Dynasties in power: The unbroken cycle of political families in PH

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Political families, commonly understood as political dynasties, in the Philippines are not uncommon in Philippine politics. According to a 2013 journal of Ateneo de Manila University by Ronald Mendoza, Edsel Beja, Victor Venida,…

Rama: Duranos’ endorsement of Pam Baricuatro a huge plus for opposition

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama says that the Duranos’ support for Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro’s candidacy for governor is “a very positive development” for them. Duranos’ endorsement of Baricuatro a huge plus for…

‘I tried to convince him’: Durano on Magpale’s shift to Team Frasco

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following Migs Magpale’s shift of alliance from the Duranos to Team Frasco, the chairman of his former party has something to say. “We are a free country in a democracy. So, para nako…

Mayoral hopeful Yogi Ruiz introduces final slate for 2025 polls

Pia Piquero 10/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayoral aspirant Yogi Filemon Ruiz officially declared his candidacy for Cebu City mayor in the 2025 midterm elections during his proclamation rally on October 5. Ruiz will be running without a vice mayoral…

COC filing in Cebu City kicks off peacefully, police say

Emmariel Ares 10/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The first three days of the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) in Cebu City have been peaceful and orderly.  This was according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Maria Theresa Macatangay, deputy director for…

Vicente Loot to run again as mayor of Daanbantayan

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Daanbantayan mayor and retired police general Vicente Loot said on Thursday that he would be running as mayor again of Daanbantayan, after his stepson and incumbent mayor Sun Shimura filed for candidacy…

Sun Shimura seeks Cebu 4th district’s congressional seat, to challenge 1Cebu’s Salimbangon

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Incumbent Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura will be running as congressman in the 4th district of Cebu Province. Shimura officially filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on Thursday at exactly 10 a.m. Since he…

Cuenco: No division in City Council amid political party split

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The political parties of acting Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and suspended mayor Michael Rama recently revealed the councilors who have joined their team. On Sept. 23, the Kugi, Uswag, Sugbo (Kusug)…

Tom Osmeña: No confirmation yet from Archival to run for Mayor

Pia Piquero 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – No confirmation yet from City Councilor Nestor Archival to run for mayoral candidacy. Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña confirmed in a press conference on March 5 that City Councilor Nestor Archival has…

‘Safe streets’ for Cebuanos eyed by ex-PDEA regional chief

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As early as January this year, several personalities have expressed their interest in running for mayoral position in Cebu City for the 2025 midterm polls. One of those planning to be aspirants for…

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