DAVAO CITY – The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-Davao assured the people that the air quality index (AQI) in Davao region is at “fair to good” levels amid concerns about the possible impact of massive forest fires in Indonesia on the region’s air quality. SMOG envelops the skyline of...
Despite the global supply chain and operational challenges facing the industry, the Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) remains optimistic that the local aviation sector will continue its post-pandemic growth. During the inaugural Philippine Aviation Summit last Sept. 27 to 28,...
Philippine Army (PA) personnel perform Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System (FRIES) capability demonstratoin during the closing ceremony of the PA - Philippine Air Force (PAF) Interoperability Exercise (IOX) 02-2023 at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela on Sept. 30, 2023. (Photo by PA) The...
Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading airline, underscored its commitment to shaping a brighter future for Filipino children and communities which is at the heart of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. This was highlighted by Cebu Pacific's Chief Marketing and Customer...
Clean air is a necessity most often overlooked and taken for granted. It isn't just about comfort. It is to protect our health, boost our well-being, and improve our quality of life. Clean air is of utmost priority, especially now that Manila is enveloped in smog, according to the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) Base Air Chaplain blesses the new C-208B aircraft at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Sept. 19, 2023. (Photo by PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) bared the newest addition of a spy plane to its fleet to enhance its intelligence, surveillance, and...
Cebu Pacific reported that an engine servicing issue with supplier Pratt and Whitney (P&W) may affect its fleet availability next year and will result in a downgrade of its growth targets. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Cebu Pacific said it has been informed by P&W...
(L-R) Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. meet at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Sept. 8, 2023. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will purchase multi-role fighter aircraft...
Maj. Gen. Elpidio Talja (middle), commander of Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), leads the donning of rank to 15 newly promoted and commisioned air force reservist officers at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City recently. (Courtesy of AFRC) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) pinned new ranks to 15 newly...
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has imposed a higher passenger and cargo fuel surcharge rate for domestic and international flights which may result to costlier airfares. Passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (File photo) In an advisory dated Wednesday, August 16, CAB Officer-in-Charge...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally opened the Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) 2023 at the Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Monday, August 14, bringing together hundreds of participants from 13 other countries. Participants to the Pacific Airlift Rally (PAR) 2023 salute during the...
The Philippines has stepped up its air quality monitoring capacity as it partners with South Korea in a bid to improve the government's plans and policies. Manila and Seoul recently signed a partnership agreement to roll out the Pan-Asia Partnership for Geospatial Air Pollution Information and the...
