Helena Z Benitez National Program and Training Center
Tagaytay City
Brief History
Helena Z Benitez National Program and Training Center in Tagaytay City sits on a 3,729 sq. meter lot acquired from the City Government by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines in 1956 through the efforts of our volunteers. The condition given by the city government, was for GSP to construct a building within six months of signing of the contract, which building shall be dignified to conform with the developmental plan of making Tagaytay a tourist spot, otherwise the contract will be revoked.
On July 15, 1980 the deed of donation for the 3,649 sq. meter lot was signed between the city government and GSP with National President Helena Z Benitez, representing GSP. A Transfer Certificate title for the 3,729 square meter lot was issued in 1985 in the name of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. Hon. Benitez donated P20,000.00 for the construction of the building.
The site became “home” to the Central Luzon Regional Office from 1978 to April 1985 when its office was transferred to its permanent site in Bamban, Tarlac.
Architect Manuel Mañosa, a member of the GSP Real Properties and Buildings Committee drew the plans for the renovation of the Administration building which was badly damaged and its entire roof blown away by a typhoon in 1975. On April 18, 1985 , the site was inaugurated as the GSP National Program and Training Center.
Accommodation
The Center presently is composed of two buildings, an administration building which houses the office and a dormitory, a newly-renovated pre-fab building which has a conference room and can sit 60 people comfortably, a dining room and kitchen and 24-bed dormitory. Total capacity of the dormitories and bedrooms is 65.
How to Reach the Center
Tagaytay is an hour and 15 minutes drive from Manila via South Superhighway or through the Coastal Road. If going through South Superhighway, take Carmona Exit and drive down through Governor's Drive and Silang up to the entrance of Tagaytay City or through South Superhighway, take Santa Rosa Exit going straight to Tagaytay City.
Buses going to Tagaytay City
From Lawton, Manila:
• From Park N' Ride terminal in Lawton take GSIS bus liner with Nasugbu signboard.
• Get down at Olivarez Plaza, Tagaytay.
• Take jeepney, beside McDonald's with People's Park signboard.
• Alight at GSP. (Across Police Station and multi-purpose gym)
From Baclaran:
• Take any bus with Nasugbu or Mendez signboard.
• Follow steps 2-4 above.
Climate
Located 2,500 ft. above sea level, Tagaytay enjoys a cool, invigorating climate. Average temperature is 22.7 degrees Celsius which becomes relatively cooler in December to February. Northeasterly winds prevail in the city from October to April, southwest winds from May through September. Like most areas in Cavite, the city has two season: dry from November to April and wet the rest of the year. Maximum rain occurs from July to September. Average humidity is 78% which is cooler than Metro Manila where relative humidity exceeds 81%.
For further information about bookings and reservations you may e-mail, visit or contact:
MISS TERESITA T. GONZALES
Officer-in-Charge
Helena Z Benitez National Program and Training Center (HZB-NPTC)
Calamba Rd., Sungay East, 4120 Tagaytay City, PHILIPPINES
Telephone : +63 (46) 483-1395
Fax : +63 (46) 413-3875
Mobile : 0917-506-2574