A dangerous practice

01/05/2017

A shirtless man drives a motorcycle along M.J. Cuenco Ave., Cebu City, unmindful of the danger to his life and limb in case of an accident.…

MAO BA?

Editorial 01/03/2017

TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY A female passenger got in a taxi and told the driver her destination, calling him ”tatay (father).” “Which route is more convenient for you, nanay (mother)?” the driver, who looked like he was…

Taxi driver in trouble

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/29/2016

For allegedly insulting a couple, who are persons with disability (PWDs), a taxi driver is in trouble after the couple filed a complaint against him at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7)…

Extra caution

Editorial 12/29/2016

An incident in Paranaque City in Luzon should serve as a warning to all those contracting the services of Uber drivers as well as those tapping private transport services in Metro Cebu. An ABS-CBN report stated that…

MAO BA?

Editorial 12/26/2016

RUINED SHOPPING SPREE A lady who was about to get inside the elevator in one of the buildings within the Capitol compound excitedly told her friend how happy she was that they were off early, as it…

LTO-7 soon to resolve driver’s license backlog

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/20/2016

THE backlogs in driver’s license cards in the Central Visayas will soon be resolved by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) 7. LTO-7 Director Alita Pulga told Cebu Daily News that they are set to get a total…

Tricycle driver dies after collision with bus

Nestle L. Semilla, Rene Alima 12/17/2016

A TRICYCLE driver never knew that the second dawn Mass that he attended was his last. Jonathan Inoc, 36, married, of Barangay Magay, Compostela town died after his tricycle collided with a passenger bus around 6 a.m.…

‘Picky’ cabbies to face sanctions

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/12/2016

Taxi drivers who are picky on passengers are the target of “Oplan Isnabero” to be launched by the regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) this week. “We have field enforcers and will apprehend drivers who…

Regulating habal-habal

Editorial 12/08/2016

Lest habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) operators rejoice prematurely, last Wednesday’s hearing at the Cebu City Council is only a step in the very long journey towards regulating their operations in the city. Not a few city councilors were supportive…

MAO BA?

Editorial 12/04/2016

NEW CABBIE A passenger asked the taxi driver to take her to a local mall in Cebu City. While the driver was polite, he reminded the passenger that he’s new to the city and would appreciate it…

Right to road space

Stephen D. Capillas 12/01/2016

Yesterday kicked off the month-long observance of the annual Yuletide season or Christmas as the global Christian community calls it. While the prevalent atmosphere and mood on the streets is usually one of festivity and cheer, it’s…

LTFRB: Habal-habal still not recognized as public transport

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/29/2016

UNTIL now, it is still not clear which agency should exercise jurisdiction in regulating the existence of motorcycles-for-hire or “habal-habal” drivers in Cebu City. During yesterday’s public hearing on a proposed city ordinance allowing the city to…

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