On International Women’s Day, the airline pledged P10 million to the PAL Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to gender inclusivity in the aviation industry.
“We reiterate our support to women who dream of flying for and even assuming top positions in the PAL organization,” said Alvin M. Miranda, PAL vice president for marketing.
Inspiring film on women in aviation
Beyond financial support, PAL will also release a film inspired by a real-life story of a young girl who pursued her dream of becoming a pilot.
“When little girls see women take on leadership roles, it inspires them to do the same and possibly go beyond,” noted Lilybeth T. Ng, PAL assistant vice president for pilot affairs.
Southeast Asia’s first female pilot
PAL has been a pioneer in advancing women in aviation, with Captain Aimee Carandang-Gloria becoming Southeast Asia’s first female commercial airline pilot in 1989. She made history again in 1993 as the region’s first female airline captain.
With only 6 percent of pilots worldwide being women, PAL continues to pave the way for a more inclusive aviation industry, living up to its signature #CareThatComesFromTheHeart. — Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
Know more about the Fly with Her Program and PAL’s advocacy towards women in aviation by visiting https://www.philippineairlines.com/FlyWithHer.
