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CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama has yet to assess his political dynamics with Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garica despite the earlier announcement of their tandem for reelection in the 2025 midterm elections.When asked about his relationship with Garcia on Friday, March 1, 2024, Rama said, “I am an independent mayor.”Rama said he was “circumspect” in looking at their relationship, recalling that he already issued a statement that “enough is enough.”Rama said there should be no pretension and warned his colleagues to be very careful.“There’s no pretension here... I mean, (this) is my 32 years already serving Cebu City... My colleagues should be very careful, very careful. But talking about political changes, of course so far, (it’s) the way I want,” he said.Rama pointed out that the filing of certificates of candidacy is still in October.“October is still far (away), but the most important thing to remember... I am an independent mayor,” he said.On Thursday, Feb. 29, Rama said he was displeased with Garcia’s privilege speech, which called for a halt on the ongoing construction of bus stations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along Osmeña Blvd. Garcia had requested the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to issue a cease and desist order against the CBRT contractor as he sought a better design for the bus stations that could be proposed to the appropriate bodies, including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) of Cebu City, and the City Council.Rama said the matters raised in Garcia’s speech could have been discussed privately, as Garcia and the rest of the council could have had an emergency meeting with him.Garcia, for his part, assured that Rama was only emotional about the matter, but not angry with the council’s decision, saying they are both advocates of heritage preservation.Garcia said their opposing views are “normal,” assuring that they are “strictly professional” about it.“This is very normal gyud. This (is) strictly professional, and we have shown time and time again that the council is independent and we have our own minds, and we think by ourselves, and we have the same interest which is the interest of the city of Cebu,” he said.He said their opposing views will not affect their personal and working relationship. “It does not break our relationship as party mates, and more importantly, as friends,” he said.Ruiz hits administrationMeanwhile, former customs commissioner and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 director Yogi Filemon Ruiz hit the current administration with regard to the CBRT and the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).Ruiz, who has expressed his desire to run for mayor next year, said if he wins, he will prioritize basic needs.In a press conference at Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City Friday, he said he did not want to pretend to be an expert on the field, adding that he does not want to use the misery of the public to further his own political interest.He said the CBRT project has been through many revisions, and asked why it was approved if the program was not feasible.“Unsa may tumong ug tinguha ang budget (Is the budget the aim and the purpose)?” Ruiz said.Ruiz said he does not want the CBRT project to be another CCMC that has yet to be completed after eight years of construction.“CCMC has become a world-record longest constructed hospital in the whole world. Kung minyo pa na ang CCMC, mag-10 years anniversary na sila (If the CCMC were married, it would celebrate its 10th anniversary already),” he said.If he wins the race for mayor, Ruiz said he will make Cebu City “the safest city in the Philippines.”Ruiz said he will not prioritize “Singapore-like” visions but solve basic services that are left unaddressed like peace and order, health and social services, traffic and mobility, garbage and waste disposal and flooding and drainage management.He said these pressing problems will have to be solved first, and everything else will follow.“Unya na ta anang mga (Let’s not come up now with) grandiose plans that are leading us to nowhere,” he said.Ruiz assured that the city can lure businesses and investors if these basis services are addressed.As for his running mate, he said he is eyeing incumbent city councilors.“I still have to convince them to come out,” he said.Ruiz added that he still needs to consult his group for the official launching of Partido Cebuano, their political party, later this month. / AML Is Peraplay.NET available in Philippines? Philippines AMID what he calls as “countless blunders” reportedly plaguing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, Cebu City Councilor James Anthony Cuenco has called for the suspension of scheduled civil works for CBRT packages 2 and 3.The councilor is against further road closures that would consequently worsen the traffic situation in the city indefinitely.Instead, Cuenco calls on the CBRT proponent to first resolve the pending issues hounding the construction of Package 1, and its proposed partial operation this year.“No matter how much we want to trust these projections and timelines, it is leading us to the inevitable conclusion that this project will not be finished as scheduled,” Cuenco said in a privilege speech he delivered during the regular City Council session on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.Cuenco’s speech came a few weeks after representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) appeared before the council on Feb. 7, upon its request, to apprise the council of the development of the ongoing CBRT construction.The council is particularly concerned about the traffic situation of the city that has reportedly worsened due to delays in the CBRT project implementation.During the Feb. 7 executive session, Neda told the council that the project remains economically viable despite delays, while the DOTr bared new projected timelines.The DOTr said it aims to partially operate the CBRT once its Package 1 is completed by the second quarter of 2024.Norvin Imbong, DOTr deputy project manager for systems and stakeholders relations, in the same executive session, said they are now starting with the procurement of Package 2 and “have already started reaching out to more companies that will be participating in the bidding process, land acquisition, resettlement, and social management.”The CBRT Package 2 includes the south trunk – from the South Road Properties to Mambaling via N. Bacalso Ave. – while Package 3 refers to the BRT’s north trunk – from Capitol to Escario St., then to Gorordo Ave. to Arch. Reyes Ave. to Cebu IT Park.However, Cuenco, head of the city’s transportation committee, said the completion of the CBRT project would take a lot longer and become more expensive, unless “corrective” measures are done before proceeding with the civil works for the succeeding phases of the BRT construction.The councilor pointed out that it is impossible for the DOTr to actually partially operate CBRT Package 1 by 2024 because of several issues that still have to be addressed.Part of Package 1 of the CBRT is set for completion in July 2024; however, the DOTr has yet to provide information on their engagement with contractors for the CBRT’s operation and management which raises concerns on the lack clarity and transparency, said Cuenco.Cuenco revealed his staff also came across a letter-invitation from the Public-Private Partnership Center dated Dec. 27, 2023 for negotiated procurement for project preparation and transaction advisory services for the operation and maintenance of the CBRT project.“The addressee, Mr. Prabanant, is a partner at Deloitte Touche Tomatsu India LLP, located in Delhi. Did I not present before in my privilege speech, the pitfalls of the Delhi BRT project, which only lasted a little over a year, folded up and turned out to be a failure,” Cuenco asked.Cuenco said the City Government should have also received copies of all documentary exhibits regarding each modification of the CBRT project, particularly feasibility studies justifying the budget increase from P16 billion to nearly P29 billion. CBRT Package 1 covers 2.38 kilometers from Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Building on Osmeña Blvd.The CBRT is a National Government project. Majority of the construction work affects Cebu City and its residents. Other issuesCuenco pointed out that the DOTr aims to partially operate the project this year, when it has yet to finalize institutional arrangements and the mode of operation (whether public-private partnership or government) of the buses on the BRT route, as these are still subject to an ongoing feasibility study as of February.He also raised concerns on the challenges to acquire the lots needed for the succeeding CBRT packages. While the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is doing the acquisition of the lots affected along the national road, he said private lot owners are withholding the sale of their properties pending the City Government’s finalization of its plan to update its real property tax ordinance, which would consequently raise the prices of the owners’ lots and properties.Cuenco suggested allowing the proponent to finish constructing the CBRT Package 1, then observing and studying its partial operations to help determine if the CBRT really works.“In the meantime, let’s urge the BRT (proponent) to take a pause and suspend any further civil works of the package 2 and 3 until all the pending issues shall have been resolved to spare the public with having to bear further traffic nightmares,” Cuenco said in a mix of Cebuano and English.Cuenco then urged the executive department to “immediately commence” the construction and opening of alternative roads while waiting for the completion of the CBRT.

AMID what he calls as “countless blunders” reportedly plaguing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, Cebu City Councilor James Anthony Cuenco has called for the suspension of scheduled civil works for CBRT packages 2 and 3.The councilor is against further road closures that would consequently worsen the traffic situation in the city indefinitely.Instead, Cuenco calls on the CBRT proponent to first resolve the pending issues hounding the construction of Package 1, and its proposed partial operation this year.“No matter how much we want to trust these projections and timelines, it is leading us to the inevitable conclusion that this project will not be finished as scheduled,” Cuenco said in a privilege speech he delivered during the regular City Council session on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.Cuenco’s speech came a few weeks after representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) appeared before the council on Feb. 7, upon its request, to apprise the council of the development of the ongoing CBRT construction.The council is particularly concerned about the traffic situation of the city that has reportedly worsened due to delays in the CBRT project implementation.During the Feb. 7 executive session, Neda told the council that the project remains economically viable despite delays, while the DOTr bared new projected timelines.The DOTr said it aims to partially operate the CBRT once its Package 1 is completed by the second quarter of 2024.Norvin Imbong, DOTr deputy project manager for systems and stakeholders relations, in the same executive session, said they are now starting with the procurement of Package 2 and “have already started reaching out to more companies that will be participating in the bidding process, land acquisition, resettlement, and social management.”The CBRT Package 2 includes the south trunk – from the South Road Properties to Mambaling via N. Bacalso Ave. – while Package 3 refers to the BRT’s north trunk – from Capitol to Escario St., then to Gorordo Ave. to Arch. Reyes Ave. to Cebu IT Park.However, Cuenco, head of the city’s transportation committee, said the completion of the CBRT project would take a lot longer and become more expensive, unless “corrective” measures are done before proceeding with the civil works for the succeeding phases of the BRT construction.The councilor pointed out that it is impossible for the DOTr to actually partially operate CBRT Package 1 by 2024 because of several issues that still have to be addressed.Part of Package 1 of the CBRT is set for completion in July 2024; however, the DOTr has yet to provide information on their engagement with contractors for the CBRT’s operation and management which raises concerns on the lack clarity and transparency, said Cuenco.Cuenco revealed his staff also came across a letter-invitation from the Public-Private Partnership Center dated Dec. 27, 2023 for negotiated procurement for project preparation and transaction advisory services for the operation and maintenance of the CBRT project.“The addressee, Mr. Prabanant, is a partner at Deloitte Touche Tomatsu India LLP, located in Delhi. Did I not present before in my privilege speech, the pitfalls of the Delhi BRT project, which only lasted a little over a year, folded up and turned out to be a failure,” Cuenco asked.Cuenco said the City Government should have also received copies of all documentary exhibits regarding each modification of the CBRT project, particularly feasibility studies justifying the budget increase from P16 billion to nearly P29 billion. CBRT Package 1 covers 2.38 kilometers from Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Building on Osmeña Blvd.The CBRT is a National Government project. Majority of the construction work affects Cebu City and its residents. Other issuesCuenco pointed out that the DOTr aims to partially operate the project this year, when it has yet to finalize institutional arrangements and the mode of operation (whether public-private partnership or government) of the buses on the BRT route, as these are still subject to an ongoing feasibility study as of February.He also raised concerns on the challenges to acquire the lots needed for the succeeding CBRT packages. While the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is doing the acquisition of the lots affected along the national road, he said private lot owners are withholding the sale of their properties pending the City Government’s finalization of its plan to update its real property tax ordinance, which would consequently raise the prices of the owners’ lots and properties.Cuenco suggested allowing the proponent to finish constructing the CBRT Package 1, then observing and studying its partial operations to help determine if the CBRT really works.“In the meantime, let’s urge the BRT (proponent) to take a pause and suspend any further civil works of the package 2 and 3 until all the pending issues shall have been resolved to spare the public with having to bear further traffic nightmares,” Cuenco said in a mix of Cebuano and English.Cuenco then urged the executive department to “immediately commence” the construction and opening of alternative roads while waiting for the completion of the CBRT. How can a Filipino student earn money? TAYLOR Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking a record for most wins in the category with four.She began her speech by thanking her producer and friend Jack Antonoff and added, “I would love to tell you this is the happiest moment of my life,” she told the crowd, but said she feels this happy when she creates music and plays shows.Earlier in the night, Taylor Swift used her 13th Grammy win on Sunday, February 4, 2024, to announced her new album, “Tortured Poets Department,” will arrive April 19.The news arrived after U2 frontman Bono announced the award for best pop vocal album, which went to Taylor Swift for “Midnights.”“I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans,” she said in her speech. So, I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the last two years which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19. It’s called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ I'm gonna go and post the cover right now backstage.One of the night’s biggest awards, record of the year, went to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers,” her second-ever Grammy and second of the night.“This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday,” she said in her speech.Miley Cyrus(AP Photo)Victoria Monét won best new artist. “Thank you to the champagne-servers tonight," Monét started her acceptance speech. “Thanks to my mom, a single mom raising this really bad girl." Then she started to cry, telling the room that this award was “15 years in the making.”Billie Eilish won song of the year for writing the “Barbie” hit, “What Was I Made For?”“Thank you to Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year,” Eilish said during her acceptance speech.Also read: LIST: 66th Grammy winnersIt was just one of several standout moments from Sunday's show, broadcast live from Cypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.Phoebe Bridgers, from left, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, of boygenius accept the award for best rock performance "Not Strong Enough" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Killer Mike, left, accepts the award for best rap performance for "Scientists & Engineers" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Victoria Monét won best new artist. (AP Photo)Karol G accepts the award for best musica urbana album for "Manana Sera Bonito" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Tyla accepts the award for best african music performance for "Make Me Water" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)Finneas, left, and Billie Eilish accept the award for best song written for visual media for "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)Karol G made Grammy history Sunday by becoming the first female performer to win best música urbana album for her blockbuster “Mañana Será Bonito” record.“This is my first time at the Grammys,” she told the audience in English. “And this is my first time holding my own Grammy.”Performances were many. Olivia Rodrigo brought her bloodsucking ballad “vampire” – or in this case, bloodletting, as red liquid dripped from the walls behind her. Joni Mitchell, 80, made Grammy history by performing “Both Sides Now” from her 1969 album “Clouds”; Travis Scott did a medley of “My Eyes,” “I Know?” and “Fein.” Burna Boy was joined by Brandy and 21 Savage and did “On Form,” “City Boys,” and “Sittin’ on Top of the World."A long and touching In Memoriam segment celebrated many of the musical greats lost in the year. Stevie Wonder performed “For Once in My Life” and “The Best Is Yet To Come” in honor of Tony Bennett; Annie Lennox delivered “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinéad O’Connor. “Artists for ceasefire, peace in the world,” Lennox said at the end of the song, her fist extended in the air.Jon Batiste did a medley of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” and finally “Optimistic” with Ann Nesby for the late great music exec Clarence Avant. Oprah introduced a fiery Tina Turner tribute of “Proud Mary” by Fantasia Barrino and Adam Blackstone.SZA also took the stage – performing a medley of her larger-than-life hits “Snooze” and “Kill Bill," joined by dancers wielding katanas. Later, she'd take home the trophy for best R&B song — for “Snooze,” handed to her by Lizzo. SZA ran to the stage and gave a charming, out of breath speech because she was “changing, and then I took a shot,” before starting to tear up and saying, “Hi Taylor... I'm not an attractive crier. Have a good evening.”Mariah Carey presented the night's first award, for best pop solo performance, to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers." It was also the singer's first ever Grammy.Afterward, Luke Combs’ delivered a heartfelt rendition of “Fast Car” with Tracy Chapman – his cover of the Chapman classic has dominated country radio and won him song of the year at the 2023 CMAs. In 1989, Chapman won best pop vocal performance, female for the song.Dua Lipa opened the show with a high-octane medley: first, a tease of her forthcoming single, “Training Season,” then, her most recent single, “Houdini," and finally, her disco-pop “Barbie” hit “Dance the Night."Eilish and Finneas brought their “Barbie” ballad to the Grammys stage with live string accompaniment, the second of two songs from the blockbuster film in one hour. They were followed by Cyrus, who performed “Flowers” for the first time live on television – moments after receiving her first ever Grammy.“Why are you acting like you don't know this song?” she teased the crowd — John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen were among those in the audience who got up to dance — and later cheered mid-song, “I just won my first Grammy!”Four-time Grammy host — and two time nominee — Trevor Noah greeted an excited crowd, starting things off with a kiss on the cheek from Meryl Streep. “The Grammys are gonna win as Oscar,” he joked about the moment.Best country album went to Lainey Wilson for “Bell Bottom Country,” — her very first Grammy — as presented by Kacey Musgraves. “I’m a fifth-generation farmer’s daughter,” she told the crowd, adding that she’s a “songwriting farmer,” and that’s where the musical magic came from.Jay-Z was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and used his speech to talk about the hip-hop greats that came before him – and heavily suggesting at the Grammys history of placing rap on the backburner – or at the very least, not in the televised version of the show. (This year, there were no rap categories on screen, but two pop, one Latin, one country and one R&B.)“We want you all to get it right,” he said. “At least get it close to right,” before switching focus to Beyoncé. “Most Grammys, never won album fo the year. How does that work?”Bridgers took an early lead at the Grammys, quickly winning four trophies ahead of the main telecast, with her and her boygenius bandmates bringing an infectious energy to the Premiere Ceremony.Songwriter Justin Tranter gave her the first award Sunday, best pop duo/group performance, which went to SZA and Bridgers for “Ghost in the Machine."Jack Antonoff took home producer of the year, non-classical for a third year in a row, tying Babyface as the only other producer to do so consecutively. “You need the door kicked open for you,” he said in his acceptance speech. “Taylor Swift kicked that (expletive) door open for me," referencing their work together.The first of three new categories in 2024, best pop dance recording, was given out shortly afterward and went to Kylie Minogue for “Padam Padam" — her first win in 18 years.About 80 Grammys were handed out pre-broadcast. Regional Mexican star Peso Pluma won his first Grammy for his first and only nomination, for best música Mexicana album for his “Genesis.”Best African music performance, a new category which aims to highlight regional musical traditions and recognizing “recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent,” went to South African singer Tyla for her ubiquitous hit, “Water.”“I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 21 years old,” she said in her acceptance speech. “Last year God decided to change my whole life.”Killer Mike won three awards in quick succession Sunday night, but somehow ended up in police custody before the main Grammys ceremony began. Police spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez said Mike being detained stemmed from an altercation inside the arena around 4 p.m.The rapper won his first first Grammy in 21 years, for best best rap performance went to Killer Mike Featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane for “Scientists & Engineers.” Soon afterward, they won for “best rap song.” Killer Mike also took home best rap album for “Michael,” cheering, “It is a sweep! It is a sweep!” (AP)

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TAYLOR Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking a record for most wins in the category with four.She began her speech by thanking her producer and friend Jack Antonoff and added, “I would love to tell you this is the happiest moment of my life,” she told the crowd, but said she feels this happy when she creates music and plays shows.Earlier in the night, Taylor Swift used her 13th Grammy win on Sunday, February 4, 2024, to announced her new album, “Tortured Poets Department,” will arrive April 19.The news arrived after U2 frontman Bono announced the award for best pop vocal album, which went to Taylor Swift for “Midnights.”“I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans,” she said in her speech. So, I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the last two years which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19. It’s called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ I'm gonna go and post the cover right now backstage.One of the night’s biggest awards, record of the year, went to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers,” her second-ever Grammy and second of the night.“This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday,” she said in her speech.Miley Cyrus(AP Photo)Victoria Monét won best new artist. “Thank you to the champagne-servers tonight," Monét started her acceptance speech. “Thanks to my mom, a single mom raising this really bad girl." Then she started to cry, telling the room that this award was “15 years in the making.”Billie Eilish won song of the year for writing the “Barbie” hit, “What Was I Made For?”“Thank you to Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year,” Eilish said during her acceptance speech.Also read: LIST: 66th Grammy winnersIt was just one of several standout moments from Sunday's show, broadcast live from Cypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.Phoebe Bridgers, from left, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, of boygenius accept the award for best rock performance "Not Strong Enough" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Killer Mike, left, accepts the award for best rap performance for "Scientists & Engineers" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Victoria Monét won best new artist. (AP Photo)Karol G accepts the award for best musica urbana album for "Manana Sera Bonito" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Tyla accepts the award for best african music performance for "Make Me Water" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)Finneas, left, and Billie Eilish accept the award for best song written for visual media for "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)Karol G made Grammy history Sunday by becoming the first female performer to win best música urbana album for her blockbuster “Mañana Será Bonito” record.“This is my first time at the Grammys,” she told the audience in English. “And this is my first time holding my own Grammy.”Performances were many. Olivia Rodrigo brought her bloodsucking ballad “vampire” – or in this case, bloodletting, as red liquid dripped from the walls behind her. Joni Mitchell, 80, made Grammy history by performing “Both Sides Now” from her 1969 album “Clouds”; Travis Scott did a medley of “My Eyes,” “I Know?” and “Fein.” Burna Boy was joined by Brandy and 21 Savage and did “On Form,” “City Boys,” and “Sittin’ on Top of the World."A long and touching In Memoriam segment celebrated many of the musical greats lost in the year. Stevie Wonder performed “For Once in My Life” and “The Best Is Yet To Come” in honor of Tony Bennett; Annie Lennox delivered “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinéad O’Connor. “Artists for ceasefire, peace in the world,” Lennox said at the end of the song, her fist extended in the air.Jon Batiste did a medley of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” and finally “Optimistic” with Ann Nesby for the late great music exec Clarence Avant. Oprah introduced a fiery Tina Turner tribute of “Proud Mary” by Fantasia Barrino and Adam Blackstone.SZA also took the stage – performing a medley of her larger-than-life hits “Snooze” and “Kill Bill," joined by dancers wielding katanas. Later, she'd take home the trophy for best R&B song — for “Snooze,” handed to her by Lizzo. SZA ran to the stage and gave a charming, out of breath speech because she was “changing, and then I took a shot,” before starting to tear up and saying, “Hi Taylor... I'm not an attractive crier. Have a good evening.”Mariah Carey presented the night's first award, for best pop solo performance, to Miley Cyrus for “Flowers." It was also the singer's first ever Grammy.Afterward, Luke Combs’ delivered a heartfelt rendition of “Fast Car” with Tracy Chapman – his cover of the Chapman classic has dominated country radio and won him song of the year at the 2023 CMAs. In 1989, Chapman won best pop vocal performance, female for the song.Dua Lipa opened the show with a high-octane medley: first, a tease of her forthcoming single, “Training Season,” then, her most recent single, “Houdini," and finally, her disco-pop “Barbie” hit “Dance the Night."Eilish and Finneas brought their “Barbie” ballad to the Grammys stage with live string accompaniment, the second of two songs from the blockbuster film in one hour. They were followed by Cyrus, who performed “Flowers” for the first time live on television – moments after receiving her first ever Grammy.“Why are you acting like you don't know this song?” she teased the crowd — John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen were among those in the audience who got up to dance — and later cheered mid-song, “I just won my first Grammy!”Four-time Grammy host — and two time nominee — Trevor Noah greeted an excited crowd, starting things off with a kiss on the cheek from Meryl Streep. “The Grammys are gonna win as Oscar,” he joked about the moment.Best country album went to Lainey Wilson for “Bell Bottom Country,” — her very first Grammy — as presented by Kacey Musgraves. “I’m a fifth-generation farmer’s daughter,” she told the crowd, adding that she’s a “songwriting farmer,” and that’s where the musical magic came from.Jay-Z was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award and used his speech to talk about the hip-hop greats that came before him – and heavily suggesting at the Grammys history of placing rap on the backburner – or at the very least, not in the televised version of the show. (This year, there were no rap categories on screen, but two pop, one Latin, one country and one R&B.)“We want you all to get it right,” he said. “At least get it close to right,” before switching focus to Beyoncé. “Most Grammys, never won album fo the year. How does that work?”Bridgers took an early lead at the Grammys, quickly winning four trophies ahead of the main telecast, with her and her boygenius bandmates bringing an infectious energy to the Premiere Ceremony.Songwriter Justin Tranter gave her the first award Sunday, best pop duo/group performance, which went to SZA and Bridgers for “Ghost in the Machine."Jack Antonoff took home producer of the year, non-classical for a third year in a row, tying Babyface as the only other producer to do so consecutively. “You need the door kicked open for you,” he said in his acceptance speech. “Taylor Swift kicked that (expletive) door open for me," referencing their work together.The first of three new categories in 2024, best pop dance recording, was given out shortly afterward and went to Kylie Minogue for “Padam Padam" — her first win in 18 years.About 80 Grammys were handed out pre-broadcast. Regional Mexican star Peso Pluma won his first Grammy for his first and only nomination, for best música Mexicana album for his “Genesis.”Best African music performance, a new category which aims to highlight regional musical traditions and recognizing “recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent,” went to South African singer Tyla for her ubiquitous hit, “Water.”“I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 21 years old,” she said in her acceptance speech. “Last year God decided to change my whole life.”Killer Mike won three awards in quick succession Sunday night, but somehow ended up in police custody before the main Grammys ceremony began. Police spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez said Mike being detained stemmed from an altercation inside the arena around 4 p.m.The rapper won his first first Grammy in 21 years, for best best rap performance went to Killer Mike Featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane for “Scientists & Engineers.” Soon afterward, they won for “best rap song.” Killer Mike also took home best rap album for “Michael,” cheering, “It is a sweep! It is a sweep!” (AP) How can a Filipino student earn money? CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama has yet to assess his political dynamics with Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garica despite the earlier announcement of their tandem for reelection in the 2025 midterm elections.When asked about his relationship with Garcia on Friday, March 1, 2024, Rama said, “I am an independent mayor.”Rama said he was “circumspect” in looking at their relationship, recalling that he already issued a statement that “enough is enough.”Rama said there should be no pretension and warned his colleagues to be very careful.“There’s no pretension here... I mean, (this) is my 32 years already serving Cebu City... My colleagues should be very careful, very careful. But talking about political changes, of course so far, (it’s) the way I want,” he said.Rama pointed out that the filing of certificates of candidacy is still in October.“October is still far (away), but the most important thing to remember... I am an independent mayor,” he said.On Thursday, Feb. 29, Rama said he was displeased with Garcia’s privilege speech, which called for a halt on the ongoing construction of bus stations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along Osmeña Blvd. Garcia had requested the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to issue a cease and desist order against the CBRT contractor as he sought a better design for the bus stations that could be proposed to the appropriate bodies, including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) of Cebu City, and the City Council.Rama said the matters raised in Garcia’s speech could have been discussed privately, as Garcia and the rest of the council could have had an emergency meeting with him.Garcia, for his part, assured that Rama was only emotional about the matter, but not angry with the council’s decision, saying they are both advocates of heritage preservation.Garcia said their opposing views are “normal,” assuring that they are “strictly professional” about it.“This is very normal gyud. This (is) strictly professional, and we have shown time and time again that the council is independent and we have our own minds, and we think by ourselves, and we have the same interest which is the interest of the city of Cebu,” he said.He said their opposing views will not affect their personal and working relationship. “It does not break our relationship as party mates, and more importantly, as friends,” he said.Ruiz hits administrationMeanwhile, former customs commissioner and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 director Yogi Filemon Ruiz hit the current administration with regard to the CBRT and the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).Ruiz, who has expressed his desire to run for mayor next year, said if he wins, he will prioritize basic needs.In a press conference at Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City Friday, he said he did not want to pretend to be an expert on the field, adding that he does not want to use the misery of the public to further his own political interest.He said the CBRT project has been through many revisions, and asked why it was approved if the program was not feasible.“Unsa may tumong ug tinguha ang budget (Is the budget the aim and the purpose)?” Ruiz said.Ruiz said he does not want the CBRT project to be another CCMC that has yet to be completed after eight years of construction.“CCMC has become a world-record longest constructed hospital in the whole world. Kung minyo pa na ang CCMC, mag-10 years anniversary na sila (If the CCMC were married, it would celebrate its 10th anniversary already),” he said.If he wins the race for mayor, Ruiz said he will make Cebu City “the safest city in the Philippines.”Ruiz said he will not prioritize “Singapore-like” visions but solve basic services that are left unaddressed like peace and order, health and social services, traffic and mobility, garbage and waste disposal and flooding and drainage management.He said these pressing problems will have to be solved first, and everything else will follow.“Unya na ta anang mga (Let’s not come up now with) grandiose plans that are leading us to nowhere,” he said.Ruiz assured that the city can lure businesses and investors if these basis services are addressed.As for his running mate, he said he is eyeing incumbent city councilors.“I still have to convince them to come out,” he said.Ruiz added that he still needs to consult his group for the official launching of Partido Cebuano, their political party, later this month. / AML

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CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama has yet to assess his political dynamics with Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garica despite the earlier announcement of their tandem for reelection in the 2025 midterm elections.When asked about his relationship with Garcia on Friday, March 1, 2024, Rama said, “I am an independent mayor.”Rama said he was “circumspect” in looking at their relationship, recalling that he already issued a statement that “enough is enough.”Rama said there should be no pretension and warned his colleagues to be very careful.“There’s no pretension here... I mean, (this) is my 32 years already serving Cebu City... My colleagues should be very careful, very careful. But talking about political changes, of course so far, (it’s) the way I want,” he said.Rama pointed out that the filing of certificates of candidacy is still in October.“October is still far (away), but the most important thing to remember... I am an independent mayor,” he said.On Thursday, Feb. 29, Rama said he was displeased with Garcia’s privilege speech, which called for a halt on the ongoing construction of bus stations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along Osmeña Blvd. Garcia had requested the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to issue a cease and desist order against the CBRT contractor as he sought a better design for the bus stations that could be proposed to the appropriate bodies, including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) of Cebu City, and the City Council.Rama said the matters raised in Garcia’s speech could have been discussed privately, as Garcia and the rest of the council could have had an emergency meeting with him.Garcia, for his part, assured that Rama was only emotional about the matter, but not angry with the council’s decision, saying they are both advocates of heritage preservation.Garcia said their opposing views are “normal,” assuring that they are “strictly professional” about it.“This is very normal gyud. This (is) strictly professional, and we have shown time and time again that the council is independent and we have our own minds, and we think by ourselves, and we have the same interest which is the interest of the city of Cebu,” he said.He said their opposing views will not affect their personal and working relationship. “It does not break our relationship as party mates, and more importantly, as friends,” he said.Ruiz hits administrationMeanwhile, former customs commissioner and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 director Yogi Filemon Ruiz hit the current administration with regard to the CBRT and the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).Ruiz, who has expressed his desire to run for mayor next year, said if he wins, he will prioritize basic needs.In a press conference at Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City Friday, he said he did not want to pretend to be an expert on the field, adding that he does not want to use the misery of the public to further his own political interest.He said the CBRT project has been through many revisions, and asked why it was approved if the program was not feasible.“Unsa may tumong ug tinguha ang budget (Is the budget the aim and the purpose)?” Ruiz said.Ruiz said he does not want the CBRT project to be another CCMC that has yet to be completed after eight years of construction.“CCMC has become a world-record longest constructed hospital in the whole world. Kung minyo pa na ang CCMC, mag-10 years anniversary na sila (If the CCMC were married, it would celebrate its 10th anniversary already),” he said.If he wins the race for mayor, Ruiz said he will make Cebu City “the safest city in the Philippines.”Ruiz said he will not prioritize “Singapore-like” visions but solve basic services that are left unaddressed like peace and order, health and social services, traffic and mobility, garbage and waste disposal and flooding and drainage management.He said these pressing problems will have to be solved first, and everything else will follow.“Unya na ta anang mga (Let’s not come up now with) grandiose plans that are leading us to nowhere,” he said.Ruiz assured that the city can lure businesses and investors if these basis services are addressed.As for his running mate, he said he is eyeing incumbent city councilors.“I still have to convince them to come out,” he said.Ruiz added that he still needs to consult his group for the official launching of Partido Cebuano, their political party, later this month. / AML, check the following table to see what categories most online casinos in the Philippines fit in.

AMID what he calls as “countless blunders” reportedly plaguing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, Cebu City Councilor James Anthony Cuenco has called for the suspension of scheduled civil works for CBRT packages 2 and 3.The councilor is against further road closures that would consequently worsen the traffic situation in the city indefinitely.Instead, Cuenco calls on the CBRT proponent to first resolve the pending issues hounding the construction of Package 1, and its proposed partial operation this year.“No matter how much we want to trust these projections and timelines, it is leading us to the inevitable conclusion that this project will not be finished as scheduled,” Cuenco said in a privilege speech he delivered during the regular City Council session on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.Cuenco’s speech came a few weeks after representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) appeared before the council on Feb. 7, upon its request, to apprise the council of the development of the ongoing CBRT construction.The council is particularly concerned about the traffic situation of the city that has reportedly worsened due to delays in the CBRT project implementation.During the Feb. 7 executive session, Neda told the council that the project remains economically viable despite delays, while the DOTr bared new projected timelines.The DOTr said it aims to partially operate the CBRT once its Package 1 is completed by the second quarter of 2024.Norvin Imbong, DOTr deputy project manager for systems and stakeholders relations, in the same executive session, said they are now starting with the procurement of Package 2 and “have already started reaching out to more companies that will be participating in the bidding process, land acquisition, resettlement, and social management.”The CBRT Package 2 includes the south trunk – from the South Road Properties to Mambaling via N. 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Did I not present before in my privilege speech, the pitfalls of the Delhi BRT project, which only lasted a little over a year, folded up and turned out to be a failure,” Cuenco asked.Cuenco said the City Government should have also received copies of all documentary exhibits regarding each modification of the CBRT project, particularly feasibility studies justifying the budget increase from P16 billion to nearly P29 billion. CBRT Package 1 covers 2.38 kilometers from Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Building on Osmeña Blvd.The CBRT is a National Government project. Majority of the construction work affects Cebu City and its residents. Other issuesCuenco pointed out that the DOTr aims to partially operate the project this year, when it has yet to finalize institutional arrangements and the mode of operation (whether public-private partnership or government) of the buses on the BRT route, as these are still subject to an ongoing feasibility study as of February.He also raised concerns on the challenges to acquire the lots needed for the succeeding CBRT packages. While the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is doing the acquisition of the lots affected along the national road, he said private lot owners are withholding the sale of their properties pending the City Government’s finalization of its plan to update its real property tax ordinance, which would consequently raise the prices of the owners’ lots and properties.Cuenco suggested allowing the proponent to finish constructing the CBRT Package 1, then observing and studying its partial operations to help determine if the CBRT really works.“In the meantime, let’s urge the BRT (proponent) to take a pause and suspend any further civil works of the package 2 and 3 until all the pending issues shall have been resolved to spare the public with having to bear further traffic nightmares,” Cuenco said in a mix of Cebuano and English.Cuenco then urged the executive department to “immediately commence” the construction and opening of alternative roads while waiting for the completion of the CBRT. 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CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama has yet to assess his political dynamics with Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garica despite the earlier announcement of their tandem for reelection in the 2025 midterm elections.When asked about his relationship with Garcia on Friday, March 1, 2024, Rama said, “I am an independent mayor.”Rama said he was “circumspect” in looking at their relationship, recalling that he already issued a statement that “enough is enough.”Rama said there should be no pretension and warned his colleagues to be very careful.“There’s no pretension here... I mean, (this) is my 32 years already serving Cebu City... My colleagues should be very careful, very careful. But talking about political changes, of course so far, (it’s) the way I want,” he said.Rama pointed out that the filing of certificates of candidacy is still in October.“October is still far (away), but the most important thing to remember... I am an independent mayor,” he said.On Thursday, Feb. 29, Rama said he was displeased with Garcia’s privilege speech, which called for a halt on the ongoing construction of bus stations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along Osmeña Blvd. Garcia had requested the Office of the Building Official (OBO) to issue a cease and desist order against the CBRT contractor as he sought a better design for the bus stations that could be proposed to the appropriate bodies, including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) of Cebu City, and the City Council.Rama said the matters raised in Garcia’s speech could have been discussed privately, as Garcia and the rest of the council could have had an emergency meeting with him.Garcia, for his part, assured that Rama was only emotional about the matter, but not angry with the council’s decision, saying they are both advocates of heritage preservation.Garcia said their opposing views are “normal,” assuring that they are “strictly professional” about it.“This is very normal gyud. This (is) strictly professional, and we have shown time and time again that the council is independent and we have our own minds, and we think by ourselves, and we have the same interest which is the interest of the city of Cebu,” he said.He said their opposing views will not affect their personal and working relationship. “It does not break our relationship as party mates, and more importantly, as friends,” he said.Ruiz hits administrationMeanwhile, former customs commissioner and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 7 director Yogi Filemon Ruiz hit the current administration with regard to the CBRT and the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).Ruiz, who has expressed his desire to run for mayor next year, said if he wins, he will prioritize basic needs.In a press conference at Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City Friday, he said he did not want to pretend to be an expert on the field, adding that he does not want to use the misery of the public to further his own political interest.He said the CBRT project has been through many revisions, and asked why it was approved if the program was not feasible.“Unsa may tumong ug tinguha ang budget (Is the budget the aim and the purpose)?” Ruiz said.Ruiz said he does not want the CBRT project to be another CCMC that has yet to be completed after eight years of construction.“CCMC has become a world-record longest constructed hospital in the whole world. Kung minyo pa na ang CCMC, mag-10 years anniversary na sila (If the CCMC were married, it would celebrate its 10th anniversary already),” he said.If he wins the race for mayor, Ruiz said he will make Cebu City “the safest city in the Philippines.”Ruiz said he will not prioritize “Singapore-like” visions but solve basic services that are left unaddressed like peace and order, health and social services, traffic and mobility, garbage and waste disposal and flooding and drainage management.He said these pressing problems will have to be solved first, and everything else will follow.“Unya na ta anang mga (Let’s not come up now with) grandiose plans that are leading us to nowhere,” he said.Ruiz assured that the city can lure businesses and investors if these basis services are addressed.As for his running mate, he said he is eyeing incumbent city councilors.“I still have to convince them to come out,” he said.Ruiz added that he still needs to consult his group for the official launching of Partido Cebuano, their political party, later this month. / AML How can a Filipino student earn money? . It’s always a good idea to take your time and make sure you’ve found the best online casino in the Philippines on the online gambling market that can give you what you want.

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AMID what he calls as “countless blunders” reportedly plaguing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project, Cebu City Councilor James Anthony Cuenco has called for the suspension of scheduled civil works for CBRT packages 2 and 3.The councilor is against further road closures that would consequently worsen the traffic situation in the city indefinitely.Instead, Cuenco calls on the CBRT proponent to first resolve the pending issues hounding the construction of Package 1, and its proposed partial operation this year.“No matter how much we want to trust these projections and timelines, it is leading us to the inevitable conclusion that this project will not be finished as scheduled,” Cuenco said in a privilege speech he delivered during the regular City Council session on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.Cuenco’s speech came a few weeks after representatives from the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) appeared before the council on Feb. 7, upon its request, to apprise the council of the development of the ongoing CBRT construction.The council is particularly concerned about the traffic situation of the city that has reportedly worsened due to delays in the CBRT project implementation.During the Feb. 7 executive session, Neda told the council that the project remains economically viable despite delays, while the DOTr bared new projected timelines.The DOTr said it aims to partially operate the CBRT once its Package 1 is completed by the second quarter of 2024.Norvin Imbong, DOTr deputy project manager for systems and stakeholders relations, in the same executive session, said they are now starting with the procurement of Package 2 and “have already started reaching out to more companies that will be participating in the bidding process, land acquisition, resettlement, and social management.”The CBRT Package 2 includes the south trunk – from the South Road Properties to Mambaling via N. 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Did I not present before in my privilege speech, the pitfalls of the Delhi BRT project, which only lasted a little over a year, folded up and turned out to be a failure,” Cuenco asked.Cuenco said the City Government should have also received copies of all documentary exhibits regarding each modification of the CBRT project, particularly feasibility studies justifying the budget increase from P16 billion to nearly P29 billion. CBRT Package 1 covers 2.38 kilometers from Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Building on Osmeña Blvd.The CBRT is a National Government project. Majority of the construction work affects Cebu City and its residents. Other issuesCuenco pointed out that the DOTr aims to partially operate the project this year, when it has yet to finalize institutional arrangements and the mode of operation (whether public-private partnership or government) of the buses on the BRT route, as these are still subject to an ongoing feasibility study as of February.He also raised concerns on the challenges to acquire the lots needed for the succeeding CBRT packages. While the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is doing the acquisition of the lots affected along the national road, he said private lot owners are withholding the sale of their properties pending the City Government’s finalization of its plan to update its real property tax ordinance, which would consequently raise the prices of the owners’ lots and properties.Cuenco suggested allowing the proponent to finish constructing the CBRT Package 1, then observing and studying its partial operations to help determine if the CBRT really works.“In the meantime, let’s urge the BRT (proponent) to take a pause and suspend any further civil works of the package 2 and 3 until all the pending issues shall have been resolved to spare the public with having to bear further traffic nightmares,” Cuenco said in a mix of Cebuano and English.Cuenco then urged the executive department to “immediately commence” the construction and opening of alternative roads while waiting for the completion of the CBRT. licensed online casinos TAYLOR Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking a record for most wins in the category with four.She began her speech by thanking her producer and friend Jack Antonoff and added, “I would love to tell you this is the happiest moment of my life,” she told the crowd, but said she feels this happy when she creates music and plays shows.Earlier in the night, Taylor Swift used her 13th Grammy win on Sunday, February 4, 2024, to announced her new album, “Tortured Poets Department,” will arrive April 19.The news arrived after U2 frontman Bono announced the award for best pop vocal album, which went to Taylor Swift for “Midnights.”“I know that the way that the Recording Academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans,” she said in her speech. 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(AP Photo)Karol G accepts the award for best musica urbana album for "Manana Sera Bonito" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo)Tyla accepts the award for best african music performance for "Make Me Water" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)Finneas, left, and Billie Eilish accept the award for best song written for visual media for "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)Karol G made Grammy history Sunday by becoming the first female performer to win best música urbana album for her blockbuster “Mañana Será Bonito” record.“This is my first time at the Grammys,” she told the audience in English. “And this is my first time holding my own Grammy.”Performances were many. 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In 1989, Chapman won best pop vocal performance, female for the song.Dua Lipa opened the show with a high-octane medley: first, a tease of her forthcoming single, “Training Season,” then, her most recent single, “Houdini," and finally, her disco-pop “Barbie” hit “Dance the Night."Eilish and Finneas brought their “Barbie” ballad to the Grammys stage with live string accompaniment, the second of two songs from the blockbuster film in one hour. 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Regional Mexican star Peso Pluma won his first Grammy for his first and only nomination, for best música Mexicana album for his “Genesis.”Best African music performance, a new category which aims to highlight regional musical traditions and recognizing “recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent,” went to South African singer Tyla for her ubiquitous hit, “Water.”“I never thought I’d say I won a Grammy at 21 years old,” she said in her acceptance speech. “Last year God decided to change my whole life.”Killer Mike won three awards in quick succession Sunday night, but somehow ended up in police custody before the main Grammys ceremony began. Police spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez said Mike being detained stemmed from an altercation inside the arena around 4 p.m.The rapper won his first first Grammy in 21 years, for best best rap performance went to Killer Mike Featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane for “Scientists & Engineers.” Soon afterward, they won for “best rap song.” Killer Mike also took home best rap album for “Michael,” cheering, “It is a sweep! It is a sweep!” (AP)

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Bacalso Ave. – while Package 3 refers to the BRT’s north trunk – from Capitol to Escario St., then to Gorordo Ave. to Arch. Reyes Ave. to Cebu IT Park.However, Cuenco, head of the city’s transportation committee, said the completion of the CBRT project would take a lot longer and become more expensive, unless “corrective” measures are done before proceeding with the civil works for the succeeding phases of the BRT construction.The councilor pointed out that it is impossible for the DOTr to actually partially operate CBRT Package 1 by 2024 because of several issues that still have to be addressed.Part of Package 1 of the CBRT is set for completion in July 2024; however, the DOTr has yet to provide information on their engagement with contractors for the CBRT’s operation and management which raises concerns on the lack clarity and transparency, said Cuenco.Cuenco revealed his staff also came across a letter-invitation from the Public-Private Partnership Center dated Dec. 27, 2023 for negotiated procurement for project preparation and transaction advisory services for the operation and maintenance of the CBRT project.“The addressee, Mr. Prabanant, is a partner at Deloitte Touche Tomatsu India LLP, located in Delhi. Did I not present before in my privilege speech, the pitfalls of the Delhi BRT project, which only lasted a little over a year, folded up and turned out to be a failure,” Cuenco asked.Cuenco said the City Government should have also received copies of all documentary exhibits regarding each modification of the CBRT project, particularly feasibility studies justifying the budget increase from P16 billion to nearly P29 billion. CBRT Package 1 covers 2.38 kilometers from Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Building on Osmeña Blvd.The CBRT is a National Government project. Majority of the construction work affects Cebu City and its residents. Other issuesCuenco pointed out that the DOTr aims to partially operate the project this year, when it has yet to finalize institutional arrangements and the mode of operation (whether public-private partnership or government) of the buses on the BRT route, as these are still subject to an ongoing feasibility study as of February.He also raised concerns on the challenges to acquire the lots needed for the succeeding CBRT packages. While the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is doing the acquisition of the lots affected along the national road, he said private lot owners are withholding the sale of their properties pending the City Government’s finalization of its plan to update its real property tax ordinance, which would consequently raise the prices of the owners’ lots and properties.Cuenco suggested allowing the proponent to finish constructing the CBRT Package 1, then observing and studying its partial operations to help determine if the CBRT really works.“In the meantime, let’s urge the BRT (proponent) to take a pause and suspend any further civil works of the package 2 and 3 until all the pending issues shall have been resolved to spare the public with having to bear further traffic nightmares,” Cuenco said in a mix of Cebuano and English.Cuenco then urged the executive department to “immediately commence” the construction and opening of alternative roads while waiting for the completion of the CBRT. 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