Cebu Taxi Meter Issues & Holiday Shortage Probed
LTFRB investigates defective taxi meters in Cebu as passengers face severe shortages during Christmas. A planned fleet of 600 EV taxis remains stalled amid regulatory hurdles.
LTFRB investigates defective taxi meters in Cebu as passengers face severe shortages during Christmas. A planned fleet of 600 EV taxis remains stalled amid regulatory hurdles.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival supports EV taxis but urges a temporary halt on new units to study traffic and operator impact. The LTFRB hearing is postponed to January 2026.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro halts the planned launch of 600 EV taxis in Metro Cebu pending public consultation. The move addresses traffic and fairness concerns. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro halts the deployment of 600 electric taxis, citing an unfair licensing process. Public consultations set for Jan 5, 2026, will decide the fleet's future. Read more.
Davao City halts Green GSM's all-electric taxi fleet for lacking permits. LTFRB says the company was warned. Read about the compliance issues and the future of EV transport in the city.
Davao City's Project Monitoring Committee wins the 2024 DavPrIME Best City PMC Award for governance excellence. Learn how transparency and community involvement set the standard.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro halts the launch of 600 EV taxis in Metro Cebu. A public consultation is set for January 2026 to address traffic and fairness concerns. Read the full story.
Cebu taxi operators urge LTFRB to revoke approval for 600 EV taxis from a Vietnamese firm, citing traffic congestion and unfair competition. Deployment set for Dec 19.
LTFRB Central Visayas Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. confirms his official relief. The move follows past protests from PUV operators demanding his removal. Read the full story.
LTFRB 7 chief Eduardo Montealto Jr. has been relieved of duty. The move follows years of controversy and calls for his resignation from transport groups. Read the full story.
A Cebu taxi association challenges the LTFRB's approval of 600 electric vehicle taxis, citing market saturation and procedural issues. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro opposes the LTFRB's provisional authority for 600 EV taxis in Central Visayas, citing licensing and traffic concerns. A public hearing is set for Dec 23.
Bacolod City Council urges LTFRB to pause permits for 21 modern jeepneys until a transport cooperative's internal conflicts are legally resolved. Learn the details.
The LTFRB denies a P1-P2 jeepney fare hike request, citing economic impact and inflation risks. An Anti-Colorum Task Force is launched to protect drivers' income.
The LTFRB announces no fare increase for traditional and modern jeepneys following a significant diesel price rollback. Officials cite economic recovery and inflation concerns. Read the full story.
Heavy rains flood Mactan elementary school, exposing 717 students. DepEd and city health officials monitor for leptospirosis, offer free prophylaxis. Read for safety details.
President Marcos emphasizes space technology's crucial role in climate monitoring and disaster preparedness at Asia Pacific Regional Space Forum in Cebu. Read how nations collaborate.
More than 300 public vehicles in Cebu remain non-operational after November 4 flooding. LTFRB reports severe transport disruptions and driver shortages affecting commuters. Learn how the region is coping.
More than 300 public utility vehicles in Cebu remain out of service weeks after Typhoon Tino, exposing transport system vulnerabilities. Learn about recovery efforts.
Recent Philippine tremors highlight urgent need for disaster preparedness. Learn why infrastructure review, urban planning, and public education are crucial for national resilience.
PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Ibay orders enhanced cyber-monitoring & digital forensics to address 31 bomb threats in Iloilo. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Davao City's Health Office confirms the city remains malaria-free since 2021 declaration. Continuous monitoring and prevention efforts ensure public health safety. Support local health initiatives!
Cebu Province introduces new safeguards to prevent project delays and unpaid contracts. Governor Baricuatro's P12-billion 2026 budget prioritizes transparency and accountability.
After two years without sightings, the critically endangered Philippine Eagle was observed soaring over Mount Sinaka in November 2025. Learn how conservation efforts are helping protect this national treasure.
The Department of Education faces critical gaps in monitoring and evaluation systems, leaving educational policies ineffective and disconnected from classroom realities. Learn how this impacts quality.
Vice Gov. Dennis 'Delta' Pineda orders 24/7 monitoring of Pampanga River amid rising water levels. Flooding risk high for low-lying towns. Stay alert and follow LGU advisories.
Retailers warn government price controls are worsening supply shortages in storm-hit Cebu. Essential goods like rice face critical supply chain disruptions.
Following Typhoon Tino's impact, DTI Cebu has launched aggressive price monitoring operations across markets to protect consumers from price manipulation and ensure supply stability.
Mandaue City establishes a Price Monitoring Committee to ensure fair pricing of essential goods and prevent overcharging during economic challenges.
Mandaue City launches proactive Price Monitoring Council to ensure fair pricing of basic goods and prevent overcharging during economic challenges.