Ian San Gabriel

PAPPY GUNN: THE MAN WITH A MISSION

It was 1941. The Philippines, a Commonwealth territory under the United States (US), was on the brink of becoming a free nation under the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934. Its capital, Manila, was one of the most progressive cities in Asia, often referred to as “The Pearl of the Orient.”   The country’s aviation scene was PAPPY GUNN: THE MAN WITH A MISSION

NDCP Visits PAL

  The National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) students of their current Masters in National Security Administration (MNSA) Regular Course (RC-60) visited the LKTJ Center in Pasay on March 3, 2025. The trip was both an academic exercise and a chance to broaden their perception of how national security and economic growth converge. As NDCP Visits PAL

PSP Shouts, “Hataw Na!”

  Passenger Sales Philippines (PSP) welcomed 2025 with a vibrant, 90s-inspired party, “Hataw Na,” held at the LKTJ Center. The event brought together around 400 guests, including travel partners, tourism boards, and hotels, providing an opportunity to celebrate joint accomplishments, strengthen existing partnerships, and unveil strategic initiatives.   Before the program officially began, attendees had PSP Shouts, “Hataw Na!”

MUCHAS GRACIAS, WAMOS AIR

Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently engaged Wamos Air to temporarily provide two (2) dual-class Airbus A330-200s for PAL’s Manila to Melbourne and Manila to Sydney flights. This wet lease partnership with the leading European charter carrier ran from June 01, 2024 to February 01, 2025, ensuring that PAL managed its fleet effectively and maintained operational resilience MUCHAS GRACIAS, WAMOS AIR

SAMMY’S GIFT TO MUSIC

One afternoon, I was thinking of a story to feature in The PALiner anniversary issue. Out of the blue, my friend Jay Marfal sent me a link to a Philippine Airlines (PAL) YouTube video. William Smith spoke to the camera, sharing his experiences on the airline’s first fl ight. It was part of a long-forgotten SAMMY’S GIFT TO MUSIC

WHAT’S BREWING, SEATTLE?

The Emerald City of Seattle has been a rising star in Philippine Airlines’ global network over the last three months, logging a successful peak holiday season marked by a healthy growth in travel across the Pacific.   This story of success and high potential began in April 2024, when PAL announced its plans to make WHAT’S BREWING, SEATTLE?

PAL Relaunches Osaka from Cebu

PAL resumed Cebu-Osaka flights last December 22 with a thrice-weekly service utilizing the Airbus A321CEO, accommodating 199 passengers in a two-class layout. The event was sent off by key government and trade officials led by Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo and Consul General Hideaki, along with Cebu City Congresswoman Marguerite Del Mar, Department of Tourism Regional PAL Relaunches Osaka from Cebu