Osmeña Blvd.: Another road closure expected in area as CBRT pushes forward

Pia Piquero 03/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another road closure is expected along Osmeña Boulevard in the coming days as the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project must proceed despite the ongoing political controversy surrounding it. Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy,…

2 skywalks along Osmeña Blvd won’t be moved but demolished – CBRT exec

Pia Piquero 12/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 2 skywalks along Osmeña Boulevard will not be relocated but demolished, the project manager of the Cebu City Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) confirmed on Monday, December 4. The clearing operation is set…

Cebu Daily Newscast: CCTO: Another part of Osmeña Blvd to be closed for 20 days

CDN Digital 10/02/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, October 2. CCTO: Another part of Osmeña Blvd to be closed for 20 days A…

CCTO appeals for patience as BRT works move close to Cebu Capitol

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Civil works on package one of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRP) is now beginning to progress towards the vicinity of the Cebu Capitol. Ronnie Nadera, information officer of the Cebu City Transportation Office…

Governor Garcia: Province entitled to compensation from DPWH for using Capitol-owned lots

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has stood her ground by demanding just compensation from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for encroaching on government lots along Osmeña Blvd. in Cebu City. Governor…

Gotiong: Avoid loading, unloading of passengers near BRT’s construction site

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect delays when travelling along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, now that construction works have commenced for phase 1 of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Paul Gotiong, head of the public mass…

PUJs to be given priority along Osmeña Blvd as BRT construction starts

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) said they minimized rerouting and prioritized public utility jeepneys (PUJ) in their traffic plan for Osmeña Boulevard now that Package 1 of the Cebu…

Rama on BRT groundbreaking: ‘I wish Tommy Osmeña will be there’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Days before the scheduled ceremonial groundbreaking of the much-delayed Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT), Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reiterated his “wish” for former Mayor Tomas Osmeña to attend the event. “[BRT]…

Capitol demands rental from telcos, utility companies encroaching in province-owned properties

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial government has demanded utility companies “illegally” occupying its premium properties along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City to pay rent starting from the date they began using the province-owned lots. In…

Sinulog Street Fair comes back on Dec. 15

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While the Sinulog 2023 Grand Festival will take place at the South Road Properties (SRP), locals and tourists can also enjoy other Sinulog-related activities along Osmeña Boulevard and at Plaza Independencia. Sinulog Foundation…

Earth balling of trees in center island of Osmeña Boulevard starts

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The earth balling of trees at the center island of Osmeña Boulevard has begun this week as part of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project progress. The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources…

PROBE warns sidewalk vendors: Repeated violations mean stall removal

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Prevention Restoration Order Beautification and Enhancement (PROBE) team warned sidewalk vendors who will repeatedly violate guidelines that they will lose their stalls. This was the agreement of the PROBE team…

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