Jerry Guardo takes oath, mulls joining Partido Barug

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/02/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Councilor Jerry Guardo, who finally took his oath as the eighth councilor of the Cebu City North District on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, is looking to join Partido Barug. Guardo, who used to be with…

Rama hints of surprises at City Council’s inaugural session

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 07/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Stay tuned.” This is Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama’s advice to the public as he hints about several changes in the 15th Sangguniang Panlungsod on its inaugural session on Tuesday, July 2.…

After Arcilla, Comelec disqualifies Andales’ candidacy in May 2019 elections

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 06/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has affirmed the decision of the Comelec Second Division to cancel the Certificate of Candidacy of reelected Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales. In a decision promulgated…

Comelec en banc rules: Arcilla disqualified to run in May 2019 elections

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 06/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc affirmed that Cebu City North District Councilor Alvin Arcilla was not qualified to run in the May 2019 elections because he already served three consecutive terms.…

Councilor Andales to contest Comelec ruling disqualifying him from seeking another term

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City North District Councilor Sisinio Andales is planning to contest the ruling of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division disqualifying him from seeking another term in the council. Andales, in a…

Arcilla’s camp assures he is still a bona fide candidate for Cebu City councilor

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 03/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Alvin Arcilla, who is running for another term in the May midterm elections, will continue to be a candidate despite the resolution for disqualification from the Commission on Election (Comelec)…

Hundreds show up for ‘Farmers’ Day’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/14/2018

Plaza Sugbo was filled with freshly harvested fruits, vegetables, and a variety of ornamental plants as Cebu City marked its third Farmer’s Day celebration, Wednesday. Hundreds of farmers from the city’s different barangays joined the event, organized…

Apas resident asks Comelec to disqualify two Cebu City councilors

Morexette Erram 10/23/2018

A concerned citizen has filed a petition to formally request the Comelec to disqualify Cebu City Councilors Sisinio Andales and Alvin Arcilla who are seeking re-election in next year’s elections. Allen Canoy, a resident of Apas, Cebu…

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