Tug of war

Editorial 05/30/2016

On the surface, it’s understandable why 42 barangay officials affiliated with Team Rama were reluctant, even strongly opposed, to Acting Cebu City Mayor Margot Osmeña’s order to recall all city government-issued vehicles, including theirs, back to the…

BRACING FOR SUSPENSION

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carmel Loise Matus, Jhunnex Napallacan, Nestle L. Semilla 05/14/2016

When it rains, it pours. After he failed in his bid for reelection, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is facing yet another major obstacle. Rama, Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella, and 12 city councilors are bracing for the implementation…

Ombud wants decision vs Abellanosa implemented

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/13/2016

Rep. Rodrigo “Bebot” Abellanosa of Cebu City’s south district may not be able to assume his post despite his reelection. The Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas is pressing for the imposition of the penalty of…

Rama to file election protest

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Juli Ann M. Sibi 05/10/2016

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama will file an election protest within the next 10 days, as he cried foul over the victory of his staunch rival Tomas Osmeña. “We have been robbed! It is statistically impossible for…

Rama vows to fight on, questions Tomas’s win

Juli Ann M. Sibi 05/10/2016

Nearly 1,000 supporters of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama joined him and the rest of Team Rama in a four-hour rally at Plaza Sugbu to protest the proclamation of mayoral candidate Tomas Osmeña. “We have been cheated…

Allegations fly over vote buying

Carmel Loise Matus, Jameela Antoniette I. Mendoza, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Julit C. Jainar, Michaela Jaycel L. Dolores, Nestle L. Semilla, Sheila Mae Gumapon 05/08/2016

Opposing political camps in Cebu, Mandaue and Talisay cities yesterday accused each other of buying votes, as insinuated by some photos circulated through social media. All the candidates were quick to deny the allegations. In Cordova town…

Muslim groups support Rama

Jameela Antoniette I. Mendoza, James Nicole Franz R. Savellon 05/06/2016

SEVERAL Muslim groups and the Supreme Council of Datus Alimaong (SCODA) in Cebu City yesterday declared their support for Team Rama. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was grateful for the support. He said Team Rama has had…

Vice Mayor Labella urges NBI to investigate strafing

Jameela Antoniette I. Mendoza 05/03/2016

CEBU City Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 to conduct a separate investigation on the strafing incident involving Inayawan Barangay Captain Lotlot Ignacio-Soon, a candidate for Cebu City councilor. Last Monday…

Homeowners back Rama slate

Julit C. Jainar 05/03/2016

Homeowner groups voiced their support for the Team Rama slate during the second Homeowners Association Conference at the White Gold House yesterday. Collin Rosell, head of the City Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor, said…

Bet’s pharmacy strafed

Apple Ta-as, Chito O. Aragon, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/02/2016

A pharmacy owned by a candidate for Cebu City councilor under Team Rama was strafed yesterday in T. Padilla Extension, Barangay Tejero, Cebu City. No one was hurt in the early morning attack, but the glass walls…

Annabelle campaigns for Mayor Rama

Nestle L. Semilla 04/22/2016

CELEBRITY talent manager Annabelle Rama endorsed the Team Rama slate of her cousin Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and Vice President Jejomar Binay for president. Annabelle has been in Cebu for a week already and was seen…

Annabelle Rama backs Mike, Binay

Julit C. Jainar, Nestle L. Semilla 04/22/2016

TALENT manager Annabelle Rama reiterated her support to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his slate as well as Vice President Jejomar Binay. “Si Mike og Binay pareha sila pobre og makatabang sa pobre,” she said. Rama…

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