Mayor Rama mulls “Gabii sa Kagikan,” a heritage tour of city’s old cemeteries

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is planning to launch a heritage walk to some of Cebu City’s old and historic cemeteries, which he called “Gabii sa Kagikan.” In his message after the regular…

Another jailbreak in Cebu City’s Operation Second Chance: 27 kids caught, 3 still at large

Morexette Marie Erram, Paul Lauro, Wenilyn Sabalo 05/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has ordered executives from the City Hall and the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) to take over Operation Second Chance following another jailbreak there. Officials confirmed that at…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ expected to draw thousands of devotees, spectators this year

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government invites the Catholic faithful to join in the 26th year since inception of the annual ‘Buhing Kalbaryo,’ Cebu City’s iconic street play, this April 7, 2023. This is the…

Cebu City to hold ‘Food Security Summit’ by April

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is eyeing to hold a two-day “Food Security Summit” on April 25 and 26, 2023. Lawyer Jerone Castillo, the special assistant to Mayor Michael Rama, said the Food Security…

Mayor Rama in Manila for ‘very important’ sectoral meeting

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama traveled to Manila on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, to attend a one-day scheduled sectoral meeting in Malacañang. In a phone interview with reporters on Tuesday morning, Rama said the meeting…

Mayor Rama implements revamp of city hall officials

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government on Monday, March 13, 2023, implemented the revamp of city hall officials. City Administrator Suzanne Ardosa, after the early Monday morning flag-raising ceremony at the Plaza Sugbo grounds, announced…

Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama joins calls for justice on Degamo’s killing 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has joined in the calls to bring justice to the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the assassination and subsequent…

Over P40M infrastructure projects turned over to Cebu City barangays

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, led the turnover of about P49 million worth of various infrastructure projects in the different barangays in the city. The activity is part…

Rama wants new real property tax revision to take effect in 2024

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is still keen on updating the real property tax rates here even after scrapping the recently approved ordinance that would allow them to levy higher taxes.  During a…

Rama to CPA: Collection of parking fees at Compania Maritima is ‘stupid’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If he were to have it his way, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wanted the police to intervene and stop the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) from collecting parking fees for the use of…

Cebu City to celebrate week-long 86th Charter Anniversary

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will officially start on Feb. 17, 2023 the week-long celebration for its 86th Charter Anniversary scheduled on Feb. 24, 2023. City Administrator Ma. Suzanne Ardosa announced on Monday, Jan. 30, the…

Rosell: Panel of lawyers to address Mayor Rama’s nepotism case

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines (UPDATED)– The two younger brothers of Mayor Michael Rama’s wife, Malou Gimenez Mandanat-Rama, have been working in the city hall since 2015, Secretary to the mayor Atty. Collin Rosell said in response to the…

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