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...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has thanked the Turkish government for its support in strengthening the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as he led the ceremonial blessing of two helicopters in Malacañang on Friday, December 9. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to limit the three-year fixed term for officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Estrada said it is imperative to revisit the provisions of Republic Act No. 11709 or the law strengthening the professionalism and promotes the continuity...
Minority member Senator Risa Hontiveros has likened the proposed P275-billion Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF) as a "trial balloon" that will eventually "lose its air". Senator Risa Hontiveros (Facebook) "It is only a matter of time before this trial balloon completely loses air, because, as this...
Two McDonnel Douglas F-15J “Eagle” jet fighters from Japan landed at Clark Air Base in Pampanga on Tuesday, Dec. 6, marking the first time that Japanese aircraft are in the country as part of the goodwill visit of top officials of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). Two McDonnel Douglas...
CEB announces changing of guards By EMMIE V. ABADILLA The Gokongwei-owned Cebu Air Inc. (CEB) announced the changing of guards on the first day of the New Year, 2023. According to the airline, Gokongwei Group and CEB’s President and CEO, Lance Y. Gokongwei, will become chairman of CEB while...
After two years of stop-and-go travel due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, we are now ready to re-embrace Christmas and New Year with our families and friends. It’s time to meet them and celebrate the holidays with cheers. But air travel should not be chaotic. Here are a few friendly reminders to...
The Philippine Army (PA) is eyeing to enhance its missile and air defense capabilities by creating new units specifically focused on such operations to exemplify its commitment to be an all-around, go-to unit in dealing with various threats. Col. Alvin Luzon, Philippine Army assistant chief of...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has achieved its target of enhancing the interoperability and readiness in joint operations of its major service commands as it concluded the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA” on Friday, Nov. 18. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP...
The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), continues giving the gift of travel as it once again offers its trademark P1SO this 11.11. For as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare (exclusive of fees and surcharges), Cebu Pacific's five-day #CEBSuperSeatFest begins at 12...
