More buses, lesser passengers in first week under GCQ

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The first week of the resumption of public transport in Cebu saw more vehicles than passengers, the regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) has noted. LTFRB-7 Regional Director Eduardo Montealto Jr.…

Public transport protocols still in place during GCQ

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the shift to general community quarantine (GCQ) in Cebu province, the reopening of public transport operations continues to revolve around restrictions and protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019…

City dad to LTFRB: Public transport should have plastic shields

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Jerry Guardo is asking the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) that if public transport returns to the streets, these should have plastic shields to ensure social distancing and…

Transportation directors urge public to avoid Angkas, habal-habal drivers

Futch Anthony Inso 09/11/2018

The regional offices in Central Visayas of Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) urged passengers not to patronize Angkas and other motorcycle ride-hailing services such as those offered by ‘habal-habal’ drivers…

NO WORK, NO CLASSES TODAY

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 10/15/2017

Cebu officials yesterday set in place contingency measures to address the projected public transport shortage today, especially in Metro Cebu cities and towns, while heeding Malacañang’s order to suspend work in all government offices and classes at…

Terminal dispute

Editorial 03/30/2017

Aside from noncompliance with a city ordinance, what other issues does Team Rama have to raise against the continued operation of the jeepney and van-for-hire (V-hire) terminal in Junquera Street, Barangay Kamagayan in Cebu City? In filing…

City Hall maps out hybrid train route

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/17/2016

Cebu City Hall came out with a proposed route for the 40-meter hybrid electric road train donated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Ma. Theresa Sederiosa, Cebu City’s investment promotions officer, said the route will…

Unsolicited entertainment

Stephen D. Capillas 12/15/2016

Even before Cebu City officials reminded residents not to give alms to vagrants and beggars especially now during the holiday season, not a few people were averse to this practice and it’s not hard to see why…

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…

Five vans seized by LTFRB-7

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/08/2016

PERSONNEL of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) apprehended five vans in Lipata, Minglanilla town Monday morning. Regional LTFRB Information officer Emil Membrillas said the two vans were apprehended for parking in an illegal terminal…

LTFRB exec: Inspections start when classes open

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/02/2016

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) will start the inspection of school transport services when classes open on June 13. Reynaldo Elnar, LTFRB-7 assistant regional director, said that school transport services like vans, buses and…

Railway for PH

Editorial 06/02/2016

Amid his pronouncements over his Cabinet appointments and his controversial statements on his campaign against crime and the killings of journalists, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte pledged to pursue a railway project that would crisscross the country’s major urban…

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