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…

Mandauehanons to elect PB members for the first time next year

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/01/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – For the first time, Mandaue City residents will get to choose their own representatives to the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) in the 2025 midterm elections. Atty. Annafleur Gujilde, the city’s election officer, said…

Comelec: Bets have until Oct. 8 to file COCs for 2025 elections

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 10/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  Political hopefuls can file their respective certificates of candidacy (COCs) before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) starting today, October 1 up to October 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Comelec was referring…

Gwen accepts 1Cebu nomination for her reelection bid in 2025

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has accepted the 1Cebu party nomination for her to seek reelection in the 2025 midterm elections. But she is yet to name her running mate. Asked who will be…

Mandaue Rep. Ouano-Dizon is Lakas-CMD regional chairperson

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/27/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue Lone District Representative Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon has been appointed as the new regional chairperson of the country’s dominant political party, Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD). The appointment took place after the Lakas convention…

Comelec-Mandaue gearing up for upcoming filing of COCs

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/26/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections in Mandaue City (Comelec-Mandaue) is now preparing for the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy. Comelec-Mandaue Election Officer, Lawyer Annafleur Gujilde, said that they had a coordination meeting on…

Osmeña slams Ong for joining Barug: ‘Driven by personal ambition’

Pia Piquero 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – They used to be good friends and political allies. But Kasambagan Barangay Captain Franklyn Ong has already left Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) and is now considered as among the “probable” candidates under…

Why Franklyn Ong is now with Barug, not BOPK?

Pia Piquero 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The political landscape in Cebu City is experiencing major shifts as the election season looms around the corner. One of the most recent developments is Franklyn Ong’s transition from the Bando Osmeña Pundok…

Partido Barug in Cebu City unveils slate for 2025 elections

Pia Piquero 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Partido Barug Team Rama officially unveiled its “probable” slate of candidates for the 2025 elections. The lineup includes several individuals who have ran for public office multiple times but failed to secure a…

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…

Former Barug councilors in Cebu City: Why did they move to Kusug?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The five councilors, who have shifted alliances from suspended Mayor Michael Rama’s Partido Barug party to acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia’s Kusug party, explained the reason for their move. On Monday, Sept. 23,…

COMELEC releases schedule for 2025 elections, COC filing

Pia Piquero 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Aspiring candidates for the 2025 midterm elections are gearing up as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially announced the filing schedule for Certificates of Candidacy (COC). The elections, covering national, local, and…

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