Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) aircraft fly in formation over the Philippine Sea for "Iron Swat" exercise. The bilateral training was held from Dec. 9 to 13, 2024. (Courtesy of PAF) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces...
Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño (second from left) leads the blessing and formal transfer of a decommissioned S-211 Marchetti jet trainer to the local government of Barangay 183, Zone 21 in Villamor, Pasay City on Dec. 15, 2024 to honor the historical...
Gokongwei-led Cebu Air Inc. has reached a new milestone, recording as many as 250 million flown passengers in its 28th year of commercial operations. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 13, Cebu Air said its low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific’s new milestone, underscored its dedication to providing...
COME FLY WITH ME Air Canada is set to have four weekly flights from Manila to Vancouver starting this April Canada has become a hot destination for Filipinos to visit for its cooler climate and wonderful sightseeing spots. Other Filipino families have even gone so far as to settle down in...
Air France has resumed non-stop service between Manila and Paris after a 20-year hiatus, marking a milestone in air travel between the Philippines and the European Union. In a Facebook post by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the inaugural flight, AF209, departed from NAIA...
The Philippines is known for its hot weather, and it's only getting hotter due to the rising rate of climate change. Sure, air conditioning and other cooling systems are a way to beat the heat. However, this comes with a cost that is also affecting consumers and the environment. Earlier this year,...
ACEN Corporation's retail electricity unit has partnered with low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific to integrate renewable energy (RE) into its key facilities. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, December 6, the firm said that ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) has begun 100...
Flag carrier Air Canada is expanding its Southeast Asian operations with the addition of Manila into its direct flights from Vancouver beginning next year. In a statement late Thursday, Air Canada said it would operate three flights weekly between Vancouver and Manila beginning April 2, 2025, and...
Gokongwei-led Cebu Air Inc. is weighing options to integrate AirSWIFT into Cebu Pacific’s operations following the latter’s successful acquisition of the boutique carrier last October. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Tuesday, Dec. 3, Cebu Air said it was exploring the...
Air France will commence direct flights between Manila, and its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle starting Dec. 7, 2024, marking the resumption of a direct air link between the two countries after a 20-year hiatus. According to Air France, the airline will operate three weekly flights on...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel throws a box of family food pack to his comrades onboard a separate vessel during the unloading of relief assistance intended for victims of Super Typhoon "Pepito" at the Virac Port in Catanduanes on Nov. 22, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard...
Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel conduct pre-emptive evacuation in vulnerable areas in Bicol on Nov. 16, 2024 amid the threat posed by Super Typhoon "Pepito". (Photo: 9th Infantry Division) Super Typhoon “Pepito” pounded Luzon and affected more than 852,000...
