LRT in Cebu & Davao

DOTC: Approves LRT in Cebu
DOTC: Approves LRT in Cebu
The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has endorsed to the National Economic and Development Authority the implementation of the first phase of a proposed Light Rail Transport in Cebu City.
The project has been submitted for funding under the 25th yen package of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. The DOTC, which is the implementing agency, has completed the evaluation and has n=endorsed to NEDA the implementation of a priority Phase I, Line I of the project.
Line I is a 22-kilometer route from Talisay in the south to the town of Consolacion in the north. The proposed LRT system stretches 71 kilometers along the eastern coast of Cebu province, from Carcar in the south to Danao City in the north.
The LRT project is one of the 12 priority projects identified as the Central Visayas Development Projects, beneficiary of the re-alignment of the P932-million counterpart fund for the Cebu south coastal road project.
Gullas pushes for LRT project - The Freeman » The Freeman Sections » Metro Cebu

Davao Light Rail Transit
Davaoeños will soon enjoy the proposed Davao Light Rail Transit. The project was one of the results following the BIMP-EAGA investment conference held in this city last October.
The Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP), Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), MCC Capital Inc., a UK-based financial institution, and local government units in the Davao Region have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on the proposed Davao Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the construction of a bridge in Samal.
Wendel Avisado, executive director of the DIDP stated that “the LRT system will serve the coastal builtup area of Davao City, as well as neighboring areas in Davao del Sur (Sta. Cruz), and Davao del Norte (Panabo City).” He said that the project cost was R240 billion in 1997 when it was first proposed. “It is also proposed to be 60 kilometers in length and a BOT (build, operate, transfer) project,” Avisado said.
The intended railway system will initially stretch across the major highways of Tagum City-Carmen-Panabo City-Davao City-Sta. Cruz-and Digos City in Davao del Sur.
Personally, this railway system means less hassle and shorter traveling time to the rural areas where there are still many unexplored thrills and adventures to be experienced.

^ Good for them. Sana hindi masyadong ma-corrupt.

hinain na nga daw ng mga congressman kay Pnoy yun project...sana wag nya lang tignan...ipagawa nya din sana...para sa mga cebuano at taga davao...