Tag: Palawan
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Cebu Pacific to Launch Direct Flights Between Cebu and El Nido
Cebu Pacific is set to expand its domestic network with the launch of direct flights between Cebu and El Nido in October, giving travelers from Central Visayas greater access to the natural wonders of Palawan. Starting October 26, CEB will operate daily flights between Cebu and El Nido via Cebgo (DG). These are on top…
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PH to get more unmanned surveillance platforms from US
MANILA – The Philippines is expected to receive more unmanned surveillance platforms from the United States through its USD500 million Foreign Military Financing (FMF), US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said. “I just watched the Philippine Navy demonstrate the capabilities of a T-12 unmanned surface vessel (USV). A T-12 is one of several unmanned…
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Maritime Cooperative Activity in WPS
United States Navy’s USS Mobile and BRP Ramon Alcaraz of Philippine Navy conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity within the country’s exclusive economic zone west of Palawan. The joint maneuver aimed at enhancing communication and operational coordination between the two navies.
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Cebu Pacific Honors Top PH, Int’l Travel Agencies at 18th Eagle Wings Awards
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, awarded its top-performing travel agencies in the recently concluded 18th Eagle Wings Awards held at Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel and The Funny Lion in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The Eagle Wings Awards is an annual event that recognizes the achievements and dedication of CEB’s travel agent partners in…
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Air assault exercise
Philippine Marines and their counterparts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) conducted an air assault exercise in Balabac Island, Palawan, as part of the ongoing joint military Exercise Balikatan 2024. Utilizing the USMC CH53E Super Stallion, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via helicopters into a designated zone, simulating a rapid…
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DENR to map public lands, municipal waters suitable for salt farming
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will soon start identifying, mapping, and designating public lands and portions of municipal waters in the country that are suitable for salt production, in compliance with Republic Act No. 11985, or An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines which took effect…
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Philippine’s 2024 tri season draws to a close as Puerto Princesa hosts Ironman 70.3 Asia Triclub & Relay Championship this weekend
PUERTO PRINCESA – IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Princesa will host the Asia TriClub and Relay Championship on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The second staging of the IRONMAN®-branded event will witness a congregation of triathlon teams in the spirit of competition and community. Located at the heart of Palawan, Puerto Princesa City is a flourishing tropical paradise,…
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DENR cites need to establish more mineral processing plants
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) raised the need to have at least one more nickel processing plant in the Philippines to maximize the value of the country’s mineral resources. “Our benchmark is Indonesia, how much they can process. They are processing all their [nickel] laterite ores,” said DENR Undersecretary for…
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