Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters

11/11/2024

WASHINGTON  — Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1.” According to his own statements, he’s got a lot to do on that first day in the White House. His list includes starting up the mass…

Fil-Am mayor claims reelection in San Diego mayoral race

11/09/2024

SAN DIEGO – Filipino American San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria led by 38,000 votes over San Diego police officer Larry Turner on Friday and declared victory. Gloria held 54.8 percent of the vote, compared to Turner’s 45.1…

Ex-Cebu City administrator arrested at City Hall for usurpation

Pia Piquero 11/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Administrator and lawyer Collin Rosell was arrested inside the Office of the Mayor at Cebu City Hall on Friday, November 8, 2024, following his unauthorized entry into the premises. Police…

Tensions high at Cebu City Hall; Rama supporters demand his reinstatement

Pia Piquero 11/08/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tensions flared at Cebu City Hall on Friday morning, November 8, 2024, when suspended officials entered the premises without a permit and held a press conference. At around 9 a.m. on November…

Merkado sa Danao has ‘appropriated budget’ — local execs clarify

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The two local chief executives in Danao City have clarified that the restoration of their public market has already an appropriated budget. Danao City Mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano and Vice Mayor Ramon…

10,000 join prayer rally for dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Cortes

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines —Around 10,000 supporters holding candles joined a prayer rally for dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes in front of the Mandaue City Hall on Friday evening, October 11, 2024. The Team Mandaue slate and…

Raymond Alvin Garcia is officially Mayor of Cebu City

Pia Piquero 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Raymond Alvin Garcia will no longer serve as acting mayor and has now become the full-fledged mayor of Cebu City. Garcia took his oath at the Cebu City Hall, administered by Leocadio Trovela,…

MTP backs Archival’s bid for Cebu City mayor

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the Movement for Transformative Politics (MTP) have joined the roster of supporters to back incumbent Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival’s mayoral race. MTP members composed of businessmen, educators, representatives of urban…

Gwen Garcia files COC for Cebu governor but no runningmate yet

Morexette Marie Erram 10/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, has filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for her reelection bid in the upcoming 2025 elections. Garcia submitted her COC at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, which…

Ombudsman suspends Palompon, Leyte Mayor Oñate

Futch Anthony Inso 10/04/2024

ORMOC, Leyte—The Office of the Ombudsman suspended Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate for one year without pay after the Ombudsman found him guilty of conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service and simple neglect of…

Kusug party wants Edu Rama for Cebu City South congressional seat

Pia Piquero 10/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Kugi, Uswag Sugbo (Kusug) party, led by Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, is considering endorsing incumbent Congressman Edu Rama for Cebu City’s South District in the 2025 elections. However, Garcia said he…

PJ Garcia, 2 independent candidates file COCs on first day of filing

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three candidates who will run as district representative and board member in Cebu have filed their Certificates of Candidacies (COCs) on the first day of the filing period. These are 3rd District Rep.…

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