Cebu Pacific recognized as a Great Place To Work for 2024

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has set another milestone after being recognized as a Great Place ToWork® for 2024. This is the first time an airline in Southeast Asia has achieved such distinction.

 

The Great Place To Work® Institute, a leading authority in workplace excellence and employee satisfaction, awarded the certification following an independent assessment thathighlighted CEB’s positive employee experiences across key areas including credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.

“This recognition reaffirms our dedication to providing a workplace where everyone can thrive. As we move forward, our focus remains on upholding Cebu Pacific’s core values and ensuring that our employees remain at the heart of its success,” said Felix Lopez, CEB Chief Human Resources Officer.

 

Over the years, CEB has focused on initiatives that foster community building, celebrate individuality through diversity and inclusion, and promote a healthy culture by creating spaces where every voice is heard and valued. These initiatives are at the heart of what makes CEB a great place to work, where employees feel supported and empowered to excel and contribute to something meaningful together.

 

Alongside these efforts, CEB has been recognized this year by Prosple as one of the top employers in the Philippines for fresh graduates and received the Best Employer Brand award at the LinkedIn Talent Awards in 2023. These accolades underscore CEB's commitment to providing an exceptional work environment for professionals at all career stages.

 

To learn more about CEB’s employee programs and job openings, visit www.linkedin.com/company/cebupacificair. 

 

 

Cebu Pacific and Airlink Join Forces for Disaster Resiliency and Response

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, is joining the roster of international airlines and logistic partners that provide airlift, logistical solutions, and support to disaster nonprofit Airlink (www.airlinkflight.org) in its mission to help communities respond to and recover from disasters.

 

Airlink is a global nonprofit organization that delivers critical aid to communities in times of crisis. It leverages the power and speed of aviation, with the support of logistics partners, to get aid to distressed communities for more than 130 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide. Airlink makes that possible through partnerships with more than 50 airlines across the world, which now includes Cebu Pacific. Since its founding in 2009, Airlink has mobilized aid in more than 70 counties, moved more than three million kilos of supplies, and transported more than 10,000 responders.

Recently, Airlink, in conjunction with its partner, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), hosted a two-day workshop at the PDRF Emergency Operations Center at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Philippines. Through the workshop, which focused on logistics preparedness for nonprofits responding to humanitarian crises in Asia and the Pacific, Airlink aims to equip the participants with the awareness of how to organize quickly and effectively any logistical response following an emergency. Another objective is fostering better relationships, resources, processes, and technical capacity to increase preparedness ahead of any emergency. 

“Disaster relief and humanitarian assistance are areas that Cebu Pacific has actively contributed to and supported over the years. We have always believed that air transport allows for an efficient and quick mobilization of necessary resources, both personnel and cargo, in responding to disasters or crises. Hence, Cebu Pacific is proud to be one of the key partners and sponsors of the APAC workshop organized by Airlink for capacity-building towards disaster resiliency and response in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Alex Reyes, Cebu Pacific’s Chief Strategy Officer.  

 

More than two dozen representatives from 19 Airlink NGO partners, including Anamatangi Polynesian Voices, Bayat Foundation, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Children International, Disaster Relief Australia, Human Initiative, Mercy Relief, RSG Relief Singapore, RE:ACT Disaster Response, Save the Children, and ShelterBox attended the first post-pandemic workshop.

 

“This event gave us an opportunity to reconnect with our NGO partners face-to-face and provide a platform for them to network and draw lessons from each other’s experiences. Our partners cover disaster response in a very diverse area ranging from Afghanistan to Vanuatu in the Pacific, Sri Lanka to Ukraine, Turkiye to New Zealand. They shared the challenges they faced or overcame, giving valuable insights on how we can improve processes and responses to prioritise impacted communities,” said Jennifer Torner, Humanitarian Programs Manager for Asia and the Pacific for Airlink.  

“Airlink is working to improve regional responses by collaborating with local and regional actors to deliver aid more effectively. Forging new partnerships with PDRF and Cebu Pacific is a step in strengthening our Regional Response Framework. Regional training for our NGO partners also helps focus on collaboration with local and regional actors,” said Claire Leow, Airlink’s Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific.

 

About Cebu Pacific’s Humanitarian Response

 

Staying true to its mission of providing humanitarian assistance through its BayaniJuan efforts, Cebu Pacific, with its long-standing partner Waves for Water, provided and transported water filter kits to various typhoon-struck locations in the Philippines in 2022.

 

Water filters mitigate the risk from water-borne illnesses and facilitate proper hygiene and access to clean water. Its importance is heightened more so during typhoons when access to clean water is compromised. During Typhoons Odette (2021) and Agaton (2022), CEB’s continued partnership with Waves for Water ensured clean water access for local communities.

 

The airline’s wide domestic network in the Philippines was the key to transporting help on the ground to the communities that needed it most. CEB transported water filters to seven typhoon Odette-stricken provinces, namely Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Palawan, Southern Leyte, and Surigao del Norte. Parts of Eastern and Western Visayas where typhoon Agaton made landfall also received water filters.

 

Cebu Pacific’s sustained efforts resulted in 1.81 tonnes (1,447 units) worth of water filters being delivered, free of charge, to the communities.

Cebu Pacific transported more than 21 million doses of life-saving COVID-19 vaccines from January to December 19, 2022 to 31 destinations, namely: Bacolod, Basilan, Boracay, Bohol, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cauayan, Cebu, Coron, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Jolo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Masbate, Naga, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose, Siargao, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Tawi-Tawi, Virac, and Zamboanga.

 

Cebu Pacific has airlifted more than 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country since 2021.

 

During the pandemic, CEB also helped repatriate fellow countrymen and led donations for vulnerable children. In 2022, CEB assisted in the repatriation of 385 distressed Filipinos from Beirut and Kuwait via a charter flight arranged by the Department of Foreign Affairs. CEB coordinated with the Philippine embassies in Beirut and Kuwait to bring home 119 passengers from Beirut, and 266 passengers in Kuwait, on March 31.

 

In partnership with UNICEF Change for Good, CEB also raised more than PHP 10 million (US$178,000) in 2022, thanks to the generosity of its passengers and the support of its employees, to improve the situation of children in need. CEB has been a proud partner of UNICEF Change for Good since 2016, with the goal of raising funds through the collection of spare change from passengers. CEB is the first and only airline in the Philippines to partner with UNICEF for the Change for Good initiative.

 

CEB provides the Juander Shuttle service for free to transport its employees to and from its main office in Pasay City

 Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, transitions its Juander Shuttle service to 100% electric, zero-emission minibuses for the commuting needs of its employees. 

CEB provides the Juander Shuttle service for free to transport its employees to and from its main office in Pasay City to various pick-up and drop-off locations along selected routes within Greater Metro Manila.  

 “CEB is excited to roll out a more sustainable commuting service for our employees with the 100% electric COMET vehicles. This program is part of the Company’s efforts to decarbonize our operations, which in this case is the shift from the use of diesel-powered vehicles to a more sustainable electric alternative,” said Felix Dan Lopez, CEB’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

“At the same time, the bigger COMET will accommodate more riders due to its larger seating capacity. It also offers safety and connectivity features that will serve our commuting employees better,” he added.

 The electric powered minibuses, called the Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport, or COMET, are provided by GET Philippines, Inc. COMET vehicles are fully air-conditioned and equipped with retractable ramps for persons with disabilities. They are installed with a media system, display monitors, and internet connection for the use of the passengers.   

 “GET Philippines is very pleased to partner with Cebu Pacific in providing a safe and sustainable transport solution to its employees. We are glad to support the Company’s drive to create a positive impact to the environment,” Frankie T. Endriga, GET COO, said. 

 Cebu Pacific is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. This includes minimizing its flight emissions through its aircraft modernization program, as well as addressing emissions from its ground operations. 

 “CEB recognizes the need to mitigate the emissions from our ground operations, in addition to the decarbonization efforts for our aircraft fleet.  We have initiated a multi-year program to transform our ground transportation network to electric, zero-emission alternatives.  This also supports the government’s thrust to promote electric vehicles in the country’s transportation sector,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer, who also leads sustainability in CEB.

Here are some peak travel reminders to keep in mind for the Lenten Season

The Holy Week is a time for reflection and reunion with families, with many Filipinos taking the opportunity to be with their loved ones, either to participate in religious activities, or go on a much-deserved vacation.

While airports are expected to get busy at this time of the year, air travel should not be a chaotic experience for every Juan. Here are a few reminders from Cebu Pacific:

1. Be on time at the airport and beat traffic

Cebu Pacific and Cebgo passengers must allot time for traffic going to the airport. Passengers must be at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and 4 at least three (3) hours before departure for domestic flights, and four (4) hours for international flights. Passengers traveling to Dubai are allowed to check in as early as seven (7) hours before departure.

2. Check in online

Long lines may be avoided at the airport by checking in via the official CEB mobile app or via the Manage Booking section of the CEB website. Both options are available from seven (7) days up to one (1) hour before scheduled time of departure for domestic flights, and up to four (4) hours before scheduled departure for international fliers.

3. Check flight information, closing times

All check-in counters close one (1) hour before the scheduled time of departure to ensure there is ample time for all necessary pre-flight procedures. After checking in, we encourage passengers to immediately go through immigration and final security to avoid delays. Boarding commences 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Updated flight information may be viewed at https://www.cebupacificair.com/flight-status

4. Self-tag luggage for select domestic destinations

Guests flying out of select domestic destinations (Manila, Davao, Clark, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Bohol, Iloilo, and Zamboanga) are reminded to self-tag their check-in luggage at the designated kiosks at the airport, prior to proceeding to counters for bag drops.

5. Pack your bags accordingly

Passengers must bring only one carry-on bag for a more convenient flight experience. The carry-on bag must not exceed 7kg in weight and can fit in the overhead bins or under the seat.

CEB has exempted items that are allowed to be carried aside from the single hand carried bag:

·       Gadgets or food items that cannot be checked-in;

·       Items purchased inside the airport (requires proof of receipt);

·       Assistive or medical items such as walking canes, foldable walkers;

·       Baby food and necessities for passengers traveling with infants;

·       Or a small bag that can fit under the seat.

6. Checked baggage policy

Passengers are encouraged to purchase prepaid baggage online via the CEB website or mobile app to save on fees. CEB has implemented a per piece baggage policy which applies to all passengers with checked baggage. A passenger can bring one (1) piece for each purchase of 20kg or 32kg, and may get up to any two (2) of these weight options, for a maximum of two (2) pieces of baggage and a combined weight of 64kg.

Any excess in size, weight and pieces are subject to oversized baggage fee, excess baggage fee and/or extra Bag Fee.

7. Check the airport terminal assignment of your flight

Passengers must check their itineraries and boarding passes before proceeding to their designated airport terminal. Cebu Pacific’s 5J flights arrive at and depart from the NAIA Terminal 3, while Cebgo (DG) flights to and from Manila operate from the NAIA Terminal 4 at Domestic Road, Pasay City. There will not be any terminal change for Cebu Pacific and Cebgo flights from NAIA.

We are grateful to every Juan for choosing to fly with us. We look forward to more travels with you, and your families and friends in 2023. CEB now flies to a total of 34 domestic and 25 international destinations. Visit www.cebupacificair.com for more information.

 

Cebu Pacific brings back its much-loved travel voucher -- the CEB Super Pass

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, is giving its passengers one last surprise on its anniversary month as it brings back its much-loved travel voucher -- the CEB Super Pass.

From 10AM to 8 PM of March 31, customers can purchase as many CEB Super Pass as they want, with each voucher for only PHP 99 one-way base fare, exclusive of surcharges and other fees. These vouchers will allow them to fly across CEB’s widest domestic network, whether via Cebu Pacific or Cebgo.

The travel period is from April 7, 2023 to April 30, 2024. The vouchers can be redeemed seven (7) days before intended flight departure from March 31, 2023.

With CEB’s low fares now made more affordable with the CEB Super Pass, you can spend your summer on the beaches of Davao and Puerto Princesa, go on a water rafting adventure in Cagayan De Oro, and savor the delicious cuisines of Bacolod. Explore these popular destinations with your friends and family with direct flights from Clark via Cebu Pacific.

Now on its fifth run, the CEB Super Pass is made available for Juans who place a high value on flexibility, convenience, and affordability for their travels, whether for leisure or business. The special voucher was initially launched in 2021 as part of CEB’s 25th anniversary celebration, in line with the airline's goal to keep making travel accessible for every Juan.

Passengers who have existing Travel Funds may also make use of their virtual wallets to stock up on these vouchers. Get your CEB Super Pass for yourself and for your loved ones.

CEB currently flies to 34 domestic and 25 international destinations, spanning across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Visit the Cebu Pacific website: https://bit.ly/CEBSuperPass for more information

Cebu Pacific strengthens its partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)

Singapore Tourism Board Assistant Chief Executive Juliana Kua welcomes guests to the Cebu Pacific and STB MOU signing.

In her speech, Cebu Pacific Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Candice Iyog highlights the symbiotic partnership between the airline and Singapore Tourism Board, as well as the plans on how the carrier can ensure continued growth of its network and capacity.

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, has strengthened its partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to help travelers reimagine the Lion City and visit Singapore.

CEB and STB previously signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in April 2022 to mark the reopening of Singapore’s borders. With the successes of the past year, both parties today renewed the MOUto intensify their collaboration to promote travel to Singapore, which is one of the top-of-mind destinations for visitors from the Philippines. Key projects in this 2023 MOU will include joint marketing and promotions, and joint business development in the areas of fly-cruise and meetings and incentive corporate groups.

“We are delighted to renew our partnership with Cebu Pacific, which contributed greatly to Singapore’s strong tourism numbers for 2022,” said Ms. Juliana Kua, Assistant Chief Executive for International Group, Singapore Tourism Board (STB). “Philippines is a key market for Singapore, and the attractive promotions from Cebu Pacific will be complemented by STB’s ‘SingapoRewards’ programme, which offers a free experience for every eligible tourist to Singapore. 

SingapoRewards^[1] is a new programme that will provide international visitors with an opportunity to try one of nearly 40 new or “off-the-beaten-path” experiences in Singapore for free, across the whole of 2023. 

CEB provides strong connectivity to Singapore as it currently flies from Manila, Cebu, Davao, and starting in April, from Clark, Pampanga.

“We value this partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. With recovery in place and our growth plans set in motion, our main goal now is to fly every Juan to exciting destination such as Singapore and enjoy all the offering in this beautiful destination that we missed doing during the pandemic,” said Candice Iyog, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Cebu Pacific. 

CEB currently flies thrice daily between Manila and Singapore, providing passengers easy access to the Lion City, to experience its famous culinary scene, see its scenic spots, engage in thrill-seeking activities, or go shopping. 

Passengers from the Visayas may also conveniently reach Singapore through Cebu Pacific’s daily flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport.

CEB will also increase its Singapore flights from Davao up to 4x weekly starting on March 26, 2023.

Travelers from Northern Luzon will also have a new gateway as CEB starts its daily Clark – Singapore flight on April 28, 2023.

To spur travels to Singapore, CEB travelers can book their flights for as low as PHP499 one-way base fare, exclusive of surcharges and fees on March 13 until March 15, 2023. The travel period is from June 1 to November 30, 2023.

Passengers with existing Travel Funds may use these to pay for flights and other add-ons. Apart from the Travel Fund, other payment options such as payment centers, credit or debit cards, and e-wallets may also be used.

CEB now flies to 34 domestic and 25 international destinations, spanning across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

^[1] Redemptions and bookings can be made on the VisitSingapore app or SingapoRewards microsite at https://singaporewards.visitsingapore.com/. 

 

GoTyme Bank went all out for their “Rewards Boosted” launch event

 

If you think you've seen it all, think again. It's the year 2023 and it's hardly ever surprising when new tech arises, but GoTyme Bank went all out for their “Rewards Boosted” launch event held at Palacio de Memoria in Paranaque on February 9, 2023. Let's just say they went big—which is the right word to describe GoTyme Bank's exciting partnership with Cebu Pacific and Go Rewards.

 

GoTyme Bank used an experimental technology called 3D mapping video, which maps video footage onto surfaces like buildings, runways, water, and airplanes, turning them into astonishing displays. For this launch, they used an actual airplane! The result: 80 seconds of pure entertainment—a showstopping display like we’ve never seen before!

Here's what some of the guests have to say about the stunning display. "I was in awe seeing the 3D mapping technology done in a plane. As it was creative and well-thought, this signifies where we are headed—more innovations ahead. With GoTyme, Cebu Pacific, and Go Rewards making travel more accessible and fun, especially coming after the 2-year pause because of the pandemic, I am excited to experience the world again," shared Mela Habijan, Miss Trans Global 2020.

Mela Habijan at the “Rewards Boosted” launch.

 

Video creator Miss Nate shared, “Definitely something I haven’t seen before! We’ve seen the plane at Palacio before but this totally caught us off guard. Such a fun and refreshing way to spice up the atmosphere of the place and the event. I look forward to seeing more of it.”

 

Miss Nate at the “Rewards Boosted” launch.

 

Feast your eyes on GoTyme Bank’s jaw-dropping 3D Mapping video launch: https://fb.watch/iBTa2efioq/

Rewards Boosted with GoTyme Bank, Go Rewards, and Cebu Pacific

 

So what does GoTyme Bank’s, Go Rewards’, and Cebu Pacific’s team-up mean for you? Go Rewards members earn points each time they book Cebu Pacific flights—but when you use your GoTyme Bank Visa Debit Card or Virtual Card to book your flight, you get to earn even more Go Rewards points which you can use to book future flights. If you stack enough points, you can actually book flights for free and even purchase flight add-ons. Talk about a rewards boost!

 

Now, a flight booked with Cebu Pacific and GoTyme Bank means more travels, more rewards, and more bang for your buck. But most importantly, you get to experience a rich and colorful life by exploring different cultures, provinces, and countries.

 

Boost your rewards for a rewarding travel experience each time you fly

 

This new rewards program is a permanent feature and not just a promo so every Juan has all the time in the world to take advantage of this boosted rewards system from GoTyme Bank. In case you don’t have a GoTyme Bank account or a Go Rewards account yet, take this as a sign to open one so you don’t miss out on this rewarding points system!

 

This year, start creating travel memories with your favorite people once again! Download the GoTyme Bank app now on iOS or Android, or open an account at any of its kiosks nationwide, and use it to pay for your Cebu Pacific flights. #GoTymeBank #RewardsBooster #PreferredMOPforGG #GokongweiGroup

 

Follow GoTyme's official website, Facebook, and Instagram for more information.

 

Cebu Pacific’s Unbeatable Seat Sales: Paving the Way for a Full Recovery

You may have heard that Cebu Pacific is getting back on its feet and is expecting to be back to normal by 2023. This is great news, considering how the pandemic has affected so many people and businesses. Cebu Pacific is doing all it can to be back up and running as soon as possible, and this includes its unbeatable seat sales.

Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao proudly announces that the airline is close to pre-pandemic capacity at its "Let's Fly Every Juan" campaign launch. 

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is firmly in place for full recovery in 2023 and expects to restore 100% of its pre-COVID network and capacity in March, aided by its unbeatable seat sales, widest domestic network, and reinstatement of all its international destinations. 

CEB, which has restored 92% of its pre-COVID capacity since December, will connect passengers to more places by increasing the frequencies to these international destinations: 

Route	From	To
Manila – Bangkok – Manila	14x weekly	18x weekly by March
Manila – Brunei – Manila	2x weekly	4x weekly by March
Manila – Sydney – Manila	4x weekly	5x weekly by March
Manila – Guangzhou - Manila	1x weekly	2x weekly by January

 
The airline will also fully restore its flights to all its 25 international destinations in 14 countries by March 2023. Here are the newly resumed flights: 

Route	Frequency
Manila – Melbourne – Manila	3x weekly by March 26
Manila – Macau – Manila	3x weekly by March
Manila – Shanghai – Manila	1x weekly by January 19
Manila – Shenzhen – Manila	1x weekly by January 29
Manila – Xiamen – Manila	1x weekly by February

CEB, the first airline in the country to offer promo fares which allowed every kind of Juan to travel to their dream vacations, ensures the affordability of its air fare in 2023. It will remain true to its commitment from 27 years ago to make every Juan fly, by offering seat sales to encourage travel across its widest domestic and international network. 

“We are excited to welcome more passengers onboard, especially now that we are back to easier times. We are proud to announce that Cebu Pacific has emerged stronger after nearly three years of pandemic, and that we are ready to give our customers a better flying experience. And so, we confidently say—‘Let’s Fly, Every Juan’,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. 

CEB is offering a special seat sale from January 27 to 31, 2023, allowing every Juan to fly internationally for as low as PHP 499 one-way base fare. Select domestic destinations are on sale too – all with a travel period of June 01 to November 30, 2023.  

To address passenger demand, CEB -- one of the few airlines in the world to accept aircraft deliveries during the pandemic -- will receive 10 brand new planes in 2023: three A320neo, three A321neo, and four A330neo.