Manila Bulletin
CEB flies in new batch of COVID-19 vaccines
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has transported over 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Beijing to Manila since March.
The airline has also distributed more than one million doses nationwide to 12 major domestic destinations.
CEB's most recent shipment on May 20, 2021, involved 500,000 doses from Beijing to Manila, marking their third pickup.
These vaccines were transported under strict handling guidelines in temperature-controlled containers.
CEB Chief Strategy Officer Alex Reyes stated the airline remains committed to supporting the government's vaccination program.
Health authorities inspected the vaccines upon arrival in Manila before transfer to refrigerated trucks.
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