Manila, Sept. 17 -- Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Wednesday the launch of direct services between Cebu and Calbayog, Samar, starting Oct. 26.

These flights would operate four times weekly every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

"The launch of our Cebu-Calbayog route is a milestone in our mission to empower regional gateways like Cebu," PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang said in a statement.

The Tan-led carrier, he said, is investing in Cebu as a strategic hub to help drive tourism and economic growth across the region.

Meanwhile, PAL said it is also ramping up frequencies of flights to and from Siargao and Busuanga (Coron) via Cebu to thrice daily.

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