Cebu Pacific hosts Women in Aviation International launch

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Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, hosted the official launch of Women in Aviation International – Philippines (WAI-PH), the country’s first organization focused on empowering women in the aviation industry.

WAI-PH is the local chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI), a global nonprofit with more than 20,000 members offering mentorship, scholarships, and networking opportunities for women across all sectors of aviation.

“Cebu Pacific is proud to support this initiative that empowers women in aviation,” said Shevantha Weerasekera, CEB vice president for engineering and fleet management.

“It aligns perfectly with our goal of fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can take flight.”

The launch was sponsored by Cebu Pacific’s engineering and fleet management and people departments, alongside the chapter’s founding officers.

It comes at a crucial time as the Philippine aviation sector modernizes fleets, adopts digital technologies, and works to fill workforce gaps.

As part of the event, WAI-PH also celebrated Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD), offering career talks, aircraft tours, resource kits from WAI-USA, and hands-on activities led by female pilots, engineers, mechanics, and cabin crew.

The event gave young Filipinas an early glimpse into aviation careers and encouraged them to consider roles in the growing aerospace field.

WAI-PH plans to expand beyond its founding members—Cebu Pacific, Aplus, and Airlink Aviation College—and engage other airlines, aviation schools, and maintenance repair organizations (MROs) across the country.

Through mentorship, leadership programs, and outreach efforts, Cebu Pacific aims to inspire more Filipinas to pursue aviation careers and help build a more diverse and inclusive industry.