The city mayor usually exercises his power of direct veto when the Cebu City Council is dominated by a party that is hostile to the chief executive, which happens when there are more councilors aligned with the rival party than the mayor's own.
History repeats itself at the Metropolitan Cebu Water District as Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama attempts to remove water district chairman Jose Daluz III – just like what his predecessor did to a previous chairman in 2019
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Lawyer accuses Rama, MCWD chair of duplicity in Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) chairmanship controversy | A lawyer representing former board members accuses Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and MCWD chairman Jose Daluz III of 'unfathomable duplicity' in the ongoing legal battle over the termination of board members. The lawyer highlights the conflicting statements made by both Rama and Daluz, exposing the political influence in the water utility firm. The case is now pending in court, seeking vindication and clarity on the authority of local executives to remove board members. Stay updated on the latest developments.
REELECTED Kasambagan Barangay Captain Franklyn Ong, affiliated with Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK), has secured the support of two opposing party leaders in Cebu City current Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and former mayor Tomas Osmeña in defending his seat as president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC).