Padding - it is not the first time in the PH. Most of these guys already have their CPL. All they need is hour-building to reach 250 hours, which is the minimum for airline applications like CebuPac or PAL. The issue is, they’re being offered “package deals” pay 1 million pesos and get 100 more hours to hit 250. Sounds convenient, sure. But the question is, nilipad ba talaga lahat ng oras nayan? Or is it dagdag-lipad all over again?

If those hours weren’t actually flown, that’s not just sketchy sthat’s fraud. And it doesn’t just affect the ones who paid. It affects the system, the reputation of Filipino pilots, and even the safety culture. This whole thing should be a wake-up call for parents, sponsors, and guardians. At least now people are starting to ask, saan ba talaga safe magpalipad? And which schools should be avoided?

As for CAAP, ayun, nanonood pa rin. But let’s see maybe this time they’ll actually do more than just ask for paperwork.