PAL reiterates support for Filipino Paralympians

by Ralph Hernandez / August 30, 2024

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has committed to grant additional Mabuhay Miles to the Filipino athletes who will win medals in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, which runs from August 28 to September 8.

According to the company, Paralympic medalists will be awarded Mabuhay Miles annually for three years: 150,000 miles for gold, 100,000 miles for silver, and 80,000 miles for bronze.

Last June, PAL gave 50,000 Mabuhay Miles to archer Augustina Maximo Bantiloc, swimmers Ernie Gawilan and Angel Otom, wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan, javelin thrower Cendy Asusano, and taekwondo para-athlete Allain Ganapin.

Mabuhay Miles is PAL’s frequent flier lifestyle program that rewards passengers with “miles” for every trip with the airline which can be exchanged for flights and other perks.

“Philippine Airlines believes in supporting our Paralympians as they exemplify perseverance and hard work, representing the best of the Philippines to the world,” said Alvin Miranda, PAL’s Vice President for Marketing.

“They are role models who inspire people of all abilities to pursue their goals and go further. By backing our Paralympians, we promote inclusivity and contribute to a sense of national pride, supporting not just our Olympic athletes but our Paralympians as well,” he added.

Recently, PAL awarded 150,000 Mabuhay Miles every year for a lifetime to two-time Olympic gold medalist and gymnast Carlos Yulo, and 80,000 Mabuhay Miles for three years to bronze medalists and boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, respectively.

In the 2024 Paralympics, Bantiloc was the first to compete on August 30. She finished last among 28 competitors in the open ranking round despite scoring a season-best 618.

Visit https://www.paralympic.org/ for the full schedule and more information.

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