December 16, 2025
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Xavier School have officially entered into a partnership, launching an initiative that marks the first corporate collaboration under PAL’s dedicated program for educational institutions. Under the agreement, Xavier School becomes PAL’s pioneer partner school, leading the way for a program designed to make school-related travel easier, more convenient, and more enriching for students and faculty.
The program will provide the school with access to special travel privileges, streamlined booking processes, and opportunities for experiential learning beyond the classroom. It also aims to simplify travel arrangements for educational institutions, ensuring smoother logistics for trips and cultural immersions, while also offering unique experiences such as guided tours of PAL facilities and technical training programs.
“As the nation’s flag carrier, Philippine Airlines understands the importance of a reliable partner in the skies,” said Rabbi Vincent Ang, PAL express President. “Our commitment is to ensure that every journey taken by the Xavier School community is marked by safety, comfort, and genuine heartfelt care.” “PAL has always been helpful in our major programs such as Xavier China Experience and Explore Philippines. This partnership formalizes what is already evident all along,” said Fr. Joseph Haw SJ, Xavier School President. “We look forward to elevating the delivery of our programs to greater heights with this partnership. For us, it is always an honor to fly with our country’s flag carrier.”
The ceremony was attended by key leaders from both organizations, including PAL express President Rabbi Vincent Ang, PAL Head of Philippine Sales Bryan Ang, PAL Corporate Sales Manager John Rafael Mojica, Xavier School President Fr. Joseph Haw SJ, and Xavier School Finance Officer Celia Tan (on behalf of Xavier School Treasurer Dobbin Tan). The partnership signals the start of a fresh approach to school travel, combining convenience with meaningful opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia. PAL’s fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 destinations in the Philippines and 39 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. PAL also offers air cargo and charter services, while providing seamless connections throughout the nation and across the world. PAL is an APEX Four™ Star recipient and has achieved the highest on-time performance among Asia-Pacific carriers for four consecutive months (August to November 2025), according to Cirium.
About Xavier School
Xavier School is a prestigious Jesuit Pre-K to 12 Catholic school in the Philippines, known for its Chinese-Filipino character, strong focus on academic excellence, and Jesuit formation, with campuses in San Juan and Nuvali, offering programs from Early Education to Senior High School, plus the IB Diploma, blending tradition with innovation, especially in technology, empowering students as “persons for others”.
