Lapu bridge jumper found dead

Norman V. Mendoza 06/20/2016

AN unidentified man believed to have jumped from Marcelo Fernan Bridge on Sunday morning was found dead yesterday afternoon at the Cebu International Port. The man, believed to be in his late 40s and stands about 5’4”,…

Man who jumped off bridge found dead at the port area

Norman V. Mendoza 06/20/2016

AN unidentified man who was spotted jumping off Marcelo Fernan Bridge last Sunday morning was found dead at the Cebu International Port Monday afternoon. The man wore a white shirt printed with the words “Sunpride”, along with…

‘Alternate routes, not number coding scheme’

Norman V. Mendoza 06/18/2016

Incoming Cordova Mayor Theresa “Teche” Sitoy-Cho is against the proposed number coding of vehicles passing the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge, saying it won’t ease the traffic congestion there. In fact, Cho said it will severely affect the mobility of…

Lapu number coding scheme questioned

Carmel Loise Matus, Julit C. Jainar 06/16/2016

BOTH Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (Team) voiced reservations over Lapu-Lapu City Hall’s proposal to implement a number coding traffic scheme at Metro Cebu’s two bridges. Davide told reporters that…

Traffic to worsen in Mandaue-Lapu

Julit C. Jainar 06/12/2016

TRAFFIC congestion is expected to worsen with the opening of classes in private and public schools today especially in Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu where there are ongoing repairs on the Mandaue-Mactan bridge. The City Traffic Management System (CTMS)…

Bridge repairs delayed due to rains but still on target

Carmel Loise Matus, Julit C. Jainar 06/07/2016

Repairs on the old Mandaue-Mactan Bridge were suspended following two days of heavy rains, the regional Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH 7) said yesterday. “We are trying to finish the asphalting works before the opening…

Mandaue wants reroute scheme for jeepneys

Julit C. Jainar 05/31/2016

With the school season a few weeks away, traffic officials in Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City are considering a traffic rerouting scheme for passenger jeepneys passing through Marcelo Fernan Bridge and Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. Architect Florentino Nimor, executive…

Lapu to give assistance to informal settlers

Norman V. Mendoza 04/12/2016

THE Lapu-Lapu City government announced that it will extend financial assistance to the soon-to-be-relocated 81 households under the first Mandaue-Mactan bridge. Pajo barangay captain Junard Chan, who was tasked  by Mayor Paz Radaza to negotiate with the…

Motorists endure six-hour traffic congestion

Norman V. Mendoza 04/06/2016

Motorists and commuters of the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu endured six hours of traffic congestion yesterday after they were caught unaware with an experimental traffic rerouting scheme enforced in Mandaue City. Traffic officials in both cities…

REPAIRS START

Nestle Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/01/2016

Traffic is expected to remain moderate when major repairs on the first Mandaue-Mactan Bridge resume today, but the safety of the settlers under the structure is emerging to be a concern. Before contractor Jegma Construction and Development…

No place to go for families under Mandaue-Mactan bridge

Nestle L. Semilla 03/30/2016

TWO days before their eviction, families living under the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge have yet to find another place to live in. Evangeline Cañete, a 60-year-old barangay staffer, said she doesn’t want to leave the house where she was…

Mandaue-Mactan bridge repairs to resume on April 2

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/22/2016

Repairs on the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge will resume on April 2, Saturday. This was confirmed during a stakeholders meeting at the Department of Public Works Central Visayas (DPWH 7) office on Tuesday afternoon. “There’s no other perfect time…

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