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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) on Wednesday announced the cancellation of at least a dozen flights going to and from Zamboanga City due to bad weather.
The DOTC in separate posts over Twitter said the following Cebu Pacific and PAL Express flights were canceled:
5J-851 MNL-Zamboanga
5J-852 Zamboanga-MNL.
5J-857 MNL-Zamboanga
5J-858 Zamboanga-MNL
2P-993 MNL-Zamboanga
2P-994 Zamboanga-MNL
2P-995 MNL-Zamboanga
2P-996 Zamboanga -MNL
2P-997 MNL- Zamboanga
2P-998 Zamboanga -MNL
2P-5995 MNL- Zamboanga
2P-5996 Zamboanga-MNL
The Philippine Information Authority Region IX (PIA-9) also reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has again grounded all commercial flights at the Zamboanga International Airport because of “the flooded runway.”
A Notice to Airmen on the suspension of commercial operations at the airport was extended by CAAP, said Radyo Inquirer 990AM.
Almost 3,000 people have been affected by the five-day heavy rains in Zamboanga City. With a report from Erwin Aguilon, Radyo Inquirer 990AM.
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