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GMA Network
12 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Canceled flights on Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Aviation authorities on Wednesday announced the cancellation of dozens of local and international flights due to adverse weather conditions brought about by the Southwest Monsoon or 'Habagat.' In an advisory, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said the following flights were canceled as of 5 a.m., July 23, 2025: Philippine Airlines PR 2808: Davao – Manila PR 2771: Manila – Panglao PR 2772: Panglao – Manila PR 2133: Manila – Bacolod PR 2134: Bacolod – Manila PR 2527: Manila - Cagayan De Oro PR 2528: Cagayan - De Oro Manila PR 300: Manila - Hong Kong PR 301: Hong Kong – Manila Cebgo DG 6113: Manila – Naga DG 6114: Naga – Manila DG 6501: Cebu - Manila Cebu Pacific Air 5J 192: Manila - Cauayan 5J 193: Cauayan – Manila 5J 325: Manila - Bicol 5J 326: Bicol – Manila 5J 373: Manila - Roxas 5J 374: Roxas – Manila 5J 381: Manila - Cagayan De Oro 5J 382: Cagayan De Oro – Manila 5J 404: Manila - Laoag 5J 405: Laoag – Manila 5J 473: Manila – Bacolod 5J 474: Bacolod – Manila 5J 473: Manila – Bacolod 5J 474: Bacolod – Manila 5J 485: Manila - Bacolod 5J 486: Bacolod - Manila 5J 504: Manila - Tuguegarao 5J 505: Tuguegarao - Manila 5J 513: Manila - San Jose (Mindoro) 5J 514: San Jose (Mindoro) - Manila 5J 563: Manila - Cebu 5J 625: Manila - Dumaguete 5J 626: Dumaguete - Manila 5J 627: Manila - Dumaguete 5J 628: Dumaguete - Manila 5J 643: Manila - Puerto Princesa 5J 644: Puerto Princesa - Manila 5J 649: Manila - Tacloban 5J 650: Tacloban - Manila 5J 781: Manila – Ozamis 5J 782: Ozamis - Manila 5J 853: Manila - Zamboanga 5J 854: Zamboanga - Manila 5J 791: Manila - Butuan 5J 792: Butuan - Manila 5J 901: Manila - Caticlan 5J 902: Caticlan – Manila CAAP said a total of 50 flights have been canceled by various airlines. 'Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for real-time updates, rebooking options, or refund procedures,' it said. The agency said it continues to closely monitor weather developments and is in active coordination with airline operators and airport authorities to ensure the safety and welfare of the traveling public. 'Additional advisories will be issued as needed,' it said. —Ted Cordero/KG, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
14-07-2025
- Filipino Times
BI warns of new overseas romance scam hubs luring Filipinos with fake jobs
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a public warning about new romance scam operations abroad that are exploiting Filipinos by luring them with false job offers. This alert comes in light of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s intensified efforts to combat online job scams that victimize aspiring Filipino workers. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado confirmed the return of a 24-year-old Filipino man who was rescued from such a scam operation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He arrived via Philippine Airlines following a repatriation effort coordinated with the Philippine Embassy. According to the victim, he was forced to pose as a woman using multiple fake profiles on dating apps like Tinder. His job involved initiating chats with unsuspecting users under the guise of a 'wrong send' message, eventually engaging in romantic exchanges to deceive and manipulate them. The victim revealed that he was made to work grueling 15-hour shifts and was physically intimidated by his handlers using head taps and stun batons whenever he failed to meet performance quotas. Commissioner Viado stressed that these aren't ordinary scams but highly organized human trafficking operations. He warned Filipinos to be cautious and thoroughly verify any overseas job offers. The BI has already handed over intelligence gathered from the incident to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to track and prosecute those behind these schemes. 'These operations prey on the desperation of people looking for better lives abroad,' Viado said. 'We're committed to dismantling these networks and protecting our citizens.'
Filipino Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Kim Chiu recounts ‘frightening' flight scare after technical issue forces plane to return to Manila
Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu opened up about a nerve-wracking experience earlier this week after her flight bound for Butuan was forced to return to Manila due to a reported technical issue. The My Love Will Make You Disappear actress shared on social media how the incident left her shaken but ultimately thankful that she and her fellow passengers were safe. The actress was on board Philippine Airlines flight PR2967 on July 9 bound to Butuan-Bancasi Airport. Their flight, originally scheduled to depart at 4:30 a.m., was delayed by over an hour. Minutes after takeoff, passengers were informed by the pilot that the aircraft would need to return to Manila due to a technical issue. She also shared noticing crew members repeatedly entering the cockpit, which triggered her anxiety. 'I tried to calm myself by sleeping it off, but when I woke up and we were still on the ground. My thoughts went wild. As we turned back mid-air, all I could do was pray,' she said. Despite the scare, the flight landed safely back in Manila. Kim expressed gratitude toward the airline's crew and reflected on the importance of valuing life. 'It was a frightening experience––but I'm grateful. Grateful we made it back. Grateful to walk off that plane and breathe a little easier. Safety should never feel uncertain, but today reminded me just how precious and fragile life is,' she said. Chiu eventually made it to her destination where she appeared in a scheduled guesting with her on-screen partner, Paulo Avelino.
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
PAL to revive seasonal Manila-Sapporo flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Tuesday the return of its seasonal nonstop Manila-Sapporo flights, which the carrier said it will operate every winter season from November to March. In an advisory, PAL said the Manila-Sapporo flights will operate thrice a week using the Airbus A321neo aircraft from November 24, 2025 until March 27, 2026, and will operate every succeeding winter season moving forward. Flight PR 406 will leave Manila every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 a.m., and arrive at the New Chitose Airport in Sapporo at 12:15 p.m., while flight PR 405 will leave Sapporo at 1:15 p.m. the same days, and arrive in Manila at 6:10 p.m. The flight will have 12 seats in business class and 156 seats in economy class, with inflight entertainment options and wifi connectivity. 'This route not only provides a convenient travel option for Filipino tourists and overseas workers, but also opens doors for Japanese travelers to explore and experience the Philippines' vibrant culture and warm hospitality,' PAL president Richard Nuttall said. Aside from Sapporo, PAL also offers services to Osaka Kansai, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Haneda, and Tokyo Narita, including direct flights from Cebu to Osaka Kansai and Tokyo Narita. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
The Star
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Philippine Airlines launches direct Manila–Da Nang route
DA NANG (Vietnam News/ANN): Philippine Airlines on July 1 officially inaugurated its direct flight route connecting Manila and Da Nang, with its first flight carrying 193 passengers landing at Da Nang International Airport at 12:45 pm. The new service operates three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, using Airbus A321 aircraft with 199 seats, including 12 in business class. The frequency is expected to increase to four flights per week from this November. A welcome ceremony was held at the international arrival terminal, featuring a water cannon salute, traditional music performances, ribbon-cutting, and souvenir gifts for arriving passengers. At the departure terminal, a send-off event with gifts was organised for passengers flying from Da Nang to Manila on Flight PR586. Speaking at the event, Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the launch coincided with the city's newly expanded tourism space and services. The new route brings the total number of weekly Manila–Da Nang flights to 12, helping boost tourism and connectivity between the two cities. Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, expressed his delight at the launch and highlighted the route's potential to offer seamless travel for passengers from central Vietnam to Manila and onward to the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan. In 2024, over 65,000 Philippine tourists visited Da Nang. In the first five months of 2025 alone, the central city welcomed more than 49,000 Philippine visitors, up 2.26 times year-on-year. Philippine Airlines operates scheduled direct flights from hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 domestic and 38 international destinations across Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. The carrier now runs 24 direct weekly flights from Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi to the Philippines. - Vietnam News/ANN
