Cebu Pacific (CEB) said on Tuesday it has transported over 50 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to date, helping the government beef up its vaccination drive across the country.
The carrier said it has been airlifting vaccines to 28 provinces since March 2021, namely: Bacolod, Boracay, Bohol, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cauayan, Cebu, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi, Kalibo, Masbate, Naga, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose, Siargao, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Tawi-Tawi, Virac, and Zamboanga.
Cagayan de Oro received the highest number of vaccine shipments to date, followed by Iloilo, Bacolod, Tacloban, and Legazpi. The vaccine doses were subject to stringent procedures to guarantee potency and efficacy until their arrival at the designated stations.
“We are committed to keep supporting the national immunization program through the safe and timely delivery of COVID-19 vaccines across our widest domestic network,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer at Cebu Pacific.
CEB said it has attained 100 percent vaccination rate for its active flying crew through its very own employee vaccination program, JG Summit COVID Protect, and various partnerships with local government units in the country. It has already started its booster program to ensure the continued safety of its employees and passengers.
The airline has been rated 7/7 stars by airlineratings.com for its Covid-19 compliance as it continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, in accordance with global aviation standards. These include daily extensive cleaning and disinfection protocols for all aircraft and facilities, on top of its contactless flight procedures. Its jet fleet is equipped with hospital grade HEPA filters, known to eradicate viruses with 99.9 percent efficiency.
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