Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum, addressed to the Cebu BRT Team and the contractor, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd., to cease.....»»
Cuenco calls for halt of BRT construction
Cuenco calls for halt of BRT construction.....»»
Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion on the iconic building. Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia brought forth the motion, urging the Office of the.....»»
Cebu BRT tussle: Gwen says Capitol owns lots along Osmeña Boulevard
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As far as the Cebu Provincial government is concerned, they rightfully owned the lots along Osmeña Boulevard. This is the latest round of squabble among present and former officials of the Cebu City government and the Capitol over the construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Osmeña Boulevard. READ: Rama.....»»
Netizens want Cebu BRT construction to proceed: ‘Ipadayun na’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fate of the long controversial Cebu Bus Rapid Transit or Cebu BRT project faces yet another crossroads after local politicians argue over the possible repercussions of its continued construction. The transportation project aims to create a bus express lane within Cebu City, with its first phase in continuous operations for.....»»
Tommy Osmeña on call for stoppage of Cebu BRT civil works: ‘We have leaders acting like spoiled brats’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña lambasted several Cebu government officials following the call to halt the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) civil works. Osmeña called out officials, particularly City Councilor James Cuenco, the Provincial Board, and Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia. “It’s very important not to insult the funders of.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works On Wednesday, former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña said he might sue Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia about Garcia’s call to stop the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit.....»»
Calle Real joins Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail vying for Unesco World Heritage
Calle Real joins Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail vying for Unesco World Heritage.....»»
Cebu City Mayor Rama cries foul over province’s move to stop BRT construction
Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama says he will no longer hold back when Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia counters his plans for the city.....»»
Ex-Mingla Vice Mayor ordered to halt construction works
Ex-Mingla Vice Mayor ordered to halt construction works.....»»
Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anyone who attempts to obstruct the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in any manner will force City Mayor Michael Rama to file legal cases. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced on Thursday, March 7, that he was not even hesitant to file a case against Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents Mayor Michael Rama announced on Thursday that he will take legal action against anyone who attempts to obstruct the Cebu bus rapid transit project. In his weekly radio program, Rama said that he is.....»»
Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due to violations of heritage laws. Rama noted that he had already made a statement regarding the issue and.....»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
More Funds Needed For Cebu Brt Project
More Funds Needed For Cebu Brt Project.....»»
Cebu City College construction in Ramos Public Market starts
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The construction of the Cebu City College in Ramos Public Market is ongoing despite the continued operation of some vendors there. This was confirmed by Grace Arinaza, admin aide 3 of Ramos Public Market, via Sugboanon Channel’s program on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The construction of the Cebu City College was already.....»»
Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»
Tomas Osmeña threatens sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»
TIMELINE: The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Once operational, the bus rapid transit (BRT) in Cebu will be the first of its kind in the Philippines. After spending nearly two decades in the pipeline, the construction of the much-delayed public mass transportation went full swing in 2023. But like most big-ticket projects in the country, it hit multiple.....»»
No intention to close resorts near Mt. Apo
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that it is not their intention to close down the resorts near the buffer zones of Mount Apo......»»