Government employees on official business to get Cebu Pacific discounts
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Government employees will get discounted fares from budget carrier Cebu Pacific starting January next year, following the signing of a Government Fare Agreement (GFA) on Monday.
All government employees on official travel will be given discounts, with the processing fees waived.
Government agencies across the Philippines will be able to tap into the discounted fares via the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement Service (PhilGEPS) of the Department of Budget and Management.
“This is a huge step into our goal of getting the highest value for the hard earned money of our Filipino taxpayers. The DBM estimates savings for more than P1 billion in aggregate discounts and waived fees under the GFA,” Budget Secretary Benjamin M. Diokno said during the GFA signing in Pasay City.
Cebu Pacific President and CEO Lance Gokongwei noted the agreement can foster financial and economic growth.
“We are looking forward to flying more government employees as this will also cultivate financial and economic growth of the different regions and provinces in the Philippines,” he said.
The airline offers flights to 36 domestic and 30 international destinations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which government department will handle the discounted fares for agencies?
Which government department will handle the discounted fares for agencies?
Government agencies across the Philippines will access the discounted fares through the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement Service (PhilGEPS), managed by the Department of Budget and Management.
Q.When will government employees be able to start using these discounted fares?
When will government employees be able to start using these discounted fares?
Government employees will be able to receive discounted fares from budget carrier Cebu Pacific starting in January of next year, following the recent signing of the agreement.
Q.What is the estimated total savings for taxpayers from this agreement?
What is the estimated total savings for taxpayers from this agreement?
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) estimates that the aggregate discounts and waived fees under the Government Fare Agreement will result in savings of more than P1 billion.
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