Despite opposition from local carriers, air talks between the Philippine and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will proceed and will be held on August 27 and 28 in Manila, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said.

“Air talks with UAE, tuloy siya, on 27 and 28 in Manila. Kasi matagal nang hinihingi ng UAE yun [Air talks with UAE will proceed on August 27 and 28 in Manila. The UAE has long been requesting for it],” Maria Elben Moro, CAB Legal Division chief and hearing officer, told reporters.

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