PAL to fly direct to Perth from 27 March

Philippine Airlines will begin its direct flights from Manila to Perth, Western Australia from 27 March.

The Manila - Perth , Western Australia route is PAL's first newly opened route, international destination since the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: AFP / TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images

Key Points

• Department of Tourism aims to achieve tourism powerhouse destination status in Asia.
• Cheaper airfares in Manila from 1-30 April due to a decrease in fuel surcharge.
• Climate Resilient fund for farmers has been approved.

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The Philippine Government has asked assurances that the AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-United States) deal is in accordance with non-nuclear proliferation treaty.

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