Philippine Airlines said it will operate special flights between Cebu and Borongan, Eastern Samar, on September 4 and 9 to accommodate travelers attending the annual Padul-ong Festival.
The additional services respond to a request from the Borongan local government and will supplement PAL’s regular thrice-weekly flights on the route, the airline said.
Flight PR2651 will depart Cebu at 11:10 a.m. and arrive in Borongan at 12:05 p.m., while the return flight PR2652 will leave Borongan at 12:30 p.m. and land in Cebu at 1:20 p.m.
Rabbi Vincent Ang, president of PAL Express, said the airline was pleased to partner with the Borongan local government to address increased travel demand for the festivities.
The flights also provide connections for travelers to and from Manila.
The Padul-ong Festival is held annually in honor of Nuestra Señora dela Natividad, Borongan’s patroness since the Spanish colonial period.
PAL said festival attendees can also use the opportunity to visit Eastern Samar’s tourist destinations, including beaches, rock formations and historical sites.
Popular attractions in the province include Binogawan Beach, Canhugas Nature Park with its rock formations, surfing destination Calicoan Island, and Gindu Yanan Cove featuring natural arch formations.
The Balangiga Bells also draw visitors to the region.
Eastern Samar has been developing its tourism sector, with surfing emerging as a growing attraction alongside its natural and historical sites.
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