Gwen to withdraw EO on backriding
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia will be withdrawing the executive order (EO) she has drafted that will allow backriding on private motorcycles. This developed after President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, June 5, 2020, rejected plans to allow motorcycle backriding. READ: Duterte rejects Cebu’s plan to allow motorcycle backriding “Una sa tanan, tungod kay […] The post Gwen to withdraw EO on backriding appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
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,.....»»
Mike files case vs. Gwen, seeks her suspension
Mike files case vs. Gwen, seeks her suspension.....»»
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.....»»
Bahagi ng cremated remains ni Jaclyn Jose dinala ni Andi sa Siargao
KINUMPIRMA ni Gabby Eigenmann na ilang bahagi ng cremated remains ng yumaong veteran star na si Jaclyn Jose ay iniuwi ni Andi Eigenmann sa Siargao. Kuwento ni Gabby, bukod sa abo ni Jaclyn na dinala ni Andi sa isla ng Siargao ay may ibinigay din sa isa pang anak ng aktres na si Gwen Guck.....»»
19-year-old killed in collision with counterflowing black taxi in Liloan
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 19-year-old motorcycle driver died while his passenger remains confined in a hospital in a bloody collision with a counterflowing black taxi in Liloan town at dawn on Sunday, March 3. The victim was identified as Chris John Barro Fontanoza, who is from the neighboring town of Consolacion. The backriding passenger,.....»»
Motorcycle barriers no longer needed for backriding
As restrictions ease on motorcycle backriding, the Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded the public that the government will still not allow the resumption of motorcycle-taxi services yet......»»
Motorcycle backriding allowed, face shields a must for commuters in Davao
The Davao City government has made two adjustments in its quarantine protocols for commuters: back riding on motorcycles will be allowed for all, and face shields must be worn inside public transport units......»»
Lapu-Lapu barangay in hot water for issuing ‘certificate of backrider’ for P130
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Motorcycle owners do not need to pay or secure barangay certifications in order to carry a passenger for backriding. This was the clarification of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan following the complaint of a motorcycle owner, who was allegedly asked by a barangay in the city to pay a total of P130 […] The post Lapu-Lapu barangay in hot water for issuing ‘certificate of backrider’ for P130 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Backriding allowed in MECQ areas
Backriding allowed in MECQ areas.....»»
10,000 violated backriding rules – DILG
About 10,000 people were reported to have violated protocols on motorcycle backriding, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said yesterday......»»
Cebu PB asks IATF to revisit need for ‘unsafe, impractical’ motorcycle barriers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Citing experts’ insights on motorcycle barriers being unsafe, the Cebu Provincial Board has joined the appeals for the national Interagency Task Force (IATF) to reconsider the requirement for allowing backriding among couples. In a resolution adopted on Monday, July 27, 2020, the Provincial Board said while the intention of requiring motorcycle […] The post Cebu PB asks IATF to revisit need for ‘unsafe, impractical’ motorcycle barriers appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Backriding for couples now allowed in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pillion riding, or backriding, for couples is now allowed in Cebu City provided a safety barrier is installed in the motorcycle. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, has given the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) a go-signal to allow motorcycle backriding for married couples, […] The post Backriding for couples now allowed in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Backride’ is back: IATF allowing pillion riding for couples starting July 10
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s task force against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will allow pillion riding for couples with strict health protocols starting Friday, July 10, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año announced on Thursday, July 9, 2020. “Simula bukas, papayagan na natin yung backriding sa mga couple at yung prototype model na sinumbmit ni (Bohol) […] The post ‘Backride’ is back: IATF allowing pillion riding for couples starting July 10 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Go: Transportation schemes won’t compromise safety
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases must thoroughly study the proposed guidelines and determine the necessary health and safety protocols needed to permit motorcycle backriding again. At the same time, Go appealed to commuters to comply with health safety guidelines. “Malaking tulong sa ating mga kababayan kung papayagan ang […] The post Go: Transportation schemes won’t compromise safety appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gov Gwen Appeals to Allow Motorcycle Backriding
Although she withdrew the executive order allowing “backriding”, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday said she is still appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to allow motorcycle riders to carry a passenger. Garcia said she is not giving up on her position to allow back riding on private motorcycles, noting the mounting clamors from the public since […].....»»
Cebu Guv Appeals to Allow Motorcycle Backriding
Although she withdrew the executive order allowing “backriding”, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday said she is still appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to allow motorcycle riders to carry a passenger. Garcia said she is not giving up on her position to allow back riding on private motorcycles, noting the mounting clamors from the public since […].....»»
LGUs May Face Show Cause Order If They Allow Backriding
Malacañang on Monday warned that show cause orders may be issued against local government units (LGUs) that failed to implement the “no backride” policy among motorcycle riders. “Sa mga local government units nagkukunsinti nito, well, siguro po pupuwedeng isyuhan sila ng show cause order (To local government units tolerating this, well, they can be issued […].....»»
Cebu Governor Withdraws Motorcycle Back-ride Executive Order
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia withdraws her executive order on allowing the back-riding on motorcyles in the Province. Executive Order (EO) No.19 will have allowed the backriding on motorcycle in the whole province of Cebu. According to the EO, only 2 people (1 driver and 1 passenger) are allowed per motorcycle. The two must also be […].....»»
Gwen to withdraw EO on backriding
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia will be withdrawing the executive order (EO) she has drafted that will allow backriding on private motorcycles. This developed after President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, June 5, 2020, rejected plans to allow motorcycle backriding. READ: Duterte rejects Cebu’s plan to allow motorcycle backriding “Una sa tanan, tungod kay […] The post Gwen to withdraw EO on backriding appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City will wait for DOTr response of backriding appeal — Labella
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has chosen to wait for the response of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) over the no-backriding policy for motorcycles. The mayor said that the decision cannot be made by the local government because the policy had been based on the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force […] The post Cebu City will wait for DOTr response of backriding appeal — Labella appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»