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PAL Frequent flyers and shoppers gain more advantages

With their “Shop to Fly, Fly to Shop,” Philippine Airlines, through Mabuhay Miles, partners with SM Advantage Card to expand and make it easier for Filipinos to earn points to shop or travel more often to any local or international destinations they fancy. Two of the country’s longest-running customer loyalty…

Pilot Stanley Ng is new PAL president and COO

In a recent statement, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it is handing over the reins to aviation industry veteran Capt. Stanley Ng — the flag carrier's newly appointed president and chief operating officer (COO). He is the first pilot in 60 years to hold the position. PAL's newly appointed…

‘It’s rare, but it happens’

by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ Every birth is a miracle, every birth has its risks, both to the mother and the baby. So what do you call a birth 30,000 feet up in the clouds, in the time of COVID-19 at that? A double miracle? An assertion that life persists, life…

Comfortable, stylish and, yes, reusable PPEs fit for PAL’s cabin crew

Wearing them on the job will be the new normal until an effective vaccine against COVID-19 is discovered. The country’s flag carrier has resorted to such preventive measures for the safety of its employees and passengers. By ALEX Y. VERGARA Fashion designer Edwin Tan barely had two days to make…

Pause in Philippine Airlines operations due to COVID-19 situation

Public advisory from the management of Philippine Airlines We regret to advise that all remaining Philippine Airlines international flights will be suspended temporarily, starting from 26 March 2020, Thursday, until 14 April 2020. All domestic flights had ceased as of March 17, 2020. After careful consideration, we concluded that PAL…

Philippine Airlines edges out local rivals as top on-time performer

In terms of on-time performance (OTP), Philippine Airlines (PAL), the nation’s flag carrier, continues to lead other Philippine-based carriers during the second half of 2019. As the country’s leading on-time performer, PAL achieved an all-time high of 92 percent on-time flights in October for both international and domestic flights, said…

Vivienne Tan takes the helm in PAL

The new lady boss of flag carrier Philippine Airlines once described herself as "reflective + fun + funny.” Vivienne, who also established a business school with campuses in the Philippines and in China, also hopes to be a "beacon" to people who look up to her. Dr. Lucio Tan’s daughter…

Celebrating 20 years of Marco Polo Davao

Marco Polo Davao marked its 20th anniversary last December 7, and such a milestone wouldn't have been complete without a grand celebration. To celebrate, VIP guests from the business sector, diplomatic corps, government, media and society graced the event, including President Rodrigo Duterte himself. The hotel, which is…

Cecile Licad is back in Manila for an all-Chopin piano concert

Awaken your holiday experience with a much-awaited performance of acclaimed pianist, Cecile Licad, on November 27 at the main lounge of Manila Polo Club in Makati City. Cecile Licad is a globally renowned "Steinway artist." On the said event titled “Cecile Licad: I love Chopin,” she will be playing on a…

The ‘Heart of the Filipino’ just got bigger

by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ This week, I am Filipino,” said a European passenger during the delivery flight of Philippine Airlines’ first A350-900, part of Airbus’ XWB (extra wide body) fleet, from Toulouse to Manila, as he observed the mood on board. He probably sensed the throbbing pride that surged through…