Category: General

Manila: Hundreds of passengers have been affected by the baggage handling system (BHS) “technical issue” at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since Oct. 18, an airline bared Tuesday. Cebu Pacific (CEB) spokesperson Carmina Romero said about 800 bags were affected by the glitch as of Oct. 22. The airline, in a statement, said a dedicated team manages the situation. Passengers could have their bags delivered to their destination or they could pick them up at the airport for domestic flights. Similar options were provided to passengers of international flights, along with delivery services for passengers with onward destinations. “Matagal

Manila: Digital bank Maya has partnered with Landers Superstore for the rollout of a high-technology co-branded credit card. In a statement on Tuesday, Maya said the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card allows cardholders to earn a cashback of up to 5 percent at Landers, 2 percent on dining, and 1 percent on other purchases. Cardholders can also track their cashback earnings and redeem vouchers through the Maya app and can earn up to PHP200,000 cashback annually which is redeemable at Landers. “Filipinos are ready for a credit card that’s easy, rewarding, and hassle-free. We’re taking the credit card experience to

Manila: Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday skipped the House quad committee’s (quadcom) hearing on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) tied to his anti-drug campaign, citing health reasons. Duterte’s lawyer, Martin Delgra III, informed the mega-panel in a letter that the former president could not attend the hearing because he was not feeling well. ‘Unfortunately, despite his keen intention to attend, my client respectfully manifests that he cannot attend the public hearing set on 22 October 2024. Aside from the short notice given him, my client just arrived in Davao from Metro Manila last 17 October 2024. Considering his advanced

Manila: More than 1,500 paddlers from 26 countries will see action in the 2024 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships in the City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 It will be the first time a Southeast Asian country is hosting the world event that also serves a qualifying to the World Games to be held in Chengdu, China next year, Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) president Len Escollante said. Powerhouse countries from Europe, such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine and Russia are joining. In Asia, China will participate, too, along with

BUTUAN CITY – Local government units in the Caraga Region under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 have activated emergency centers and suspended classes to ensure residents’ safety as Tropical Storm Kristine approaches. Since Monday, the provinces of Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, including Siargao and Bucas Grande Island, have been placed under TCWS No. 1. Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers issued an advisory Tuesday, urging mayors and school administrators to assess local conditions and suspend classes if necessary. Barbers also advised residents in coastal areas and those vulnerable to floods and landslides to take precautions