China Airlines seeks CAB OK on higher fuel surcharge

 Economy
Jun 152013
 
China Airlines seeks CAB OK on higher fuel surcharge

MANILA, Philippines – China Airlines is seeking the approval of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to raise the fuel surcharge on flight tickets.  “Notice is hereby given that China Airlines has filed with the CAB a petition for authority to impose upward fuel adjustment on international passenger tickets,” the CAB said in a notice posted on its website. China Airlines, the CAB said, intends to raise the fuel surcharge to $32 from $30 for all passenger tickets originating from the Philippines. The fuel surcharge forms part of airline ticket prices to allow the carrier to recover the cost of fuel. Fuel accounts for the bulk of an airline’s operating costs. The International Air Transportation Association’s (IATA) price monitor showed that jet fuel price reached $114.3 per barrel as of May 31. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 The jet fuel price as of May 31 is 1.5 percent higher than in the previous month. Compared to a year ago though, IATA’s price monitor showed the jet fuel price as of May 31 was lower by 2.9 percent. The CAB said the hearing for China Airlines’ petition is scheduled on July 9 at the agency’s office in Pasay City. China Airlines was established in 1959. It has flights to 106 destinations in 29 countries. The airline has 53 passenger jets and 21 freighters.

Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati expecting baby?

 Entertainment
Jun 152013
 

MANILA, June 14 (Mabuhay) -– Beauty queen turned actress Ruffa Gutierrez distanced herself from rumors that her younger brother Richard is currently in Switzerland with Fil-Swiss actress Sarah Lahbati “to welcome the new addition to their family.” Ruffa said she is not in the position to comment on the matter because she hasn’t talked to […]

Gringo cautions Palace about suing Coast Guard

 Entertainment
Jun 152013
 

MANILA (Mabuhay) – Re-elected Sen. Gregorio Honasan on Wednesday said the Aquino administration should be very careful in dealing with the alleged recommendation of the National Bureau of Investigation to charge members of the Coast Guard for the killing of a Taiwanese fishermen. Speaking to reporters during the 115th Independence Day celebration at the Pinaglabanan […]

Fathers in more than 45 countries get attention

 Entertainment
Jun 152013
 

by Rey Andres Forty-five of the more 196 countries in the world celebrate Father’s Day one way or another, a celebration  to celebrate fatherhood and male parenting. The event comes on the heels of the Mother’s Day which highlighted and honored the contributions of mothers in the society. After the success of Anna Jarvis (the […]

President Aquino offers toast to the international community, government workers, OFWs and continued success of the Filipino people

 Entertainment
Jun 152013
 

MANILA, June 12 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III offered toasts to the international community, government workers, overseas Filipino workers and to the continued success of the Filipino people during the traditional vin d’honneur commemorating the 115th Anniversary of Philippine Independence in Malacanang on Wednesday. To the international community, the President wished for the sustained […]

Weather disturbance hovers near Surigao; flash floods, landslides threaten parts of Mindanao

 News
Jun 152013
 
Weather disturbance hovers near Surigao; flash floods, landslides threaten parts of Mindanao

State weather forecasters warned of possible flash floods and landslides over parts of Mindanao in the next 24 hours as a potential cyclone — a low-pressure area — hovered over Surigao del Sur Saturday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the LPA was estimated at 390 km east of Hinatuan City in Surigao del Sur province as of 4 p.m. “The regions of Caraga, Davao, Socckssargen, ARMM, and Northern Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rain showers and thunderstorms which may trigger flash floods and landslides,” the state weather forecaster said. The Visayas region, Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao and Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms, it added. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy skies with thunderstorms mostly during the afternoon or evening, it said. Luzon’s coastal waster will be moderate to rough due to southwest monsoon, while slight to moderate seas will prevail in Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA said. — with a report from Rouchelle R. Dinglasan /LBG, GMA News

138 Filipinos remain in camps in S. Arabia

 News
Jun 142013
 
138 Filipinos remain in camps in S. Arabia

By Dona Z. PazzibuganPhilippine Daily Inquirer 7:34 am | Saturday, June 15th, 2013 DFA spokesperson Raul Hernandez INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—From about a thousand two months ago, less than 150 Filipinos remain camped outside the Philippine Embassy and a Philippine consular office in Saudi Arabia, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). DFA spokesperson Raul Hernandez reported that a total of 414 individuals have so far been repatriated from Saudi Arabia before the July 3 deadline for undocumented workers to either return to their home countries or correct their status. Among those repatriated were mothers and their children. Since June 10, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reported having repatriated 77 Filipinos, including 16 mothers and 20 children. Fourteen more individuals will arrive in Manila on June 15 at 3:20 p.m. from Riyadh on board Etihad Airways flight EY 424. Hernandez said only four people remain camped outside the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and 134 people outside the Philippine Consulate in Jeddah. The rest of the undocumented workers and their families are staying in temporary shelters. “From a high of 77, the number of campers in our embassy in Riyadh is down to four. In Jeddah, from about a thousand several weeks ago, there are now only 134 individuals at the camp site near our consulate,” Hernandez said. “There are also 161 mothers and children seeking shelter at the consulate,” he added. With the deadline approaching, Philippine diplomatic officials have asked Saudi immigration authorities to streamline their procedures to Read More …

President Aquino vows to protect country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and freedom of Filipino citizenry

 Entertainment
Jun 142013
 

MANILA, June 12 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed on Wednesday that his administration will protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity and freedom of Filipino citizens at all times. In his speech during the celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Liwasang Bonifacio on P. Burgos St., Manila, […]

Philippine Independence Day calls on all Filipinos to do their part in nation building

 Entertainment
Jun 142013
 

MANILA, June 12 (Mabuhay) – The Philippine Day of Independence, which is celebrated every 12th of June, should compel all Filipinos to recall the ultimate sacrifice offered by our heroes and martyr paid for our freedom and do their part in building an even more progressive nation, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday. In […]

Xian says Kim is special in every way

 Entertainment
Jun 142013
 

MANILA  (Mabuhay) -– After eight months of being together almost every day while working on “Ina Kapatid Anak,” Xian Lim still refused to reveal the real score between him and leading lady Kim Chiu. Lim said they do not want to label their “friendship,” saying what’s more important is they are special to each other. […]

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