Blaming the motorists

Editorial 11/20/2016

In criticizing a proposed bill in Congress that would give the transport secretary vast powers in dealing with the country’s traffic crisis, the militant group Piston called for the restriction in the use of private cars which…

Why coasters are better than jeepneys

Stephen D. Capillas 11/03/2016

The passenger jeepney is probably the most common form of public utility vehicle (PUV) in the streets, and to many commuters it’s the first affordable, viable mass transport option that comes to mind whenever they step out…

‘The Congested Mindset’

Francis B. Ongkingco 10/28/2016

There was an uproar when a public official was misquoted by the media for stating that the bad traffic situation of our mega and metro cities are “simply” a consequence of our mindset. “Traffic caused by our…

Mandaue traffic head: Lack of coordination in Paknaan road closure causes traffic

08/19/2016

LACK of proper coordination in the implementation of road closure is causing heavy traffic in Barangay Pakna-an, Traffic Enforcer Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) head Glenn Antigua said yesterday. Antigua said he did not receive an earlier notification…

BRT and the Cebuano commuter

Atty. Rafael Yap 07/26/2016

There is a lot of anticipation, frustration even, from Cebuanos over the long delayed implementation of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project. However, there is a need to educate stakeholders on what BRT actually is since it…

Fire razes 50 houses in Capitol Site, Guadalupe

Edison Delos Angeles 07/19/2016

The absence of an access road hindered firefighters from immediately putting out an early evening fire that burned 50 houses in Barangay Capitol Site and Guadalupe in Cebu City on Tuesday. The fire reported at 6:46p.m. was…

Festering garbage file

06/27/2016

Residents and passersby have long complained about the uncollected garbage that nearly occupied the whole of P. del Rosario Extension in Barangay Sambag I. Attention: Department of Public Services.…

Mega Cebu: Let’s revisit MCLUTS

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/17/2016

Mega Cebu board endorses list of projects for RDC 7 approval To help solve the worsening traffic situation in Metro Cebu, the Mega Cebu Development and Coordinating Board (MCDCB) is proposing a master plan that will identify…

CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

Apple Ta-as, Nestle L. Semilla with Eileen G. Mangubat 12/27/2015

CCTO proposal: No vehicles allowed on Pope John Paul II Ave. during IEC week Get ready to walk during the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) week. Leave your cars behind. This was the advice of Chief Supt. Manuel…

Cracks and potholes

12/03/2015

FILINVEST: WHERE ARE THE ROADS?

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/14/2015

After  P8-billion sale, investors want City Hall  to  improve SRP The Cebu city government was asked to complete several roads in the South Road Properties (SRP)  to prevent traffic and flooding  in areas where it has a…

‘Green corridor’ to line bank of Mahiga Creek

Anie M. Paujana 11/16/2014

A “green corridor” will replace the colony of informal settlers in the Mandaue City side of the Mahiga Creek, according to a plan of the Mandaue city government. After the demolition of  houses of 4,000  settlers on…

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