Here’s what you need to know this Friday morning, January 22, 2016:
Rama wants to move Sinulog grand parade to North Reclamation Area starting next year
To disperse the millions-strong Sinulog crowd, suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wants the Sinulog Grand Parade held at the North Reclamation Area starting in 2017.
Rama also wants a 50,000-seater grandstand, much bigger than the current venue at the Cebu City Sports Center which can comfortably seat 8,000, but could be packed up to 10,000.
“There will be seats for free and there will be some for a fee. It all depends on how it will be arranged. I think it’s about time to transfer because of the number of people that are coming for the Sinulog.”
Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama
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- Cebu Daily News: Rama wants Sinulog moved to Cebu North Reclamation
- Sun.Star Cebu: Cebu is getting smaller for the Sinulog
Work on BRT to start this year
Construction work on the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will start by the end of the year. First phase of the P10.6-billion project will start on Osmeña Blvd since this area will not require purchasing land, said BRT project manager Atty. Rafael Christopher Yap.
Yap said the detailed engineering design for the project is about to be completed. He said, however, that they will need to apply for an exemption from the election ban on projects in order to move on with the work.
Construction of bus stops, stations and other civil works as well as the selection of the system manager and bidding and awarding of service contracts will be completed in the next two years, Sun.Star Cebu reported.
“The year 2015 was a year of development while 2016 will be a year of implementation.”
Atty. Rafael Christopher Yap, BRT project manager
The first phase of the BRT project will cover the Bulacao to Ayala Center Cebu route. The second phase will cover the area from Ayala to Talamban.
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Water interruption expected in Cebu
The MCWD advised its consumers that there is going to be water interruption in some areas for two days in preparation for the IEC. MCWD is holding upgrading works for two days from Mandaue City to areas in Talisay.
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- Sun.Star Cebu: Certain areas in the city will have no water
- The Freeman: MCWD tells consumers: Store water
Cebu will have to wait for fare cut: LTFRB
Commuters in Cebu will have to wait for a reduction in jeepney fare even if Manila already implemented a P.50 cut starting today.
With fuel prices at their lowest in 12 years, LTFRB Regional Director Reynaldo Elnar said the P1 fare reduction petition filed by Rep. Manuel Iway of Negros Oriental may be granted.
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Cebu Daily News: LTFRB 7 to discuss fare reduction on Jan. 27 conference
Other Cebu News Headlines
» Sun.Star Cebu: Woman who kidnapped baby told: Leave BF, love yourself
» Sun.Star Cebu: Rama’s lawyer questions integrity of DILG 7 in suspension case
» The Freeman: Two women shot after prison visit
» The Freeman: Man who accused Gullas of mauling seeks help from Mayor JVR
» Cebu Daily News: Participant says joining IEC is a rare blessing
Cebu Business News
» Sun.Star Cebu: Going paperless leads to delay in processing of Pag-Ibig loans
» Sun.Star Cebu: Group encourages Pinoys to travel and take advantage of four-month school break due to Academic school year transition
» The Freeman: Boost for Roxas? Expert says change in government to affect PHL business sector
» The Freeman: Exporters hopes government keep word on access to financing
» Cebu Daily News: Group offers tour packages to encourage Pinoys to travel despite security concerns
» Cebu Daily News: Capitol earns P9.3 million from property dividends
Cebu Sports News
» Sun.Star Cebu: Cebuano basketball experts laud SBP for winning Olympic hosting job
» The Freeman: Omega Pro launches own elite triathlon team, presents former members of Alaska TriAspire
» Cebu Daily News: SMB coach willing to ‘lose’ one title in favor of Fajardo’s health
