MCIA gears for ASEAN Summit hosting in Cebu

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 04/23/2026

MANILA – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is now preparing for the country’s hosting of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in the province in May. “Our teams are executing a comprehensive operational plan to ensure our…

Direct flights fuel Cebu’s leisure and ESL sectors – DOT7

Morexette B. Erram 03/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourism officials in Central Visayas have welcomed the recent expansion of international flight networks at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), saying the additional direct routes make it easier for foreign visitors to access…

Ten flights canceled in Cebu due to Airbus software rollback

Airam Limatog 11/29/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Ten flights departing from and bound to Cebu have been canceled as of Saturday morning, November 29, following a mandatory system-wide software update by Airbus. In a public advisory, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA)…

MCIA announces new direct flights from Cebu to Guam

Carl Lorenciana 09/26/2025

CEBU CITY — The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has announced on Friday, Sept. 26, another milestone in expanding its global connectivity with the launch of direct flights from Cebu to Guam, set to begin this December. This…

Aviation industry bets big on Cebu as major air hub outside Manila

Carl Lorenciana 09/24/2025

CEBU CITY — Cebu is reinforcing its role as the main aviation hub in southern Philippines as more airlines continue to mount direct domestic and international flights out of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Industry officials said…

MCIA offers direct flights to Australia

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Exciting news for travelers bound for the Land Down Under.  Passengers from Cebu and neighboring areas will soon have a more convenient way to reach Australia. Starting December, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA)…

Foreigners face raps after P441 million seized at Cebu airport

Jason Sigales - Reporter 05/16/2025

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines — Police have filed three cases against the foreigners caught carrying P441 million in cash and other currencies at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced. The foreigners…

Mactan Airport security officials deny ‘tanim bala’ allegations

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Officials at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) denied allegations of a “tanim-bala” modus operandi following the apprehension of a 47-year-old passenger accused of possessing bullets in her bag. “For the record, there has…

Marcos Jr. inaugurates Mactan airport’s second runway

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is set to welcome more passengers and airplanes as it inaugurated its second runway on Thursday, January 30, with no less than President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. leading…

LIST: Cancelled, delayed flights in Cebu due to Carina

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several passengers were left stranded at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) after flights have been cancelled and postponed due to Super Typhoon Carina that brought severe flooding in the capital. Over 40 flights…

LLEX groundbreaking set for January 2024

Futch Anthony Inso 12/01/2023

  LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The groundbreaking for the 12-kilometer Lapu-Lapu Expressway, or LLEX was delayed because the project’s foreign investor reportedly backed out. Mayor Junard ‘Ahong’ Chan revealed that the groundbreaking schedule was moved from September…

Mactan airport welcomes 4.8 million passengers in 1st half of 2023

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The country’s second busiest airport has accommodated close to 5 million passengers in the first half of 2023, signaling the return of its pre-pandemic operations after three years in lockdown. Passenger volume at…

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