Cebu City continues investigation of Pogo-like activities

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City acting mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia continues to investigate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo)-like activities here. Garcia said on Monday that he received a letter from the League of Cities of the…

Acting Cebu City mayor recommends Cañete as city police director

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police Colonel Antonietto Cañete has earned the trust of acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia to lead the police here. On Monday, Garcia said he already signed the recommendation letter from his…

Garcia to Binaliw landfill operators: Show me solutions in a week

Pia Piquero 09/20/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered immediate action after identifying an incomplete Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has worsened foul odors, water contamination, and operational inefficiencies. Garcia conducted an on-site…

Cebu City to be next ‘premier city’ in Asia – acting Mayor Garcia

Pia Piquero 09/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has laid out an ambitious vision to transform Cebu City into the next “premier city” in Asia. This was after he vowed to fully support venture…

Acting Mayor Garcia: Nothing to do with Rama’s dismissal rumors

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia debunks claims of being the one who have read the Ombudsman’s decision on the order of dismissal of the suspended Mayor Michael Rama in a meeting with…

Garcia mulls waiving fines for impounded motors amid LTO plate crackdown

Pia Piquero 09/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is considering waiving penalties and fees for motorcycles impounded on August 31, following the implementation of the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) new guidelines on license plates starting September…

Raymond Garcia: Mike Rama is still a friend

Pia Piquero 08/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite recent criticisms from suspended Mayor Michael Rama, Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he is “still a friend.” “He is still a friend. I still look up to him; he still has…

Garcia defends CCSC as Pasigarbo venue amid Rama’s opposition

Pia Piquero 08/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he saw no reason why suspended Mayor Michael Rama opposed the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as the venue for Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024. He…

Cebu City Hall rightsizing: Garcia to start evaluation of employees

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Honeymoon period is over.” This was how Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia started his speech when announcing that he would be evaluating the performance of the Cebu City Hall employees in a few…

Garcia: Marcos’ SONA comprehensive, tackles topics he wants to hear

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Shannah Rose Pardo 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The third state of the nation address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has reached Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia’s expectations especially that the President discussed matters that Garcia wanted…

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