DOTr-CAB Intensifies Public Assistance Efforts in Commercial Airports

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The Department of Transportation- Civil Aeronautics Board (DOTr- CAB) has intensified its public assistance initiatives, setting up Passenger Rights Assistance Desks (PRADs) in commercial airports to help travelers with various concerns.  

CAB Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said that since the implementation of the Air Passenger Bill of Rights (APBR) in 2012, the Board has been very active in implementing measures to ensure passenger rights protection and awareness.

For the first semester of 2017, Arcilla reported that a total of 132 Passenger Rights Assistance Officers (PRAOs) have been deployed to man the 31 PRADs in the country, including the NAIA terminals and commercial airports outside Metro Manila. 

Aside from the establishment of PRADs, he said that CAB has conducted APBR orientation to airport operators, air transport regulators, and air carriers. CAB also continuous to monitor airline operations via flight inspections and resolve complaints on possible APBR violations. For public education and awareness, leaflets on passenger rights are being distributed in airports, while CAB officials make the rounds in different campuses all over the country.

CAB, in partnership with Dynamic Outsource Solution 1 Inc. (DOS-1), also launched Hotline 165-66 for 24/7 passenger assistance. CAB also launched the first phase of a system software designed for online application for approval of flight schedules. The second phase of the system is expected to be launched this month.

Streamlining business processes

Upon the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte, CAB has instituted reforms to streamline and simplify business processes. For example, the requirements in applying for a permit to operate transport services is now down to six, from a maximum of 36. The 24 requirements for renewal of application have been cut to just three basic requirements.

“We were able to reduce the use of paper by 70 % through the implementation of the less-paper transaction program,” Arcilla said. 

CAB, an attached agency of the DOTr, is mandated to regulate the economic aspect of air transportation, and shall have the general supervision, control and jurisdiction over air carriers, general sales agents, cargo sales agents, and air freight forwarders as well as their property, property rights, equipment, facilities, and franchise.

Two Pinoys to Headline Ringstar Boxing's Roar of Singapore IV Night of Champions on April 20

Wazzup Pilipinas!
Expect an action-packed fight night at Ringstar Boxing’s ‘Roar of Singapore IV - Night of Champions’ on April 20, which will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.  The back-to-back IBO and WBC event will also be the first professional boxing bout at the venue. 

The ‘Night of Champions’ will have 3 main events, with unbeaten Singaporean boxer Muhamad “The Chosen Wan” Ridhwan (9-0), who will go against 23-year old Filipino boxer Jeson Umbal, currently ranked 8 places higher than Ridhwan in their IBO ranking.  At stake is the vacant Intercontinental Featherweight title for both boxers.  

While another Filipino boxer, who is making waves in his country, Michael Dasmarinas will go against French boxer Karim Guerfi, at stake is an IBO world championship title.  And finally, the last main event will witness Malaysia’s Mirage Kahn show his wares against New Zealander Chase “Hellboy” Haley, who will be defending his current IBO Oceania title, as they both challenge each other for the vacant WBC Asia Continental light heavyweight title.

Ringstar Founder & CEO Scott Farrell says, “We are Asia’s hottest sporting property and we have raised the bar by having the first professional international boxing match at the Singapore Indoor Stadium - a premiere venue in Singapore.”

Tickets go live on February 10, 2018, with ticket prices for VVIP tables at SGD 5,000, with early bird rates at SGD 4,000, up to March 20, 2018.  This includes a 4-course dinner with free-flowing wine and beer, VVIP gift bag which includes Ringstar shirts, corporate branding on the table, half-page ad in the fight program, exclusive VIP entrance and red-carpet access and photo opportunities with top celebrities and world-renowned athletes.

While the VIP Ringside Seats are at SGD 288, with early bird rates of SGD 200 up to March 20, 2018.  While Stadium Seating are at SGD 38, with early bird rates at SGD 20.

Promo codes will also be released on sale date - February 10, 2018

Sponsors and Partners of ‘Night of Champions’ include Roomaif International, and Marina Bay Sands, which be the official venue for the pre-fight events, such as the press conference and the weigh-ins, also for the post-fight events.


For more information, please visit www.ringstar-boxing.com.  Tickets go live on sale on February 10, atwww.sportshub.com.sg/roarofsg4 

Regal Tells a Fresh Feb-Ibig Tale Via My Fairy Tale Love Story

Wazzup Pilipinas!

This new movie offering of Regal Entertainment Inc., starring Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona, seems unique, and if not first of its kind in Filipino mainstream movies, also seemingly perky enough to entertain so I'm sharing it's press release for those who would like to see it during the Valentine's season.

Janella has been around for a few years already but I've never seen her in the lead role yet. I'm curious to see if she would be successful enough to carry this movie. I hope this once upon a time opportunity for her repeats and lead to a happily ever after soon.

So here's the write-up about the movie:

This Valentine's Day, prepare to celebrate extraordinarily inside the cinemas as Regal Entertainment Inc. treats the lovers and the singles with a not-so-ordinary tale of love through its latest offering, "My Fairy Tail Love Story."

Topbilled by Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona, the film will take moviegoers to a journey under the sea as Janella's character, the pampered princess, Chantel was cursed to be a mermaid who could not speak but can only sing to air her thoughts.

Popularly known as the ElNella loveteam, Janella and Elmo's onscreen chemistry has been recognized by fans and critics since their team-up was launched in 2016 via primetime series "Born For You" on ABS-CBN. Since then, the two talentend showbiz progenies (Elmos is the son of the late OPM legend Francis Magalona; Janella is the daughter of actress-singer Jenine Desiderio) have been enjoying the limelight as one of their generation's hottest loveteams.

After several TV specials and blockbuster movies, ElNella is now ready to take a new project with an extraordinary story.

"Our movie will remind everyone how thoughts and wishes could be so powerful," said Janella. "Chantel's story will open our eyes not only to the beauty of the marine life but to the real beauty of our own lives and the people who love us unconditionally."

Elmo, meanwhile, shared his excitement on how the audience will react to their not-so-ordinary movie.

"While we join our characters in their quest to figure out how Chantel could be turned back to a human again, we will all surely be proud of this film that has just the right Disney feels that will make us remember all our happy feelings as a kid," said Elmo who plays Noah the bestfriend of Chantel.

On the other hand, another lead star of the movie, Kiko Estrada described "My Fairy Tail Love Story" as a brave Valentine's Day movie that will courageously go head to head with several international movies that will hit the cinemas on the same playdate as their movie.

"We believe that what will set us apart from the foreign films is our story, which is closest to the hearts of Pinoy viewers," said Kiko who plays Ethan, Chantel's crush. "We'll tackle family, friends and the challenges that ordinary Filipinos face. It's something that we can all connect to, especially to millennials like us who are still exploring life and finding out the real meaning of true love."

Directed by Perci Intalan, "My Fairy Tail Love Story" also stars Kiray Celis, Dimples Romana, Dominic Ochoa, Kakai Bautista, Kaladkaren Davila, Rubi Rubi and more.

Experience a unique romantic tale of love this Valentine's Day by watching "My Fairy Tail Love Story" as it hits cinemas nationwide on February 14 (Wed), directed by Perci Intalan.

For more information and latest updates about "My Fairy Tail Love Story," simply visit Regal’s official social media accounts: Facebook.com/ RegalEntertainmentInc/, Twitter.com/regalfilms, Instagram.com/regalfilms50, and Youtube.com/RegalCinema.

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