Philippine Airlines is launching its first photo contest open to all professional, amateur and hobbyist photographers.

With this year’s theme: The Beauty of the Philippines, the event aims to widely promote the country’s ecotourism. It is the only photo contest that welcomes all amateurs, professionals, and children alike to participate in the competition – taking photography into a diverse perspective. With the Children’s Category, a first in the country, the event aims to encourage and nurture the talents of the youth. Over a milllion in total of prizes and travel benefits, and loads of freebies await the lucky winners; all from the project’s generous sponsors.The event is, by far, the biggest in the history of Philippine photography – with running events the entire year after its formal launch on June 15, 2007.

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Nevermind that the opening of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 has been pushed back for so long, people are losing faith that it will actually open, endless discussion among the the powers that be continues.

Airport officials have allowed Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, to cater to international and domestic passengers at the mothballed Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)-Terminal 3.

Philippine Airlines (PAL), owned by Chinese-Filipino tycoon Lucio Tan, exclusively operates the NAIA Terminal 2.

Alfonso Cusi, general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), told dzBB
radio that the government only has the best interest of air commuters in mind.

They have the best interest of air commuters in mind? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
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Of the four airplane rides I’ve had in my lifetime (such a puny number, I know), three of those were via Philippine Airlines (PAL). The first two trips were paid for by my siblings and I think they chose PAL because it was the cheapest. The last and most recent one, was a domestic flight to Cebu. This time, I paid for my ticket, and it’s sure as hell wasn’t because it’s the cheapest.

The first reason was because of the Mabuhay Miles points. I was a member way back when it was still called PALSmiles. Not that I ever racked up any points for that card. Anyway, I figured this is a good starting point for earning my miles.

The second reason was the airport. PAL has an exclusive airport for their international and domestic flights, the Centennial Terminal of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). It may not be as awesome as Singapore’s Changi Airport, but it sure beats having to use the NAIA Terminal I and the domestic airport.

I can’t remember if the plane was late on my trip to Jakarta or even to Singapore. However, it was right on schedule when I went to Cebu. The funny thing is, when I looked at the board displaying the flight status, the Cebu Pacific flight that was scheduled to arrive at 6:10am haven’t arrived yet. My PAL flight arrived 5 minutes earlier than Cebu Pacific’s ETA, though it was supposed to arrive at 6:15am.

Late or not, I’m sticking with Philippine Airlines this year. As the advert say, sayang ang miles.

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