What lit fuse in recent eruption in the ongoing dispute between the Cebu City Government (CCG) and Cebu Port Authority (CPA) is the issue of whether the local government can compel CPA to secure building permits for its multiple structures in the port area, brought to a head by a "raid" on the Aduana.
EXPLAINER: Proposal in Cebu City Council seeks to grant itself power to investigate, subpoena persons and documents, punish with contempt. Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos filed ordinance; laws committee chief Rey Gealon backs it. Problem: Is it within Sanggunian’s powers?