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16/12/2020

02/12/2020

PAL's in-house PCR Test Center provides pre-flight convenience
Philippine Airlines is offering passengers who need RT-PCR testing for their flights (domestic/international) the convenience of its own RT-PCR testing center in Manila, with test results released within 12 to 24 hours.
Starting December 1, PAL ticket holders will enjoy a PHP500 discount from the PHP 4,500 regular rate.
The COVID-19 RT-PCR testing site is located at the Philippine Airlines Learning Center in Ermita, Manila with Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory as its DOH-accredited partner.
The PAL testing center's competitive advantage lies in providing flexibility of choice, early release of results and pricing perks.
PAL ticket holders may choose either a drive-thru or walk-in service option. The testing facility is open daily from Monday to Sunday from 8AM to 5PM with no noon break.
Passengers will experience pre-departure convenience with the testing facility's guaranteed release of results within 24 hours.
PAL travelers may pay in cash (PHP only), card (debit or credit), GCash, PayPal™, WeChat Pay, or Alipay.
Upon entering the testing facility, PAL passengers must present their ID, PAL ticket, and QR code indicating completed registration on the PAL Passenger Profile and Health Declaration form. PAL passengers may access the form at https://bit.ly/PALIntPPHD.
Except for flights to the US, Canada, and Australia, all passengers must register and accomplish the online Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form as early as 5 days before departure. For a list of countries where PAL flies to and are requiring RT-PCR tests, passengers are advised to visit https://bit.ly/PALTravelsFromPH.
In the meantime, PAL has also partnered with other accredited laboratory and testing facilities to provide passengers exclusive and discounted testing fees and/or quicker release of results. Passengers may visit www.philippineairlines.com for the full list of PAL other testing partners.
There are currently eight testing partners with more than 50 branches combined, available within Metro Manila and other Provinces like Cavite, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Iloilo, and Cebu. The testing fee and release of results vary among testing partners.
To avail of the services of PAL's other testing partners, passengers must proceed to the testing facility and present their ID, PAL Ticket, and QR Code indicating completion of registration via the PAL Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form.

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28/11/2020

Effective November 28, 2020, all passengers are required to download and register for an account on the free Traze Contact Tracing app prior to their flight. You may download the app via the Apple App Store, Samsung Galaxy Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery.
For passengers without mobile devices, you may proceed to the Traze Help Desk located at the airport to secure a QR code prior to entry into the terminal.
This is in line with new Philippine government rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19 through contact tracing.
Learn more about the Traze Contact Trazing app at https://www.traze.ph/

24/11/2020

Plan your next trip to Bohol! Fly from Manila to Bohol from as low as Php 760 ALL-IN ONE WAY FARE for BIG Members!

airasia resumes flights to Bohol starting December 1, 2020, with 4x weekly flights every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Booking Period: Nov 16-22, 2020
Travel Period: Dec 1, 2020-Oct 30, 2021
CAB: 1258-11-10-s.2020

All guests must have prior coordination with their receiving LGUs before booking to ensure availability of necessary facilities. See list of focal persons per LGU here: https://air.asia/fUmkG

16/10/2020

LOOK: List of airports with LGU clearance to resume commercial flights as of 15 October 2020

As of today, 15 October, there are 34 airports in the country whose Local Government Units (LGUs) have issued orders categorically supporting the resumption* of commercial airport operations in their areas of jurisdiction.

*Some airports, while allowing the resumption of commercial flights, are subject to different documentary and passenger LGU restrictions.

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02/10/2020

02/10/2020

27/09/2020

ADVISORY:

The General Community Quarantine (GCQ) status of General Santos City will be extended up to October 15, 2020, or until further notice. The official executive order will follow.

The extension was unanimously decided by the Local Inter-Agency Task Force, which includes the barangay captains, medical experts, and the armed personnel in the city.

27/09/2020

MESSAGE OF TOURISM SECRETARY BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD TOURISM DAY

On behalf of the Philippines Department of Tourism, let me warmly wish everyone a happy and meaningful World Tourism Day. This year’s theme, “Tourism and Rural Development,” is particularly relevant to our country as many of our rural areas depend on tourism but have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

I am pleased to report that, in concurrence with our local government units, tourism stakeholders and local communities, we have slowly began reopening our destinations for domestic travel with health and safety protocols in place. This gradual revival of the industry will bring back jobs and livelihoods to the rural areas, where many of our tourism products, such as beach, diving, ecotourism, arts and culture, and farm sites are found.

In a recent United Nations Policy Brief, Secretary General Antonio Guterres has asserted that tourism has been a vehicle for integration, empowerment, and income generation for rural communities. This statement recognizes, at the highest level, the importance of tourism to a nation’s development. Our tourism industry in the Philippines has been promoting the inclusive development of the countryside, supporting our farmers, Indigenous Peoples, women, and other marginalized groups through sustainable programs that uplift and empower.

We have been given this time of tourism closure to transform the crisis into an opportunity; a chance to rebuild tourism on the foundation of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and resiliency. Let us remain steadfast in our commitment to pursue equitable and responsible growth as the legacy of our industry.

26/09/2020

THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW IN UAE (DUBAI)

1. PWEDENG MAG-INOM DITO.
-Although UAE is a Muslim country, it is actually very open and accepting to other's culture and religion. Non-muslims can still enjoy their favorite drink provided that they do it in appropriate areas such as inside their home, hotel or bars. Pwede ding makabili ng alak sa liquor stores as long as you have a liquor license. 🙂

2. BABOY IS LIFE.
-Alam nyo naman tayong mga Pinoy, sadyang maparaan kaya naman nakakabili, nakakakain at nakakapagluto pa din naman kami ng baboy dito (hindi ko lang alam kung pwedeng mag-alaga? so far wala pakong nakitang buhay na baboy dito hahahaha) May kamahalan nga lang at limited ang pwedeng pagbilhan. Legally sold naman sya sa mga piling grocery stores.

3. DUBAI IS NOT A COUNTRY.
-Contrary to the popular belief, Dubai is actually not a country nor the capital city. Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the most progressing among the seven, but Abu Dhabi is the capital, not Dubai. Nonetheless,you will be amazed how loud and luxurious Dubai is! Can't blame anyone kung bakit Dubai lang ang bukambibig nila.

4. FREE WIFI EVERYWHERE.
-Kahit saan ka magpunta, may malakas at mabilis na libreng WIFI! Hindi mo na nga kailangan magsayang ng pera para sa load dito eh.

5. CLEAN, SAFE, DISCIPLINED and VERY SYSTEMIZED COUNTRY.
-Mamamangha ka sa disiplina na meron dito. Isipin nyo, iba't-ibang lahi, iba't-ibang culture, iba't-ibang kinaugalian pero lahat sumusunod sa systema. Kahit wala ka masyadong makitang "men in uniform", yung mga tao dito takot na gumawa ng kalokohan. Bawal kumain, uminom,ngumuya o umidlip sa public buses and trains. Nakabukod ang mga babae at lalaki. Walang nagkakalat. Walang balasubas.

6. MAY DELIVERY SERVICE SA KAHIT NA ANONG KAILANGAN MO.
-May it be food from your favorite restaurant, or drinks from your favorite coffee shop, lahat halos pwedeng ipadeliver! Yung iba nga, kahit nasa baba lang ng building nila yung Baqala (convenience store) tatawag pa para magpadeliver ng asin, o tubig o gulay o kahit na ano mang nakaligtaang bilhin sa grocery store. 😅

7. PANADOL FOR EVERYTHING.
-Headache? Take panadol. Fever? Take panadol. Muscle pain? Take panadol. Cough and colds? Take panadol. WALANG LOVELIFE? TAKE PANADOL! hahahahaha

picture taken in Hamdan St., Abu Dhabi UAE

26/09/2020

23/09/2020

LOOK: 92 days before Christmas!

03/09/2020

GOOD NEWS GUYS!!!
Air Asia to start flights to GenSan- Manila...

26/08/2020

11/08/2020

As we get ready to fly again, we're adding more safety measures to protect you. In line with the highest standards, here is what you can expect to ensure that you enjoy a healthy, safe, and clean environment on your next PAL flight.

Get updates on our flight schedules: https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/reentryflights

26/07/2020

Apo Island is rated as one of the best dive sites in the world. It's a small, pristine island surrounded by calm and clear waters. 💚💦😍 #𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 #𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 🇵🇭

Photo by .moody 📸
📍 Apo Island, Negros Oriental

27/06/2020

23/06/2020

Filipinos, don't be a stranger in your own country. Travel the Philippines first!

21/06/2020

Condé Nast Traveller UK (CNT) cites Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan as one of “The 30 Best Beaches in the World”.

"It’s not quite so hidden any more, but this beach still makes its mark as one of the world’s best. Palawan is filled with pristinely beautiful spots, but Hidden Beach – surrounded by imposing limestone cliffs and with startlingly bone-white sand – is separated from the turquoise ocean by a small keyhole-like opening, through which visitors must climb in order to access the lagoon."

The list claims that, “Instead of the typical sandy spots dotted with sun umbrellas and gaggles of tourists, we've sought out spaces that you may have to venture a little further for, but that remain incredibly beautiful and very often crowd-free.”

Photo by: Gonçalo Pinho

15/06/2020

With its prized position in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines is a place of dramatic biodiversity, where rainbow-coloured reefs and unique wreck dives are all within easy reach.

12/06/2020

07/06/2020