i was so excited to go visit davao city because i was here in manila and that at least i get to spend my christmas with my family and of course someone very dear to me as well.i spent all of my salary just to go home even if it was only for a very short time (but what i'm concerned about is that i get to see them and be happy at the same time).so, i literally braced myself when i arrived at the airport when PAL really blew it on my face that the gate was already closed.it really was unfair and that my chance of getting back there literally and figuratively crushed my heart.heck,i was so confused and at the same time ready to wring one of the PAL officers i see.i spent my half month salary for that and all they can was SORRY??!no shit!i don't take NO for an answer.i thought i was the only person who didn't make it but i'm not the ONLY person in the centennial airport who had the same situation...there were A LOT of them!!and hah!they were there for DAYS.no shit man but that's more painful.there they are,patiently waiting and i can see their almost bloodshot eyes coz there's no way they'll miss having their names being called.gosh.that's something.whew!i've met few people and were ready to fight....no way we're giving up.we sacrificed and stayed till we were able to make it.many were so pissed off and i was one of them.but thanks anyway coz my name was the last called before i finally bid goodbye and entered the boarding gates.PAL may have the best aircraft but there's no way i can say they have the most excellent service.i take no shit for that.