Flights canceled due to STS Emong, SW monsoon

Several flights were canceled on Friday, July 24, and additional cancellations occurred on Saturday, July 26, due to inclement weather brought by Severe Tropical Storm Emong and the Southwest Monsoon.

Philippine Airlines canceled multiple domestic flights including routes between Manila and Basco, as well as PR 2932 and PR 2933.

Cebu Pacific suspended several additional flights from Manila and El Nido to Davao, Laoag, Tuguegarao, Cauayan, and Cebu, but operations are now returning to normal with possible delays expected on certain destinations.

Passengers were advised by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to contact their airlines for updates and rebooking options due to ongoing weather concerns.

The San Fernando Control Tower sustained damage from continuous rains, exposing all communication equipment to water; as a result, the airport remains closed pending repairs.

Nine areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3, eleven areas are under Signal No. 2, and eight areas are under Signal No. 1.