http://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippine-...080004252.html
They are trying to get out of EU blacklist. After they banned into EU airspace due to safety concerns. They already served to FCO as well.
Also, PR is possibility for 747-8I as well by replace the 747-400 aircraft.
http://philippineairspace.blogspot.c...idebodies.html
PR will decide to choose 747-8I or A380.
PR is considering service to ORD, JFK or Florida as well. Also, FAA will restore the category 1 status.