Dissolve redundant committees

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/20/2016

The Cebu City government will have to dissolve some councils and special committees created under the administration of suspended Mayor Michael Rama because it is costly to keep them all. Lawyer Ralph Sevilla, a member of the…

Rama’s exit

Editorial 05/18/2016

After several evening vigils and rallies, outgoing Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has no other choice but to eventually concede to his erstwhile mentor and now bitter rival Mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña, and it is just as well.…

Rama takes a break; Labella, others comply with order

Jhunnex Napallacan, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/17/2016

OUTGOING Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said his lawyers will focus on his election protest while he takes a rest after months of campaigning for reelection. “As I had said, what else is new? That is always…

Rama, officials receive suspensions as Margot takes over

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/17/2016

A day after conceding to Cebu City Mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña, outgoing Mayor Michael Rama and his allies in the City Council began receiving the suspension order issued against them by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)…

Revoking sale of SRP lots could have serious legal implications

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/12/2016

THERE could be serious legal ramifications should Mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña revoke the sale of lots at the South Road Properties (SRP). Reelected Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella cautioned Osmeña about his plan as he expressed his reservations especially…

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Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/11/2016

  Tommy O wants to revoke SRP lots sale to Ayala-SM, Filinvest Less than two days after he was proclaimed as winner, Cebu City Mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña has managed to spark a contentious debate by saying he…

Rama to file election protest

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Juli Ann M. Sibi 05/10/2016

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama will file an election protest within the next 10 days, as he cried foul over the victory of his staunch rival Tomas Osmeña. “We have been robbed! It is statistically impossible for…

Rama: No politics in police car distribution

Nestle L. Semilla 05/01/2016

CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama has remained unfazed by criticisms about his distribution of new patrol cars to Cebu City police. “Kanang opponent mo criticize man gyud na. Kung hiposon nang nangabot unya mataya, moingon dayon, ‘Mao…

No cash distribution in LP meet, says Davide

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/23/2016

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III belied reports that cash was distributed to barangay leaders allied with the Liberal Party (LP) in Cebu City and province during a party gathering  last Friday. The governor maintained the event was…

Rama chides LP for ‘cash distribution’

Carmel Loise Matus 04/23/2016

“MONEY cannot buy conscience.” This was what Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama told Cebu City barangay captains who attended a gathering of Liberal Party (LP) candidates and allies in Cebu City and province last Friday where cash…

Annabelle Rama backs Mike, Binay

Julit C. Jainar, Nestle L. Semilla 04/22/2016

TALENT manager Annabelle Rama reiterated her support to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his slate as well as Vice President Jejomar Binay. “Si Mike og Binay pareha sila pobre og makatabang sa pobre,” she said. Rama…

Team Rama backs Metro Cebu board; gov bets bare agenda

Carmel Loise Matus, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/20/2016

Team Rama candidates vowed to support the Metro Cebu Development and Coordinating Board (MCDCB) and its plans for Metro Cebu in yesterday’s Mega Decisions 2016 forum organized by Mega Cebu. The same forum also featured gubernatorial and…

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