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Tom supporting RH bill, but won’t vote for it
Cebu City Rep. Tomas Osmeña doesn’t mind getting the ire of critics of the Reproductive Health bill by saying he is in favor of the measure. But if it’s put to a vote, he said he would abstain for the sake of “family”, referring to his close friendship with former Cebu City congressman Raul del […]
Former mayor joins One Cebu fold
August 19, 2012
A FORMER mayor of Consolacion town signified his support for the candidacies of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and her brother, Rep. Pablo John Garcia of Cebu’s 3rd district during a convention in the municipality yesterday. Garcia and her brother endorsed former mayor Avelino Gungob Sr. to their One Cebu party during the summit of Gungob’s […]
Magpale Tomas’ b-day bash is like 2013 LP victory party
July 28, 2012
The 64th birthday party of Rep. Tomas Osmeña was described as an advanced celebration of the “victory” of the Liberal Party in Cebu in the 2013 election. Political allies from barangay captains to Trade and Industry Secretary Mar Roxas, and wellwishers like Rep. Manny Pacquiao packed the SM Trade Hall on Thursday night. “Tonight we […]
Guardo’s surprise
July 28, 2012
BUSINESSMAN Jonathan Guardo said he decided to “mend fences” with former rival Tomas Osmeña and support his mayorship bid in 2013. Guardo said that like any businessman, he wants a mayor who can sustain the city’s economic prosperity. “We have to continue. We don’t have to be complacent. Ato ibalik si mayor Tom sa City […]
Garcias, VP Binay campaign in Naga
July 22, 2012
A DAY after her tough-talking State of the Province Address, where she said “dirty politics” would not defeat her, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia went on a campaign sortie to southern Naga City where her Senate bid was openly endorsed. She inaugurated a Senior Citizen’s Building and shook hands with some of the 200 elderly folk gathered […]
Capitol withholds release of aid from Magpale’s pork fund
June 29, 2012
The first sign of a falling out between the two top Capitol officials has emerged in the release of checks for financial aid. Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said she found it “unusual” that a check for P20,000 aid to a barangay captain in Ronda town from her pork barrel was refused for encashment by […]
Duranos exploring ties with Liberals for 2013
January 9, 2012
A possible tactical alliance for the 2013 local elections is being discussed by the Durano clan and the Cebu chapter of the Liberal Party (LP), a family member confirmed yesterday. “I don’t deny that negotiations are ongoing,” Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said. Magpale belongs to the Barug Alang sa Kauswagan Ug Demokrasya (Bakud) party […]
December 12, 2012
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