Raymond Garcia to take oath as Cebu City mayor after COC filing

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is set to take his oath as mayor following the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss suspended Mayor Michael Rama from public office. Garcia said…

Independent aspirant files COC, joins Cebu City mayoral race

Pia Piquero 10/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Julieto Cu, a 58-year-old independent aspirant from Barangay Guadalupe, officially filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for Cebu City mayor on Friday, October 4. He is the second independent aspirant to date to…

‘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…

Rama promises non-partisan politics

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama became emotional in his proclamation speech on May 10, 2022, shortly after he got a fresh mandate as mayor. “I dedicate this victory to my parents, my…

Rama wants 3 more Congressional Districts in Cebu City if he wins

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Should he be reelected as Cebu City’s chief executive this Monday, incumbent City Mayor Mike Rama said one of his priorities would be to redistrict Cebu City from two to five congressional districts.…

#CDNPinilay2022 Margot O vows all-out support to BPO industry if elected mayor

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 03/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City mayoral candidate, Margot Osmeña, who leads the Bando Osmeña Punodk Kauswagan (BOPK) party, promised the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry of her all-out support should she win in the upcoming polls.…

Rama: Release financial assistance to Mambaling fire victims in 3 days

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 11/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the release of financial assistance for the fire victims in Barangay Mambaling within three days. The mayor said in a press conference on Saturday, November 27, 2021,…

Cebu City bids goodbye to Mayor Labella

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 10,000 people wearing white and waving white flags bid their goodbyes to Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella on his burial day on Friday, November 26, 2021. Emotions poured the whole day…

Public urged not to bring children, seniors when viewing Mayor Labella’s remains

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Those who want to pay their last respects to Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella at the Cebu City Hall are asked not to bring children and senior citizens. This was the appeal of…

Cebu City Jail warden recalls support of Mayor Labella to inmates, personnel

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/19/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The top official of the Cebu City Jail Male Dormitory recalls the support of Mayor Edgardo Labella, who passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. Jail Superintendent Jose Abueva, Cebu City Jail warden,…

Labella admitted in a hospital for pneumonia — Casas

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/31/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Administrator Floro Casas Jr. has confirmed that Mayor Edgardo Labella has been admitted to a hospital in Cebu City on Saturday, October 30, because of pneumonia. Casas confirmed this through a…

Tumulak files surprise candidacy for Cebu City Mayor

Dyrecka Letigio 10/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A sudden twist to Cebu City’s brewing political battle for 2022 elections came as Councilor David Tumulak filed his candidacy for City Mayor on October 7, 2021.  Tumulak filed his candidacy shortly after…

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