Mabuhay Magazine

08/06/2021

Planning a trip to Boracay soon now that commercial flights have resumed for the NCR Plus bubble? Here is your worry-free guide to getting there safe and sound.

Here is a set of guidelines and tourist requirements to follow and consider before you jump at the chance to book that ticket to Boracay

29/01/2021

Are you one of those people who recently discovered the joy of cycling?

Linking the city’s main sights, Auckland’s new and ever-growing network of cycle lanes and the rise of electric bikes make a day’s worth of exploration both rewarding and fatigue-free

27/01/2021

You can do anything with a 3D printer – including ice cream molds. Tell your friends and family in LA about this cool company.

Armed with 3D printing and a liquid nitrogen tank, the company is revolutionizing Los Angeles’ ice cream industry

26/01/2021

Yay! Masungi Georeserve won first place at the inaugural Water ChangeMakers Awards, presented at the Climate Adaptation Summit yesterday. Here's why you should visit the geopark in Baras, Rizal.

Filipino scientists discover the Masungi snail as park finally reopens to the public after eight months pandemic closure

26/01/2021

LASA's beautifully plated Filipino dishes are still the best ones we've seen in the world. (Look at their cassava cake!) Please come back soon, LA needs you!

The family team at Lasa, a permanent pop-up outlet in the heart of LA’s Chinatown, are serving up their version of modern Filipino food to critical acclaim

21/01/2021

If you were born before the Nineties, you will be familiar with National Book Store’s old red-stripes logo.

If you were born before 1996, you must remember the original logo of the country’s oldest bookstore: candy red stripes behind a cursive script that spelled out National Bookstore. That logo of your childhood memories was retired in 1996 in favor of a plain red background and a more modern font –...

21/01/2021

Secret’s out: Our wish is to be transported to Cotto K Road in Auckland for fresh pasta made and served the same day. Gnocchi that melts in the mouth? YAS PLEASE! Spread the love and tag a friend who lives in . They will love you for it. https://mabuhay.philippineairlines.com/in-auckland-the-pasta-is-perfect-at-cotto-k/

20/01/2021

“After the release of my album, one response that always stood out was, ‘I wish I’d seen this growing up. My life would’ve been different.’” Mga kababayan ko, when the nanay of Fil-Am singer Ruby Ibarra left Tacloban in 1991 to migrate to , she had only one album in her suitcase: ’s Yo. Nearly 30 years later, her daughter is also singing about cultural identity and bolstering the pride of the Filipino community in the States. This , read our Q&A with Ruby Ibarra: https://mabuhay.philippineairlines.com/rapper-ruby-ibarra-gives-voice-to-the-fil-am-experience/

14/01/2021

We know, we know. The weekend is still two sleeps away. But can you really blame us for daydreaming about these routes in the outskirts of City, where you can definitely go ? Didn’t think so. Extra, extra! Read all about it: https://mabuhay.philippineairlines.com/5-biking-routes-to-see-the-incredible-beauty-of-iloilo/ 📸 Bryan Te

13/01/2021

Looking for the perfect property investment in Ortigas Center? Our partner, Ortigas Land, presents The Galleon, an exclusive address near two planned subway stations.

Besides modern and functional office units, the luxurious and high-rise mixed-use development will also house retail and residential offerings. It is slated for completion in 2025.

The Galleon’s central location, exclusive address and top-notch slate of amenities is in the heart of the city

11/01/2021

After a stint at a Lebanese restaurant in , chef Paolo Garcia returned to the to open this beautiful organic restaurant in Davao where he serves up slow-cooked dishes. His artist-sister designed the space, using 80% recycled material, such as candy wrappers and plastic sachet for the seat and back of their chairs! There’s even a tree house that you can reserve for a private group. When in , don’t miss the Balik Bukid Farm and Kitchen experience. To know more: https://mabuhay.philippineairlines.com/slow-cooked-filipino-dishes-balik-bukid-restaurant-davao/ 📸 Karlos Manlupig

09/01/2021

Beautiful museums in Shanghai that need to be added to your 2021 bucket list.

Come for the exhibition but stay for the architecture at these Shanghai museums: Pearl Art, Tank, Fosun, MIFA 1862, Modern Art, HOW Art.

08/01/2021

This ancestral home has survived the war and strong typhoons – including super typhoon Rolly last November – and is now a specialty lodging.

Originally built in the 1920s, Casa Simeon in the municipality of Bacacay has survived the war and strong typhoons and is now a nine-room specialty lodging

07/01/2021

Philippine Airlines has added more international and domestic flights to serve you better this January.

PAL Flights for January and beyond
Advisory No. 134
as of 26 January 2021 09:00 PM

Dear PAL Passengers:

We have added more international and domestic flights to serve you better.

Kindly check daily our social media accounts or www.philippineairlines.com for updates, as schedules may change for reasons beyond our control.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

ALERT: New quarantine capacity limitations have prompted authorities to impose flight arrival restrictions at Manila airport, thus requiring airlines to cancel some previously scheduled flights and/or re-route other flights to other airports such as Cebu and Clark. Please check regularly for flight schedule updates.

Note: There are new entry restrictions for certain types of travelers to the Philippines: https://bit.ly/39GPc3V

Entry requirements for various countries are constantly being updated. For more information, please check the government website of your country of destination. Additionally, you may also check: https://bit.ly/PALTravelsFromPH

Manila-Los Angeles-Manila
• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sun) except on Jan. 29

Manila-San Francisco-Manila
• 3x a week (Mon/Wed/Sat) except on Jan. 27

Manila-New York (JFK)
• Once a week (Fri)

New York (JFK)-Manila
• Once a week (Sat)

Manila-Honolulu-Manila
• 2x a week (Tue/Fri) except on Jan. 26 and 29

Manila-Guam
• 2x a week (Thu/Sun) except Jan. 28

Guam-Manila
•2x a week (Mon/Fri) except on Jan. 29

Manila-Toronto-Manila
• Once a week (Wednesday) except on Jan. 27

Manila-Vancouver
• 2x a week (Thu/Sat) except on Jan. 30

Vancouver-Manila
• 2x a week (Thu/Sat) except on Jan. 28 and 30

Note: PR 117 Vancouver-Manila will depart on Jan. 29 (Friday) at 12:35PM instead of Jan. 28 (Thursday).

Manila-London (Heathrow)-Manila
• Flights to and from London are suspended in the wake of government restrictions on inbound travel to and from the UK.

Manila-Singapore-Manila
• Daily except on Jan. 26, 28 and 30

Manila-Kuala Lumpur-Manila
• Once a week (Wed)

Manila-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)-Manila
• January 27

Manila-Jakarta
•2x a week (Wed/Sun) except on Jan. 27

Jakarta-Manila
•2x a week (Mon/Thu) except on 28

Manila-Bangkok-Manila
• Once a week (Wed) except on Jan. 27

Manila-Tokyo (Haneda)-Manila
• 2x a week (Wed/Sun) except on Jan. 27

Manila-Tokyo (Narita)-Manila
• 5x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) except on Jan. 29

Manila-Fukuoka-Manila
• 3x a week (Wed/Fri/Sun)

Manila-Osaka (Kansai)-Manila
• 5x a week (Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun) except on Jan. 29 and 30

Manila-Nagoya-Manila
• 4x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat) except on Jan. 27 and 30

Manila-Seoul (Incheon)-Manila
• 3x a week (Mon/Thu/Sun)

Cebu-Seoul (Incheon)-Cebu
• 2x a week (Thu/Sun)

Manila-Hong Kong-Manila
• 4x a week (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat) except on Jan. 26 and 30

Manila-Taipei-Manila
• 3x a week (Tue/Thu/Sat) except on Jan. 26 and 30

Manila-Dubai-Manila
• 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat) except on Jan. 27, 28, 29 and 30

Manila-Dammam
• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat)

Dammam-Manila
• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat, with 2 flights on Sat), until Jan. 30
• 5x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat) effective Feb. 1

Note: Due to airport slot adjustments, the original PR 5683 Dammam-Manila flights every Friday will now depart on Saturday (as PR 5687 instead) for the month of January 2021.

Manila-Riyadh-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Doha-Manila
• 2x a week (Mon/Thu)

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

Note: Entry requirements for various Philippine destinations change frequently due to COVID restrictions. For more information, please check the local government website of your airport/arrival point as well as your final destination province or municipality. Additionally, you may also check: https://bit.ly/PALTravelsWithinPH

Manila-Basco-Manila
• January 31

Manila-Laoag-Manila
• 2x a week (Tue/Fri) except on Jan. 26

Manila- Legazpi- Manila
• 2x daily

Manila-Puerto Princesa-Manila
• 11x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat)
Note: One flight only on Jan. 26

Manila-Busuanga (Coron) -Manila
• 10x a week (Daily, with 2 flights every Wed, Fri, Sun)

Manila-Bacolod
• 2x a week (Mon/Fri)

Bacolod-Manila
• 3x a week (Mon/Fri/Sun) except on Jan. 31

Manila-Cebu-Manila
• 4x daily

Manila-Catarman-Manila
• Once a week (Fri)

Manila- Dumaguete- Manila
• 2x a week (Tue/Fri)

Manila-Antique (San Jose)-Manila
• 2x a week (Wed/ Sat)

Manila-Iloilo-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Kalibo-Manila
• 5x a week (Mon/Wed/ Fri/Sat/Sun)

Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila
• 2x daily

Manila-Roxas-Manila
• 3x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri)

Manila-Tacloban-Manila
• 2x daily

Manila-Tagbilaran (Panglao)-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Butuan-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Cotabato-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila
• 3x daily

Manila-Dipolog-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Davao
• 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun)

Davao-Manila
• 12x a week (Daily, with two flights on Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun)

Manila-General Santos
• 2x a week (Mon/Thu)

General Santos-Manila
• 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat)

Manila-Siargao-Manila
• Once a week (Thursday)

Manila-Ozamiz-Manila
• 5x a week (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun)

Manila-Pagadian-Manila
• Daily

Manila-Zamboanga
• 2x a week (Mon/ Thu)

Zamboanga-Manila
• 4x a week (Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun)

Clark-Cebu-Clark
• Once a week (Friday)

Clark-Davao-Clark
• Once a week (Friday)

Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu
• Once a week (Monday)

Cebu-Butuan-Cebu
• 2x a week (Thu/Sat)

Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu
• 3x a week (Wed/Fri/Sun)

Cebu-Dipolog-Cebu
• Once a week (Sun) except on Jan. 31

Cebu-Davao-Cebu
• 2x a week (Tue/Sat)

Cebu-General Santos-Cebu
• Once a week (Wed)

Cebu-Siargao-Cebu
• Once a week (Sunday)

Cebu-Puerto Princesa-Cebu
• 2x a week (Tue/Fri) except on Jan. 26

Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu
•2x a week (Tue/Sat)

Cebu-Zamboanga-Cebu
• Once a week (Monday)

Davao-Zamboanga-Davao
• Once a week (Mon)

Zamboanga-Tawi-Tawi-Zamboanga
• Once a week (Mon)

SPECIAL REMINDERS FOR ALL OUR PASSENGERS:

TRAZE CONTACT TRACING APP REQUIREMENT

All passengers flying to, from, or within the Philippines must download and register through Traze Contact Tracing, a unified and automated contact tracing app, before proceeding to the airport. This is a requirement of the Philippine Government authorities for ALL international and domestic passengers, whether arriving in or departing from any airport in the Philippines, to enable health authorities to notify travelers who may have had contact with a COVID-19 patient.

Passengers who do not have mobile phones or any other mobile gadgets may go to the Traze Helpdesk, located near the terminal entrance in all Philippine airports and at the arrival area of international airports, for registration assistance and QR code printing. Passengers traveling to the Philippines from overseas countries are advised to download the app before they embark on their trip.

ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Passenger arriving in the Philippines are required to register on Case Investigation Forms depending on their traveler type and port of entry:

For land-based OFWs arriving in Manila: https://bit.ly/MNLPHRedCrosseCIF (For land-based OFWs, create/update your account on the OFW Assistance Information System (OASIS) at http://oasis.owwa.gov.ph/)

For sea-based OFWs arriving in Manila: https://ecif.firstaide.ph

For all non-OFW passengers (including Returning Overseas Filipinos, authorized foreign nationals, etc.) arriving in Manila: https://bit.ly/MNLPALeCIF

Passengers arriving in Cebu (Mactan Cebu International Airport or MCIA), are required to register online not earlier than five (5) days prior to their flight departure via the Passenger Arrival Registration Form. Please click on this link -- https://bit.ly/CEBRegForm

Passengers arriving in Clark (Clark International Airport) are required to fill out the Health Declaration Card, Case Investigation Form, and the Affidavit of Undertaking to be collected upon arrival. Click on this link to download the forms:

Health Declaration Card (HDC): https://bit.ly/DOH
YellowForm Case Investigation Form (CIF): https://bit.ly/CaseInvestivagtionForm
Affidavit of Undertaking (AOU): https://bit.ly/AOUndertaking

Payment of the fees for the swab test, as well as the cost of hotel accommodation, shall be shouldered by the traveler; except that the cost for OFWs shall be shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (for land-based OFWs) and by MARINA or the local manning agency (for sea-based OFWs).

For all international travelers: Please check the most updated travel regulations in the government website of your destination country, as well as your country of departure. These governmental regulations may change frequently and may have an impact on the status of your flight or your acceptance for boarding. For more information, please click: https://bit.ly/PALTravelsFromPH.

For all domestic travelers: Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, such as mandated documents or health certifications. These requirements differ from province to province, and are revised and updated constantly in line with the anti-COVID-19 arrangements of each locality. For more information, please click: https://bit.ly/PALTravelsWithinPH

MANILA (NAIA) Terminal Assignments

All our international flights from Manila will depart from NAIA Terminal 1. Arrivals will be at NAIA Terminal 2.
Departure and arrival in Manila of all domestic flights will be at NAIA Terminal 2.

HEALTH DECLARATIONS FOR DEPARTING FROM THE PHILIPPINES


If you are departing from the Philippines, you must accomplish the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration (PPHD) form online via https://bit.ly/PALIntPPHD as early as 5 days prior to your flight departure. Exempted from accomplishing the online PPHD form are travelers bound for the United States and Australia, all of whom must accomplish the paper form upon check in at the airport. (Passengers bound for Singapore and Canada are required to accomplish the PPHD paper form upon airport check-in in addition to the online registration.)

NEW OPTION - TAKE YOUR RT-PCR TEST AT PAL'S NEW TESTING CENTERS

Passengers departing on PAL international and domestic flights from Manila may undergo RT-PCR and Antigen testing at the Philippine Airlines Learning Center (PLC) located at 540 Padre Faura cor. Adriatico St. Ermita, Manila. PAL Gate 3 located Andrews Avenue, Pasay City also offers Antigen testing. This is a partnership with Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory.

The PAL testing center provides drive-thru or walk-in RT-PCR testing from 8AM to 5PM daily at a cost of PHP 3,300 for RT-PCR tests with results released within 24 hours, and PHP 700 for Antigen tests with results released in 30 minutes. Payment options are: cash (PHP currency only), card (debit/credit), GCash, PayPAL, WeChatPay, or Alipay. Starting January 15, 2021, passengers may also pre-pay for their COVID-19 tests online.

Upon entering our PAL Testing Facilities for your COVID-19 test, please present your ID, plane ticket, payment confirmation (if prepaid), and QR code indicating that you have successfully registered the Passenger Profile and Health Declaration Form online. Should you wish to avail of the services of other testing and lab partners of PAL, you may click the link for the complete listing: https://bit.ly/PALTestPartnersInt or https://bit.ly/PALTestPartnersDom

GUIDELINES FOR AFFECTED PASSENGERS:

If your flight is cancelled, we wish to assure you that your current tickets are safe and remain valid. For details on your options, please see here: http://bit.ly/PaxOptions.

If you need to take another RT-PCR test for your new flight schedule, you may undergo RT-PCR testing at PAL's own testing facility at PAL Learning Center or PAL Gate 3 (see above information on "NEW OPTION - TAKE YOUR RT-PCR TEST AT PAL'S NEW TESTING CENTER").

Flying Safely in the ‘New Normal’

PAL is strictly implementing Fly Safe “new normal” practices to protect our passengers, in compliance with international health and safety protocols.

Please bring your own face masks and face shields and wear them at all times – at the airport and throughout your flight.
We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for new safety procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 4 hours prior to departure for international flights.

Our cabin crew would have undergone medical evaluation prior to their duty, and will be wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your protection on board the flight. A modified meal and snack service will be offered on board, using sealed packaging instead of traditional meals.

Don’t worry about the cabin air --- all PAL aircraft are equipped with high-technology systems that continuously infuse fresh air across the cabin (cabin air is replaced every 2 to 3 minutes), as well as HEPA filters that trap viruses, bacteria and other contaminants with 99.9% efficiency. The onboard air creates a cleaner environment that is safer than most enclosed public spaces and comparable to hospital operating rooms.

For more information, please see here: https://bit.ly/PALKeepsYouSafe

SPECIAL REMINDER TO CHECK ON UPDATES:

This is a developing situation, and it is quite possible that our plans and schedules may change in response to evolving travel restrictions and quarantine limitations at arrival airports. Kindly check our website www.philippineairlines.com, or follow our social media accounts, so that you'll be updated the moment we release advisories on new developments.

OUR THANKS AND APPRECIATION

Thank you for your understanding and support. Your health and safety will always be our top concern, and we wish you safe travels.

07/01/2021

Have you heard of this island in Cebu where the local community quilts together?

On Caohagan island, located two hours away from Cebu airport, a tight-knit community has found a livelihood in quilting

04/01/2021

We hope you had a great long weekend. How about something to inspire you to travel again this 2021?

Traveling to the Big Apple has opened this writer’s life to unforgettable experiences and milestones

30/12/2020

What wise words of advice did your parents give you on your first solo trip outside the Philippines? For this writer, it was don't trust strangers. She didn't always listen.

A solo female traveler raised to be wary of unfamiliar people finds her faith in humanity restored

28/12/2020

Every Madmatter Studio product goes through a lengthy process before it’s ready for sale. The designers hand-select textiles from markets in Bangkok before washing them thoroughly, deconstructing them, and preparing them for production.

Every Madmatter product goes through a lengthy process before it’s ready for sale – the designers hand-select textiles from markets, wash them thoroughly, deconstruct them, and prepare them for production

27/12/2020

PAL: The Mission Continues

Last December 21, PAL partnered with the Philippine Government to successfully fly 313 OFWs home from Kuwait in time for the holiday season.

PAL's Airbus A330 aircraft and the PR 8668 and 8669 flight and cabin crew were instruments of peace and hope, enabling happy reunions as we look forward to a brighter 2021.

26/12/2020

Something for your 2021 travel bucket list: Taipei for its wonderful craft beer scene.

After the early, abortive attempts at nurturing a local craft-beer scene in the ’90s, Taipei’s enterprising young brewers are changing this city’s view of ale – one hop at a time

23/12/2020

He was supposed to just buy a bamboo scraper and a bowl but came home with so much more. Does this sound familiar? Happy Christmas shopping!

Traveling with a checklist is great, but discovering beauty in unexpected diversions is more rewarding than the best-laid plans

22/12/2020

Two new openings in January: Julyan Coffee Spot and chef Sau del Rosario's Petit Café Fleur in Poblacion, both in the same space.

Rachel Harrison's social enterprises are inspired by her son, who is living with autism

22/12/2020

“In our home, we celebrated both Christmas and Chinese New Year, and abided by two sets of sometimes incompatible values and traditions,”

Growing up in Quezon City with conservative parents – his mom is a strict Catholic Filipina from Panganisan, while his dad is a mixed Chinese Filipino from a traditional Chinese family in Makati – Sy’s formative years were spent in a state of duality.

21/12/2020

Dante Basco talks about his travel inspirations.

21/12/2020

If this is how buildings in the Philippines will look in the future then we're taking a step in the right direction.

Inspired by his early memories of living in the Eritrean capital, an Italian migrant builds an eco-friendly resort in the heart of Banilad

17/12/2020

Are you feeling the vibe? Listen to Ruby Ibarra and let her words transport to you to the States, from the lens of the Filipino-American experience.

Inspired by Francis Magalona's seminal album, Yo, this California-based artist is singing about cultural identity and bolstering the pride of the Filipino community

16/12/2020

No, this isn't the Mountain Province. This is in northern , where local tribes offer homestays and guided tours. It's really the only way to take in Lao Cai province's majestic beauty.

16/12/2020

Here's a brand we can get behind – is the very essence of sustainable fashion and you can order online from its shop. Because, why would you let the pandemic stop you from shopping for thoughtful Christmas gifts?

Thailand fashion brand Folkcharm works with all-women local workers, some of them living in rural villages, to preserve their way of life.

16/12/2020

No, this is not the Mountain Province, it's Sapa Valley in Vietnam. And the only way to experience it is with a homestay with the local tribes – each easily distinguishable by their striking handmade garments.

Our writer experiences a Hmong homestay in Sapa, northern Vietnam, through a social enterprise that supports ethnic minorities.

15/12/2020

Would you pay top dollar to stay at these hotels?

  Shanghai InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland The InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland was transformed in 2019 from an abandoned quarry with an 88m cliff face into an upscale hotel worthy of a Bond villain’s lair. Although it has 336 rooms, the prized suites are below the surface of the artific...