Instead of focusing on flight routes and fancy accommodations, travel agents are now becoming experts in the complex restrictions and requirements travellers face when they leave the country.
The newly upgraded General Santos City Airport(PNA photo by Richelyn Gubalani) GENERAL SANTOS CITY -Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to open as early as next month direct flights between this city and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, reviving the international status of the newly upgraded airport. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade disclosed this development during the inspection by President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night of the airport's new passenger terminal building and other vital facilities. "On Dec. 9, PAL formally signified to us that they will again start their international operations (for the) GenSan-Kuala Lumpur-GenSan (route)," he announced during his speech. Tugade said the opening of the upcoming flights will upgrade the city airport to international status after being "delayed and suspended" for a long time. He credited the move to the completion last September of the rehabilitation of the airport's passeng
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Velasco wants review of maritime travel policy By CONSUELO MARQUEZ, GMA News
Published May 9, 2021 11:44am The policy on suspension of maritime travel must be reviewed to address issues of port congestion and stranded passengers, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said on Sunday. In a statement, Velasco said the policy, which suspends maritime travel in areas under Storm Signal No. 1 or 36 hours before a weather disturbance occurs in a locality, affects the country s shipping and maritime industry as well as public safety. “PCG s (Philippine Coast Guard) circular has resulted in stressful delays, unforeseen cancellations, decreased economic productivity and stalled shipping services,” Velasco said.