CCTO appeals for patience as BRT works move close to Cebu Capitol

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Civil works on package one of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRP) is now beginning to progress towards the vicinity of the Cebu Capitol. Ronnie Nadera, information officer of the Cebu City Transportation Office…

Guadalupe-Lahug Diversion Road to start civil works in 2021

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/21/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Civil works for the Guadalupe – Lahug Diversion Road is expected to start by 2021.  This developed after the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH – 7) announced…

Light traffic greets first day of work in 2020

Rosalie Abatayo 01/02/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Vacation is over and work resumes today, January 2, 2020. But there is still an extended holiday feel at the Cebu North Road, particularly along the Mandaue City area, as few vehicles are…

Mary Ann Castro in the eyes of her family: ‘She wanted to die beautiful’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/03/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – She may have led a controversial and colorful life in her career as an assistant prosecutor in Cebu City. But behind the stories involving her,  Mary Ann Castro was always the ever-supportive…

No instant solution for traffic woes

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/17/2016

Strict enforcement of traffic laws may reduce congestion by 10 percent, say traders Six months into the Duterte administration, Cebu’s traffic problem had not been solved as promised, said business leaders here. “What improvement have you seen?…

Homegrown lechon brand opens third restaurant in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/12/2016

Recognizing the increasing demand for lechon and event bookings in their branches in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City and on Mactan Island, Cebu, Rico’s Lechon opened its third and largest restaurant in Cebu on Monday. Enrico “Rico” Dionson,…

Adamson sets Cebu tryouts

Jonas N. Panerio 10/28/2016

THE coaching staff of the Adamson Soaring Falcons will be in town on Nov. 10 and 11 to conduct tryouts for basketball players who are aspiring to play on the collegiate level’s biggest stage. According to former…

Not your usual farmers’ market

Frauline Maria Sinson 08/14/2016

When you come to the Cebu Farmers’ Market (CFM) at VIBO Place along Escario Street in Cebu City, you will end up pleasantly surprised. Sometimes confused with other farmers’ markets in the city, CFM distinguishes itself by…

Ugly face

Raymund Fernandez 04/09/2016

There is a wall along Escario St. famous in Cebu City for being some sort of freedom wall. Graffiti artists paint on the wall their art, layers upon layers of it. The art is continually changed and…

Dry run for Jan. 29 IEC procession to be held at 4 am tomorrow

Marc Eric Cosep 01/18/2016

A DRY run for the Jan. 29 procession of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) will be held starting at 4 am tomorrow. Rey Gealon, Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) chief, said the procession route starts at…

2 workers fall from Capitol church ceiling

Apple Ta-as and Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/20/2015

Two construction workers were injured after they fell  from a 40-foot high scaffolding used in the construction of the extension of the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish church on Escario St. in Barangay Camputhaw, Cebu City…

Major roads closed for June 12 parade

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 06/11/2015

Cebu City residents and visitors can expect heavy traffic in the downtown area tomorrow for the afternoon  parade for Independence Day. Traffic enforcers will begin clearing the roads by 2 p.m. and close Osmeña Boulevard, Escario Street…

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