MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta decided to cancel its "A Weekend of Everything that Flies" event scheduled on February 2019 due to lack of government commitment. "We regret to inform you that because PIHABF has not received the commitment from our government partners on time, we will not be able to organize the annual The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (and The Weekend of Everything that Flies!) in Clark this coming February 2019," the organizers said in a statement released earlier this month. Related Stories WATCH: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta kicks off with aerobaticsThe hot air balloon event, which was supposed to take place in Clark, Pampanga, was supposed to feature two women wing walkers for the first time. The hot air balloon event has been the longest-running sports aviation event in Asia, featuring hot air balloons, aerobatic exhibitions, formation flying to radio-controlled aircraft, paragliding, skydiving and several on-ground activities for four days.

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2018 02:07 UTC