CEBU CITY, Philippines – The redevelopment at Cebu City’s historic Carbon Market is currently underway.
But the vendors refuse to budge and are not going down without a fight.
According to vendor groups, at least 8,000 will be affected by the city government’s continuing demolitions for the Carbon Market Modernization project.
While Carbon itself will get a facelift, many Cebuanos expressed dismay over the demolition of a market that provided low-cost food for many low-income students and employees who work in the area. (READ: Cebuanos share memories, worries as Carbon Market stalls demolished)
Rappler will speak with vendor groups, and a representative from Megawide, the controversial project’s developer.
Rappler invited a representative from the Cebu City government to address concerns over the market, however the local government unit agreed to be interviewed at a later date.
Watch the discussion live at 7 pm, Friday, July 22, on Rappler. – Rappler.com
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