Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

Also known as CAAP

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) ensures safety and operational readiness at airports across the country, addressing issues such as PAPI discrepancies and flight cancellations due to severe weather conditions. CAAP coordinates with various agencies to manage emergencies and protect travelers, as seen in recent responses to Tropical Depression Crising and Severe Tropical Storm Emong.

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Last updated at July 30, 2025.

Recent stories about CAAP

DOT suspends tourism activities in 16 regions due to monsoon rains and Emong

The Department of Tourism has temporarily closed several tourist sites and suspended tourism activities in various regions due to persistent monsoon rains and Severe Tropical Storm Emong.
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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.
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Heavy habagat, tropical cyclones cause more flight cancellations

Heavy rains and inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones led to further flight cancellations on Friday, July 25, in addition to forty-seven flights canceled on Wednesday, July 23.
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CAAP extends TAAI's flight training suspension after plane crash

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has extended the suspension of Topflite Academy of Aviation Inc.'s (TAAI) flight training operations following a plane crash near Iba Airport on July 11.
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CAAP cancels 108 domestic flights due to STS Crising

Several flights were canceled on Thursday, July 17, Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, due to Severe Tropical Storm Crising approaching Luzon.
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CAAP places 44 airports under alert for Tropical Depression Crising

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has placed all 44 of its operated airports under 'heightened alert' due to Tropical Depression Crising.
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Rep Chua, Ridon urge Senate to proceed with Sara Duterte-Carpio impeachment trial despite SC actions

A congressman on Monday urged the Senate to proceed with Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial despite recent actions by the Supreme Court (SC) on lawsuits challenging the complaint.
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DOTr investigates Mactan-Cebu Airport potholes

The Department of Transportation announced on Sunday that it will investigate the cause of potholes at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which led to flight cancellations and delays on Saturday.
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Cessna training crash in Iba injures four

A Cessna training aircraft crashed in Iba, Zambales on Friday morning, leaving four people injured but safe after receiving medical attention at President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital.
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NBI arrests Eddie Pleje for distributing fake CAAP licenses

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Eddie Pleje on July 8 for distributing fake licenses allegedly issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
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