Tomas: CBRT changes prioritize ‘business over public service’

Pia Piquero 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña criticized recent changes in the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project design, accusing some government officials of sacrificing “public benefit for commercial interests.” Osmeña made his statement…

World Bank: Trunk line of Cebu BRT may be completed this August

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – If things go accordingly, civil works for the trunk line of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) may be completed next month. The World Bank, in a recently disclosed report, stated that Package…

Gwen to CBRT execs: Clear Osmeña Blvd. by week’s end or pay rent

Pia Piquero 07/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Clear the area within the week, unless you want to pay rent. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia has issued a stern warning to the management of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT),…

4 business owners in Cebu City slam CBRT ‘Link to Port’ project

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least four business owners have expressed their opposition to the proposed ‘Link to Port’ project of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). In separate position papers submitted to the City Council dated…

Cebu City streetlights removed, to be reinstalled later – exec

Pia Piquero 06/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another budget expense might be squandered on the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, now that a removed feature has been set aside to be reinstalled later. The controversial streetlights along Osmeña Boulevard,…

Northbound BRT lane on N. Bacalso Avenue now open to motorists

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news for the motorists who will be passing through the northbound lane of N. Bacalso Avenue. Councilor Jerry Guardo said that the northbound traffic passing through E-Mall can already use the Cebu…

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…

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…

NCCA joins fray, tells Dep’t of Transportation to stop BRT works

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The tussle involving the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and ‘preserving the heritage’ of the Cebu Capitol Building has not yet ended. This time, a national government agency wanted to halt civil works…

Tom Osmeña dares Gwen: Get a court injunction to halt CBRT construction

Pia Piquero 03/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is challenging Cebu Governor Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia to secure even a temporary court injunction to halt the construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. This…

Capitol still wants Cebu BRT construction stopped

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol still wants construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stopped. This time, it’s coming from the provincial government’s legislative body. The Provincial Board (PB) on Monday, March 4 passed two…

Rama on Garcia as tandem in 2025, CBRT dispute: ‘I’m an independent mayor’

Pia Piquero 03/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama “is an independent mayor.” This was Rama’s answer when questioned about his political relationship with Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Cebu Bus…

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