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Mike Rama: Sinulog 2025 ‘must be in SRP’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sinulog Festival in 2025 will still be held in the South Road Properties (SRP). “It must be in SRP,” Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said in an interview on Sunday afternoon, January 21. For Rama, the SRP remains the best venue for the annual festival. Some of the spectators in.....»»
Skywalks in Cebu City: Rama wants to remove these, replace with underpasses
CEBU CITY, Philippines – City Mayor Michael Rama wants to remove all remaining skywalks in Cebu City. He expressed that these skywalks were “not effective” and cited that, due to them, there was no longer a way for a sidewalk, as they reduced the width of the road. READ: Skywalks along Osmeña Blvd to be.....»»
Rama urges DPWH to replace busted subway lamps
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is urging the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remove and replace busted lamps in the South Road Properties subway tunnel. Rama asked the DPWH to attend to the lighting of the subway tunnel immediately as there are already complaints and concerns from motorists.....»»
CPA issue: Rama requests PBBM to intervene
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step in in his ongoing row with the Cebu Port Authority or CPA. In a report from Cebu City News and Information on April 4, Rama mentioned that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama Mayor Michael Rama has declared a state of water crisis in Cebu City following the rise in the daily heat index, which.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Rama on Capitol’s stoppage of CBRT: ‘Do not interfere’
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Rama on Capitol’s stoppage of CBRT: ‘Do not interfere’ Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has told the Capitol today to “not interfere’ with the city’s affairs in light of the.....»»
Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
Rama calls for removal of CBRT manager Imbong amid ‘crisis’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wants the project manager of the Cebu Rapid Bus Transit to be removed from his position, citing mismanagement as the reason for the replacement. “I have enough of Imbong,” said Rama, who was referring to CBRT Project Manager Norvin Imbong and that he was recommending to.....»»
Rama on Duterte-Marcos word war: ‘It’s not fair to those who supported UniTeam’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama could not help but express his dismay on the ongoing word war involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rama said he finds the “tug-of-war” involving the two UniTeam leaders “unfair” especially to their members. The Cebu City mayor said that it was.....»»
Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»
Rama: No need to rush RPT revision
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said revising the Real Property Tax (RPT) wasn’t yet necessary, showing a sudden change in his position. At first, Rama said the RPT revision had to be done this month. Later, he told the council that imposing the RPT suddenly wasn’t necessary, showing a change in.....»»
Rama wants RPT revision complete by March
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Plans to revise the fair market value of properties in Cebu City, along with the adjustments in real property tax (RPT) calculations, should already be complete by March, Mayor Michael Rama said. Rama said that he has long communicated the need to already work on the matter to members of the Cebu.....»»
Rama: ‘I only want one Philippine archipelago’
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The proposed separation of Mindanao from the Philippines was unnecessary, according to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Rama, who is also the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, said that he would always prefer to have just one Philippine archipelago. “Kon servant ka always look at your fellowmen, fellow.....»»
Rama refuses to comment on potential 2025 mayoral foes
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he has no plans to comment on personalities expressing interest in running for mayor in the 2025 midterm elections. “I do not want to comment. I rather wait for the filing of the certificate of candidacy,” Rama told CDN Digital on Saturday, February 10. In.....»»
Rama takes leave, now in Singapore
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is currently in Singapore, just more than a month since he returned from Australia last Dec. 16. The mayor disclosed this through Cebu City’s media arm, Sugboanon Channel’s ‘Ingna’ng Mayor’, on Thursday, Jan. 25. However, Rama did not disclose when he would come back to Cebu.....»»
MPTC to spend P10 billion for barrier-free expressway
Expressways operated by the Metro Pacific Group will start taking down their toll plazas in 2025 to achieve a barrier-less system by 2026, an effort that will require as much as P10 billion but could be key to resolving traffic congestion......»»
Bankers celebrate anew at BSP’s Fort San Antonio Abad
Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governors and officials, Monetary Board members, Finance secretaries, members of the diplomatic community and who’s who in the Philippine banking community trooped to the central bank headquarters in Manila last Friday......»»
Finally, a complete 7-member Monetary Board
Last Friday, Jan. 26, marked a turning point for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona, with him finally comfortably hosting this year’s annual reception for the banking community outdoors at the BSP compound’s historic Fort San Antonio Abad on a cool early evening, with a relaxed business casual suit but no tie dress code, and finally with a complete seven-member Monetary Board......»»
Filipinas start Pinatar Cup campaign vs. Finland
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT) Filipinas will start their Pinatar Cup campaign in San Pedro Del Pinatar, Spain, on February 21 (February 22 Manila Time). The Filipinas will face Finland on February 21 at 3:00 p.m. for their first match. To recall, the Filipinas finished fourth in this international women’s.....»»