Dino demands transparency in BRT project

Jessa Sotto 08/16/2017

“BE transparent.” This was the challenge thrown by Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Dino to Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña in the implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a P16-billion project that aimed to…

BRT to start after completion of right of way acquisitions

Morexette B. Erram 08/13/2017

  Despite the approval by the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) of the additional budget for the implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project of the Cebu City Government, its actual project construction will have to…

NO STOPPING BRT NOW

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/12/2017

There is no stopping the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, as far as the Cebu City government is concerned. Following the approval of the additional P5.69-billion budget for the project by the National Economic and Development…

BRT IS A GO AGAIN?

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/11/2017

In yet another turn of events, the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has taken a step closer to its implementation after additional funds for the project was green-lighted by the country’s economic managers yesterday. The National Economic…

All BRT-related activities should be stopped

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/10/2017

GARGANERA’S CALL UNTIL the status of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is clear, the Cebu City government should also put on hold any activity relating to the project, an official said. Cebu City Councilor Joel…

Not an ‘either-or’ for BRT, LRT

Stephen D. Capillas 08/10/2017

It wouldn’t surprise me if some strings were pulled to make Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia pull off a sudden turnaround on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and come out publicly in support of the Cebu…

BRT land proceedings begin

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Morexette B. Erram 08/09/2017

Despite an ongoing debate on whether or not the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) should push through, proponents have began moves to acquire land within areas affected by the project. “We are beginning the land acquisition process…

Neda: BRT project still a go

Doris C. Bongcac, Victor Anthony Silva 08/08/2017

Additional funding of P6.3B up for discussion in the Neda ICC meeting It is not yet the end of the road for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project being proposed by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña. The…

Dads debate on final list of BRT-affected lots, claimants

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/08/2017

Cebu City Councilors decided to postpone passage of an ordinance that would identify owners and properties that will be affected by the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project because of the need to update the said…

Transport groups laud freeze on BRT

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/06/2017

Some transport leaders in Cebu welcomed the decision by the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) to put on hold the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Cebu City. “Supak me ana sa una pa kay wala pa…

Tom vows to fight ‘arbitrary, political’ move to freeze BRT

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/05/2017

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña vowed yesterday to contest the resolution of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) putting on hold the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in favor of the Light Railway Transit (LRT)-subway project. “I’m…

BRT PUT ON HOLD

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/04/2017

The implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Cebu City has hit a snag. The country’s economic chief decided to put the BRT project on hold pending review on the other alternatives that could solve…

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