TACLOBAN CITY, April 4 -- Regular operations have not yet resumed at the Tacloban Airport a day after the completion of emergency runway repair, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Thursday.

The CAAP field office here said Philippine Airlines canceled during the day eight flights from and to this city and Cebu Pacific (CEB) suspended six flights early morning but resumed their flights to Tacloban around 10:30 a.m.

"The CAAP management wishes to convey our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience. Thus, the safety of the riding public is our topmost priority. Further, kindly coordinate with your respective airlines for updates of your flights," the agency said in a statement.

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