We're set to take delivery of our seventh brand-new ATR 72-500 aircraft, and very excited to fly to Catarman and Calbayog in Samar, Virac in Catanduanes, and Cauayan, Isabela starting February 2009!
To celebrate the arrival of our brand new ATR 72-500, we are offering a promotional P500 all-in 'Go Lite' seat sale for Manila to Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, Cauayan, Naga and Virac services, and we've even included select Cebu hub flights to Cotabato, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Legaspi, Ozamiz, Siargao and Tacloban routes in the promo!
More exciting news – You can also grab a ZERO fare for our Manila-Osaka service. This is exclusive of applicable surcharges and government taxes.
The seat sale STARTS NOW until January 14, 2009 and is good for travel from February 1, or the start date of respective flights, to March 31, 2009.
We are also mounting additional flights for Manila-Naga from daily to 10 times weekly starting on February 14 and Manila-Busuanga from daily to 11 times weekly starting on February 15.
The new service to Catarman, Samar and Virac, Catanduanes will start on February 14; flights to Calbayog, Samar and Cauayan, Isabela will start on February 18, 2009.
CEB will fly Manila-Catarman and Manila-Virac every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; Manila-Calbayog and Manila-Cauayan on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
'Go Lite' fares can be availed by passengers with no check-in luggage. Passengers with check-in bags will just add P200 upon booking.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Fly to Clark, Cebu, Manila and Davao Destinations
Cebu Pacific Air starts the year right with zero fare promotion for most of our international routes from Clark, Cebu, Manila, and Davao hubs.
Take the opportunity to travel to our neighboring Asian destinations! We've allocated more than 70,000 seats for the international seat sale. This includes CEB's flights to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei.
Get ready to unwind because we are also offering a P1,999 promo fare for our Manila-Osaka (Japan) thrice weekly service. Passengers availing the Osaka promotion may refund their surcharges.
The seat sale STARTS NOW until January 22, 2009 and is valid for travel from February 1 to March 31, 2009. This is nonrefundable, and is exclusive of applicable surcharges and government taxes.
For this summer season, we are also expanding our international flight services by increasing frequencies from Manila to:
• Shanghai, from five times weekly to daily starting March 31;
• Kuala Lumpur, from four to five times weekly starting March 27;
• Macau; from six times weekly to daily starting April 1
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Justice Reynato Puno
"A Government afflicted with moral leprosy deserves nothing less than the graveyard."
Thus spoke Supreme Court Justice Reynato Puno in a speech before the Anvil Club, a group of young Filipino Chinese entrepreneurs recently.
Time has not eroded the sterling integrity and honesty of Chief Justice Puno who is now on his 16th year as a member of the Highest Tribunal of the Land (since 1993).
He as a "Puno" (tree) is never likened to a bamboo which bends and sways expediently at the direction of the wind. Chief Justice Puno is more like an oakwood, an acacia tree, strong and sturdy and crowns the neighborhood with the comfort of its massive shade.
Little wonder there is that survey over sister Station DYRD revealing that 8 out of 10 people interviewed believes Puno is a strong material for a presidential timber in 2010.That is a benchmark of how much people had assiduously searched with a lantern for the proverbial "honest man" over the posturings of traditional politicians and the "promising" kind. And found the "tree" of their liking.
Of course, the Chief Magistrate shuns politics like a plague -in trying to keep his decisions in the his Court totally unblemished by hints of political ambition. It is of course- the country's loss for him not to consider running for the presidency.
SC CJ Reynato Puno is a fire-breathing dragon when he spews his language against the pillars of scourges in the country: corruption, human rights violation and the armed struggle.
Despite losing the "Executive Privilege" fight to the Palace Supreme Court toadies, Puno displayed exceptional brilliance dissenting against it; started the Writ of Amparo in a summit he called in 2007 against the extra-judicial killings in the country and led his court four-square against the MOA over the ancestral domain in Mindanao that would have torn the country asunder in geographic politics.
When he retires in May 2010- Puno will have left behind a landmark legacy of being a "moral force" that manifested itself endearingly to the populace within the halls of justice. Says he" Only the moral system, not the legal system will save us.", noting continually perhaps how we often behave like a country of men rather than of laws. And of the kind of men unfortunately bereft of integrity at that.
Defending the last bastion of democracy (the courts) the Chief Prelate believes that if the judiciary loses its independence, our democracy will die. That is a food for thought that nourishes - be you in Aparri or Jolo.
Citing Confucius (the sage) who spoke of Good Governance, Puno believes that more than having military might, more than providing food sufficiency,a good government must have the confidence of the people." From old, death has been the lot of men; but if people have no faith in their rulers, there is no standing for the State."
Indeed Puno illuminates with gravitas because he does what of he speaks. Crucifix is to Dracula as the voice of an honest man is to the corrupt and the unjust.
Now, there are moves to impeach Puno for purportedly sitting on the papers of the petition of the powerful Parases of Negros Oriental to nullify the 7,000 majority win votes of Rep Jocelyn Limkaichong (2007 election) on the ground that the latter being Chinese, she is therefore not a natural born citizen.
But the SC draft resolution cannot be promulgated since 9 of the 14 justices "who agreed" on the result did not concur with the reasons for the conclusion. It is purely procedural and definitely not a solid ground for impeachment by Congress.
Puno had welcomed the impeachment move, knowing his moral compass so well on the Limkaichong issue and that Congress acting on it will just appear to be "crooks daring to sit in judgment over an honest man.". Let them and allow this nation to in turn sit in judgment over their judgment.
The Puno impeachment move is a tell-tale sign of desperation. For as Conrad Quiros says" You cannot destroy an honest man by killing him,you can destroy an honest man by destroying his honesty." They are not succeeding, fortunately.
The nation is longing for a breath of fresh air in the midst of so much filthy corruption, abuses and compartmentalized justice in the nation. That is why the names of non-traditional politicians for national office are now being floated for consideration.
Already three "Kaya Natin" members are being groomed for senator.The name of Isabela Governor Maria Gracia Cielo Padaca who put an end to the ruthless political dynasty of the Dys is one of them. Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio who broke the jueteng and quarry lords by his priestly demeanor and character is another. So is maverick achiever Naga Mayor Jesse Rebredo.
Quietly , the names of Jun Lozada and Joey de Venecia, the ZTE-NBN whistle-blowers and SBMA environmental hero, renowned architect Felino Palafox, are now being bruited about as 2010 national materials.
Contrary to perceptions that the bold moves of Lozada and De Venecia amounted to nothing: let us recall that the ZTE-NBN contract has since been aborted by GMA and that the corrupt Comelec Chair Benjamin "Burger" Abalos had ignominiously resigned from his post.
Contrary to perception, Palafox' environmental crusade won the first round since the 330 century-old trees to this date remain uncut at Subic and the DENR had instead cut the authority of the SBMA to allow contracts to fell foliage in the area. Speak of poetic justice.
Lest we forget, the election of Senator Trillanes was largely a "protest vote" against corruption.
Chief Justice Reynato Puno may refuse the luster of the presidency in 2010- be that as it may. But let us remember his Confucian advice about leadership always: "If the leader's desire is for good, people will be good. The moral character of the leader is the wind; the moral character of those beneath him is the wind. Where the wind blows, the grass bends."
Such a provider of moral ballast!"Punong-puno ng mabuting pangaral." - source: The Bohol Chronicle
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Cebu to Cotabato, Dumaguete, Legaspi and Siargao
Cebu Pacific starts the year 2009 with new destinations from Cebu to Cotabato, Dumaguete, Legaspi and Siargao and additional frequencies from Cebu to Iloilo, Ozamiz and Tacloban with a PhP500 Go Lite All-in fare.
The seat sale STARTS NOW until December 19, 2008 and is good for travel from January 1 to March 18, 2009.
Starting January 10, 2009, CEB will fly three times weekly between Cebu and Cotabato, and four times weekly between Cebu and Legaspi.
On January 12, our thrice-weekly flights between Cebu and Dumaguete starts; while Cebu to Siargao thrice weekly service begins January 30, 2009.
Hurry, book now at CebuPacific, the fastest and most convenient way to book and pay for your flights. You can even block your preferred seats and pre-pay excess baggage through our website. Log on for other services like the fun tours and travel insurance or call 70-20-888 for more information.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Philippines Selling Government Assets
Here's an interesting insight on the Philippine Government selling its assets. Are all governments in nations bent on privatizing public enterprises/utilities?
Opening debate.
Why do the gov't always want to sell their assets or shares of some profitable assets such as Malampaya just only to decrease deficits. I read long time ago that they were bullish on Malampaya and it will provide us profits (billions?) in a period of time. And now, they are planning to sell their shares instead of buying, irony isn't it? Why they just focus on efficiency of our gov't agencies and standardization on their salaries, if they are really patriotic to our country and really really really want to serve the public. I think they just want to impress, and serve their own agenda so they can have pogi-points.
Rebuttal from an observer.
I think having a share in some corporation can help a lot to the goverment to gain extra income to add to a deficit budget of our goverment... yes selling them can also help but let us think what happen for tomorrow if we dont have any investment... having a share in some corporation are already a investment for the government, and investment that can help for the future... to our dear leader let not only think or look what are the possible solution to our present problem but let also look or investigate what are the effect of that solution to the future and i really know that selling a goverment assist can not help the future....
Monday, December 15, 2008
US-Philippines Military Exercise
Someone commented on the Philippine-US Military Exercise in Mindanao. It is worth looking back the Balikatan military game.
The Balikatan exercise is indeed a great help for the Filipinos particularly in Mindanao. We are much secure with the presence of American troops and our confidence in the government has been restored. The peace and order situation in the area has improved and it boosts our economy.
Those who are opposing the Balikatan should go to Mindanao so as to experience what we are going through. The Balikatan must be continued and we are giving our all out support to it.
Do you think the Balikatan Military Exercise has done good to the Philippines?
Balangiga Bells Controversy
There is a new initiative to return at least one of the bells of Balangiga, looted from the town during the Phil-Am War. The initiative is being sponsored by the Balangiga Research Group.
Any recent update on the issue of Balangiga Bells?
South African Commenting on Philippine Foreign Policy
Below is a comment of a South African on the foreign policy of the Philippines. Read and please share your reaction to the article in the comment link found at the bottom of this blog article. Thank you.
I think the Phillipines should promote all aspects of the country.Ecconomic aspects and especially tourism.Before I left for the Phillipines on a vacation people here said I was crazy going to a country where rebels were abducting tourists and holding them for ransom(two South Africans were abducted 4 months previously)and I should change my destination to a safer country.
This is the biggest obstacle facing the Phillipines....people have preconceived ideas of the negative side...therefore more marketing of the country should be done by government.People the world over think the whole of the Phillipines are racked by bombs and abductions.They do not realise that it is the southern part where there are problems.
Take South Africa...crime is rampant here in Gauteng province but tourists are streaming to the Cape Province 1,500 from Gauteng,there is also a fairly high crime rate there but yet it has not affected tourism which brings in a large amount of foreign currency.This is because the country is marketed abroad.
The Phillipines should export more to South Africa and other countries and invite high level trade delegations to the cities throughout the Phillipines.More information about all aspects of the country should be sent to the rest of the world.Unless buisnessmen personally see what the country is like they will not invest there.
Irrespective of all the trouble in the Southern Phillipines and reports of disunity in the Senate etc they would definitely still consider buisness opportunities there.
Pinay Wants to Marry a Spanish Citizen
Here's a dilemma of a Pinay who wishes to marry a Spanish citizen. If you know of any solution to her confusion, please post it in the comment section of this article. This post was taken from one of the government forums of the Republic of the Philippines.
This is an unedited version.
Abra Buys Power Plant from Ilocos Sur
By JACK TURQUEZA
In a move aimed at reducing its monthly obligation to the National Transmission Corp. (Transco) for the use of its sixty-nine kilovolts (69kv) sub-transmission line from San Esteban, Ilocos Sur to this town, this province's electric cooperative decided to acquire the facility.
Abra Electric Cooperative (Abreco) General Manager Loreto P. Seares Jr and board president David Guzman signed recently the agreement at the Transco offices in Quezon City.
Transco President and CEO Arthur N. Aguilar signed the contract in behalf of the corporation.
After the signing, Abreco and Transco need to wait for the approval by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the purchase contract.
"Our acquisition of the 40-kilometer 69-kv sub-transmission line will ultimately lower the monthly bills of Abreco member-consumers. We will also reduce system loss, lessen power interruption, and will have an improved service reliability," Seares said in an interview.
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