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Piston-Cebu slams ‘sudden’ withdrawal of fare hike
A LOCAL transport group has criticized the National Government’s sudden withdrawal of the approved fare hike, as global fuel prices continue to surge due to tensions in the Middle East.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/piston-cebu-slams-sudden-withdrawal-of-fare-hike
PUJs allowed in Cebu BRT lanes amid traffic woes
MODERN and traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) have been allowed to use portions of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) lanes following mounting complaints from motorists and passengers over heavy traffic after the system’s initial rollout.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/pujs-allowed-in-cebu-brt-lanes-amid-traffic-woes
Cebu death sparks cash aid questions
PALACE Press Officer Claire Castro expressed apprehension over the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) proposal to shift emergency cash aid disbursements to e-wallets, following the death of a 31-year-old beneficiary last March 11, 2026, while queuing at the Opao Gymnasium in Mandaue City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-death-sparks-cash-aid-questions
‘Enough is Enough’: Governor Baricuatro slams Provincial Board over delays
GOVERNOR Pamela Baricuatro has issued a sharp ultimatum to the Cebu Provincial Board, declaring she is tired of waiting for action on critical local issues. In a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Governor shifted away from her usual professional tone, signaling a growing rift between her office and Vice Governor Glenn Soco.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/enough-is-enough-governor-baricuatro-slams-provincial-board-over-delays
Tragic death in aid queue sparks push for digital payments in Cebu
A HEARTBREAKING incident in Mandaue City has sparked a major conversation about how the government distributes emergency cash. Following the death of a 31-year-old mother of four while waiting in line for financial aid, officials are now pushing to move from physical cash distributions to digital e-wallets.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/tragic-death-in-aid-queue-sparks-push-for-digital-payments-in-cebu
Jeepney fare hike stopped: Relief for commuters, new hardship for drivers
PRESIDENT Marcos has officially suspended the planned jeepney fare increase, stopping the minimum fare from rising to P14 for traditional jeepneys and P17 for modern units. While the move protects millions of students and workers from higher daily costs, it has sparked a heated debate over the survival of the transport sector.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/jeepney-fare-hike-stopped-relief-for-commuters-new-hardship-for-drivers
DOJ junks Garcia’s cyberlibel case vs Baricuatro
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the petition for review filed by former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia, effectively putting an end to the cyberlibel case she lodged against incumbent Governor Pamela Baricuatro over controversial social media posts.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/doj-junks-garcias-cyberlibel-case-vs-baricuatro
Don Macchiatos PH fuels 150 riders with P50,000
AS FUEL prices in Cebu reach unprecedented heights, local motorcycle riders found a moment of relief at a gasoline station in South Road Properties (SRP) on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/don-macchiatos-ph-fuels-150-riders-with-p50000
CCTO disputes Piston claim, says Cebu transport strike caused no major disruption
THE Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) pushed back on Thursday, March 19, 2026, against claims by transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston) Cebu that its strike had paralyzed public transportation across the city.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/ccto-disputes-piston-claim-says-cebu-transport-strike-caused-no-major-disruption
Cebu launches ‘Clean Cebu Campaign’ to tackle waste crisis
THE Cebu Provincial Government met with leaders and private groups on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to find urgent solutions to the island’s growing garbage problem. The meeting marks the official start of the "Clean Cebu Campaign," a province-wide push to clean up communities and improve how waste is handled.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/capitol-launches-clean-cebu-campaign
Alcover cleared in libel row
PROSECUTORS recommended the dismissal of 12 counts of cyber libel against Cebu City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover Jr., citing insufficient evidence linking him to allegedly defamatory Facebook posts.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/alcover-cleared-in-libel-row
2nd SRP overpass gets nod
CIVIL works for the second pedestrian overpass at the South Road Properties (SRP) will begin soon after the Cebu City Council approved a resolution authorizing the project.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/2nd-srp-overpass-gets-nod
MPUVs, PUJs return to CBRT lanes
CEBU City allowed the return of traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) and modern public utility vehicles (MPUVs) inside the exclusive transit bus lanes to reduce long commuter waiting times and heavy road traffic.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/pujs-mpuvs-allowed-on-cbrt-lanes
Truckers seek 30% hike
TRANSPORT operators in Cebu are pushing for a steep increase in delivery fees to cope with the surging cost of diesel and gasoline.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/truckers-seek-30-hike
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New ferry service to link Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu this April
COMMUTERS traveling between Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu cities will soon have a faster way to beat the bridge traffic. A new passenger ferry service, the Gothong Seabus, is set to begin operations this April, offering a convenient and affordable alternative for thousands of daily travelers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/new-ferry-service-starts-april
‘Class breaks widen Cebu’s reading gap’
FREQUENT disaster-driven class suspensions are worsening an already deepening education crisis in Cebu, with local officials acknowledging the difficult balance between safety and learning continuity.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/class-breaks-widen-cebus-reading-gap
Capitol prepares programs to combat rising fuel costs
THE Cebu Provincial Government will launch a six-part social mitigation program in April 2026 to help residents cope with rising fuel costs and economic instability caused by the war waged by Israel and the United States against Iran in the Middle East.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/capitol-prepares-programs-to-combat-rising-fuel-costs
Cebu LGUs struggle to enforce waste law
TWENTY-FIVE years after the enactment of Republic Act (RA) 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, local government units (LGUs) in Cebu still struggle to enforce it. Despite all LGUs having 10-year waste management plans, implementation remains weak, exposed tragically by the Binaliw landfill collapse on Jan. 8, 2026 that killed 36 people.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-lgus-struggle-to-enforce-waste-law
Cebu City moves to update Fort San Pedro fees after 17 years
CEBU City’s historic Fort San Pedro may soon see a change in its rental and entrance rates. For the first time since 2009, local officials are looking to update the costs of using one of the city's most famous landmarks to help keep it standing for future generations.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-moves-to-update-fort-san-pedro-fees-after-17-years
Anti-graft office probe
sought in landfill deaths
A CEBUANO taxpayer filed a supplemental and amended complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman–Visayas seeking an investigation into the Jan. 8, 2026 garbage landslide at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City that killed 36 people.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/anti-graft-office-probesought-in-landfill-deaths
Middle East crisis hits local budgets
THE ongoing Middle East conflict is forcing local governments to brace for economic ripples, prompting strict resource management and a declared state of preparedness to shield public funds from volatile global fuel markets.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/middle-east-crisis-hits-local-budgets
Sports complex proposed for Balili property in Naga
A PRIVATE developer proposed building an international sports complex on the Provincial Government-owned Balili property in the City of Naga in southern Cebu under a public-private partnership.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports-complex-proposed-for-balili-property-in-naga
Council OKs P6.7 million for Inayawan flood control
A LONG-DELAYED flood control project for riverside communities in Barangay Inayawan will proceed after the Cebu City Council approved P6.7 million for slope protection to reinforce damaged riverbanks and reduce flooding along the Bulacao River.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/council-oks-p67-million-for-inayawan-flood-control
Putting a price on your trash
A LOCAL measure seeks to transform solid waste into a cash asset by mandating refundable deposits on beverage containers, shifting the burden of disposal from municipal landfills to consumers and producers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/putting-a-price-on-your-trash
Capitol warns public vs group requiring ‘membership’ for aid
THE Cebu Provincial Government has warned the public against a group calling itself “Cebu People’s Movement,” which has reportedly been distributing application forms across the province and requiring individuals to register to receive government aid.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/capitol-warns-public-vs-group-requiring-membership-for-aid
Mandaue begins Butuanon River fencing project to boost safety
THE local government of Mandaue has officially started a fencing project along the Butuanon River, marking a major step in the city’s ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and protect residents from riverbank hazards.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mandaue-begins-butuanon-river-fencing-project-to-boost-safety
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
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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