Cebu Pacific transports COVID-19 vaccines to Zamboanga, Tuguegarao

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific said Friday it transported COVID-19 vaccines to Zamboanga and Tuguegarao on March 10 and 12, respectively.

“These vaccines are part of the second batch received by both destinations,” it said.

The airline also carried the first batch of 21,000 doses on March 5.

“This second batch comprises around 32,000 doses (about 20,000 for Zamboanga and about 12,000 for Tuguegarao),” Cebu Pacific said.

The vaccines were stored in a refrigerated storage container and were-handled with utmost precision to ensure their condition was preserved up until its release at the local destinations.

To date, Cebu Pacific said has already flown around 53,000 doses to both cities.

“We are happy to continue supporting the distribution of vaccines across the archipelago. Rest assured we will keep doing what we can to ensure the successful rollout of our country’s vaccination program,” said Cebgo President and CEO Alex Reyes. 

The carrier said it can fully support transport requirements through its cargo fleet of two ATR freighters and a recently-converted A330 freighter.

Cebu Pacific said it also transports cargo through its passenger fleet of 70 aircraft. — DVM, GMA News