Ombudsman upholds Garcia’s legitimacy as Cebu City mayor

Pia Piquero 03/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a complaint against Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia over the termination of a co-terminus employee, upholding his authority as Cebu City’s chief executive. It further weakens former…

Garcia defends big-ticket projects: ‘These are still plans’

Pia Piquero 02/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has defended his administration’s big-ticket projects amid growing public scrutiny, particularly as the election season draws near. Garcia addressed concerns about the P210 million additional budget for…

EGS Solid North stays unbeaten, downs RKF Iloilo

Glendale G. Rosal 01/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The EGS Solid North Party List improved to a 2-0 record in the 1st Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia Cup 2025 Invitational Basketball Tournament, cruising to an 86-65 victory over Sinulog Cup champion RKF…

Mayor Garcia wants Cebu City to be walkable, less reliant on cars

Pia Piquero 12/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is banking on completing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system’s “Link to the Port” component to realize one of his directions of making Cebu City a more pedestrian-friendly…

Garcia says Rama can enter Cebu City Hall as private citizen

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama is always welcome to visit the Cebu City Hall. This was the response of Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia when asked if Rama could still get…

Garcia stresses ‘maximum tolerance’ policy after Rosell’s City Hall arrest

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The police personnel from the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) are on high alert to maintain the security and order at the Cebu City Hall following the incident that transpired last Friday. CCPO…

Ruiz: Complaint filed vs Garcia on road closure linked to CBRT

Futch Anthony Inso 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayoralty aspirant Yogi Ruiz filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and Engineer Norvin Imbong, the project manager of the Cebu…

Raymond Garcia to take oath as Cebu City mayor after COC filing

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is set to take his oath as mayor following the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss suspended Mayor Michael Rama from public office. Garcia said…

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…

Garcia orders urgent salary release for 4 City Hall employees

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has directed the new city administrator to promptly pay the six months’ worth of unpaid salaries to four City Hall employees who filed complaints leading to Mayor Michael…

With Rama on leave, Garcia sits as acting mayor of Cebu City

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said that there will be “no changes” in Cebu City during his 27-day term as the acting mayor. The vice mayor assumed the position after Mayor…

Mayor Rama on leave; VM Garcia is acting mayor until Oct. 15

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia will serve as the acting mayor until Mayor Michael Rama returns. Garcia made this announcement during the city’s weekly flag ceremony at the Plaza Sugbo grounds…

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