Originally Posted by
MajulahMadooba
It is possible to take an international Philippine Airlines flight to Manila, then take a domestic connection to a major city (that can accept international flights itself) such as Cebu or Davao with bags interlined to the final domestic destination and without taking out bags in Manila for customs clearance.
My experience with Cebu connecting flights in one PNR is you technically don't 'clear' customs in MNL. You do however need to pick out your bags (or point them out to PR transfer staff) and PR will load it for the domestic flight. Customs clearance will be done in Cebu.
Taking the NAIA/PR shuttle (or leaving the airport) without your checked bags is a plus but the downside is upon landing in Cebu, you'll have to trek from the domestic terminal to the international one to claim your bags. HTH