German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Manila for a “historic first” visit to discuss defense and security ties and underscore the strength of the two countries’ relationship. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (Photo from German Ambassador Andreas Pffafernoschke via...
The $500-million military financing pledged by the Untied States to the Philippines would definitely give the country’s defense posture a big boost, especially in defending its territory and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region, Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. In welcoming...
Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading carrier, resuming direct flights between Iloilo and Hong Kong in October for a faster and more affordable way for Ilonggo travelers to visit one of Asia’s popular shopping and foodie haven. In a statement, the airline said that, starting October 27, it...
DigiCo, a digital entity owned by businesses led by Manuel V. Pangilinan or the MVP Group, has sealed separate agreements to acquire a 10 percent interest in Bayad Center and 100 percent of Multipay Corporation for a yet undisclosed amount. "Having both online and offline solutions, Bayad and...
The PEGASE mission, an annual French Air and Space Force-led deployment in the Indo-Pacific, has arrived in the Philippines, the French Embassy announced. France's Rafale fighter jets (Photo from French Embassy in the Philippines) "The #PEGASE24 mission has arrived at the Clark...
The Gokongwei Group’s Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading carrier, is operating direct flights from Cebu to Osaka starting Oct. 15, 2024. In a statement, the airline said it will be the only airline to offer direct flights between Cebu and Osaka. It will operate flights between Cebu and...
By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Gokongwei Group’s Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has rolled out another of its much-awaited Piso Sale, this time for routes that will soon relaunch from Clark International Airport. In a statement, the airline said that, from July 15 to July 22, 2024,...
(Photo: Philippine Marine Corps) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) deployed 18 personnel to participate in the prestigious Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2024 in Hawaii Islands and Southern California, a ranking military officer said. PMC commandant Major Gen....
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, July 12 expressed confidence that the Senate’s concurrence to the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippine government would strengthen the country’s commitment to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Legarda...
Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading carrier, announced that it will resume its flights from Clark International Airport to Davao, General Santos, Iloilo and Puerto Princesa. In a statement, the firm said the move is meant to strengthen connectivity for travelers from north and central...
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan plans to grow the business beyond telecommunications by tapping into the strengths of the whole MVP Group through DigiCo. During the recently held PLDT annual shareholders’ meeting, Pangilinan introduced...
