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Philippine Airlines Resumes Manila-Riyadh-Manila Flights Effective April 10, 2026  

April 9, 2026

This is great news, especially to those who prefer a non-stop flight back to the Philippines!

PAL;

Philippine Airlines (PAL) advises the public of the resumption of flights between Manila and Riyadh effective April 10, 2026, following recent developments in the Middle East region.

The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our foremost priority. As Riyadh operations resume, PAL will temporarily operate via an alternate flight route to ensure the highest safety standards are maintained during this period.

As a result, select Manila-Riyadh flights will include a brief technical stop in Bangkok for refueling. No deplaning is required; passengers will remain on board while the aircraft refuels before continuing to Riyadh.

Ongoing monitoring
We continue to closely monitor the situation and will restore normal routing and full capacity as conditions allow. Updates will be communicated to affected passengers accordingly.

IMPORTANT: Passengers are advised to ensure they have a confirmed booking before proceeding to the airport. To verify booking status and view updated flight schedules, please visit:

https://www.philippineairlines.com/ph/en/manage-booking.html

For assistance, passengers may also connect 24/7 with PAL via the following PAL Channels:
• Manila Landline: (+632) 8539-0000 / (+632) 8855-8888

• Philippines Mobile: (+63) 919-056-2255

• US and Canada Toll Free Number: 1-800-435-9725

• Messenger: https://www.m.me/PhilippineAirlines

• WhatsApp: https://wa.me/639178305810

• PAL Help Page: https://pal.my.site.com/s/

We remain committed to connecting our customers to their destinations safely, reliably, and responsibly.

Thank you.

Jo Koy announces Manila Show this July 21st

March 24, 2025

Comic Jo Koy will have a show in Manila for its Southeast Asia leg of the “Just Being Koy World Tour” and it will be on July 21st at the MOA Arena. Tickets are now available and ticket prices are ₱1,500.00 for the General Admission and ₱7,500.00 for the Floor Seated.

Jokoy have a number of Netflix features and here’s a snippet of his latest Netflix Original Comedy Special – “Live from Brooklyn.”

The Southeast Asia leg of the “Just Being Koy World Tour” also include shows in Singapore this June 16th, then in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the June 18th, June 19th will be in South Jakarta, Indonesia and then in Manila to end the tour.

Classes and Government Work in Manila and Pasay Suspended

October 10, 2024

Malacañang suspends class and government work in the Manila and Pasay City from Monday to Tuesday, October 14th-15th, to give way to the opening of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

The announcement was made via Memorandum Circular 66 issued by Malacañang.

Malacañang declared January 9th as a Special Non-Working Holiday in the City of Manila in observance to the Feast of the Black Nazarene

January 4, 2024

Malacañang just declared that Tuesday, 9th of January will be a Special Non-working day for the City of Manila to give way to the thousands, if not millions of devotees, who will celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene also known as the Traslación.

A little background from Wikipedia;

The Feast of the Black Nazarene commemorates the anniversary of the translation or the transfer of the image from its original location at a church in modern-day Luneta Park to Quiapo. The image was brought to the Church of San Juan Bautista in Bagumbayan (now Luneta) until May 31, 1606, by Augustinian Recollect priests. In 1608, the icon was enshrined at the Recollect church of San Nicolás de Tolentino in Intramuros. It was moved to the Saint John the Baptist Church, which is now commonly referred to as the Quiapo Church, on January 9, 1787. The “solemn transfer” eventually became the date of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

Team USA roster for the coming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

August 9, 2023

Team USA is included in GROUP C that will play in Manila for the first round of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in the Philippines.

Below are the Team USA Roster and their schedules of their exhibition games, and their three first-round games in the Philippines.

Team USA roster

  • Paolo Banchero, Forward, Orlando Magic
  • Mikal Bridges, Forward, Brooklyn Nets
  • Jalen Brunson, Guard, New York Knicks
  • Anthony Edwards, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Tyrese Haliburton, Guard, Indiana Pacers
  • Josh Hart, Guard, New York Knicks
  • Brandon Ingram, Forward, New Orleans Pelicans
  • Jaren Jackson Jr., Center, Memphis Grizzlies
  • Cam Johnson, Forward, Brooklyn Nets
  • Walker Kessler, Center, Utah Jazz
  • Bobby Portis, Forward, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Austin Reaves, Guard, Los Angeles Lakers

Coaches: Steve Kerr (Golden State), Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat), Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers), Mark Few (Gonzaga University)

Team USA schedule


Exhibition Games

  • Team USA 117, Puerto Rico 74 – done
  • Aug. 12 vs. Slovenia in Malaga, Spain
  • Aug. 13 vs. Spain in Malaga, Spain
  • Aug. 18 vs. Greece in Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Aug. 20 vs. Germany in Abu Dhabi, UAE

FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup 2023 First Round

  • Aug. 26 vs. New Zealand, 8:40 a.m. ET
  • Aug. 28 vs. Greece, 8:40 a.m. ET
  • Aug. 30 vs. Jordan, 4:40 a.m. ET

Cignal and Smart own the broadcast rights for FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup 2023, games for Group C will be held at the MOA Arena.

Mayor Isko Moreno signs the Manila anti-discrimination ordinance

October 30, 2020

Mayor Isko Moreno signs the Manila anti-discrimination ordinance (Ordinance No. 8695) or the Manila LGBTQI Protection Ordinance of 2020, which takes effect immediately.

The ordinance establishes and protects the rights of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Queers and Intersex (LGBTQI) in the City of Manila against any and all forms of discrimination solely on the basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE).

The following are the banned acts specified by the ordinance on the basis of “actual or perceived SOGIE”;

  • To deny employees access to opportunities for promotion, transfer, training, schooling or any other benefit which are otherwise granted to other employee.
  • To deny students admission and or to expel, dismiss or prevent them from graduating.
  • Subjecting persons to physical or verbal harassment, profiling, unjust detention and involuntary confinement.

The city’s anti-discrimination ordinance also requires establishments operating in Manila to create their gender-neutral toilets come 2023.

The Manila anti-discrimination ordinance also mandates the creation of the Manila Gender Sensitivity and Development Council (MGSDC) which will be formed through an executive order. MGSDC is a technical working group mandated to document and monitor complaints concerning violations of the ordinance, assist victims of discrimination, recommend anti-discrimination policies to the City Council, and review all existing policies, codes, and other government documents to make sure that they are free of discriminatory statements.

Source: Rappler, gov.ph. @IskoMoreno

Public Advisory: Globe and Smart to suspend services during the Black Nazarene Procession

January 8, 2018

Both Smart and Globe Telecom will temporary suspend their mobile services tomorrow January 9, 2018, starting 5:00 AM, for Quiapo, Manila, Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Makati. This is in compliance with the National Telecommunications Commission’s order regarding the Black Nazarene Procession.

Neighboring cities will also be affected.

Here’s the official announcement from the respective social media account of Smart and Globe.

@LiveSmart

@talk2GLOBE