Rappler's latest stories on Cebu politics
LOOK: Osmeña strips mayor’s office bare before stepping down
(UPDATED) The outgoing mayor of Cebu says he spent P2 million of his personal money to have a functional office when he assumed the post in 2016 because the city council rejected his request for funds
Ex-Cebu mayor Loot faces graft charges
Former Mayor Ma Luisa Loot of Daanbantayan Cebu is the wife of retired police general Vicente Loot whom President Duterte has tagged as a narco general
Leni Robredo to swear in Cebu mayor-elect Osmeña
Cebu City Mayor elect Tomas Osmeña has remained loyal to his party even as many of his local party mates have switched to President elect Rodrigo Duterte
One man's dream ends century-old political dynasty in Bantayan, Cebu
As a child Art Despi dreamed of becoming mayor This year he fulfilled his dream breaking a political dynasty s streak in the process
Acting Cebu City mayor Margot Osmeña stops fund releases
Osmeña stopped all check payments and told barangay captains and department heads to return all vehicles issued by the City Government
Suspension order vs Cebu City mayor, 13 others served
Councilor Margot Osmeña wife of mayor elect Tomas Osmeña will serve as acting mayor while Councilor James Cuenco will be the acting vice mayor
Incumbent Cebu mayor who lost by 7 votes won't concede
Cordova town also holds special elections for 458 voters
Cebu City polls: Rama to file petition vs Osmeña's win
Michael Rama plans to question Tomas Osmeña s win in the Cebu City mayoral race saying it is unbelievable
#PHVote: When drought, politics, and firearms mix
Mindanao has always been every government’s Achilles heel but more so this administration
Old rivalries reopen in Cebu’s newest congressional district
Vying for the congressional seat in the newly created 7th district are provincial board member Peter John Calderon of LP and Pablo John Garcia of One Cebu
One Cebu talking to Poe? 'Complete lie,' says Garcia
The campaign manager of Grace Poe s slate Cebu congressman Ace Durano says he is talking informally with another member of the province based party congressman Benhur Salimbangon
Fact check: Grace Poe on the 3rd Mactan bridge
A third bridge between Mactan and Cebu islands will happen regardless of who wins the election – because it is already in the pipeline
LIVE BLOG: Cebu local candidates' forum, March 19
The March 19 forum – dubbed Panaghimamat 2016 – features candidates for mayor vice mayor and district representatives in a discussion on youth issues
Cebu groups join forces for PWD-inclusive 2016 elections
The persons with disability community in Cebu hopes its actions will eventually help amplify the sector s voice in national governance
Cebuano millennials to Filipino youth: Engage in elections
The Cebuano youth set the bar high for youth engagement in the upcoming elections Will the rest of the Filipino youth follow suit?
Cebu City prepares for March 20 presidential debate
The topics to be discussed include climate change education women s rights and health
LP starts losing southern allies
The break from LP is apparently triggered by the administration party’s decision to support Alayon Party led by former congressman and ex Talisay City mayor Eduardo Gullas
LP members jumping ship? Roxas says it’s better they did
The ruling party’s presidential bet throws shade at party members who’ve chosen to support other candidates saying it’s better that they’ve shown their ‘true colors’
Binay entices Cebu: You're 1st in my mega infrastructure program
The opposition standard bearer also vows to reopen Malacañang sa Sugbo the official Visayas residence of the Philippine president established by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo after she won in the 2004 elections
Occidental Mindoro mayor sacked over P2.9-M tobacco fund misuse
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales also affirms the recommendation of Cebu prosecutors to file grave coercion charges against Bogo City Mayor Celestino Martinez Jr and two others over an incident in 2010 involving his rival
Binay party to launch in Cebu, awaits Honasan
Binay will lead the oath taking of 700 local candidates from Western Visayas Central Visayas and Eastern Visayas
LP allies in Cebu 'satisfied' with Poe-Escudero
Bakud Party led by the influential Durano family of the 5th district of Cebu hosts senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero to listen to the tandem s platform
Roxas warns vs 'malubak na nakaraan' and 'untested' bets
The administration s 2016 bet visits vote rich Cebu and takes a jab at election rivals
Political bigwigs to gather for Cebu congressman's wedding
Who cares about party lines? On March 7 Cebu 6th District Representative Luigi Quisumbing marries Maricar Hofileña the teenage crush whom he only saw again after 20 years
Cebu gov blocks reinstatement of Gwen Garcia appointee
Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III says he cannot reinstate Marivic Garces as provincial social welfare chief pending a final court ruling on her case
Can LP end the Garcia dynasty in Cebu?
Can the LP muster the alliances strength and perks to end the Garcia dynasty in Cebu?
Cebu's Garcia vs Davide: Continuity or change?
In Cebu LP s Junjun Davide is challenging the Garcias 18 year hold on the capitol Will Cebuanos choose change or continuity?
Vlog: Can LP beat the Garcias in Cebu?
Team PNoy campaigns at Liloan town a Cebu an area that supported suspended Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2010
Gwen Garcia, 5 others guilty of grave misconduct - Ombudsman
The findings are in connection with the 2008 purchase by the Cebu government of the Balili Estate
Binay attends Sinulog, visits Gov Garcia
Binay is in Cebu Sunday January 20 to attend the annual Sinulog Festival He also visited of UNA allies in the province including suspended Governor Gwendolyn Garcia
Cut off water, electricity in Cebu capitol?
Long time critic Rep Tomas Osmeña makes the recommendation to increase the pressure on suspended Cebu City Governor Gwen Garcia
Cebu's Sugbo TV files complaint vs acting governor
Sugbo TV is said to be a pet project of suspended Cebu Gov Gwendolyn Garcia
Cebu's Garcia warns police against tailing son
Suspended Cebu Gov Gwen Garcia says she will hold police responsible should anything happen to her son
Palace: We'll deal with Cebu's Garcia after holidays
Will Suspended Cebu Gov Gwen Garcia be evicted before the end of the year?
Cebu and Garcia suspension: Whose battle is it?
The suspension of Cebu Gov Garcia has evolved into a sensational mix of politics personalities governance and the law
Cebu capitol standoff like a 'chess game'
Cebu s police chief says the standoff in the capitol remains volatile with suspended Gov Gwen Garcia s continued refusal to leave
Gwen Garcia stays put after asking for TRO
Cebu Gov Gwen Garcia refuses to leave the capitol 3 days after her suspension
Cebu politics: When Dad's presence is enough
Junjun Davide the Liberal Party s gubernatorial bet in Cebu is the first to file his candidacy in the province
