Cebu Pacific Air (5J, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) has begun downsizing the workforce at its recently acquired subsidiary, Tigerair Philippines (Angeles City Clark International), with reports that 30 staff have already been laid off. The InterAksyon newssite says notices of redundancy have been issued to most Tigerair employees with the exception of those in operations.

The carrier's president, Olive Ramos, has also tendered her notice to resign at the end of the month, with Michael Shau set to assume command.

Cebu Pacific acquired the Filipino subsidiary from Tigerair (Singapore Changi), including the 40 percent stake owned by Roar Aviation II Pte Ltd, earlier this year for USD15million.