CEBU CITY – The primary runway of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) was reopened after it was closed on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) confirmed that the primary runway was opened at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The primary runway was...
CEBU CITY – Flight schedules at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) were affected due to runway condition checks. In an 6:20 p.m. advisory on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) said “teams are conducting inspections and necessary repairs as...
CEBU CITY – A 26-year-old passenger bound for Hong Kong was apprehended after he was caught bringing bundles of cash worth more than P1 million that he failed to declare before boarding a flight at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). The undeclared Philippine currency was found in the...
A Michelin recognition is one of the highest honors in hospitality, awarded to hotels that meet global standards. The guide evaluates properties based on five criteria, including architecture, service quality, and local relevance. This year, two Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR)...
CEBU CITY – Flight delays and schedule changes were experienced at the Mactan Cebu International Airport on Saturday, July 12. The disruption was caused by ongoing repairs at the primary runway of the ariport. Lawyer Glen Nauli, assistant general manager of Mactan Cebu International Airport...
Aboitiz Construction has diversified into the business of providing maintenance services to the Aboitiz Group’s airport and property units, in order to expand its portfolio beyond construction to long-term operations and asset upkeep. In a statement, the firm announced that this new business...
CEBU CITY – Nine foreigners and two Filipinos were arrested after they were caught carrying bags filled with cash amounting to close to P500 million at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). BUNDLES of cash stuffed in seven luggages were recovered from nine foreigners and two Filipinos at...
Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted an ocular inspection at Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) following an alleged “tanim-bala” incident at the busy gateway on March 27. Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson personally spoke with Mactan-Cebu International...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its flight frequencies and seat capacity for the Cebu market, as the airline bolsters its domestic coverage in anticipation of increased travel demand during the summer season. In a statement, PAL said it will operate 287 weekly...
CEBU CITY – The bullet-planting scheme called “tanim-bala” is not happening at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Julius Neri Jr., general manager of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), said. Neri made the assurance following the arrest of a 47-year-old female...
CEBU CITY – A 47-year-old female passenger was arrested after four bullets were found in her baggage during an inspection at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Thursday, March 27. FOUR bullets were found inside the bag of a female passenger at the Mactan-Cebu International...
CEBU CITY – Brace for impact. Panicky passengers heard those words from the public address system of Cebu Pacific Flight 5J 588 in what could be the longest eight minutes of their lives. The Manila-bound aircraft was forced to return to Cebu after encountering landing-gear issues mid-flight on...
