Excessive off-street parking fees: Alcover flags them

Pia Piquero 03/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Jun Alcover has called for an investigation into what he described as “the apparent overcharging” of parking fees by several privately owned off-street parking establishments. He said their current rates violate Cebu…

Cebu City landowners told: Develop vacant lots into parking areas

Pia Piquero 03/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With traffic congestion worsening and a comprehensive parking reform measure still pending, the Cebu City Council is set to urge private lot and building owners to voluntarily convert idle properties into parking spaces.…

Cebu City eyes penalties for ‘space savers’ blocking parking slots

Pia Piquero 10/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ever seen someone standing in the middle of a parking lot, waving off incoming vehicles to “reserve” a spot for someone else? That act, often a source of road rage, inconvenience, and danger,…

‘Mindful parking ordinance’ seeks to end space-blocking in Cebu City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A local legislator here recently proposed an ordinance that would regulate parking spaces in Cebu City. ‘Mindful parking ordinance’ seeks to end space-blocking practices in Cebu City This was proposed by Councilor Jose…

Parking, drop-off areas for vehicles designated at Cebu City cemeteries

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The head of Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is encouraging all motorists to abide by the traffic signs when visiting the cemeteries this coming All Souls Day and All Saints Day. CCTO Head…

Weak explosion reported at NAIA T3 parking area; MIAA, PNP launches probes

Adrian Parungao 09/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A faint explosion was reported in the open parking of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Saturday morning. According to the initial information, people who were near the parking area facing…

Proposed ordinance that seeks to grant free parking for seniors gets support

07/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A proposal to exempt senior citizens from the payment of parking fees received the support of businesses that heed the City Council’s invitation to a public hearing to discuss the said measure. However,…

CCPO waiting for specific instructions from Rama on Compania Maritima parking fee issue

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will wait for the specific instructions regarding the pronouncement of Mayor Michael Rama to arrest the personnel of the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) who are collecting parking…

Parking Perks for Early Shoppers at AyalaMalls Central Bloc

PR 02/15/2021

There are many benefits to starting the day early like avoiding the morning rush and getting more things done. Plus, an early start allows one to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a good cup of coffee before…

CCTO to private vehicles owners: Don’t park indiscriminately or else…

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Even if there are a lot of free spaces on the streets due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in effect, this is not a reason for drivers of private vehicles to park…

CCTO urges last-minute shoppers not to park inside Carbon Market

12/31/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is asking the public, especially last-minute shoppers going to Carbon market, not to park or keep their cars idling inside the area to keep the area free from…

Neighbors arguing over parking space leads to shooting: 1 dead

Benjie B. Talisic 06/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An argument between two neighbors over a parking space ended in tragedy when one of them shot dead the other person. Vladimir Despi Alatraca, 40, died after he was shot in the body…

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