Manila, March 6 -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is solidifying its Clark hub by offering daily flights to Siargao and Basco beginning May 1.

Currently, flights to Siargao from Clark are thrice weekly -- every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, while the Basco-Clark route flies four times weekly -- every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

"Looking forward to the peak summer season, we are eager to invite more travelers to embark on unforgettable leisure and cultural adventures in Basco and Siargao by flying any day of the week on our direct flights from Clark International Airport," said PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang in a statement Thursday.

He added that the daily services demonstrate PAL's "commitment to boost Phil...