Balik Eskwela: Officials prepare Cebu’s bus terminals

Mary Grace Mancao 05/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s major bus terminals have stepped up security and passenger assistance measures ahead of the anticipated Balik Eskwela rush, with thousands of students expected to return to schools in the coming weeks. The…

Did you get discounts? LTFRB to end service contracting on May 22

Raymond Carl Dela Cruz 05/19/2026

MANILA – If you hop on a modern jeepney or bus marked “Service Contracting Program”, you’re entitled to a discount of 20 to 40 percent. But the program is running only until this week. The Land Transportation…

EXPLAINER: How jet fuel shortage will affect airlines and travelers

04/17/2026

NEW YORK— A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares…

Il Corso and Cebu IT Park now accessible via CBRT in under 40 minutes

03/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) welcomed the launch of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) service, which now provides direct access to Il Corso at the South Road Properties (SRP) and Cebu IT Park, marking a major step in strengthening Cebu’s transport…

No more overcharging? Mandaue Council seeks uniform motorcycle fares

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/23/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A resolution seeking fair and uniform fares for habal-habal drivers in Mandaue City has been approved by the city council. Resolution No. 365-2026 by Councilor Jun Arcilla Jr., chairman of the committee on…

#SiloyAsks: Cebuano commuters air frustrations amid looming fare hikes

Rose Mae Tapil 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is moving forward with fare adjustments to somehow cushion the impact of the raging Middle East tensions. While the agency said these hikes are necessary to keep the transport…

Free rides for Mandaue City students, public set to launch in February

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/28/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Government is set to launch the Libreng Sakay program in the first week of February, primarily aimed at assisting students and their guardians. Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano said that…

Move to convert 600 electric vehicles into taxi units slammed

Futch Anthony Inso 12/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Taxi operators in Cebu expressed their opposition in allowing around 600 electric vehicles to be converted into taxi units that would operate in the province. The United Cebu Taxi Operators Association Inc., headed…

LTFRB to penalize TNVS booking cancellations

12/11/2025

MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday issued a memorandum penalizing driver-initiated cancellation of transport network vehicle service (TNVS) bookings. In a statement, LTFRB Chair Vigor Mendoza II said the memorandum circular…

LTO delays impounding of e-bikes, e-trikes by 1 month

Darryl John Esguerra 11/30/2025

MANILA – Public complaints have prompted the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to delay its plan to impound e-bikes and e-trikes plying national highways. LTO chief Markus Lacanilao announced in a video statement on Sunday, November 30, that…

Grab, MOVE IT join forces with Cebu City LGU to Bolster Transport Emergency Response with Comprehensive First Aid Training

03/28/2025

Cebu City, Philippines, March 28, 2025 – Underscoring its commitment to passenger and driver safety, Grab and MOVE IT partnered with the local government of Cebu City through the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CCDRRMO)…

Grab, MOVE IT enhance transportation access for Sinulog festival 2025 attendees

press release 01/14/2025

Leading superapp Grab and its partner mototaxi platform MOVE IT are making the Sinulog Festival 2025 a more accessible and convenient experience for everyone. With millions expected to flock to Cebu for this celebration of faith and…

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