Dismissed Mayor Michael Rama is about to file instances in opposition to Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia as a consequence of his “invalid” ascension as Cebu Metropolis mayor. He known as Garcia as “mananapaw.” | CDN Photograph/ Pia Piquero
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dismissed Mayor Michael Rama stated he was not within the latest nomination of his son, Lawyer Mikel Francisco Rama, to the Metropolis Council, as he believed his son ought to earn any seat primarily based on his personal deserves.
He stated he needed his son to “run and win” primarily based on his personal achievements, not due to household connections.
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“I need him to run and win. Dili kay mosulod siya (Not that he can enter) due to my identify,” Michael Rama stated throughout his latest press convention.
He clarified that the nomination didn’t come from him.
“Dili mi (We’re not) opportunists,” he added.
Mikel, who filed his Certificates of Candidacy for the 2025 Metropolis Council race earlier this month, stored his response transient, saying, “We are going to cross the bridge if there’s a bridge.”
Regardless of Mike’s stance, Mikel’s nomination has acquired help from the Metropolis Council’s opposition bloc. Minority Chief Councilor Nestor Archival stated he supported Mikel’s {qualifications} for the function.
“The council, led by the bulk ground chief, helps him, and I’m superb with that. They belief his capabilities, and we don’t have an alternate candidate,” Archival stated.
He additionally added that Mikel’s background as a lawyer ought to serve the council effectively.
Furthermore, Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos, additionally a member of the opposition, stated she supported Mikel’s nomination.
The nomination, introduced by Councilor Philip Zafra throughout an October 23 privilege speech, adopted latest modifications in metropolis management.
Hontiveros had been sworn in as vice mayor on October 11 by Barangay Captain Ana Tabal of Barangay Tabunan after Performing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia assumed the mayoralty.
This chain of occasions started with the dismissal of Michael Rama by the Ombudsman as a consequence of nepotism costs, a ruling that eliminated him from workplace and barred him from future authorities service.
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