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Chloe Bailey makes solo album debut with In Pieces

CHLOE BAILEY, also known by her stage name Chloe, sits for a portrait at Sony Music global headquarters in New York City, US, March 6. —REUTERS/SHANNON STAPLETON

NEW YORK — US singer and actress Chloe Bailey, half of sister R&B duo Chloe x Halle, releases her debut solo album on Friday, a record whose message she says is: it is OK to show your vulnerable side.

The 24-year-old, who has in the past faced an online backlash over her work and choice of outfits, has called the album, which she will take on a North American tour next month, In Pieces.

“The message with this album is that it’s OK to not have it all together … because none of us are perfect and as well-kept as some of us might seem. We’re all in pieces. We all have things that have broken us down … We all have fears. We all have scars but it’s just who wears it the best,” Ms. Bailey said in an interview.

“Out of anything I’ve ever created, I was the most open with this and my insecurities.”

Ms. Bailey rose to fame with her younger sister Halle after the two started sharing song covers on YouTube, eventually signing with Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment management company in 2015.

The sisters released two studio albums, pausing their work in 2021 to pursue solo projects, with Halle taking on the lead role in Disney’s upcoming live action remake of The Little Mermaid.

“The creative side didn’t feel different, but (not) having the moral support and the validation from someone who’s been my best friend since I was a little girl … that was incredibly scary,” Ms. Bailey said of doing the album solo.

“The very first time we were apart for months and months was when she went to London to film Little Mermaid and I was at home … and I said to myself well, maybe this is the time.”

Ms. Bailey has faced a backlash over her covers of classic songs “Feeling Good” and “Lovin’ You,” as well as her revealing outfits.

Most recently she was criticized for collaborating with singer Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty to assaulting chart-topper Rihanna when the pair were dating in 2009, on song “How Does It Feel.”

While Ms. Bailey said that at times negative comments would get her down, she added she was “kind of used to it by now.”

“I think for years I’ve almost become numb to people pointing fingers at me… It’s actually more surprising when I release something and it doesn’t have any backlash to it,” the Swarm and Praise This actress said, adding she chose to delete her Twitter account because of the comments.

“I was just tired of seeing my name trend every other day and it not being in the most positive way.” — Reuters

East West Banking Corp. to conduct annual stockholders’ meeting virtually on April 21

 

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ACEN subscribes to P5-B shares in Santa Cruz Solar unit

AYALA-LED ACEN Corp. announced on Thursday that it had executed a subscription agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary Santa Cruz Solar Energy Inc. (SCSEI) to fund the construction of the latter’s solar project in Zambales.

In a stock exchange disclosure, ACEN said it subscribed to 50 million common A shares and 449.98 million redeemable preferred A shares for a subscription price of P5 billion.

The renewable energy company of the Ayala group said the subscription will fund the ongoing construction of phases one and two of the San Marcelino solar power plant project in Zambales.

ACEN said the shares are priced at P10 each. The renewable energy company noted that an initial payment of P2 billion was already made.

The company is targeting to reach 20 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030. To date, it has 4,000 megawatts of attributable capacity spread across the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Australia.

At the local bourse on Thursday, shares in the company declined by five centavos or 0.78% to end at P6.37 per share. — Ashley Erika O. Jose

Security Bank Corp. to hold stockholders’ meeting via remote communication on April 25

 

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Flexible work seen in favor across industries

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By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter

CURRENT EMPLOYEES are indicating heightened interest in flexible work arrangements, pointing to a broader trend of job holders becoming more empowered about where and how they work, workplace consultancy Great Place to Work said.

“It is evident through employees’ verbatim comments that they clamor for more flexibility at work,” Great Place to Work Managing Partner and Principal Consultant Antoniette Mendoza-Talosig told BusinessWorld in an e-mail. “It is now important for employees to have a say in where and when to work.”

Great Place to Work said the desire for flexible and remote work is evident across various industries.

The company offers certification programs for companies of various sizes that are able to maintain high employee satisfaction ratings. It also conducts employee surveys that determine if firms are able to sustain excellent work environments.

In September, the Department of Labor and Employment revised the rules implementing the Telecommuting Act of 2018 to increase protections for work-from-home employees, should they decide not to work in the office.

Ms. Talosig said employees also seek out bosses who prioritize company values and who can apply these at work.

“Philippine employees express the increasing need for leaders who walk the talk and fully embody the values of their company,” she said citing the company’s 2022 ASEAN Insights Report. “Integrity of leaders is one of the important factors that define a great workplace and this is unique to our country.”

In a March 1 study conducted by online job portal JobStreet, about 46% of respondents said they prefer hybrid work, 28% are looking for fully remote work, and 26% said they want to work on-site.

EntertainmentNews (03/31/23)

A Trip to Infinity (2022) by Jonathan Halperin and Drew Takahashi

Film screenings explore the limits of time and space

AWARD-winning and critically acclaimed international films discover the essential aspects of one’s life and existence will be screened for free online every Wednesday of April. The line-up features diverse works that traverse the limitlessness of space and time. The films are La Jetée (1962), a science fiction featurette by French writer, photographer and filmmaker Chris Marker which dissects a man’s obsession with an image of his past as he becomes ensnared in an endless cycle of memories (April 5); I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020), a surrealist psychological thriller directed by American filmmaker Charlie Kaufman about a young woman and her new boyfriend as they go on a trip to his parent’s secluded farm (April 12); A Trip to Infinity (2022), a feature-length documentary and debut piece by Jonathan Halperin and Drew Takahashi which showcases animated clips created by varied artists from across 10 countries (April 19); and, Interstellar (2014), directed and co-written by British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, follows the journey of a farmer and ex-NASA pilot who leads a ship of scientists and engineers through a wormhole to find a new home for the human race (April 26). Curated by the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) of the De La Salle- College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), the free and public online screenings will be conducted via Zoom at noon on the scheduled dates. To register, e-mail mcad@benilde.edu.ph.

Ruel returns to Manila for 4th Wall World Tour

AUSTRALIAN singer-songwriter and pop star Ruel is coming back to Manila for his 4th Wall World Tour on May 26 at the Samsung Hall at SM Aura Premier. Tickets will go on sale on April 11 starting at 10 a.m. via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. The concert is presented by Wilbros Live. Ruel is about to release his debut album 4th Wall via RCA (ROW) and Sony Music (Australia). Executive produced by long-time collaborator M-Phazes, 4th Wall was originally heading down a Pop/R&B lane, however, the pandemic acted as a major personal and professional conduit for Ruel. Since making his debut in 2017 at the age of 14, Ruel already has three EPs — Ready, Free Time, Bright Lights, Red Eyes — has had over 2 billion global streams, 1.2 million Instagram followers, and five Platinum records.

Voltes V Legacy sneak peek to be shown in cinemas

GMA Network gives a sneak peek of what fans can expect from the highly anticipated live action adaptation of the hit animé series via Voltes V Legacy: The Cinematic Experience. It will be shown exclusively in SM Cinemas from April 19 to 25. The film is a special cut of the first three weeks of the series before it premieres on primetime TV in May. Voltes V Legacy is said to be the network’s most expensive and biggest TV production to date. The live action adaptation is produced by GMA Network in partnership with Toei Company, Ltd. and Telesuccess Productions Inc. Local animators from Riot Inc., and GMA’s Post Video Graphics and Audio team handled the program’s heavy CGI and other visual effects. Director Mark Reyes helms the live action series. The series stars Miguel Tanfelix as Steve, Matt Lozano as Robert or Big Bert, Raphael Landicho as Little Jon, Radson Flores as Mark Gordon and Ysabel Ortega as Jamie Robinson.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie opens April 19

NINTENDO’S mustached hero Mario, along with the rest of the characters from the Super Mario Bros. that have been captivating gamers and fans for decades jump out of the game in the animated The Super Mario Bros. Movie that will open in Philippine cinemas on April 19. In the movie, while working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Mario taps into his own power. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Bros. Movie features a comedic cast, including Jack Black as Bowser, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike, plus a special voice appearance by Charles Martinet, who has voiced the characters of Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario games for more than 30 years.

Russell Crowe takes his first horror movie lead

PRIOR to The Pope’s Exorcist, Russell Crowe had never led a horror film. “It was just something I hadn’t done — a genre I’ve never really touched at all. Scary movies put me off my sleep,” said the Academy Award-winning actor in a statement.  Crowe plays the late Father Gabriele Amorth, the real-life Pope’s exorcist who was able to chronicle his stories in the best-selling memoirs on which the film is based. In the film, Father Amorth and his partner, Father Esquibel, played by Daniel Zovatto, investigate a possession at St. Sebastian Abbey in Castile, Spain, where a young family is making a fresh start by renovating the old property. The film is directed by Julius Avery. In cinemas starting April 19, The Pope’s Exorcist is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Netflix series Black Knight premieres May 12

THE NETFLIX series Black Knight is set to make its worldwide premiere on May 12. The series follows the journey of refugee Sa-wol, and the legendary deliveryman 5-8, as he takes on the all-powerful Cheonmyeong Group in a dystopian portrayal of a Korea devastated by severe air pollution, making it uninhabitable without an oxygen mask. Adapted from a widely acclaimed webtoon, Black Knight narrates the story of black knights, the delivery men who endanger their lives to transport essentials to people in a polluted and dystopian world, where strict social hierarchy is enforced. It stars Kim Woo-bin as 5-8. Also in the cast are Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, and Esom.

Raven releases new song

FILIPINO singer-songwriter/producer Raven recalls his fondest moments with a lover in his new single “Sunday,” now out via Sony Music Entertainment. Written and produced by Raven himself, “Sunday” is a pop-rap ditty that glides smoothly into stripped-down territory, with the young artist’s penchant for catchy guitar riffs and lo-fi sonic details adding color to the production. “Sunday” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide.

HBO GO shows limited series Love & Death in April

THIS April on HBO GO will have a series of premieres, from the Japanese film The Last 10 Years (Yomei Junen) to the Max Original limited series Love & Death, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons. The month will also see the premiere of Succession Season 4 and the final episode of The Bachelor Indonesia. The Last 10 Years (Yomei Junen) premieres April 21. Twenty-year-old Matsuri Takabayashi learns that she only has 10 years to live due to an incurable disease. She decides to not dwell on her life and to not fall in love, but she meets Kazuto Manabe at a school reunion. The series stars Nana Komatsu, Kentarô Sakaguchi, Yûki Yamada, Nao Honda, Lily Franky and Hideko Hara. Love & Death, which premieres on, April 27, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe. Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons star in this drama written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Catch the finale of The Bachelor Indonesia on April 7, Quantum Leap Season 1 on April 4, and new episodes of Succession Season 4 every Monday and Sesame Street Season 53 every Thursday. Also available is Making of The Last of Us.

AboitizPower, Ibaan Electric renews power supply agreement

Aboitiz Power Corp. said its subsidiary Therma Luzon, Inc. will continue to supply power to Ibaan Electric Corp. after the latter renewed its power supply agreement for five years.

In a statement on Thursday, AboitizPower said Therma Luzon will supply about 10.92 megawatts (MW) to the municipality of Ibaan, Batangas as well as nearby barangays of Adya in Lipa City and Salaban in San Jose.

“We are grateful for having been given another opportunity to make an impactful change within the communities served by IEC,” Angeli A. Parcia, AboitizPower’s wholesale head, said.

Edelyn Jane A. Salvame, chief executive officer of Ibaan Electric, said the partnership affirms the commitments of both entities to provide reliable electricity.

“We are hopeful that this renewed partnership will further address the need for reliable electricity for businesses and households in our province and ultimately pave the way for sustained economic growth and improved quality of life,” Ms. Salvame said.

“With this renewed partnership with [Ibaan Electric], we are excited to kick start our efforts in ensuring the delivery of reliable energy to help businesses prosper and support the day-to-day lives of families and communities,” Ms. Parcia added.

By the end of 2030, AboitizPower is targeting to expand Cleanergy in the Philippines and abroad. It is targeting to build an additional 3,700 MW of renewable energy, expanding its capacities to 4,600 MW by 2030.

To date, AboitizPower has about 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects. — Ashley Erika O. Jose

Bipartisan bill aims to increase penalties for US child labor violations

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US LAWMAKERS on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill that would raise penalties on employers who violate child labor laws, in the wake of reporting and federal investigations that found a growing number of companies employing underage migrant workers in dangerous factory settings.

The bill, introduced in the US House of Representatives, follows a similar Democrat-led effort proposed this month in the Senate. The Department of Labor has also taken steps to increase enforcement of child labor violations and called on Congress to boost penalties.

Reuters in a series of stories published last year found migrant children, some as young as 12, were manufacturing car parts at suppliers to Korean auto giant Hyundai in Alabama and working in chicken processing plants in the state.

This year, the New York Times reported on migrant kids at factories around the country making products for major US brands.

The Labor department has seen a nearly 70% increase in child labor violations since 2018, including in hazardous occupations, with 835 companies found to have violated child labor laws in the last fiscal year.

The department recently fined a cleaning company for employing more than 100 kids on overnight shifts at meat processing facilities in eight states.

Some had been injured by hazardous chemicals.

Under current federal law, the maximum civil monetary penalty for a child labor violation is $15,138 per child. The House bill introduced by Democratic Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of Michigan and Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina would increase the penalty to nearly 10 times that amount if passed, Ms. Scholten said.

The bill would ensure agencies “have the tools and the teeth to enforce these laws,” she said, citing coverage of the issue by Reuters and the New York Times as spurring her to action on this issue.

The Times included reporting on kids working in Ms. Scholten’s home state of Michigan. “Children should be in school,” she said, “not factories with dangerous working conditions.”

This month, six Democratic Senators led by US Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, introduced a similar bill that would sharply increase civil fines and also impose stronger criminal penalties for repeat or willful violations.

Ms. Scholten said she is coordinating with other lawmakers in the Republican-controlled House and members of the Democrat-majority Senate, including Mr. Schatz, in hopes of moving child labor legislation forward.

US federal law prohibits people under age 16 from working in most factory settings. Those under 18 are barred from the most dangerous jobs in industrial plants.

The US Fair Labor Standards Act, passed in 1938, was designed in part to keep children out of dangerous workplaces.

Following recent press investigations, labor experts and policymakers have questioned whether existing enforcement and penalties go far enough to deter employers.

Reuters first reported last July that children, mostly from Central America, were working in a Hyundai-owned subsidiary in Luverne, Alabama called SMART.

In December, Reuters revealed the problem was far more widespread and reported that local and federal authorities were probing whether at least 10 suppliers to Hyundai and its sister company Kia employed underage workers.

In February, 33 Democratic lawmakers led by Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee signed a letter to the Labor Secretary urging immediate action to rid Hyundai’s supply chain of child labor.

“These companies are obviously willing to take the gamble they’re not going to get caught when the stakes are as low as they are,” Mr. Kildee told Reuters in an interview this month. “We have got to make it a lot more painful than it is right now.” — Reuters

BSP looking to ease SBL rules to help boost sustainable financing

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THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may relax its regulations to encourage Philippine banks to finance sustainable initiatives, as this could help drive the country towards net zero emissions.

During a forum discussion hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla said that with the Philippines being one of the most exposed to climate change risks, it is crucial to improve the financing of renewable energy plans in the country.

“The easiest part is to look at all the regulations on lending and see the extent they could be relaxed in favor of moving towards net zero — fully realizing, though, that you are also creating new risks,” Mr. Medalla said.

Mr. Medalla said the BSP may look into easing single borrower’s limits (SBL) for sustainable projects.

“In the past, we have lifted the single borrower’s limits for projects that are good for the country. The banks are a little bit less safe because they’re more exposed to single borrower failure, but at the same time, the country benefits as a whole,” he said.

The SBL is intended to limit credit exposure to a single client to a maximum of 30% of a bank’s net worth to minimize risks in case of default as part of the central bank’s initiatives to promote banking system stability through the adoption of sound credit risk management and regulatory capital standards.

In January, the central bank enhanced its SBL rules to encourage banks to support the financing requirements of the economy. The effectivity of the 30% single borrowers’ limit has been extended until end-June.

Mr. Medalla said the public must also realize how important it is to move towards sustainability, even though some solutions to climate change “would be painful to some.”

“In the Philippines, a survey showed the public support (green initiatives because they) realize that the Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world,” Mr. Medalla said.

“People are willing to do that for a good cause, but in addition, the economics has to be right,” he said. 

He added that cleaner sources of energy should be cheaper to increase adoption because consumers tend to gravitate towards less expensive products.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said the Philippines has committed to the United Nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 75% between 2020 and 2030.   

Under the Philippine Energy Plan, the country also targets to increase renewable energy in its energy mix to 35% by 2030, and 50% by 2040.

Meanwhile, in a report released on Thursday, the ADB said the Philippines is highly vulnerable to oil price fluctuations.

The country also ranked top five among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in 2020 in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, with 136 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), up 64% from 2014.

If prices for renewables decline, the country will likely shift away from nonrenewable sources, the ADB said.

It said ASEAN economies must also strengthen their role in global value chains (GVCs) by building resilience against crises, utilizing technology, and shifting to sustainable measures.

“ASEAN economies need to urgently readjust and strengthen their positions in regional and global value chains to bolster resilience against the evolving challenges they face — not least the risks of future pandemics, geopolitical instability, and climate change,” it said.

“The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Russian invasion of Ukraine, growing tensions between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, and climate risks exposed weaknesses across the GVC network.”

The ADB said ignoring these risks could affect the region’s GVC participation and reduce benefits from global trade.

Southeast Asia’s energy demand is expected to grow annually by around 3% to 2030, the region’s carbon dioxide emissions are projected to grow by about 35% from 2020 levels, it said.

The ADB estimates the region needs approximately $210 billion per year to finance climate-resilient infrastructure by 2030 to avoid the loss of up to one-third of the region’s gross domestic product by 2050. — Keisha B. Ta-asan

National Government outstanding debt

THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt hit a record-high P13.75 trillion as of end-February as domestic borrowings increased, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Thursday. Read the full story.

National Government outstanding debt

Stuff to do (03/31/23)

Performance at Vinyl on Vinyl

THERE will be a live performance by Arvin Nogueras for Unruh(e) on April 1, 6 p.m., at the La Fuerza Compound, Chino Roces Ave., Makati.

Lecture on Manila Carnival Queen tilt

THE AYALA Foundation, Inc. and Filipinas Heritage Library present a free webinar as part of The Roderick Hall Memorial Lectures. Genevieve Clutario, Ph.D. will be giving the lecture: “Queen Makers: Power, Politics, and The Manila Carnival Queen Contest” on April 1, 10 a.m., online via Zoom and Facebook Live. Manila Carnival Queen contests ran from 1908 to 1939. Initially a showcase of colonial progress, they became a site for generating Filipino national identity. The queens developed into idealized figures of the Filipina. Wellesley professor and historian Genevieve Clutario shows how these figures shaped performances of beauty in gendered and sexualized ways. Well beyond the American period, performing desirability and femininity risked turning the carnival queen into a thing. But what advantages came with that risk? Did they benefit nation-building? For inquiries e-mail asklibrarian@filipinaslibrary.org.ph

Steel Magnolias coming to Cebu City

STEEL Magnolias, the award-winning Broadway play by Robert Harling, is coming to Cebu. The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. The title suggests the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel.” To be presented on April 1 and 2 at CENEWOF Theater, Marcelo Fernan Press Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, the play features Charlene Virlouvet,, Liana San Diego, Clariza Mae Sevilla, Dahlia Alegre-Borres, Yvette Yntig, and Marlinda Angbetic Tan, under the direction of Allan Nazareno and Vincent Paul D. Gaton. Tickets are available at https://2tincans-philippines.yapsody.com.

Sisidlan Institute holds Peryang Pinoy

EXPERIENCE tales and games at Peryang Pinoy, Sisidlan Institute’s closing of the school year annual event and fundraising activity on April 1, at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, Quezon City from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sisidlan Institute has lined up different Filipino-themed games and fiesta activities that the whole family can enjoy. The event is open to the public. There will be a classic perya shooting game, a maze-like adventure with characters from Biag ni Lam-ang, stories from Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang in different Philippine languages, and Maria Makiling’s hair braiding and face painting booth. Peryang Pinoy is also a showcase of local artisanal products, organic produce and other unique items. A program celebrating culture through music and dance performances will be a highlight of the day. This event is a fundraising activity to support Sisidlan Institute’s vision of providing accessible Waldorf education for all. For more information, visit the Facebook page of Peryang Pinoy (https://www.facebook.com/PeryangPinoy) or contact sisidlan.peryangpinoy@gmail.com or 0917-108-0509.

AirAsia seeks international flights moved to Terminal 1

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LOW-COST carrier AirAsia Philippines is requesting the reassignment of its international flights to Terminal 1 to ensure on-time performance and lessen costs.

“Ang Terminal 3 po namin mananatili roon ang aming international flights sa kasalukuyan. (Our international flights will stay at Terminal 3),” AirAsia Communication and Public Affairs Head Steve F. Dailisan said during a media briefing on Thursday.

He said the airline is asking the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to let it move international flights to Terminal 1.

Under the schedule and terminal assignment rationalization program of the MIAA, the domestic flights of the carrier will be moved to Terminal 2, while its international flights will remain at Terminal 3.

At present, the airline’s international flights are in Terminal 3, while its domestic flights are in Terminal 4.

Mr. Dailisan said that if the plan pushes through, they are expecting the reassignment to incur more costs and dampen on-time performance.

“Magiging malaking hamon naman po ito doon sa aming aircraft movement lalo na for international (This is going to be a challenge for our aircraft movement especially for international flights),” he said.

AirAsia’s international and domestic flights share the same air fleet, with the Airbus 320s used for both locations, according to Mr. Dailisan.

“So ‘yung rotation ng eroplano maaari pong magkaroon ng dagdag na oras sa kasalukuyan (Because of this, the airfleet rotation would take more time), he added.

The airline said it is preparing a time and motion study to be presented to the MIAA in a meeting next week.

The study aims to present the efficiency of moving AirAsia’s international flights to Terminal 1 once all its domestic flights are moved to Terminal 2.

“Di hamak po kasi na mas malapit po ang Terminal 1 sa Terminal 2, so mas madali po ‘yung passenger movement, mas madali rin ang movement ng cargo (Terminal 1 is much closer to Terminal 2. So that will result to easier passenger movement and cargo movement),” Mr. Dailisan said.

He added that if AirAsia’s international flights remain at Terminal 3, this would affect the airline’s on-time performance and create more costs.

“We are also studying the costs. For one, we will pay more for passenger buses since Terminal 3 is far from Terminal 2,” Mr. Dailisan said in a mix of English and Filipino.

“Iisa naman po ang layunin namin (We only have one goal): passenger comfort and improved customer experience,” he added.

Earlier this week, AirAsia posted an outstanding on-time performance of 99%, which it attributed to the commitment and dedication of its employees. — Justine Irish D. Tabile

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