CEB Advisory - CEB Flight Cancellations – August 6 to 20, 2021

The Philippine government, through the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No 130-A, has placed the NCR Plus Area under the more stringent General Community Quarantine with Heightened Restrictions (GCQ-HR) until August 5, 2021, and on a two-week Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20, 2021.  

 

Only essential travel will be allowed until August 20, 2021.  

 

Following this resolution, Cebu Pacific and Cebgo will cancel the following flights from August 6 to 20, 2021:  

 

Route	Flight numbers	Dates Covered
Manila – Bohol – Manila	5J 615 / 616	Aug 9, 16, 2021
Manila – Bohol – Manila	5J 619 / 620	Aug 8, 12, 15, 19, 2021
Manila – Butuan – Manila	5J 789 / 790	Aug 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 2021
Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) – Manila	5J 891 / 892	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) – Manila	5J 895 / 896	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) – Manila	5J 899 / 900	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) – Manila	5J 901 /902	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) – Manila	5J 905 / 906	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila	5J 383/384	Aug 8, 9, 10,15, 16, 17, 2021
Manila – Cebu - Manila	5J 553/554	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Cebu - Manila	5J 565/566	Aug 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 2021
Manila – Cebu - Manila	5J 569/570	Aug 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 2021
Manila – Coron – Manila	DG 6043 / 6044	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Cotabato – Manila	5J 883 / 884	Aug 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 2021
Manila – Cotabato – Manila	5J 887 / 888	Aug 8, 10, 15, 17, 2021
Manila – Davao – Manila	5J 971 / 970	Aug 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 2021
Manila – Davao – Manila	5J 977 / 978	Aug 6-20, 2021
Manila – Dipolog – Manila	5J 703 / 704	Aug 9, 16, 2021
Manila – Kalibo – Manila	DG 6317 / 6318	Aug 8, 15, 2021
Manila – Legazpi – Manila	DG 6191 / 6192	Aug 10, 12, 17, 19, 2021
Manila – Masbate – Manila	DG 6177 / 6178	Aug 10, 17, 2021
Manila – Naga – Manila	DG 6117 / 6118	Aug 10, 17, 2021
Manila – Ozamiz – Manila	5J 783/ 784	Aug 12, 19, 2021
Manila – Roxas – Manila	5J 373 / 374	Aug 11, 18, 2021
Roxas – Manila	5J 374	Aug 8, 15, 2021
Manila – San Jose – Manila	DG 6031 / 6032	Aug 7, 14, 2021
Manila – Siargao – Manila	DG 6837 / 6838	Aug 9, 11, 16, 18, 2021
Manila – Siargao – Manila	DG 6839 / 6840	Aug 7, 12, 14, 19, 2021
Manila – Surigao – Manila	DG 6881 / 6882	Aug 12, 19, 2021
Manila – Tacloban – Manila	5J 649 / 650	Aug 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 2021
Manila – Virac – Manila	DG 6163 / 6164	Aug 8, 11, 15, 18, 2021
Cebu – Butuan – Cebu	DG 6925 / 6926	Aug 8, 10, 15, 17, 2021
Cebu – Boracay (Caticlan) – Cebu	DG 6132 / 6133	Aug 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 2021
Cebu – Cagayan de Oro – Cebu	DG 67118 / 6719	Aug 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 2021
Cebu – Clark – Cebu	DG 6984 / 6985	Aug 10, 17, 2021
Cebu – Davao – Cebu	5J 597 / 598	Aug 7, 14, 2021
Cebu – General Santos – Cebu	5J 249 / 250	Aug 16, 2021
Cebu – Siargao – Cebu	DG 6851 / 6852	Aug 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 2021

 

Affected passengers have been informed via contact details provided in the booking. They may select their preferred option through the Manage Booking portal on the Cebu Pacific website (http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight) until 30 days from date of departure: 

 

1. Rebook 

Rebook for travel within 60 days no additional cost, following CEB’s permanent removal of change fees. Fare difference waived.  

 

2. Travel Fund  

Store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet valid for two (2) years and use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (e.g. baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.)  

 

3.        Refund 
The process may take up to two (2) months from the date of request.  

 

CEB will continue to operate other domestic and international flights as scheduled.  

 

This is a developing situation. Some flight changes may take place in the coming days. 

 

Passengers are advised to update their contact details via bit.ly/CEBUpdateInfo to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates.   

 

 Before going to the airport, passengers are advised to check the travel requirements, safety protocols, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the CEB website: bit.ly/CEBFaqs     

 

For other questions or concerns, passengers may send a message via Charlie the chatbot on the Cebu Pacific website, or through CEB’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts.  

Mentholatum LipCare is a range of superior lip care products with a wide selection of lip protection options for different individuals and their needs

Moisture and hydration are your lips’ best friends. Keeping your lips healthy and moisturized by applying a lip balm regularly is as important as using a serum on your face and lotion on your body. Lips don’t lie. They don’t have oil glands like other parts of our skin. The skin there is also thinner, so your puckers need extra care. Lip care is part of self-care, that’s a fact. 

 

The goal of lip care is for you to have healthy lips that say more than just words. Having healthy and kissable lips is attractive. Moist and full lips make your smile more picturesque and improve the overall appearance. Beyond appearances, a good lip balm can help make sure the lips aren’t dry and chapped, thus preventing any potential infections.  

Lip care starts with a good product. Lip balms and lip crayons with moisturizing ingredients prevent your lips from cracking and drying up and also give them a shiny, healthy, and kissable finish. Good lip balms help retain the lip’s moisture and keep them hydrated and supple. 

 

The point of using a lip balm is to make your mouth look and feel divine so yes, it is all right to be choosy. Choose a lip balm that feels good the moment it touches your lips. 

Mentholatum LipCare is a range of superior lip care products with a wide selection of lip protection options for different individuals and their needs. Asian brand Mentholatum LipCare is the lip care expert and brings years of experience to its treatment and therapeutic lip products.

Therapy Lip Balm and Therapy Lip Gel are the lip care OGs. Beyond offering immediate relief from dry, chapped and cracked lips and SPF for UV protection, they deliver a film of moisturizers onto the delicate skin of the lips and provide a fresh, cooling, menthol sensation that relieves chapped lips caused by cold, harsh weather and the sun. Like all Mentholatum LipCare products, Therapy Lip Balm and Therapy Lip Gel have a superior moisture retention formulation. 

Lip Pure Fragrance-Free is a delight to use because it is formulated with 100% food grade ingredients, including Beeswax, Royal Jelly and Manuka Honey from New Zealand which help to lock-in moisture and hydrate lips. The gold standard as far as natural lip care is concerned, Lip Pure also contains fruit extracts like Brazilian Berry, Grape, Lemon, Orange, and Pomegranate to provide vitamin A, E, and other nutrients to fight free radicals, smoothen, and reduce appearance of lip fine lines to keep your lips healthy and soft. It’s also free of fragrances, colorants, and preservatives. We ingest a lot of lip balm so using one with food-grade ingredients makes a lot of sense. 

The Lip Pure Botanical Oils variant contains six types of high-quality Botanical Oils like Argan Oil, Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Black Rice Oil, Camelia Oil, and Avocado Oil to deeply moisturize and protect the skin of the lips. It’s also free of fragrances, colorants, and preservatives. 

Show the world the real you with Mentholatum LipCare’s tinted lip balms with simple and gentle ingredients. 

LipIce Magic Color is a color-changeable lip balm that applies clear and becomes tinted with a hue that magically changes to whatever your body chemistry decides it to be. Think MLBB but very moisturizing (because LipIce Magic Color has Vitamin E). 

Mentholatum LipCare Lip Crayon is a super nourishing lip crayon that glides on effortlessly, enhances lips and also moisturizes them.  This Lip Crayon is infused with Argan Oil and Meadowfoam Seed Oil.  

This coming 8.8 Sale, get 10% off on all Mentholatum LipCare products only at Mentholatum’s Flagship Store at Shopee (https://shopee.ph/mentholatum)

Show your love and support for our local sellers at the upcoming Lazada 8.8 Love Local Sale!

Lazada Philippines and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthen their partnership to fuel the resilience and growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country by showcasing even more brands and products during Lazada’s 8.8 Love Local Sale happening from August 8 to 12.

Lazada’s 8.8 Love Local Sale will feature a celebration of Philippine cuisine at the National Food Fair, place a spotlight on Filipino craftsmanship through the official launch of the Lazada Go Lokal! Concept Store on the app, and offer up to 88 percent off on a breadth of products, additional 10 percent off on local brands, and free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend nationwide. 

“The pandemic brought on an era where e-commerce has become part of the backbone in driving the resilience and growth of businesses, large and small. For us at Lazada, it has always been our core mission to help Filipino businesses go and grow online. As a result, a big part of what we do has always been to work closely with our industry partners to ensure that we continue to provide opportunities for our MSMEs to digitize their business and to thrive online,” shares Lazada Philippines chief operating officer Carlos Barrera. “The DTI has been a valuable partner for us in ensuring that we reach and equip even more MSMEs with the tools they need to succeed,” he adds. 

 

“Our MSMEs are the lifeblood of the country and through our strong partnership with Lazada Philippines, we are grateful and excited that even more homegrown entrepreneurs are positioned to be discovered, have access to a wider market, and are provided with better economic opportunities,” shares the DTI Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion director Marievic Bonoan. “More importantly, this exclusive partnership equips local sellers with critical business and marketing skills and tools that are invaluable in today and tomorrow’s economic contexts.” 

Lazada as a one-stop shop for unique Filipino flavors

 

In a joint effort to uplift local food and beverage businesses, the National Food Fair puts the spotlight on the best Pinoy flavors on the Lazada app, promoting homegrown ingredients and dishes from across the archipelago and featuring over 180 food shops and sellers nationwide. 

From Coco Dolcè Chocolates, made by artisans from bean to bar with all community-traded ingredients heralding from Mindanao, to Ilonggo brand Al Di Foods known for its turmeric tea and other healthy products, to Quezon City hot sauce maker Caramba Foods that taps Filipino farmers and uses locally grown crops, the National Food Fair celebrates the culinary diversity of the Philippines while providing consumers the opportunity to discover rich stories of heritage and triumph. Shoppers can also enjoy interactive activities like cooking sessions, product demonstrations, and avail of real-time promotions through Lazada’s livestream feature LazLive. 

 

The re-launch of Go Lokal! on LazMall

To further revitalize the MSME sector, Lazada and DTI re-launch Go Lokal! on LazMall featuring a wide range of products from finely-detailed fashion pieces to top-notch home and food items. Shoppers can expect discounts of up to 40 percent off and special deals from Go Lokal! brands and sellers when they support locally owned businesses across the wide assortment of lifestyle products. From artisanal handicrafts such as the bamboo products from Ecobam to ethically made food products like NutraRich’s chocolates from Davao, relaunching Go Lokal! on LazMall is set to boost local industries.

 

A million more reasons to celebrate this August

Adding to the joy and excitement on the 8.8 Love Local Sale is Lazada Millionaire, where we look for the 8th millionaire this August as part of the 8.8 celebration. Hosted by two of the most sought-after Filipino celebrities Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza, Lazada Millionaire airs every Saturday at 11:30AM on Eat Bulaga (GMA 7) and is simulcasted on LazLive.

 

Join the fun by clicking the Lazada Millionaire icon on the Lazada app’s homepage, collecting the raffle of the day, and tuning in to Eat Bulaga to know if you’re the player of the day! P1-million in cash awaits the grand winner, on top of over P100,000 worth of vouchers during Lazada Shake It every episode. Visit lzd.co/JoinLazadaMillionaire to know more.

 

Scaling for success on Lazada 

In addition to the ongoing support provided to the sellers, Lazada offers exclusive access to the capacity building resources available on the platform. This includes onboarding and training sessions for MSMEs, education and guides to e-commerce strategies and tools, design, campaign, and marketing support, as well as access to insightful livestream features.

 

Show your love and support for our local sellers at the upcoming 8.8 Love Local Sale! Shop safely from home and visit https://lzd.co/LoveLocalSale for more details on the exciting deals and discounts only at Lazada.

Jollibee reminds us that ‘di dapat mahal maging masaya, especially with JolliSavers

Jollibee has been delighting and making Filipinos laugh with their new JolliSavers series of comedic commercials, but they’re not done yet!

 

The country’s #1 fast food chain drives home the fact that being happy need not be expensive—it’s sulit-sarap, even—with the last ad of their three-part JolliSavers commercial series.

 The third video sees a woman trying a sample of an anti-aging cream at a beauty store, discovering that its price is nothing short of astronomical. She asks the salesperson if the anti-aging cream can make her look really young, going to a high school version of her, then an elementary school version, then finally turning into a baby in a stroller.

As in the previous two installments, Jollibee reminds us that ‘di dapat mahal maging masaya, especially with JolliSavers. You can satisfy your cravings and enjoy some happiness on a budget with its roster of affordable meals: the langhap-sarap Yumburger at PHP 35.00, the sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti at PHP 50.00, the beefy-saucy Burger Steak at PHP 50.00, and the todo-toppings, todo-sarap Jolly Hotdog at PHP 50.00.

 

Have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out!

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

 

Toyota Motor Philippines reaffirms its commitment to the environment through continuous sustainability efforts through the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050

More people around the world are taking concrete action to contribute to saving the environment. In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), a leading automotive company in the country, reaffirms its commitment to the environment through continuous sustainability efforts through the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050. 

Consistent with TMP’s mission to protect the environment, the company’s Environmental Management System aims to ensure the conservation and protection of the environment by establishing and maintaining a holistic approach in the management system for all TMP stakeholders to achieve the TEC 2050. Its approach covers the vehicle life cycle and business processes that can impact environmental performance based on the company’s targets.

 

TEC 2050 hopes to address six challenges that impact TMP’s new products and technologies and the community: 

 

1. New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emission
2. Life Cycle Zero CO2 Emission
3. Plant Zero CO2 Emission
4. Minimizing and optimizing water usage
5. Establishing a Recycling-based Society and Systems
6. Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature

 

As Toyota continues its sustainability efforts across the world, TMP implements measures to help solve the environmental problems in the Philippines caused by humans or natural disasters. TMP, together with its local suppliers and dealers, practices proactive measures to ensure its EMS and TEC2050 goal of zero or negative carbon footprint is achieved.

 

“Toyota Motor Philippines is committed to long-term sustainability to contribute to the development of the society as outlined in the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 or TEC2050. TEC2050 is our roadmap to achieve a positive impact on the environment by the year 2050,” TMP President Atsuhiro Okamato said. 

 

Innovate next-generation vehicles 

To pursue its vision of vehicles with minimal impact to the environment, Toyota has been developing next-generation vehicles with low or even zero CO2 emission. In the Philippines, TMP has been offering since 2009 different hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) options to Filipinos, including the Altis Hybrid and Cross. 

 

While TMP has been expanding its HEV product line-up, it also has been using HEVs internally as service vehicles for Team Members. Likewise, it already converted 98 percent of production forklift vehicles to battery-powered and rechargeable one.

 

Aim for zero together

 

TMP also works closely with its suppliers and other business partners to achieve sustainability goals. TMP-EMS enhances the eco-design system from purchasing through logistics, embracing the use of renewable energy options to reduce CO2 emissions to improving packaging materials. 

 

TMP also works with dealers to monitor and reduce CO2 emissions through kaizen and renewable energy.

 

Move to solar energy

 

Toyota hopes to reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to mitigating the adverse effects of climate change by turning to alternative sources of energy. In line with its goal of Plant Zero CO2 Emission in its manufacturing plant, TMP has installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Array in Santa Rosa, Laguna, which supplies 4 percent of plant’s power supply.

 

TMP continues to seek for alternative technologies and power sources that can adopted. Currently, the company plans to upgrade this with another 0.5 MW Solar Array. With this additional solar power, the company could cut electricity and CO2 to 718,200 kWh per year and 380,569 kg per year, respectively.

 

Improve wastewater management

 

Recognizing the growing global need for the limited water supply and keen to conserve this essential resource, TMP recycles water at its manufacturing site. It also harvests rainwater.

The company’s wastewater treatment plant can treat 55 cubic meters per hour of industrial wastewater with an upgraded membrane bioreactor technology. This enables TMP to promote sustainability at its operations by eliminating wastewater, establishing systems that use recycled water and increasing awareness about water conservation. TMP also enjoins its major suppliers and dealers to practice the same initiatives.

 

Build a recycling-based community

 

Besides using green technology in its production process, TMP is committed to practicing sustainable and eco-friendly practices across the company. It implements zero single-use plastic in its cafeteria and proper segregation of waste in all offices. In addition, waste minimization and recycling are carried out in both TMP plants and offices.

Through these simple daily practices, employees are encouraged to reduce their use of plastic, recycle and segregate things, encouraging them to be more responsible citizens in or out of TMP’s premises.

 

Establish a society in harmony with nature

 

What would be a better way to spend one’s work hours than in a place close to nature? 

TMP provides its employees with opportunities to unwind, relax and appreciate the beauty of nature even while working. The company’s 11-hectare eco-forest located inside the Toyota Special Economic Zone in Sta. Rosa Laguna lets employees take a quick break from work to breathe and be one with nature. 

The eco-forest likewise helps sustain biodiversity in the area with its growing range of flora and fauna.

The company is also very active in conducting different reforestation activities both in the upland and shoreline. Just recently, TMP adopted 10 hectares of mangrove area in Lian, Batangas which is part of the Verde Island Passage considered as the center of the center of marine shoreline biodiversity in the world.

 

Eyeing a sustainable future

 

Protecting the environment for the future generation is a goal accomplished by people working hand-in-hand. 

 

In addition to implementing sustainable manufacturing practices, TMP helps control carbon emissions by providing consumers with an alternative mobility solution through TMP’s hybrid electric vehicle solution that enables consumers to carry out their daily activities without harming the environment further. 

 

Toyota Motor Philippines is committed to sharing its expertise, innovations and experiences in sustainability with its partners and the community to achieve the common goal of a sustainable future for all.

Zooming in on the Filipino Traveler

As an archipelago, the Philippines has always been a premier tourist destination. Its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and beautiful sceneries are dream destinations for many, earning various citations from travel organizations and publications all over the world. 

 

But due to the mobility restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the Philippine tourism industry has been at a complete standstill since last year. This led EON Trust Central (ETC), in partnership with market research firm Tangere, to conduct and publish the Quick Pulse study Zooming in on the Filipino Traveler, which aims to unveil the Filipinos’ sentiments regarding travel and the reasons behind their reluctance to go on trips amid the ongoing pandemic. 

Addressing the hurdles

New information on vaccines and safety protocols has not changed the public’s attitude and perspective on the new normal of traveling, according to the report. Truth be told, the constantly changing travel requirements have served as a hindrance even for individuals who live close to tourist spots. 

 

When respondents were asked about the challenges in traveling during the new normal, more than half answered that pre- and post-travel COVID-19 testing are the top pain points. The costs of getting tested and acquiring permits are also concerns for the remaining respondents, with some of them saying that the need for numerous permits keeps them from making travel plans in the first place. These factors far outweigh the risk of exposure to a COVID-19-positive person when it comes to the respondents’ traveling concerns.

On the other hand, when asked about their sentiments on the subject, the majority expressed that fear and the need for safety are still their dominant feelings. The study notes that Filipinos have mixed emotions when it comes to the topic of traveling during the pandemic, ranging from sadness and nervousness for some to worry for a few. 

 

The biggest reason behind their reluctance is still the possibility of catching COVID-19. Existing travel protocols also remain unclear for many, signaling the need for those in charge to refine the messaging and unify regulations. Plus, while there’s a good chance that the antibodies triggered by the vaccines could result in a lower likelihood of viral transmission, there are still a lot of concerns regarding their efficacy and their side effects, indicating the need for further studies.

 Where to start?

Hesitancy exists because of gaps that are yet to be addressed, which manifest as the public’s anxiety, impressions of the protocols, and overall traveling behavior as conditioned by the pandemic. 

 

EON Trust Central believes that getting through to people to change their behavior and perception requires creating an effective communication strategy that would address public uncertainty. Those in a position to do so should continue to help the government create protocols and guidelines that are clear, easily understandable, and convenient to follow for the general public. More importantly, stakeholders must ensure that the facts they share are true and infallible. They must also appeal to the emotions of their audience as well as build a reputation among and a great relationship with them. 

 “The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted how we live in a shared world where our actions affect others,” says Junie Del Mundo, Chief Executive of The EON Group. “The Filipinos’ hesitancy to travel amid the pandemic is an expression of our understanding that we need to take care of each other—that until everyone is fully vaccinated, none of us is truly safe from contracting the virus.”

 

Once we work toward changing general behavior and perception, then we can work on reviving the tourism industry in the country. Because despite the uncertainties that still await us, there’s one thing we can expect to remain the same: the natural beauty and allure of the Philippines. 

Quick Pulse: Zooming in on the Filipino Traveler is a study based on the insights gathered from a nationally representative sample of 5,000 Tangere app users. The respondents are mostly females aged 24 to 60 years old who come from the lower middle/low-income class. You may request a copy of the full report at info@eon.com.ph.