The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday proposed an underground subway system that will connect Danao City in the north to the City of Naga in the south.

The proposal was revealed by DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development John Batan and confirmed by the Cebu Provincial Government through its Sugbo News Facebook page.

Batan told media that discussions with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia began in 2024.

He explained that the subway project is part of the DOTr's long-term plan to reduce road congestion and improve public transport infrastructure in Cebu.

"Unfortunately, when we looked at Cebu, there is no long and wide road where we can build an elevated railway. That's where the idea of the Cebu Subway came from. Actually, the subway is in the master plan for Cebu," Batan stressed.

Unlike Metro Cebu, where elevated rail systems are common, Cebu faces space constraints due to narrow roads, making an elevated rail system impractical.

The subway will span approximately 60 to 65 kilometers from Danao to Naga.

"We will initiate a ridership study to estimate the potential passenger volume for the Cebu Subway," Batan added.

The provincial government's active participation is essential to ensure the project aligns with the needs of the Cebuano people.