Airphil Express gives typhoon victims a free 'lift'

MANILA, Philippines - Airphil Express, the country’s fastest growing budget airline, came to the aid of typhoon victims recently by airlifting a total of 65 tons of water, clothes and food as part of relief efforts for Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City last year. The relief goods were transported free of charge, and were coordinated through the company’s 24/7 Domestic Cargo Office located along Domestic Road in Pasay City.

Typhoon Sendong left over 600 people dead and hundreds more still missing. It has so moved the company that they have since offered to give assistance in terms of free shipping to NGOs and other organizations who still wish to send goods and donations to the typhoon-affected areas. For inquiries, call 851-3046 or 854-8659.

In addition to Cagayan De Oro, Airphil Express also provides cargo service to major points in the country such as Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, General Santos, Zamboanga, Kalibo, Cotabato, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Legazpi, Ozamis, and Puerto Princesa. It also serves Turbo prop destinations such as Busuanga, Calbayog, Catarman, Naga, San Jose, Tuguegarao, Masbate, Surigao and Caticlan.

Airphil Express’s cargo handling services are also being offered at very competitive rates that match those being offered by low-cost carriers. It also accepts all kinds of goods, from general cargo to live animals and even perishable goods.

Airphil Express currently has daily scheduled local trips to 30 destinations. They also serve the Manila-Singapore and Cebu-Hong Kong international routes.

For more information, log on to www.airphilexpress.com.