EXPLAINER: Mayor Mike Rama s rep Jerone Castillo argues the huge realty tax increase won t exceed legal limit. But bulky tax burden all at once can be like sledgehammer on some taxpayers. Rama s mission to make the city Singapore-like is the excuse. Hinay-hinay lang, councilors caution.
EXPLAINER: Cebu City ordinance, signed last August, punishes discrimination against, and creates a council for, LGBTQs. Pending ordinance seeks to create an office on gay rights. Opposers fear consequences on non-gays.