Cebu City Hall workers’ bonuses on hold as budget revision ordered

Pia Piquero 03/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The release of the Charter Day bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees may face further delays after the City Council returned the proposed Supplemental Budget No. 1 (SB 1) to the executive department…

‘Buhi pa ko!’: Mike Rama rages over missing portraits in City Hall

Pia Piquero 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama turned a routine press engagement into a dramatic City Hall takeover on Friday. He was fuming over what he called an attempt to insult him as the…

Cebu City Hall move to SRP: Garcia eyes P500M budget

Pia Piquero 02/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has announced his plan to allocate P500 million in the 2026 budget for the transfer of Cebu City Hall to the South Road Properties (SRP). He called…

Cebu City Hall ‘irregularities’ due to ‘mayoral’ confusion, says Rama

Pia Piquero 02/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said the irregularities plaguing Cebu City Hall were due to “leadership confusion” under the current administration. He cited the alleged mismanagement of employee salaries and reports of…

Cebu City Hall hit by DTR fraud scandal – CSU head

Pia Piquero 02/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Allegations of widespread fraud involving the manipulation of Daily Time Records (DTR) have rocked Cebu City Hall, as an initial investigation reveals that multiple government personnel have been clocking in on behalf of…

Garcia stresses ‘maximum tolerance’ policy after Rosell’s City Hall arrest

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The police personnel from the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) are on high alert to maintain the security and order at the Cebu City Hall following the incident that transpired last Friday. CCPO…

P10M lights for Cebu City Hall rehab questioned: ‘Is it necessary?’

Pia Piquero 09/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A plan to spend P10 million on 65 sets of RGB lights for the rehabilitation of Cebu City Hall’s legislative building has come under intense scrutiny regarding the project’s value. While some officials…

Cebu City Hall faces potential shake-up as Garcia orders review of key officials

Pia Piquero 08/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A potential revamp looms over Cebu City Hall as Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia orders a review of department and assistant department heads. He wants to review their qualifications following concerns raised by…

New corruption claims rock Cebu City Hall

Pia Piquero 06/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Hall finds itself embroiled in yet another corruption allegation after a department head allegedly receives his full salary despite failing to log hours in his biometric Daily Time Record (DTR). In…

Cebu City Hall JO workers soon to get ‘premium pay’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Job order (JO) personnel at Cebu City Hall may receive up to P5,000 in premium pay in May and November if the proposed ordinance is passed. Authored by Acting Mayor Raymond Garcia and…

Cebu Daily Newscast: CPA continues project construction despite Rama’s stoppage order

CDN Digital 03/13/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. CPA continues project construction despite Rama’s stoppage order The Cebu Port Authority…

Rama plans to give Charter Day bonus to employees: ‘Why Be Selfish?’

Pia Piquero 02/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced his intention to give City Hall employees a bonus in celebration of the 87th Charter Day on February 24, 2024. However, he has not disclosed the definite…

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