Cebu BRT Project-Phase One breaks ground

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several delays, the long-awaited Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) finally broke ground on Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2023, after more than a decade since it was first envisioned. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos…

President Marcos to DOTr chief: Ensure just compensation will be given to affected lot owners

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ensure that just compensation will be given to the property owners who will be affected by the Cebu Bus Rapid…

Rama eyes May to introduce proposed amendments to Cebu City’s Real Property Tax Code 

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is set to introduce proposed ’amendments’ to the city’s Real Property (RPT) Tax Code on or before May 2023. “I do not have to highlight that in due time…

Rama directs OBO to conduct massive building inspection

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –As a precautionary measure, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has directed the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to conduct a massive inspection and assessment of the buildings and the other structures that are…

LOOK: Cebu City recognizes outstanding individuals, institutions

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government handed awards to a total of 86 individuals and institutions during a testimonial dinner, which capped the week-long celebration of its 86th Charter Anniversary on Friday, Feb. 24. Dr.…

Rama wants to finish CCMC reconstruction without a ‘single centavo’ spent from City Hall coffers

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If he were to have it his way, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wants the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) reconstruction project done without a “single centavo” spent from City Hall coffers. Rama…

Entrepreneurship subject should be included to junior, senior high school curricula — Rep. Rama

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rep. Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. (Cebu City Second District) has proposed a bill requiring the inclusion of Entrepreneurship as a separate subject in the junior and senior high school curricula. The congressman filed…

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]…

City dad wants ‘unsightly and illegal’ graffiti in the city removed

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Edgardo “Jaypee” Labella II urged the city council to increase the roving patrols of barangay tanods and ensure the proper functioning of CCTVs to deter people from vandalizing public areas…

Over P40M infrastructure projects turned over to Cebu City barangays

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, led the turnover of about P49 million worth of various infrastructure projects in the different barangays in the city. The activity is part…

Caindec vows to put LTO on “proper legal footing” if family of killed motorcycle driver sues agency

Paul Lauro, Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) director Victor Emmanuel Caindec said he would make sure that the LTO is on a “proper legal footing” if the family of the motorcycle driver who…

CCTO, LTO reminds motorists to observe road safety

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the tragic vehicle collision in Danao, Cebu, which claimed the lives of a young couple and their daughter, an official of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) reminded motorists to observe road…

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