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Raymond Alvin Garcia
Raymond Alvin Neri Garcia (born January 29, 1977) is a Filipino politician and lawyer who has been serving as the 28th Mayor of Cebu City since 2024. He previously served as the city's 20th Vice Mayor from 2022 to 2024, and as City Councilor for the North (1st) District from 2016 to 2022. Garcia served as acting mayor following the suspension of Mayor Mike Rama by the Ombudsman on May 8, 2024, and fully assumed the office of Mayor after Rama's dismissal on October 9, 2024. Formerly allies turned political enemies, both of them ran for Mayor in the 2025 Cebu City local elections, losing to city councilor Nestor Archival. Early life and career Garcia was born on January 29, 1977 to Alvin Biano Garcia and Trinidad Neri Garcia. Garcia and his father Alvin are the third father-son tandem to have become Mayor of Cebu City after the Dutertes (Ramon and Ronald) and the Osmeñas ( Sergio "Serging" Jr. and Tomas), and the second father-son tandem to serve as Vice Mayor (after the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honorable
''The Honourable'' (Commonwealth English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; American and British English spelling differences#-our, -or, see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific Style (manner of address), style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general, consuls and honorary consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners only. Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo In the Democrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genuine Opposition
The Genuine Opposition (GO) was an electoral alliance in the Philippines that contested the 2007 Philippine general election. The alliance's members were in opposition to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. It was originally called the United Opposition (UNO), founded by Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay in June 2005 to unite all politicians who wanted to impeach President Arroyo. UNO then reorganized itself and changed its name to Grand and Broad Coalition (GBC), with the UNO party under that coalition. On February 15, 2007, the group changed its name again to Genuine Opposition after a meeting with Senate President Manny Villar due to the defection of senators Edgardo Angara, Tessie Aquino-Oreta, and Tito Sotto to Arroyo's senatorial slate, TEAM Unity. In the Senate election, GO won seven of the 12 contested seats. They gained one more seat in 2011 after an electoral protest, through which GO's Koko Pimentel replaced TEAM Unity's Migz Zubiri. However, GO failed to dominate th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwendolyn Garcia
Gwendolyn Fiel Garcia-Codilla (born October 12, 1955) is a Filipino politician who has served as the 24th governor of Cebu since 2019. She previously held the position from 2004 to 2013 and served as the representative for Cebu's third district from 2013 to 2019, during which she served as a house deputy speaker from 2016 to 2018 Early life and education Garcia was born on October 12, 1955. She is the eldest daughter of former Cebu Governor and House Deputy Speaker Pablo P. Garcia and Judge Esperanza "Inday" Fiel García. Her youngest brother, Pablo John Garcia, is a lawyer-congressman.Profile, Pablo Garcia congress.gov.ph. Accessed 30 July 2022. Another brother, Byron Garcia, has been a security consultant for the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Cebu
The governor of Cebu () is the chief executive of the provincial government of Cebu, Philippines. The first governor appointed by the Spanish Crown was Miguel López de Legazpi, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, and during the history of the Philippines (1898–1946), American Era, Julio A. Llorente, Julio Llorente became governor on April 16, 1899, although Luis Flores and Arcadio Maxilom served in the same position in 1898 and 1899, respectively. The incumbent governor is Gwendolyn Garcia, who has served since 2019 and previously served as governor from 2004 to 2013. She was defeated in the 2025 election and will be succeeded by Pam Baricuatro on June 30, 2025. History On August 6, 1569, Philip II of Spain, King Philip II appointed Miguel Lopez de Legazpi as the first governor of the province of Cebu. His appointment was conducted just a few years after the Spanish settlement in the Philippines, Spanish settlement was established on the island. The Cebu provincial government was div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Families In The Philippines
Nearly 250 Political family, Political families, labeled as "List of political families in the Philippines, political dynasties in the Philippines", control the politics of Provinces of the Philippines, all 82 provinces of Philippines at Government of the Philippines, all levels. The rise of "Taipan (corporate title), taipans", the cartel of mixed political and business oligarch families which control the politics and own Crony capitalism, various crony capitalist businesses, has reshaped political alliances, with approximately 234 dynastic families winning positions in the 2019 midterm elections. They usually have a strong, consolidated political base, support base concentrated around the province in which they are dominant. Members of such dynasties usually do not limit their involvement to political activities, as they participate in business and cultural activities to maximize their spoils system, share in the political spoils. By 2025, Philippine politics exhibits a marke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomas Osmeña
Tomas "Tommy" de la Rama Osmeña (; born July 26, 1948) is a Filipino politician who was recently elected as the Vice Mayor of Cebu City in 2025 elections. He previously served as Mayor from 1987 to 1995, 2001 to 2010, and 2016 to 2019. He also served as Congressman representing the second district of Cebu City from 2010 to 2013. He is a grandson of former Philippine President Sergio Osmeña. He is also considered as the founder of Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan, a local political group run by the Osmeña family of Cebu. Early life and education Osmeña is the son of Senator Sergio Osmeña, Jr. and Lourdes de la Rama-Osmeña of Negros Occidental. He is the fourth among five siblings, namely former Senator Sergio III, Maria Victoria, Esteban and Georgia. His father, the son of former Philippine President Sergio Osmeña, was a politician from Cebu having served as Governor of Cebu, Mayor of Cebu City and Senator while his mother was the daughter of former Senator Este ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Osmeña Jr
Sergio may refer to: * Sergio (name), for people with the given name Sergio * Sergio (carbonado), the largest rough diamond ever found * Sergio, the mascot for the Old Orchard Beach Surge Old or OLD may refer to: Places *Old, Baranya, Hungary *Old, Northamptonshire, England * Old Street station, a railway and tube station in London (station code OLD) *OLD, IATA code for Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base, Old Town, M ... baseball team * ''Sergio'', a 2009 documentary film about United Nations diplomat Sérgio Vieira de Mello * ''Sergio'', a 2020 biographical drama film about United Nations diplomat Sérgio Vieira de Mello See also * Hurricane Sergio (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronald Duterte
Ronald Regis Duterte (January 15, 1934 – June 26, 2016) was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Cebu City from 1983 to 1986. Prior to becoming mayor, he served as the vice mayor of the said city from 1980 to 1983 and was a member of the City Council for three consecutive terms from 1963 to 1980. Early life and education Duterte was the son of Ramon Gonzales Duterte Sr. and Rosario Regis. His father was the brother of Vicente Duterte, former mayor of Danao and governor of Davao, making him a first cousin of the 16th Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar on March 2, 1956. He later earned a master's degree in comparative law at Columbia Law School of Columbia University and in 1960, a doctor of laws at the Universidad de Madrid. Political career He started his political career as councilor after winning in the 1963 elections under the group of Sergio Osmeña Jr. He went on to be re-elected in 1967 and in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duterte (surname)
Duterte is a surname of Spanish origin, likely derived from Duarte, a name of Iberian and Occitan roots meaning "strong" or "protector". It became common in the Philippines following the Clavería Decree of 1849, which mandated the adoption of standardized Spanish surnames. Notable people with the surname include: * (1847–1887), French botanist * Henrietta Duterte (1817–1903), American philanthropist and abolitionist * Janet Duterte (born 1970), Filipino actress known professionally as Keanna Reeves * Melina Duterte (born 1994), American musician, singer, songwriter and music producer, under the stage name Jay Som See also * Duterte family References {{Surname Surnames of Philippine origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Cebu City Local Elections
Local elections were held in Cebu City on May 12, 2025, as part of the 2025 Philippine general election. Registered voters of the city elected a mayor, a vice mayor, district representatives, and councilors. Both the mayor and the vice mayor are elected via a first-past-the-post electoral system. On the other hand, the legislative branches include the two district representatives of Cebu City, electing one district representative with 8 councilors. The officials elected will assume their respective offices on June 30, 2025, for a three-year term. Cebu City councilor and minority leader Nestor Archival won the election, garnering 256,197 votes, defeating incumbent mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, former mayor Mike Rama, and two other candidates. Rama has served as a mayor for over 9 years, having been first elected into the position in 2010 to 2016, and served again in 2021 after the death of mayor Edgar Labella. For Cebu City's House of Representatives election, in the first distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Office Of The Ombudsman (Philippines)
In the Philippines, the Office of the Ombudsman () is the constitutional body responsible for investigating and prosecuting Philippine government officials accused of crimes, especially graft and corruption. Functions Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the Ombudsman Act of 1989, the Office of the Ombudsman independently monitors all three branches of the government for political corruption. The Ombudsman "is principally tasked to investigate on its own or upon complaint by any person, in any form or manner, any act or omission of any public officer or employee, including those in government-owned or controlled corporations, which appears to be illegal, unjust, improper or inefficient." After an investigation, the Ombudsman files charges at the Sandiganbayan, a special anti-graft court. The Offices of the Ombudsman includes the Ombudsman's own office, along with offices for a team composed of a Sheriff, the Ombudsman's second in command, and six other deputies who le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu
Don Bosco Technical College–Cebu is a private Catholic vocational basic and higher education institution in Cebu City managed by the Philippines South Province (FIS) of the Salesians of the Society of Saint John Bosco. The basic education department accepts male students only except the Senior High School which is coeducational. The TVED and college department are also coeducational. It was established as a center for out-of-school youth by Italian Salesian missionaries in 1954 and later developed into a technical school. It was originally named as Don Bosco Technical High School but commonly called 'Boys' Town' in the city. It was later renamed Don Bosco Technology Center and in 2017 as Don Bosco Technical College. A namesake and sister school exists in Mandaluyong. Educational programs DBTC provides four programs for its students: Academic Curriculum, Technical Curriculum, Pastoral Programs and Athletic Programs. Students receive technical training in mechanical, electrical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
