MCWD ‘drama’: Gwen hits LWUA on ‘politics over water crisis’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has called out another national government agency. And this time, her criticisms were directed towards the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). Garcia hit the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC)…

Netizens turn to dry humor as they give their take on CSBT transfer plan

Kurt Romariz 03/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano netizens resorted to dry humor as they give their take on social media about the plan of the Cebu Provincial government to move the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) from Cebu City…

Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP

Morexette Marie Erram 03/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said…

Cebu BRT tussle: Gwen says Capitol owns lots along Osmeña Boulevard

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As far as the Cebu Provincial government is concerned, they rightfully owned the lots along Osmeña Boulevard. This is the latest round of squabble among present and former officials of the Cebu City…

Rama to Gwen on BRT: Enough is enough

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has had enough. The mayor hit Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on her orders to stop the construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in province-owned lots along…

Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns

Pia Piquero 02/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion…

Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum,…

BFAR urges traders to comply with EO on unsanitary transport of wet goods

Futch Anthony Inso 02/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has commended Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for issuing an executive order that prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial…

Sinulog 2024: Lalawigan contingents will not join showdown at SRP

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The winning contingents of the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan will not be joining the grand showdown of the Sinulog Festival at the South Road Properties (SRP). Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia announced this…

New Santa Fe port in Bantayan, Cebu to rise

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The town of Santa Fe in Bantayan will have a new port that may finally solve environmental concerns there. The Capitol announced it will lead the construction of the new port for Santa…

Metro Cebu Expressway: Four-wheeled vehicles barred from passing over safety concerns

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Large vehicles, including four-wheeled ones, will not be allowed to pass through portions of the Metro Cebu Expressway in Naga City over safety concerns. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia issued Executive Order (EO) No.…

No more fees for using CRs in Cebu bus terminals

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for passengers heading to bus terminals here in Cebu. They will no longer have to pay a P5 fee for using the comfort or restrooms there. The Cebu Provincial Government announced…

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