Cebu Pacific places second runner-up in UN Women gender-inclusive workplace awards

Cebu Pacific was named second runner-up in the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category at the 2026 Philippines Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards, organised by UN Women Philippines, Mindanao Times reported.

The awards follow a global framework set by UN Women and the UN Global Compact and recognise initiatives and measurable results that advance gender equality in the workplace. Cebu Pacific was the only Philippine carrier among this year's honourees.

According to the airline, women held 41 percent of its executive positions in 2025. That compares with an industry average of 31 percent cited in the International Air Transport Association's 25by2025 report.

Felix Lopez, Cebu Pacific's chief human resources officer, said the company wants more women "not only in leadership, but also in our cockpits, hangars," and other areas where they have long been underrepresented. He added that the award shows progress but also that there is more work to do.

The airline said it supports women's career growth through empowHER, an employee group under its Juan CEB Community that offers networking and peer support. In 2023, it became the first airline to join the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment and now uses the coalition's GEARS framework to review its policies.

Cebu Pacific also hosted the Philippine launch of Women in Aviation International – Philippines during Girls in Aviation Day in October 2025. The event gave young Filipinas aircraft tours, hands-on activities and the chance to meet women pilots, engineers, mechanics and cabin crew.

The carrier currently flies to 35 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.