LOW-COST carrier Cebu Pacific strengthens its footprint in the Visayas and Mindanao as it adds more flights from its Davao and Cebu hubs effective November 2022.This totals a 35 percent increase in the airline’s non-Manila flight network.On Oct. 30 and 31, 2022 respectively, Cebu Pacific will be resuming its direct flights from Davao to Cagayan […]
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US-led Pacific group to focus on climate, connectivity amid China concerns
WASHINGTON — China’s ambitions in the Pacific are a concern for some Pacific Island leaders, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday, but a growing US partnership with allies in the region aims to address issues such as climate change, health, and technology links. Mr. Campbell spoke after US Secretary of State Antony […]
DPWH seeks extension of loan validity for P1.2-B Samar road to allow Dec. 2022 completion
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is seeking the extension of the validity period of the loan financing the construction of the P1.241-billion Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project, in order to accommodate project completion by the end of the year. The completion deadline will be “revised from June 30, 2022, to […]
Novotech at ESMO Congress 2022 – New Data Shows 100% Oncology Trials Growth in APAC
SYDNEY, Sep 5, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Novotech, the leading Asia Pacific biotech specialist CRO, will attend ESMO Congress 2022 with new data showing Asia Pacific has seen a 100% growth in oncology trials during 2017 to 2021 and contributes to more than a third of the global clinical development of immune-oncology […]
Aggresive in Global Market Expansion, PIS Meets BP, Shell, and Exxon in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sep 3, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) is increasingly targeting consumers in the international market. In addition to this expansion, PIS strives to continuously improve the quality and standard of service by exchanging knowledge and experiences with world energy companies. PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), in cooperation with […]
Jurong Port, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific and JERA Asia Come Together to Explore Establishing an Ammonia Direct Combustion Power Plant
Singapore, Aug 22, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Jurong Port, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific (MHI-AP), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and JERA Asia, a subsidiary of JERA, today concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore establishing a 100% ammonia direct combustion power plant on Jurong Island, Singapore, which houses […]
Cebu Pacific increases Cebu-South Korea flights
BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) said on Wednesday that it is increasing the number of direct flights from Cebu to Seoul, South Korea, because demand has gone up. “Starting Sept. 9, CEB intends to increase its flights from Cebu to Seoul (Incheon) to a daily operation from its current twice-a-week service,” the airline said in […]
Cebu Pacific unveils ‘Gr8 8.8 Seat Sale’
CEBU Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, unveiled its special seat sale for both domestic and international destinations on Aug. 8.From Aug. 8 to 10, the airline is giving everyJuan the chance to plan out their dream trip for as low as P8 one-way base fare. Travel period for this seat sale is from Sept. […]
US vows more high-level engagement with Pacific islands amid China push
WASHINGTON — White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects more high-level US officials to visit Pacific island countries as Washington steps up its engagement to counter China in the strategically important region. Mr. Campbell said the United States needed more diplomatic facilities across the region, and more contact with Pacific island […]
Cebu Pacific, Cebgo domestic flights move to MCIA’s Terminal 1
BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced that beginning June 16, all Cebu Pacific and Cebgo domestic flights will be relocated to Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA). “Notifications have been sent to all affected passengers. Those who booked through a travel agent or any other third party are encouraged […]
Azelis inaugurates state-of-the-art Regional Innovation Center for Food & Nutrition in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces the opening of its Regional Innovation Center (RIC) for Food & Nutrition (F&N) in Singapore, further demonstrating the Group’s commitment to continuously invest in its innovation capabilities. The RIC will […]
Launch of World-first Expert Bone Health Resource
MELBOURNE, May 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – An osteoporotic fracture occurs every three seconds worldwide.(1) More than 50 per cent of the world’s hip fractures are expected to occur in the Asia Pacific over the next two decades.(2) This is due to the region’s rapidly aging population, mounting urbanisation, and subsequent increase […]
Cebu Pacific to resume int’l flights from Cebu hub starting with Seoul flights
BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced on Thursday the resumption of its international flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu, starting with flights to South Korea in July. Following the reopening of South Korea to visitors, the airline’s Cebu hub will resume international service to South Korea as its first destination hub, Cebu Pacific […]
Asia Pacific Rail Leaders to Gather in May for the First Time in More Than Three Years
BANGKOK, May 4, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Asia Pacific Rail 2022, the leading annual gathering of Asia Pacific’s rail leaders, will take place in Bangkok on 11-12 May 2022. After an absence of more than three years, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event marks the first time that the region’s rail […]
Former NLEX Corp. chief takes the helm of MPT South
METRO Pacific Tollways Corp.’s (MPTC) unit MPT South Corp. announced on Monday the appointment of Raul L. Ignacio, the former chief operating officer of NLEX Corp., as its new president and general manager. He replaces Robert V. Bontia, who “has been designated as chief transformation officer to head on a full-time capacity the Business Transformation […]
Cebu Pacific net loss reached nearly P25 billion in 2021
BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Wednesday reported a net loss of P24.9 billion for 2021, widening from a loss of P22.2 billion a year earlier. The airline “continues to weather through the coronavirus pandemic,” it said in an e-mailed statement. “CEB generated P15.7 billion in revenues in 2021, 30% below 2020,” it added. The […]
Del Monte Pacific profit up 64%
DEL MONTE Pacific Ltd. announced that its net profit for the nine-month period in 2021 was up 64% or $80 million due to higher sales and exports. In the third quarter of 2021, Del Monte Pacific sales grew by 5% to $659.4 million on higher sales in the United States and fresh pineapple exports. US […]
Some flights delayed after Cebu Pacific runway excursion at NAIA
SOME flights were delayed on Tuesday due to a runway excursion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 involving a Cebu Pacific aircraft. “Cebu Pacific Flight DG 6112 Naga-Manila flight upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA T3) at 11:45 a.m., Manila time, had a slight runway excursion,” the budget carrier said […]
Motul Asia Pacific proudly launches all-new Motul Asia Hub
– New 700,000 sq ft Motul regional warehouse opened near Singapore’s Tuas Mega Port– Motul Asia Hub to enhance supply chain and logistics across Asia Pacific region– Asia Pacific set to become one of the biggest markets for Motul in coming years Singapore, Mar 2, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Lionel Dantiacq, CEO […]
Metro Pacific Tollways invests in mobility app for customers
METRO Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) officially introduced on Thursday its MPT DriveHub, a smartphone application that houses the company’s mobility solutions for customers. The application, which will be available on March 1, allows motorists to manage their trips through its three key features: RFID or radio-frequency identification transactions, trip planning, and roadside assistance. This means […]