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Win Free Flights and Get the Best Value Deals with AirAsia Philippines at the 32nd PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2025

MANILA | February 4, 2025 —AirAsia Philippines is ready to elevate travel plans for visitors to the 32nd Travel Tour Expo 2025, offering exclusive promo fares and 20% OFF on all flights to any AirAsia Philippines destination with a chance to win free flights from February 7 to 9, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This limited-time… Read More Win Free Flights and Get the Best Value Deals with AirAsia Philippines at the 32nd PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2025

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PCG keeps CCG ‘monster ship’ farther from Zambales coastline

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has kept China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed the “monster ship” for its size, farther from the Zambales coastline. In a statement, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said the ship is now 117 nautical… Read More PCG keeps CCG ‘monster ship’ farther from Zambales coastline

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5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops

By Benjamin Pulta | January 30, 2025 MANILA – Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country. Top officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday presented to the media the five Chinese suspects as well… Read More 5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops

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Cebu Pacific to launch direct Clark flights to El Nido and Coron

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, further strengthens its Clark hub with the launch of direct flights from Clark to El Nido and Coron (Busuanga), giving travelers from the Greater Manila Area as well as from North and Central Luzon more opportunities to explore some of the world’s best beaches and island destinations.… Read More Cebu Pacific to launch direct Clark flights to El Nido and Coron

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BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra’s strategic maneuvering has kept the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 from getting closer to the Zambales coastline.  PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the vessel continues its vigilant monitoring of Chinese illegal presence within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).  “Through the… Read More BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast

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Cebu Pacific Kicks Off Direct Manila-Sapporo Flights

CEB is the largest airline connecting Philippines and Japan CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, on Thursday flew its maiden flight from Manila to Sapporo, making it the only airline to offer direct flights between the two cities and solidifying its position as the largest airline connecting Philippines and Japan. Sapporo is CEB’s… Read More Cebu Pacific Kicks Off Direct Manila-Sapporo Flights

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Cebu Pacific flies over 1M passengers via Clark in 2024

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, flew over 1 million passengers to and from Clark International Airport in 2024, up 36% or almost 300,000 passengers from the previous year. The average monthly seat count grew by 102% to 161,000 in December 2024 from 79,000 in January. The average number of flights also almost… Read More Cebu Pacific flies over 1M passengers via Clark in 2024

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Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS

By Wilnard Bacelonia | January 13, 2025 MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for stronger and unified action against Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) incursions in Philippine waters. “The repeated incursions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels into Philippine waters, particularly within our Exclusive Economic… Read More Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS

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‘Teresa Magbanua’ sustains vigilance vs. illegal CCG ship off Zambales

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | January 11, 2025 MANILA – The BRP Teresa Magbanua remains deployed off the coast of Zambales to deter the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) illegal presence in the area, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In a statement on Saturday, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela… Read More ‘Teresa Magbanua’ sustains vigilance vs. illegal CCG ship off Zambales

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PCG ship challenges CCG presence in PH EEZ

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | January 10, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued radio challenges following incursions of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels along the coastline of Zambales on Thursday. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Teresa Magbanua made persistent radio challenges to Chinese vessels… Read More PCG ship challenges CCG presence in PH EEZ

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