Philippine Airlines has announced three new domestic routes connecting Clark Airport with San Vicente (Palawan), San Jose (Mindoro) and Cauayan (Isabela). The new services, due to start on October 28 were announced by PAL Express president Bonifacio Sam at a press conference today (Thursday, October 18). The three routes will be served by PAL’s new 86-seater … [Full Story...] about PAL announces three new domestic flight services for Clark Airport
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Two US B-52 bombers fly over contested South China Sea islands
Two US B-52 bombers have again flown near contested islands in the South China Sea according to a statement from Pacific Air Forces. The Strato-fortress bombers, … [Full Story...] about Two US B-52 bombers fly over contested South China Sea islands
US government pledges nearly $60 million to rebuild war-torn Marawi City
The US has pledged 3.2 billion pesos to the rebuilding of Marawi City, which remains in ruins more than a year after it was liberated from Islamic State-linked … [Full Story...] about US government pledges nearly $60 million to rebuild war-torn Marawi City
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Philippine Airlines to launch direct flights between New York and Manila
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has announced that will launch direct flights between Manila and New York later this month. Writing on social media today … [Full Story...] about Philippine Airlines to launch direct flights between New York and Manila
China’s economic interest in the Pacific comes with strings attached
China’s economic expansion into the Pacific Islands region raises critical questions for both the islands and Australia. What happens if infrastructure loans by … [Full Story...] about China’s economic interest in the Pacific comes with strings attached
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Priests rush to Siquijor Island after schoolchildren ‘possessed by demons’
A team of priests were rushed to a school on Siquijor Island after reports that pupils were showing signs of demonic possession. At least two priests from the Diocese of Dumaguete are today (Wednesday, October 17) ministering to the affected … [Full Story...] about Priests rush to Siquijor Island after schoolchildren ‘possessed by demons’
Rehabilitation of Manila’s Pasig River wins international award
The rehabilitation of the Manila’s Pasig River has been recognised with an international environmental award. The urban waterway beat China's Yangtze River in the first Asia RiverPrize Awards. Officials from the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission … [Full Story...] about Rehabilitation of Manila’s Pasig River wins international award
Egyptian suspected of links to Islamic State deported from Philippines
An Egyptian, suspected of being an Islamic State commander, has been deported from the Philippines due to visa irregularities. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Tuesday, October 16) that Fehmi Lassqued or Haythan Abdulhamid Yusof, aged 33, was … [Full Story...] about Egyptian suspected of links to Islamic State deported from Philippines
Crackdown: Dropping trash on Boracay could earn you six months in jail
A zero-tolerance approach to littering has been announced after trash was found on Boracay’s waterfront just hours after it reopened to local tourists. The Department of the Interior and Local Government has today (Tuesday, October 16) said that the … [Full Story...] about Crackdown: Dropping trash on Boracay could earn you six months in jail
Police eye legal dispute after Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur home
Police are investigating a legal dispute after an Australian was found shot dead at his home in Sinait, Ilocos Sur province. In a statement today (Tuesday, October 16) local police said Reginald Rene Hodgens was found with a gunshot wound to his head at … [Full Story...] about Police eye legal dispute after Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur home
