Power outage and the ensuing power surge when the electricity was restored were traced as the reasons behind the technical glitch on the air traffic management system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday, Jan. 1, which affected around 65,000 passengers from almost 300 domestic...
Around 56,000 international and domestic airline passengers coming and heading to Manila were affected due to the technical glitch at the air traffic management system of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) since Sunday morning, Jan. 1. The passengers were on board 282 flights...
Aviation authorities have started to fix the technical glitch at the air navigation system at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). In a statement, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said the system has been partially restored at around 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, which resulted...
Thousands of domestic and international passengers were stranded as aviation security officials rush to solve technical glitches that resulted in cancellation and delay of flights to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday, Jan. 1. Both the Civil Aviation Authority of the...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is now implementing emergency protocols at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) following what it describes as technical issues that forced flights to and from Manila to be put on hold on Sunday, Jan. 1. In a statement, the Manila...
Baguio City (COMMONS WIKIPEDIA/ MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 10 stations recorded air temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius (℃) on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Based on PAGASA’s monitoring, the stations that...
The holidays are always such a big eating season for everyone. It’s that one time of the year when we feel extra carefree about what we eat because seriously, have you really enjoyed Christmas without jumping from one banquet to another? But what if we tell you that you do not need to sacrifice...
As the Philippines Air Force (PAF) transitioned to its new leadership, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. called on the Air Force to continue working closely with the administration in keeping the peace and security of the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos and outgoing PAF...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally installed Maj. Gen. Stephen Parreno as its 39th Commanding General on Tuesday, Dec. 20, in a ceremony held at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City. Maj. Gen. Stephen Parreno (Courtesy of PAF) Parreno replaced Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony Canlas Sr. who bowed out of...
Air pollution is one of the most significant environmental risks to health, causing around four million premature deaths yearly, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In rural areas, crop residue burning is a common source of air pollution, despite imposed restrictions. According to...
The country's first "high-power hybrid rocket" made from 3D-printed advanced composite materials is set to be launched into space in 2023, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced on Friday, Dec. 9. "Astronaut Soichi Noguchi captured the Philippines from the International Space Station (ISS)...
Two newly-procured T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey were unveiled by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday, Dec. 9, which will be used to enhance their surface strike capabilities. T-129 ATAK helicopter (File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) The ceremonial blessing of the helicopters...
