Cebu City ‘not ready for pedestrianization,’ says council’s transport head

Pia Piquero 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The newly installed chairman of the Cebu City Council’s Committee on Transportation has reservations about the proposed pedestrianization of downtown Cebu. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the chairman of the Transportation, Communication, and…

What’s the future of Cebu BRT? Phase 1 completion now uncertain

Pia Piquero 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Concerns mount over the potential wastage of taxpayers’ money as hopes dim for the completion of the multi-billion peso Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Project manager Norvin Imbong announced an indefinite delay in…

Councilors demand clear plans, transparency in CBRT

Pia Piquero 06/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Council members have called for greater transparency and detailed planning in the implementation of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. In an executive session on June 14, councilors, including Joy…

Newly endorsed CBRT manager Jongoy awaits formal appointment

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The newly endorsed Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) manager, Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, said he’ll assume the role once formally appointed. Jongoy, also the legal officer of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO), clarified…

Rama slams calls to halt BRT project as ‘most stupid thing’

Pia Piquero 01/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama criticized the idea of halting the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, calling it “the most stupid thing to do.” His response followed councilors Jocelyn Pesquera and James…

Cebu City police getting ready for PBBM’s visit

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are getting ready for the visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos (PBBM) for the inauguration of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Monday, February 27, 2023, here. Not disclosing the details,…

BRT Project finally breaks ground Feb. 27

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several postponements, the ceremonial groundbreaking for Phase One of the long-awaited Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is finally scheduled on Feb. 27, 2023. This was confirmed by Engineer Bu Varquez, the city’s…

LTFRB-7 identifying transport cooperatives affected by phase 1 of BRT Project

Futch Anthony Inso 05/31/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) is now identifying transport cooperatives that will be affected in phase 1 of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. LTFRB-7 regional director…

Will Rama allow the use of another SRP lot for BRT?

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has always been vocal about his views on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) especially on the changes made by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on the long-overdue project. Rama…

Dino calls on Del Mar to unite for ‘improved’ BRT

Rosalie Abatayo 09/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Dino called on Cebu City North District Representative Raul Del Mar to unite in pushing for the implementation of the ‘improved’ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in…

Cebu City Council to DOTr: Coordinate with CCTO on BRT planning, implementation

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 09/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to coordinate with the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) in the planning and implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Councilor Nestor…

Opposition councilors hit Osmeña on plan to take over BRT project

Rosalie Abatayo 05/27/2018

“Wake up Tom. You’re having a bad dream.” So was the remark of Councilor Joel Garganera as opposition councilors hit Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s willingness to take over the BRT project. In an interview on Sunday,…

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