Tomas’ election protest against Rama junked

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/20/2015

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed the election protest filed by former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmena against incumbent Mayor Michael Rama. In a decision dated November 13, Comelec’s first division ruled that based on the…

Media practitioners, accountant join BO-PK

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 10/11/2015

A FAMOUS radio personality, a certified public accountant and a media practitioner-turned-barangay-councilman rounded out the lineup of the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) for next year’s elections. BO-PK founder Tomas Osmeña, who is running for Cebu City mayor…

No bloc voting for Church in 2016 polls, say priests

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 09/25/2015

While corruption continues to hound the government, two Cebuano priests said the Catholic Church will never endorse candidates or compel its members to vote for particular individuals. “All we could do is  educate voters  and hope that…

Pelaez’s supporters now back Radaza

Norman V. Mendoza 09/25/2015

Businessman Efrain Pelaez Jr.’s former campaign manager and spokesman have switched sides to the camp of his rival Mayor Paz Radaza. Jonax Igot, former  campaign manager, and Joe Ycong, Pelaez’s spokesman, and 30 barangay leaders representing all …

18K Mandaue voters have no biometrics yet

Melissa Q. Cabahug 09/25/2015

Thousands of Mandaue City voters have not yet had their  biometrics data captured at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office . The deadline falls on Oct. 31. Election Officer Anna Fleur Gujilde said that of more than …

Ouanos await Liberal’s choices in 6th district

Melissa Q. Cabahug 09/15/2015

Where are the Ouanos in the plans of the Liberal Party next year in Cebu’s 6th district? Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Thaddeo Ouano who wants his daughter Emmarie “Lollipop”  Ouano-Dizon to run for Mandaue mayor, said…

How to vote for candidates

09/07/2015

The proposal for a longer, earlier campaign period that was eventually shot down by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) may have prompted Comelec chairman Andres Bautista to call on voters to look beyond the sound bites and…

Two Cebu City officials quit for 2016 polls

Marc Eric Cosep 09/04/2015

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s executive assistant and former city councilor Joey Daluz  has taken a leave of absence and will resign by October 1 to prepare to run  for councilor in the south district under Team…

Two city officials quit for 2016 election run

Marc Eric Cosep 09/03/2015

Two Cebu City officials resigned to prepare for their run in next year’s election. Cebu City Mayor Micheal Rama’s Executive Assistant and former city councilor Joey Daluz will run for councilor in the south district under Team…

Seven barangay execs switch to Team Rama

Nestle L. Semilla 09/01/2015

SEVEN barangay chairpersons have switched from Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) to Team Rama. Barangay chairpersons Nerissa Antholihao of Budlaan, Zenaida Colina of Bacayan, Maria Velasquez of Pulangbato, Felix Limotan of Sirao, Orlan Herrerra of  Guba, Manny Pepito…

Alayon says Davide denial won’t affect support for polls

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/30/2015

The Alayon Party reiterated that they are committed to support Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas and the reelection bid of Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale in 2016. Their declaration of…

It’s Roxas’ turn

08/04/2015

In anointing  Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas as the Liberal Party standard- bearer in next year’s elections, President Benigno Aquino III stayed true to form and tradition, picking  a successor from party ranks. Twenty five…

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