Hi folks, I am hoping I am inserting the following information correctly. I decided to try an share the items with you as the first one on PAL routes is interesting for tourists and those living here permanently. The flights in and out of Clark continue to increase which is good but the only one I am interested in never happens: Clark to Bangkok. Sure you can go to Manila for that but it sure is inconvenient and hiring a car to get there can cost P2,500 to P3,000.Another way to get to and from the Airport is becoming very popular, catch the Genesis bus from Clark, the cost is only P350. It is a beautiful bus with plenty of room for luggage and it is very comfortable. Check it out.
MANILA – Philippine Airlines on Thursday said it was launching three new routes out of Clark airport at the end of the month, one of which flies to the booming tourist town of San Vicente, Palawan.
PAL Express president Bonifacio Sam said the company expects demand for the San Vicente route to pick up quickly, as it allows travelers to bypass Puerto Princesa en route to the resort town of El Nido.
“On December 18, we will increase the frequency of this flight to a daily flight,” said Sam.
PAL Express senior assistant vice president Harry Inoferio said the flight to San Vicente will be offered at a promotional rate of P819 one way. Flights begin on Oct. 28.
Another new route will be to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro which will be also launched on Oct. 28, and a third route will be to Cauayan, Isabela which starts Oct. 30.
Flights to these new destinations will start at P599 one-way.
Inoferio said PAL will also increase flight frequencies between Clark and Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Catarman, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Basco, Busuanga, Cauayan, and Siargao.
Rabbi Ang, PAL Express assistant vice president, said flying out of Clark makes more sense for travelers on a budget.
“It’s actually better to fly out of Clark. Fares out of Clark are up to 40 percent lower than fares out of Manila,”
Sam said that with the new routes, PAL’s Clark operations will connect to 18 domestic and 1 international destination.
“That makes PAL the biggest operator of Clark,” Sam said.
Philippines is world’s second top globalization destination: index
MANILA – The Philippines is the second top globalization destination in the world this year, according to global strategic advisory firm Tholons.
The 2018 Services Globalization Index saw the Philippines rising to the second spot of the “Top 50 Digital Nations” after placing third last year.
India continues to dominate the list while Brazil follows the Philippines at third place.
Other countries in the top 10 are the United States, Mexico, Canada, Russia, Vietnam, Colombia, and South Africa.
“Most of the services will get commoditized for the biggest leaders in services globalization like US, UK, Canada, Europe, India, Philippines, East Europe, and Latin America,” the index report stated.
Business process outsourcing is an economic lifeline in the Philippines with over 1.15 million Filipinos working in the industry.
The industry, along with remittances from overseas workers, remains one of the top 2 earners of foreign exchange for the Philippines.
SUPER CITIES
Six cities from the Philippines, meanwhile, made it to the “Top 100 Super Cities,” with Manila placing second to Bengaluru in India.
The Philippine capital, which ranked fourth in 2017, is followed by the Indian city of Mumbai, which ranked third.
The rest of the Philippine cities included in the list all saw an improvement in their respective rankings.
Close to the top 10 is Cebu City, which ranked 11th from 12th last year, while President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown Davao City went 10 notches higher to the 75th spot from 85th last year.
Santa Rosa City in Laguna rose to the 87th spot from 100th last year while Bacolod City climbed to the 89th spot from 97th in 2017.
The Visayan city of Iloilo, meanwhile, is a newcomer to the list, landing at the 92nd spot.
The index evaluates and ranks countries and cities based on availability and quality of talent in the area, business catalyst or the level of industry-related activity and organizational support, cost of doing business, infrastructure, innovation, and risk and quality of life among others.
PLATINUM CLUB: yesterday I attended the AC Businessmen’s Luncheon and had a very enjoyable afternoon. It was the first time I had visited this Club on Perimeter road and found it to be a place that I hope to return to real soon. I liked the management, staff and dancers and was reminded at how much I miss being able to do some bar hopping. I miss meeting the owners, managers and yes, the Mamasans as well. The food was provided by the VFW, soup, ribs, mash potatoes and green beans. Loved the ribs and ended up pleasantly full.
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