Osmeña on Cutie’s shift of alliance: Mary Ann is a better choice

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As 1Cebu party endorses Rep. Rachel Marguerite “Cutie” Del Mar of Cebu City North District in their lineup for congressional candidates, former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña had something to say. Del Mar…

Rama ends coalition with Garcia for 2025 elections

Pia Piquero 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama officially declared the end of the Rama-Garcia political coalition for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. This means the dissolution of the alliance between Rama’s political party, Partido…

KUSUG has yet to name a presidentiable to support

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s Partido Kugi Uswag Sugbo (KUSUG) led by vice mayoral candidate, Councilor Raymond Garcia, has yet to name a presidential candidate to support.  This despite the pronouncement of Rama-led Partido Barug supporting…

Barug-KUSUG’s support for BBM divides coalition

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s Partido Barug, Kugi Uswag Sugbo (KUSUG), and Panaghiusa, maybe a formidable coalition for the local elections, but when it comes to their national bets, they are divided. Mayor Michael Rama, the…

Cebu City’s Barug-PDP Laban endorses BBM-Sara

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his party, Barug-PDP Laban, in coalition with Kugi Uswag Sugbo (KUSUG), officially endorsed former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. as President and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as Vice…

Panaghiusa to push for two more districts in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Daluz-led Partido Panaghiusa is pushing for two more districts here.  This is one of the visions they plan to pursue with their coalition with the Garcia-led KUSUG, and Rama-led Barug parties.  Panaghiusa President, Jose…

Barug, Kusug, Panaghiusa join forces anew for 2022

Derycka Letigio 09/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After breaking up in recent months, Partido Barug renews its alliance with Partido Kugi Uswag Sugbo (KUSUG) led by Councilor Raymond Garcia and Partido Panaghiusa of Jose Daluz, III, as the three parties…

Rama: Barug ‘not threatened’ with revival of old parties

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama said he is not threatened with the revival of two parties in Cebu City that would essentially separate from Barug Team Rama. The Partido Panaighiusa of former…

KUSUG party to be revived too

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Kugi Uswag Sugbo (KUSUG) political party in Cebu City will be revived by its founder, former Cebu City Mayor Alvin Garcia and his son, current City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia. The younger…

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