PUVs to be banned in downtown Cebu City? No formal proposal yet

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is a huge possibility that public utility vehicles (PUVs) may no longer be allowed to traverse in downtown Cebu City. But as of Tuesday, June 25, as construction for the Bus Rapid…

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…

Rama plans to redesign CBRT bus station at Capitol for heritage preservation

Pia Piquero 04/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is facing delays, and the mayor’s new plans might make it take even longer. Mayor Michael Rama wants to remove the planned bus station near the…

Vice Mayor Garcia on Rama’s CBRT complaint vs Gwen: It does not reflect council’s view

Pia Piquero 04/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Roughly two weeks have passed since City Mayor Michael Rama initiated the process to suspend Cebu Provincial Governor Gwendolyn Garcia over the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) issue. City Vice Mayor  Raymond Alvin…

CBRT project faces uncertainty amid mismanagement, land disputes

Pia Piquero 04/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) was originally designed to ease city traffic but now faces problems due to project mismanagement and land disputes, causing uncertainty of the project’s future. Experts found fault with…

Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute

Pia Piquero 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office…

Osmeña Blvd.: Another road closure expected in area as CBRT pushes forward

Pia Piquero 03/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another road closure is expected along Osmeña Boulevard in the coming days as the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project must proceed despite the ongoing political controversy surrounding it. Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy,…

Imee on CBRT issue: Should have been settled before project was started

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos believes that while local officials in Cebu “know much better” in handling the issues hounding the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), she said issues should have…

Who is Atty. Kent Francesco Jongoy, the newly endorsed Cebu BRT project manager?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has recently endorsed a new project manager for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. Meet incoming CBRT project manager Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the assistant head of…

Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents

Pia Piquero 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anyone who attempts to obstruct the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in any manner will force City Mayor Michael Rama to file legal cases. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced on Thursday,…

Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’

Pia Piquero 03/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due…

Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing  construction…

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