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Windmill to energize world-class resort in Albay

Written by Danny O. Calleja (PNA) Monday, 01 September 2008 00:28

Cagraray Island, Albay, Aug. 1 (PNA) -- Before yearend, this picturesque island, where a P500-million world-class eco-tourist resort is being developed, will be enjoying clean energy to be generated by a $US 40-million windmill power facility.

Cebu firm completes ship for South Pacific islands

Written by Bobit Avila - Philstar.com Monday, 01 September 2008 00:26

Balamban, Cebu – Aboitiz company FBMA launched the locally-built Betico II, a 57-meter long fast craft roll-on roll-off catamaran capable of carrying 356 passengers and 10 cars.

RP’s first cruise ship finally travels to Palawan

Written by FIDEL JIMENEZ, GMANews.TV Saturday, 30 August 2008 00:48

MANILA, Philippines - After several months of waiting, the country’s first cruise ship, The 7,107 Island, has left the harbor in Manila and sailed to Palawan Island.

Philippine Air to cut baggage allowance, save on fuel

Written by Administrator Thursday, 28 August 2008 23:26

MANILA, Aug 28 - Philippine Airlines <PHL.UL> announced on Thursday it would cut back on free baggage allowed for passengers on trans-Pacific routes to save on fuel costs, which are eating into its revenues.

Cebu Pacific flies to more destinations

Written by Mary Ann Reyes - Phistar.com Thursday, 28 August 2008 23:23

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the airline brand of the Gokongwei’s JG Summit Holdings Inc., will fly to more local cities from its Cebu hub and will base two more ATR72-500 aircraft on top of the four Airbus aircraft currently based in the province.

Travel, tour cancellations hit Cagayan de Oro

Written by Maryann A. Zamora - Business Wolrld Thursday, 28 August 2008 04:32

CAGAYAN DE ORO — Travel and tour operators in this city have lost at least P5 million in gross sales since the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) attacks in Lanao del Norte early last week.

Cebu Pacific offers another promo

Written by Administrator Wednesday, 27 August 2008 22:02

GOKONGWEI-owned Cebu Pacific is giving its customers another promo package by offering P200 fare discount if they will not check in their bags and reduce its free baggage allowance (FBA) for all bookings made starting September 2, 2008.