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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.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerMar 6th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Cuenco calls for halt of BRT construction

Cuenco calls for halt of BRT construction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Comelec: Preparations for 2025 polls to proceed

After signing a contract for its automated election system, the Commission on Elections will proceed as scheduled with preparations for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

More Funds Needed For Cebu Brt Project

More Funds Needed For Cebu Brt Project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

CLI secures PCC approval for JV with Singapore builder

Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. has received approval from the antitrust body to proceed with its joint venture with a Singapore-based builder for the construction of high-end residences in Cebu City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

How Will The link To The Port feature of BRT Affect The Project?

How Will The link To The Port feature of BRT Affect The Project?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

How Will The link To The Port feature of BRT Affect The Project?

How Will The link To The Port feature of BRT Affect The Project?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Wenceslao: BRT completion

Wenceslao: BRT completion.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Konseho ngadto sa DOTr: BRT paspasi

Konseho ngadto sa DOTr: BRT paspasi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Barrita: BRT, palpak sa ubang nasod, di solusyon sa trapik

Barrita: BRT, palpak sa ubang nasod, di solusyon sa trapik.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Netizens turn to dry humor as they give their take on CSBT transfer plan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano netizens resorted to dry humor as they give their take on social media about the plan of the Cebu Provincial government to move the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) from Cebu City to the neighboring Talisay City in the south of Cebu. The CSBT is currently situated along Natalio Bacalso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu killing: Construction worker stabbed dead by man with 23-inch bolo 

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 52-year-old construction worker died after he was stabbed by another construction worker in Purok Thunder, Timpolok, Barangay Babag in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024. The victim was identified as Victor Franco Tolo, with a live-in partner, a resident of the place. READ: Senior citizen hacked to death.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Phase 1 of Cebu BRT project due for turnover in May or June

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Phase one of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is set to be completed around May or June this year, a local legislator confirmed. Councilor Jerry Guardo, chairman of the committee on infrastructure of the Cebu City Council, said that although the project was initially scheduled for turn over in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Cebu BRT to be partially operational by Q2 2024 – DoTr

This will run from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the Cebu Provincial Capitol in uptown Cebu City via Osmeña Blvd, covering a stretch of 2.38 kilometers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024