NBA legend Kobe Bryant made another visit to Manila this weekend, this time for his Mamba Mentality Tour courtesy of Nike which included a media conference at the Shanrgi-la Hotel in the Fort and a stop at the Smart Araneta Coliseum after on Saturday, June 25.

Kobe also held a Kobe Academy training camp for selected players on Sunday, hoping to influence the youth to learn the value of hard work and relentlessness.

It has been two months since Kobe Bryant retired from professional basketball, closing the final chapter to a glorious 20-year career decorated with five NBA championships. It was Ages Aviation Center, Inc. distinct honor to be of service to Nike and Kobe once more as he opens another chapter in his life now as a mentor and not just a renowned basketball player.

On two separate occasions the New Zealand Prime Minster John Key and his delegation stopped in Manila/RPLL. Ages Aviation Center, Inc. was the chosen FBO/ Ground Handler to ensure the Prime Minster and his B757 was on the ground for the least amount of time possible.

During the technical stops, the Prime Minister and his delegation enjoyed refreshments in the prestigious Ages Lounge a stone’s throw away from the parked B757 on the Balagbag “Ages” Ramp.

The Prime Minster was on his way to China to established comprehensive strategic partnership. Shanghai has close exchanges and cooperation with New Zealand, particularly with Dunedin, its sister city for more than 20 years.

At Ages the Prime Minister was met by Ambassador David Strachan New Zealand Embassy- Manila.

Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in Manila last Wednesday 8 Apr. This is not Prince Albert’s first visit to the Philippines, though it is his first as head of state of the Principality of Monaco.

He first came to the Philippines in 1999, representing his father, the late Prince Rainier, upon the invitation of then President Joseph Estrada.
Prince Albert on Thursday received the symbolic key to the city of Manila during his official visit to the country.

Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada handed the symbolic key as the Monaco royal laid a wreath at the Rizal Monument.

After the wreath-laying ceremony the prince visited Malacañan to meet President Benigno Aquino III. He was received with a traditional welcome ceremony at the Palace grounds.
The two leaders were expected discuss bilateral issues on economic cooperation, humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and environmental protection.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. took honors in being selected as the FBO and Ground Handler of choice for H.S.H. Prince Albert I

His Serene Highness Prince Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre, Prince of Monaco arrives in Manila and is welcome by Consul Gen to Monaco Mrs. Fortune Aleta-Ledesma

Since 9th February around the coast of Sattahip, Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and Army has been involved in an annual major military training exercise “Cobra Gold”, involving a number of countries in Asia .

Seven countries participated in this year’s multinational drill, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and the USA.  This is the 35th occasion of the exercise and involved nearly 9,000 personnel from all 7 countries, plus officers from 21 nations operating in reduced roles with 9 others as observers in the Cobra Gold exercise.

The exercises ended on 19th February with a closing party aboard the Japanese battleship JS Musuyaki docked at the Navy Base at Sattahip, Thailand with top dignitaries from all nations involved in the Cobra Gold exercises attending.

In past years Japan has only been involved as an observer nation, and this is the first time that the country has been involved in direct training with other nations in Cobra Gold.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. provided service and support to the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) who sent their troops to attend the annual exercise. Ages Aviation Center, Inc. headquarters became the stopping point for refueling because of our “quick turnaround” capability.  Together with Agility Japan, Ages provided seamless service much to the appreciation of JASDF.

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday afternoon for their historic five-day visit, the first visit to Southeast Asia by a reigning Japanese royal.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be in the Philippines from January 26 to 30. They are scheduled to meet with President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday morning at Malacañang Palace.

The Philippine government has long extended its state invitation for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.  Aquino renewed the invitation during his state visit to Japan in June last year.

In 1962, the Emperor and Empress, when they were Crown Prince and Princess, made a visit to the Philippines, on behalf of Emperor Showa, in return for a state visit by then-President Carlos P. Garcia.

Though the Emperor now serves as a national figurehead expected to abide by the general rule that his visits should never have a political agenda, the trip is symbolic as it comes as the two countries celebrate 60 years since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations and illustrates a shift away from anti-Japanese sentiment left over from World War II.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. had the distinct honor of being selected as the FBO- Fixed Based Operator and Ground Handling company for the Emperor’s visit. Ages along with our partners for this visit, Japan Airlines and Macroasia Corp. provided seamless handling for His Majesty’s two (2) Boeing 747s that parked on the famous Balagbag “Ages” Ramp.

In attendance to meet His Majesty was His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III who elected to wait for the Emperor and Empress at the Ages Lounge along with member of his cabinet.

APEC Philippines 2015 was the year-long hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit which concluded with the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting held on 18–19 November 2015 in Pasay. It was the second time the Philippines hosted the summit, the first being the 1996 APEC summit.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. is proud to have been a part of APEC Philippines 2015 and elated to further share being elected to handle several Heads of Economies

• Brunei- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
• Canada- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
• Chile- President Michelle Bachelet
• Columbia- President  Juan Manuel Santos
• Mexico- President Enrique Pena Nieto
• New Zealand- Prime Minister John Key
• United State of America- President Barack Obama

Ages continues to be the FBO- Fix Based Operator and Ground Handler of choice in the Philippines. We Thank you for choosing Ages Aviation Center, Inc. and continue to look forward to being “ at your service!”.

The head of the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs(INL) is currently in the Philippines for a two-day visit.

Assistant Secretary William Brownfield arrived on Wednesday accompanied by US Coast Guard commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft.

Brownfield is scheduled to meet with Philippine officials to discuss maritime law enforcement efforts in the country and in the region.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. took privilege in welcoming back Secretary Brownfield to the country. Along with Adminral Zukunft, Sec. Brownfield had a short meeting with Philippine Air Force General at the prestigious Ages Lounge upon arrival.

The Secretary and the Admiral flew to Manila in aboard the US Coast Guard’s C-37 the military variant of the elite Gulfstream 5 which parked on the prestigious and highly secured “Ages” Balagbag Ramp during of their stay.

Stephen Curry arrived in the Philippines last Saturday straight from Tokyo, Japan for a one-day visit as part of Under Armour’s five-city, three-country show.

Curry, the reigning NBA MVP who helped power the Golden State Warriors to this year’s NBA championship, held a media day at the Raffles Hotel in Makati City, just a few hours after his arrival.

In the afternoon, he went straight to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, where he had several activities with some local endorsers of Under Armour for rabid Filipino basketball fans.

Ages was once again chosen specifically to be the FBO of choice by Under Armour as they flew in their private all black Gulfstream 550 which included no less than their CEO and Founder Kevin Plank on board.

Arrival and Departureclearing for Customs, Immigration and Quarantine formalities were all seamlessly done at planeside in the very comfortable and highly secured “Ages” Ramp. Once again because of the good preparation, Kevin and Stephen where very much relax and took time to say hello to the airport officials that were present during his arrival.

When all was said and done Captain Paul Villagomez had this to say: “Best, most impressive reception ever in my 8 years at UA (Under Armour).” He went on further with: “Exceptionally attentive staff! We are very impressed with the level of service.”

View Stephen’s arrival on youtube courtesy of Under Armour: https://youtu.be/ADA41R8Ltt4

The commander of the United States Pacific Command arrived in the Philippines last Tuesday to discuss security problem involving the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Admiral Harry Harris Jr. will meet top Philippine military officials before flying to Palawan to assess the security situation in the WPS.

Harris was accorded military honors by AFP chief of staff Gen. Hernando Iriberri at Camp Aguinaldo before holding discussions with ranking military officials in Palawan.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. supported the visit of the Pacific Fleet Commander with the use of our VIP lounge where the Admiral had a short briefing upon arrival with Philippine Air Force Commanding Gen. Jeffrey Delgado and members of the US Embassy Manila. Ages as always provided full security support to the aircraft with our very own mobile security outpost that could be positioned anywhere in the airport, equipped with its own power unit the security outpost has air-conditioning, power outlets and wifi keeping the aircraft’s security details away from the elements.

Upon the return of the Admiral from Palawan, Ages ensured a quick turnaround, limiting the Admiral’s ground time to the minimum.

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is made his second visit to the Philippines last  August 19, 2015.

The two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion will take part in the Nike Rise training camp where he will mentor the young and aspiring Filipino cagers.

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. was once again privileged to be the preferred FBO of Nike who had their own private Gulfstream 550 take LeBron and his team around Asia. Ages once again provided only VVIP service allowing the celebrity to breathe easy and be himself on the very secure  “Ages” Ramp as he was in no rush to board his vehicle upon their arrival.