Cebu secures P20M for Philippines’ first local transport reform
IN A major win for local commuters, the Cebu Provincial Government has secured P20 million from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to launch "Tabang Pambiyahe." This makes Cebu the first local government unit (LGU) in the country to implement its own service contracting program.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-secures-p20m-for-philippines-first-local-transport-reform
Cebu Mayor: Opening CBRT lanes to jeepneys is easing traffic
CEBU City has officially transformed the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) into a "shared corridor," allowing traditional jeepneys to use the dedicated bus lanes. Mayor Nestor Archival announced on Monday, March 23, 2026, that this move is already helping to unclog the city’s heavily congested outer lanes.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-mayor-opening-cbrt-lanes-to-jeepneys-is-easing-traffic
Cebu transport groups call for service contracting amid rising fuel costs
TRANSPORT leaders in Cebu are urging changes in the public transport system to shield drivers from rising fuel costs. During a demonstration on Monday, March 23, 2026, the groups urged the government to accelerate service contracting, which they described as the only way to make the industry sustainable.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-transport-groups-call-for-service-contracting-amid-rising-fuel-costs
Tisa fire rages, roads hinder response
A FIRE hit Sitio Filtro, Barangay Tisa, Cebu City on Monday, March 23, 2026, prompting the barangay council to convene a special session to declare a state of calamity.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/tisa-fire-rages-roads-hinder-response
Central Visayas loses P1M to online booking scams
AROUND P1 million was lost to online booking scams in Central Visayas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 said.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/central-visayas-loses-p1m-to-online-booking-scams
Barangays scramble as fuel funds run dry
THE local government’s decision to cut fuel allocations for barangay vehicles highlights the cascading effects of international crises on municipal budgets and grassroots public services.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/barangays-scramble-as-fuel-funds-run-dry
Mandaue moves to standardize habal-habal fares
COMMUTERS in Mandaue City may soon see more consistent and fair fares from habal-habal drivers after the City Council approved a measure aimed at ending irregular pricing that has long burdened daily passengers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mandaue-moves-to-standardize-habal-habal-fares
Lapu-Lapu pushes coastal road funding before 4th bridge moves forward
THE Lapu-Lapu City Government is pushing that full funding for the coastal road stretching from Barangays Ibo to Pajo be secured first before the fourth bridge project proceeds, stressing its importance in preventing traffic bottlenecks.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lapu-lapu-pushes-coastal-road-funding-before-4th-bridge-moves-forward
Alcover flags delay in funds for scholars
THOUSANDS of college scholars in Cebu City were reportedly left without financial support for an entire semester — and for many, the consequences were immediate and painful. Some borrowed money just to get by. Others skipped meals. A number came dangerously close to abandoning their studies altogether.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/alcover-flags-delay-in-funds-for-scholars
Metro Cebu water bills to rise by P23 starting April 1
RESIDENTS in Metro Cebu will see a 10 percent increase in their water bills starting next month. The Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) announced that the average household should expect to pay about P23 more each month to help the utility handle rising costs and budget challenges.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/metro-cebu-water-bills-to-rise-by-p23-starting-april-1
Guv orders measures to ease queues, improve comfort at bus terminals
GOVERNOR Pamela Baricuatro has directed transport officials to prioritize passenger comfort and prevent overcrowding at Cebu’s major bus terminals this coming Holy Week, following concerns over long queues and commuter inconvenience.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/guv-orders-measures-to-ease-queues-improve-comfort-at-bus-terminals
MCWD eyes new wells, in-house desalination to cut costs
THE Metro Cebu Water District is changing strategy to lower costs and stabilize its finances. By reducing reliance on expensive private supply contracts and producing more of its own water through wells and desalination, the utility hopes to manage costs for its 200,000 consumers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mcwd-eyes-new-wells-in-house-desalination-to-cut-costs
Verification delays, digital divide hold fuel subsidy release in Cebu
THOUSANDS of drivers in Cebu are still waiting for government fuel subsidies after fuel prices have jumped nearly 50 percent since tensions in the Middle East escalated in early March. The aid, meant to cushion workers from rising costs, has been delayed in Central Visayas by paperwork problems and a digital access gap.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/verification-delays-digital-divide-hold-fuel-subsidy-release-in-cebu
PAL cancels several flights from Cebu amid rising fuel prices
Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/pal-cancels-several-flights-from-cebu-amid-rising-fuel-prices
MCWD: Water supply stable
AS THE hot dry season approaches, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) said it is prepared to meet the inevitable surge in demand, even as the state weather bureau warns of the lingering impacts of an El Niño phenomenon.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mcwd-water-supply-stable
Nightly hauling ‘eases’ waste woes at SRP transfer station
THE temporary garbage transfer station near the South Road Properties’ (SRP) Pond A is under control, with foul odor complaints reduced, said Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/nightly-hauling-eases-waste-woes-at-srp-transfer-station
Waste-to-fuel plant eyed
FOLLOWING its commitment to improve waste management, the Provincial Government has announced its plans to install a waste-to-fuel facility at its existing materials recovery facility (MRF) near the Marcelo Fernan Palace of Justice, the building that was formerly used by Cebu City courts and prosecutor offices and abandoned after it suffered damages during the 2013 earthquake.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/waste-to-fuel-plant-eyed
Transport strike cuts jeepney trips; commuters face limited rides
COMMUTERS in Cebu City who rely on public utility jeepneys (PUJs) were left with limited transportation options on Friday, March 27, 2026, as many drivers joined the nationwide transport strike, reducing the number of traditional jeepneys on the road.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/transport-strike-cuts-jeepney-trips-commuters-face-limited-rides
LTO urges motorists to record traffic enforcers’ misconduct
MOTORISTS in Central Visayas are being encouraged to take out their phones not in defiance, but in defense following mounting concerns over rude and abusive behavior by some traffic enforcers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lto-urges-motorists-to-record-traffic-enforcers-misconduct
Fuel coasts 'strain' supply chains
RISING fuel prices are beginning to push up the cost of goods and disrupt supply chains, with manufacturers warning of broader price increases if energy costs continue to climb.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/fuel-coasts-strain-supply-chains
Commuters face illegal fare hikes despite Marcos’ suspension order
SOME commuters in Cebu have complained that bus fares failed to roll back to previous rates despite a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspending all transport fare hikes nationwide.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/commuters-face-illegal-fare-hikes-despite-marcos-suspension-order
Cebu City eyes higher permit fees, stricter rules for marathons, fun runs
MARATHON and fun run organizers in Cebu City may soon face higher permit fees and tighter regulations under a proposed ordinance aimed at upgrading standards and policies for such sporting events.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-eyes-higher-permit-fees-stricter-rules-for-marathons-fun-runs
Free rides and lower fees: Lapu-Lapu and Talisay Cities launch help for commuters
COMMUTERS in Lapu-Lapu and Talisay have new reasons to smile as local leaders roll out "Libreng Sakay" (Free Ride) programs. These initiatives are designed to help workers and students deal with the rising costs of fuel.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/libreng-sakay-returns-to-lapu-lapu-talisay
P20 rice subsidy to launch
THE CEBU Provincial Government, in coordination with the National Food Authority (NFA) 7, will roll out a subsidized rice program on April 15, 2026, offering rice at P20 per kilo.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/p20-rice-subsidy-to-launch
Relief for shoppers: Price hikes on basic goods put on hold until April 17
FILIPINO families can breathe a small sigh of relief as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that major companies have agreed to delay price increases. These price freezes for basic necessities and prime commodities will stay in place until April 17, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/retailers-pause-price-increases
Central Visayas leaders push for green energy as global conflicts threaten fuel supply
REGIONAL leaders are moving quickly to protect the local economy as rising international tensions threaten the Philippines' fuel supply. With conflicts involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupting global trade, officials in Central Visayas are calling for a long-term shift toward renewable energy to keep the region running.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/central-visayas-leaders-push-for-green-energy-as-global-conflicts-threaten-fuel-supply
MCIAA heightens airport security
for Semana Santa travels
HEIGHTENED security measures are in place ahead of Holy Week as the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) implements “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2026” to manage the expected surge of passengers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mciaa-heightens-airport-security-for-semana-santa-travels
RDC 7 pushes for regional DOTr to speed up major projects
THE Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC 7) is moving to cut red tape. In its first full meeting of the year, the council approved a request for the National Government to establish a dedicated Department of Transportation (DOTr) regional office for the Visayas.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/rdc-7-pushes-for-regional-dotr-to-speed-up-major-projects
Cebu City mayor seeks P982M supplemental budget
CEBU City is at a critical point in how it manages waste and public services. Mayor Nestor Archival has proposed a P981.9-million supplemental budget for 2026 to address urgent problems caused by a recent environmental disaster and improve services for residents.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-mayor-seeks-p982m-supplemental-budget
DENR-EMB 7 warns public vs backyard fuel extraction from PET bottles
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (DENR-EMB 7) has warned against improper extraction of fuel from polyethylene terephthalate (Pet) bottles through backyard burning methods, citing serious health and environmental risks.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/denr-emb-7-warns-public-vs-backyard-fuel-extraction-from-pet-bottles