Comelec en banc issues certificate of finality on Andales’ cancellation of COC

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc on Thursday, July 4, 2019, has issued a Certificate of Finality over its decision to cancel the Certificate of Candidacy of Cebu City North District Councilor…

Rama hints of surprises at City Council’s inaugural session

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 07/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Stay tuned.” This is Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama’s advice to the public as he hints about several changes in the 15th Sangguniang Panlungsod on its inaugural session on Tuesday, July 2.…

After Arcilla, Comelec disqualifies Andales’ candidacy in May 2019 elections

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 06/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has affirmed the decision of the Comelec Second Division to cancel the Certificate of Candidacy of reelected Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales. In a decision promulgated…

Councilor Andales to contest Comelec ruling disqualifying him from seeking another term

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City North District Councilor Sisinio Andales is planning to contest the ruling of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division disqualifying him from seeking another term in the council. Andales, in a…

Apas resident asks Comelec to disqualify two Cebu City councilors

Morexette Erram 10/23/2018

A concerned citizen has filed a petition to formally request the Comelec to disqualify Cebu City Councilors Sisinio Andales and Alvin Arcilla who are seeking re-election in next year’s elections. Allen Canoy, a resident of Apas, Cebu…

Council blocs argue over Zafra’s status

USJ-R Journalism Intern Kristine Q. Remolisan 09/26/2017

CEBU City Councilor Sisinio Andales moved to dismiss City Councilor Philip Zafra as an ex officio member of the City Council during Tuesday’s regular session. Andales believed that Zafra’s term as both Tisa barangay chairman and president…

Rama claims: There is sufficient basis for success of his poll protest

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/11/2016

AMID suggestions that a petition for recall may be the more expedient way of protesting against the victory of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña, defeated mayoral candidate Michael Rama said he is not considering a recall election…

‘We are athletes, not criminals’

09/13/2016

ROLLER skating, skateboarding, rollerblading or anything of that sort on Cebu City sidewalks may soon be a thing of the past. An ordinance proposed by Councilor Sisinio Andales seeks to amend City Ordinance 801, otherwise known as…

Free bread, water (bottled and MCWD) for SOCA crowd

Joana Belsonda 07/07/2015

OVER 10,000 pieces of bread and 10,000 bottles of mineral water were offered to those who attended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s State of the City Address (SOCA) at the Plaza Independencia last Saturday. Free tap water …

Rama reprimands, defends secretary over solicitation

Doris C. Bongcac 07/01/2015

Nothing wrong with ‘partnering’ with private sector, mayor says Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he has reprimanded his secretary for sending out solicitation letters for bread and water without his approval. At the same time, the…

Council questions solicitation letter for bottled water

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 06/25/2015

IS Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama asking for donations of bottled mineral water from commercial establishments?  If so, is this legal? Councilor Sisinio Andales asked this during last Wednesday’s City Council session. He posted on his Facebook…

Cebu City activities for PWD Week

06/24/2015

THE Cebu city government has lined up activities for National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week. These activities include job fairs for persons with disabilities (PWDs), PWD Got Talent, a parade   and sports events, according to the Cebu…

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