Over a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country continues to grapple with the challenges, which include the imposed quarantines and limiting of movements.
Countless individuals and organizations have worked together and volunteered to provide support to those who needed it the most.
Among these is the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Driven by its mission and purpose, CEB immediately answered the call to join other partners in mounting extensive relief and humanitarian efforts towards helping those affected by the pandemic.
“As we continue to weather this pandemic, we at Cebu Pacific are driven by our purpose and mission to serve others in this time of need,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience of Cebu Pacific Air.
“We are always more than ready to help in any way we can, as have been and always will be committed to serve our fellowmen— indeed when like-minded partners come together, we truly become stronger as Juan.”
The collective spirit of bayanihan shone through, and Cebu Pacific sincerely thanks its partners who went above and beyond the call of duty at an undeniably difficult time.
The lockdowns resulted in restricted movements across cities and provinces, which then posed quite a challenge in ensuring essentials, such as food, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid, are still delivered in a timely manner all over the archipelago.
Major players in the industry offered to help, while CEB as a public service volunteered the best way it knows how.
The carrier, with the support of its hero frontliners, such as its cargo, passenger, and ramp agents, along with its pilots and cabin crew members– has provided free-of-charge cargo deliveries across various cities in the Philippines.
CEB’s fleet of Airbus and ATR aircraft were utilized to address the demand for logistics support to areas such as Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Bohol, Butuan, Davao, and Zamboanga.
Throughout the year, the airline also flew a number of sweeper flights to aid the Philippine government and its attached agencies in flying stranded tourists home. It has also mounted flights for OFWs in partnership with various organizations, such as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
Just recently, CEB has also carried life-saving vaccines to Zamboanga and Tuguegarao, in support of the national government’s efforts to wipe out COVID-19.
