Travel | CEB Returns Zambo-Cotabato Route

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), continues to ramp-up its Mindanao hub, this time by resuming its flights from Zamboanga to Cotabato. CEB is the only airline which offers this direct route through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cebgo.  

On November 07, 2022, CEB will begin flying directly from Zamboanga to Cotabato thrice weekly, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. DG 6684, is scheduled to depart from Zamboanga International Airport at 10:55AM, and will arrive in Cotabato at 12:00PM. Its return flight, DG 6685, is set to depart Awang Airport at 12:25PM, and will arrive at Zamboanga at 1:25PM.

CEB also flies direct to three other Philippine destinations from Zamboanga, namely Cebu, Davao, and Manila.  

“We are happy to keep boosting our network outside Metro Manila as we continue to resume our inter-island connections. We are pleased to bring this direct flight back to our network which is in line with our commitment to make travel accessible and convenient for everyJuan,” said Xander Lao, CEB Chief Commercial Officer.

To mark this resumption, CEB announced a special PHP 188 sale last Oct 12 until October 16, 2022. Travel period is from November 7, 2022 to March 31, 2023.  

CEB continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety while it operates with a 100% fully vaccinated crew, 95% of whom have been boosted – all to ensure everyJuan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific. Visit www.cebupacificair.com for more information.

Digital Lifestyle | GoWifi Installs More Free Wifi in Zamboanga Peninsula

Connectivity is indeed very essential in many places in the Philippines to have faster transactions digitally. Zamboanga Peninsula in Western Mindanao is blessed to have more GoWifi to provide free internet in many key public areas. So, here's a story from Globe regarding GoWifi:

GoWiFi makes free internet available in Zamboanga key public areas

 

As internet connectivity becomes fundamental to survival in the new normal, Globe, through GoWiFi, continues to bolster its efforts to make wireless internet services available to more Filipinos nationwide, so that they can continue to earn, learn, watch, play, and pursue the things that are important to them every day.

 

“We want to give our fellow Filipinos increased access to the internet. With free GoWiFi, we empower our customers with a more reliable internet service that is readily available in many public areas,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.

 

In Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, residents can stay safe, informed and connected with GoWiFi internet connection in high-traffic areas. GoWiFi powers public areas in Zamboanga such as hospitals, local government offices, malls and establishments, supermarkets, airports and transport terminals, enabling access to internet-based communication and online services. 

 

Free GoWiFi is available in the following areas:

 

Hospitals

Doctors Hospital

West Metro Medical Center

 

Government offices

Zamboanga City Hall

SSS Zamboanga

LTO Zamboanga

PAG-IBIG Zamboanga

 

Malls and establishments

Lee Plaza - Zamboanga del Norte

Southway Square Mall

Yubenco Starmall

Barcode Resto - Paseo Del Mar

Barcode Resto - Zone 4

Gateway Mall, Zamboanga

KFC - Zamboanga Midtown

Gaisano Capital Pagadian

 

Supermarkets

LB Supermarket

Robinsons Supermarket Pagadian

 

Airports and transport terminals

Dipolog Airport - Zamboanga del Norte

Zamboanga Airport

Integrated Bus Terminal - Zamboanga

Once connected to GoWiFi using any WiFi-ready device, regardless of network service provider, users can enjoy online activities such as surfing the web, sending emails, browsing social media, watching videos, etc. To connect to free GoWiFi, just open the settings and connect to “@FreeGoWiFi” or @<site>_FreeGoWiFi hotspot, register and select a WiFi offer to start surfing.

 

For more information, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/gowifi.html.

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I have accessed to some of these GoWifi especially in the airports. Indeed, these connections are very fast compare to other airports in the country few years back. It is indeed fast and free even on a limited time. We wish more GoWifi in many key public places in the country.

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Travel | Tales from Sulu Part 1

Sulu is a province in the Southwestern part of the Philippines. Jolo is the capital of the province wherein people residing there are mostly native tausug. The place is dominantly Muslim. It is also one of the places feared by many as it is home of the bandits known as Abu Sayyaf.

It is really sad that a place will be labeled as a place you should not get into. I mean, it instills fear even one hasn't gotten there yet. This travel out of work is really something that excites me; a place not usually visited yet is supported by our project. I want to share what I saw in the place. Hence, I have here a 2-part blog post.

Zamboanga Airport

From Manila, there is no direct flight to Sulu. One has to travel to Zamboanga City then ride a fast craft or a usual cargo and passenger vessel to go to Sulu. If a fast craft is taken, it will take 4 to 5 hours to arrive Sulu. However, our visit is a day before the end of Ramadan, only the cargo and passenger vessel that ships cargoes and people from Zamboanga City to Sulu is available and it takes 10 to 12 hours to arrive Sulu.