Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections

Kim Ablaña 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these…

VM Garcia: MCWD ‘controversy’ has affected party coalition

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Following the controversy of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) board of directors, Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said that it had affected the alliance of political parties. The Vice Mayor said that…

Rama promises to mediate between Casas, Alcover over cyber libel case

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is calling a meeting among members of their coalition hoping to address the animosity between two of its members. Rama was referring to former city administrator Floro Casas…

No conflict within Partido Barug – Rama

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reiterated that there is no conflict within the administration’s party, Partido Barug. Rama made this statement after the Daluz-led Panaghiusa group on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, announced several…

Partido Barug backs Bong Go for President, Sara for VP

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City’s ruling party, Partido Barug, will be backing the presidential bid of Senator Bong Go and the candidacy of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio for vice president. During a press conference on…

Zafra, Hontiveros: We are staying with Partido Barug

Doris C. Bongcac 11/01/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – They won’t be leaving  Partido Barug after all. In a joint statement released on Sunday, October 31, Cebu City Councilors Phillip Zafra and Donaldo Hontiveros said that they have “acceded to the call…

It was Bebot’s idea to make Margot run for mayor – Tom O

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK)’s decision to field former Cebu City councilor Margot Osmeña for the city’s mayoralty race came four days before the filing of candidacy for next year’s elections will close.…

Partido Barug officially endorses MARINO partylist

Derycka C. Letigio 09/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s ruling party, Partido Barug has officially endorsed Marino Samahan ng mga Seaman Inc. (MARINO) Partylist by joining headquarters in the city’s uptown. Barug’s standard-bearer for the 2022 elections, Acting Mayor Michael…

Rama to run for Cebu City mayor again

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama on Tuesday, September 7 announced his intentions to run once again for the city’s top position in the upcoming 2022 polls. “I am announcing my desire to…

Dondon confirms he ‘may run independently’ for 2022 polls

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Donaldo ‘Dondon’ Hontiveros on Sunday, September 5, confirmed that he might be running independently for the upcoming 2022 polls. Hontiveros, in a statement on his official Facebook page, said it…

Partido Barug takes control of Cebu City Council

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The tables have turned. Partido Barug-PDP Laban took the chairmanship of 20 of the 22 committees of the Cebu City Council in this afternoon’s inaugural session. Only two Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK)…

Jerry Guardo takes oath, mulls joining Partido Barug

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/02/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Councilor Jerry Guardo, who finally took his oath as the eighth councilor of the Cebu City North District on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, is looking to join Partido Barug. Guardo, who used to be with…

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