It’s all systems go for the 24th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, which takes flight February 16 to 18 at New Clark City.

Seen as the biggest event to happen at the NCC to date, the PIHABF, which is the longest running sports aviation event in Asia, and the only airshow experience in the Philippines, will once again give families, friends, and aviation enthusiasts a chance to witness non-stop flying exhibitions from regular and special-shaped hot air balloons, helicopters, skydivers, paragliders, radio-controlled aircraft, kites, and drones, all in one venue.

At the press briefing held today, Capt. Joy Roa, the brains behind the ‘longest running sports aviation event in Asia,’ introduced balloon pilots, the wing walker, the chase team and other participants in the balloon fest.

As before,  the Land Rover Club of the Philippines, which is headed by businessman Rene G. Romero, is the official chase team of the PIHABF.

Romero shared his excitement and joy over the resumption of the balloon fest, and said that the PIHABF is “back where it started.”

 Other exciting attractions include the international drone race, which will give the crowd a ‘first person point of view’, with the images from the drones being flashed on giant screens at the venue.

There will also be bands to entertain the balloon fest-goers nightly. 

The Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be staged in various spots at the 60-hectare area of New Clark City, including the Athletic Stadium, Aquatics Center and the vast open spaces of Hann Reserve.

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