Ombudsman upholds Garcia’s legitimacy as Cebu City mayor

Pia Piquero 03/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a complaint against Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia over the termination of a co-terminus employee, upholding his authority as Cebu City’s chief executive. It further weakens former…

Rama: Willing to return van, but insists he’s the ‘rightful mayor’

Pia Piquero 02/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is open to returning his city-issued vehicle but insists that he is still “the rightful mayor.” In a letter dated February 25, his legal counsel, Lawyer Luis…

Mayor Garcia: Carnapping case possible if Rama fails to return van

Pia Piquero 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama may face carnapping charges if he continues to refuse to return a government-issued vehicle beyond the city’s set deadline to have it back. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia…

‘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…

Mike Rama defiant after Ombudsman ruling: ‘Do not be swayed’

Pia Piquero 02/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has urged his supporters to remain calm after the Office of the Ombudsman upheld its ruling that found him guilty of nepotism and grave misconduct. In a Facebook post…

Rama loses appeal: Ombudsman affirms dismissal for nepotism

Pia Piquero 02/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines –- The Office of the Ombudsman has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, sustaining its September 9, 2024 ruling that found him guilty of nepotism and grave…

Garcia believes cases filed against him are ‘politically motivated’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the complaints filed by dismissed Mayor Michael Rama’s son against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia over the weekend, the latter remained unfazed. In a press conference on Monday, Garcia said that…

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