Residents in parts of Mindanao are advised to stay on alert as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may trigger flash floods and landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday, March 26. PAGASA weather specialist Loriedin de...
NEW YORK (AP) — A flight attendant still strapped in her seat survived being thrown from an Air Canada plane that collided with a fire truck at New York 's LaGuardia Airport, her daughter said Monday. It 's a "total miracle,” Sarah Lepine told Canadian news station TVA Nouvelles. She...
What was supposed to be a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight turned into a high-stakes encounter when a Chinese military aircraft and warship challenged a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol plane at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on...
Adequate funding is needed to acquire a “minimum impact” fleet of multi-role fighter jets (MRF) under the Armed Forces of the Philippines ' (AFP) modernization program, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. And if there is not enough budget, DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said...
Sending aircraft into a conflict zone in the Middle East to rescue overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is not as simple as it sounds, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Tuesday, March 10. Colonel Ma. Christina O. Basco, PAF spokesperson, emphasized that while the intent to bring OFWs home is...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured the public on Tuesday, March 3, that the country is “not under any threat” from Iranian missile systems, making it safe from the reaching grip of the conflict in the Middle East. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for West...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A red, white and blue color scheme championed by President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One, the U.S. military said Thursday. The Air Force said a “red, white, gold and dark blue paint scheme” will be used for the updated jet that is slated to serve...
CAPAS, Tarlac – Close to 30,000 people from all walks of life and around the globe gathered over three days for the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) in New Clark City, as families, friends, and visitors shared a weekend of flight and celebration. The strong turnout...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expanded its regional defense footprint as the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Philippine Navy (PN) carried out separate but strategic activities with key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, military officials said on Sunday, Feb. 8. The PAF conducted...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One...
Mark your calendars as the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta takes flight from Feb. 13 to 15, 2026, bringing three days of color, energy, and sky-high excitement to New Clark City in Tarlac. This upcoming edition is set to be one of the biggest yet, featuring 22 new...
Air France will suspend its direct flights between Paris and Manila for the summer 2026 season, shifting the route to seasonal operation just a year after its high-profile return to the Philippine market. The SkyTeam alliance carrier plans to halt its three-times-weekly flights between...
