motorcycle, scooter, private driver, and prearranged transfer.
- Travel from Dumaguete to Valencia, Bacong, Dauin, Sibulan, and nearby areas of Negros Oriental.
The page prioritizes stable airport, port, airline, ferry, public-authority, transportation-app, rental, and transfer links. Schedule examples are provided for planning, but visitors should confirm every flight, sailing, connection, vehicle, and pickup directly before paying.
Most convention visitors arriving by air use Dumaguete (Sibulan) Airport (DGT), located north of Dumaguete City. Depending on traffic and the transportation used, the road transfer to Bethel Guest House ordinarily takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Visitors may also arrive by ferry at Dumaguete City Port, through Sibulan or Tampi from Cebu, or by road from other parts of Negros.
Bethel Guest House is located directly on Rizal Boulevard, one of Dumaguete’s best-known waterfront streets. From the hotel, most visitors can comfortably walk to cafés, restaurants, coffee shops, convenience stores, pharmacies, banks, ATMs, and many of the city’s everyday services. Motorized tricycles are widely used for short trips, while Grab, rental vehicles, hotel pickup, and prearranged cars or vans may be useful when available.
Visitors choosing accommodation away from Bethel Guest House will find numerous hotels, pension houses, and serviced apartments throughout central Dumaguete, with many located within walking distance or a short local ride from the convention venue. As the convention approaches, accommodation availability may become more limited, so early booking is recommended.
Many visitors arrive a day or two before the convention begins or remain in Dumaguete after it ends. This provides an opportunity to become familiar with the city, attend a regular local AA meeting, meet local members, and spend time along Rizal Boulevard before returning home.
If you plan to attend a regular AA meeting before or after the convention, meeting days, times, and venues may differ from the convention programme. Please check the current local meeting schedule before attending.
Before or after the convention
New to AA or Visiting Dumaguete?
Many people travelling to the convention also attend regular AA meetings while they are in Dumaguete. Whether you are visiting from elsewhere in the Philippines or overseas, current local meeting information is the best place to start.
If this will be your first AA meeting, you do not need to register, know anyone, or explain why you are there. You can simply walk in, take a seat, and listen.
Optional convention merchandise
Convention Merchandise Information
The convention organizers have announced official merchandise for the 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention, including the Rule 62 shirt and jersey shown below. Ordering information, sizes, colours, pricing, payment, and collection arrangements should be confirmed through the convention organizers’ official channel.
Continuing local history
Dumaguete AA Convention History
The 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention in January 2027 continues a long history of Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship in Dumaguete. While many visitors will be attending the city for the first time, Dumaguete has welcomed AA members from around the Philippines for many years through regular meetings, fellowship, and previous national conventions.
DumagueteAA.org has independently documented and preserved local AA information since 2015. The historical archive includes earlier meeting schedules, local AA history, preserved websites, independent references, and material relating to the 2016 Philippines AA National Convention, providing historical context for the 2027 convention.
Preserving this history helps document the growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Dumaguete while ensuring that older websites, search results, and historical references continue to lead visitors to current AA meeting information, newcomer guidance, and convention updates.
Historical material is provided for reference. Current meeting schedules, visitor information, newcomer guidance, and convention information should always be taken from the current pages published on DumagueteAA.org.
Additional Convention Reference
The January 2027 convention also has a separate public event record on 10times. The Philippines AA National Convention listing on 10times provides another online reference for the 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention, scheduled for January 29–31, 2027 at Bethel Guest House in Dumaguete City.
DumagueteAA.org continues to maintain independent local information about the convention along with current Dumaguete AA meetings, newcomer help, visitor information, and the continuing history of AA in Dumaguete.
Convention questions
Convention FAQ
Is DumagueteAA.org the official convention website?
No. DumagueteAA.org is an independent local information resource. This page provides public information about the convention, the venue, and visiting Dumaguete. Official registration, payment instructions, announcements, and convention communications should be confirmed through the convention organizers.
When is the 2027 Philippines A.A. Convention?
The 42nd Annual Philippines A.A. Convention is scheduled for January 29–31, 2027.
Where will the convention be held?
The convention is scheduled to be held at Bethel Guest House on Rizal Boulevard, Poblacion 4 (Barangay 4), Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 6200, Philippines.
How much is convention registration?
The published registration amount is ₱4,000 per person. According to the published convention information, registration includes convention meetings and meals. Accommodation is separate.
Is hotel accommodation included?
No. Accommodation is not included in the published registration amount. Visitors should reserve rooms directly with Bethel Guest House or another hotel of their choice.
Are there special Bethel Guest House room rates for convention attendees?
According to the published convention information, Bethel Guest House is offering promotional room rates for convention attendees. Room availability, rates, booking policies, and promotional offers should be confirmed directly with Bethel Guest House.
How do I register for the convention?
Complete registration using the official registration process provided by the convention organizers. This page provides the event, venue, and visitor information needed to plan before registering.
Do I have to stay at Bethel Guest House?
No. You may stay wherever you wish. Dumaguete has hotels, guest houses, serviced apartments, and other accommodation within walking distance or a short tricycle ride from Bethel Guest House.
Can I attend regular AA meetings while I am in Dumaguete?
Yes. Many convention visitors attend regular AA meetings before or after the convention. Current meeting information is available on the Dumaguete AA Meetings page.
Will official convention shirts and jerseys be available?
Yes. The convention organizers have announced official convention merchandise, including the Rule 62 shirt and jersey. Availability, sizes, ordering information, payment, and collection arrangements should be confirmed through the convention organizers.
Where can I find the latest convention information?
DumagueteAA.org will update this page as additional public information becomes available. Registration procedures, schedules, and convention announcements should always be confirmed through the convention organizers before making travel arrangements.