Melo Villareal
Manila, Philippines – Singapore Airlines (SIA) commemorated its 60th anniversary in the Philippines with a special, surprise celebration designed to express heartfelt gratitude to its loyal customers who have supported its growth and success over the past six decades. The festive event took place recently at the bustling Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Manila and also at the vibrant Mactan-Cebu International Airport, bringing together staff, passengers, and well-wishers in a memorable tribute.
From left to right: Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 Manager, Mr. Lauro Francisco; Singapore Airlines General Manager Philippines, Ms. Liwei Tai; New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) General Manager, Mr. Angelito Alvarez; and NNIC Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, Mr. Cesar Chiong, lead the cake-cutting ceremony marking Singapore Airlines’ 60th anniversary in the Philippines.
SIA representatives and valued partners, such as NNIC and NAIA Terminal 3 leadership, marked the occasion with a cake cutting ceremony and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening air travel and connectivity to the Philippines and beyond.
SIA customers leaving Manila were greeted with anniversary-themed displays and commemorative postcards at the check-in counters. In the SilverKris Lounge, guests enjoyed specially crafted treats with local flavors, while those in the gate hold room participated in interactive games, took photos, and received free refreshments and anniversary giveaways. Before boarding, travelers were offered commemorative batik-designed cookies, and similar treats and refreshments were provided to passengers departing Cebu.
Mr. Angelito Alvarez, General Manager of New NAIA Infra Corp., stated: “On behalf of New NAIA Infra Corp., I warmly congratulate Singapore Airlines on this significant milestone. We appreciate six decades of collaboration and your role in linking generations of Filipinos to Singapore and other global destinations. As we modernize and transform NAIA, we are eager to support Singapore Airlines in its continued growth and success in the future.”
Ms. Liwei Tai, General Manager of Singapore Airlines in the Philippines, stated: “Since 1966, it has been our privilege to serve generations of Filipino customers, connecting them to Singapore and worldwide destinations with the warmth, care, and world-class service Singapore Airlines is known for. We appreciate the ongoing trust of our customers and thank them for allowing us to serve the Philippines over the past 60 years. Looking forward, Singapore Airlines remains dedicated to providing an exceptional travel experience, strengthening partnerships, and improving connectivity between the Philippines, Singapore, and beyond.”
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To celebrate its 60th anniversary in the Philippines, Singapore Airlines has introduced a special limited-time fare promotion for travelers leaving from the Philippines.
Customers can receive discounts of up to 32% on select destinations when booking via the Singapore Airlines website or SingaporeAir app, using promo code SQPH60 and paying with eligible Mastercard® debit or credit cards.
The promotion is valid until 30 June 2026 for travel from 5 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. It includes destinations such as Singapore, various locations in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA, along with Madrid, SIA’s newest European destination.
Additional details, such as the complete list of destinations and applicable terms and conditions, can be found at tinyurl.com/SQPH60years.
Terms and conditions apply. This promotion is subject to DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-258315 Series of 2026.
For flight schedules and travel updates, visit singaporeair.com.
SIA operates five daily flights from Manila to Singapore and has daily flights from Cebu to Singapore. Travelers departing from Clark, Iloilo, and Davao can choose Scoot, which offers daily flights from Clark, four times a week from Iloilo, and 11 times weekly from Davao to Singapore. Scoot also provides flights from Manila and Cebu to Singapore. All these services are conveniently connected with onward flights from Singapore to various international destinations.
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