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MANILA, Philippines – Airport operations in Zamboanga up to 9 pm Monday, September 9, have been closed as police and soldiers battle it out with suspected members of a rebel group.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued this order as the city shuts down following the hostage taking by a faction of the National Moro Liberation Front (MNLF) allied with Nur Misuari.
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“The CAAP today announced the issuance of NOTAM (notice to airman) that starts at 9:50 am until 9:00 pm, tonight suspending commercial operations of all flights coming in and out of Zamboanga International Airport for security and safety measures,” the aviation body said in a statement. The order was signed by CAAP Director General William K. Hotckiss lll.
Ten commercial flights on Monday have been cancelled.
- 2 PAL Express flights coming from Manila/Zamboanga/Manila (2P 997/998)
- 8 for Cebu Pacific: Manila/Zamboanga/Manila (5J 857/858,393/394/855C/856C) and 5J 840/434 Tawi Tawi/Zamboanga/Cebu
READ: PAL Express, Cebu Pacfiic cancel Zamboanga flights
Zamboanga International Airport is the main airport serving Zamboanga City. It is the 3rd busiest airport in Mindanao after Davao and Cagayan de Oro cities’. – Rappler.com
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