World Bank cuts $85M for Cebu BRT, drops Packages 2 and 3

Pia Piquero 07/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After more than a decade of delays, the World Bank has stripped $84.9 million from the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project and scrapped most of its remaining infrastructure, leaving only a 2.38-kilometer…

CBRT SRP realignment bucked after heated City Council debate

Pia Piquero 07/03/2026

The Cebu City Council on Friday formally rejected the proposed South Road Properties (SRP) realignment of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT).…

CBRT showdown: Tomas’ resignation hangs on special session today

Pia Piquero 07/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The long-running battle over the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project reaches a critical turning point on Friday as the City Council convenes a special session that could determine not only the future…

SRP-CBRT loop review halted anew pending Filinvest JV deal

Pia Piquero 05/23/2026

The Cebu City Council has stopped short of endorsing the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) loop at the South Road Properties (SRP), saying the city cannot legally evaluate or approve the multi-billion-peso development without first reviewing the…

If Tomas Osmeña quits over CBRT row, Winston Pepito will be VM

Pia Piquero 05/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña warned he would resign if the Cebu City Council endorses a proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) loop at the South Road Properties (SRP). Councilor Winston Pepito, the top-ranked councilor,…

Archival agrees with Tomas—but defends SRP-first CBRT rollout

Pia Piquero 04/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival on Tuesday said he agreed with Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s call to restore the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit’s (CBRT) original Bulacao-to-Talamban alignment, but defended the current rollout through the South…

Council withdraws CBRT SRP loop report after Osmeña slams plan

Pia Piquero 03/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — City councilors on Tuesday withdrew a committee report seeking support for a proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) development at the South Road Properties (SRP). This, after Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Tomas Osmeña…

‘CBRT is not rapid yet,’ Archival defends shared-lane setup

Pia Piquero 03/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival on Thursday defended the decision to allow modern and traditional jeepneys to use the dedicated lanes of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). He said the temporary shared-lane setup does…

Jeepneys now allowed in Cebu BRT dedicated lane

Pia Piquero 03/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Modern and traditional public utility jeepneys here may now use the dedicated lane of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system, a city traffic official announced on Wednesday, March 18. Cebu City Transportation…

CBRT Commuter Guide: Routes, fares, and free ride schedules

Caryl Evangelista 03/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) has announced its official fare matrices, route maps, and the “Love Bus” free ride schedules ahead of its partial operations starting on March 19. The free rides will be…

Archival eyes opening CBRT bus lanes to ease Cebu City traffic woes

Pia Piquero 03/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival said the Cebu City government was studying whether portions of the dedicated lanes of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system could be opened to other vehicles after motorists reported…

Explainer: Why CBRT buses won’t stop anywhere you flag them down

Pia Piquero 03/14/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some commuters who rode the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on the first day of its operations expected the buses to stop wherever they signaled along the road, only to find out that…

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