THE waste-to-energy (WTE) project of New Sky Energy Philippines is moving forward, especially in obtaining the required permits from government agencies, contrary to the belief of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, according to City Councilor Joel Garganera.
Get the latest on the potential political fallout between Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama and Majority Floor Leader Joy Pesquera. Will their alliance with Barug survive amidst budget and bonus disputes? Find out the details in this exclusive report.
The Local Government Code (Republic Act 7160 of 1991) expressly requires (in Section 130 [c]) that "The collection of local taxes, fees, charges and other impositions shall in no case be let to any private person."
Seares: 3,649 Cebu City Council resolutions in 2022. Councilors want to know if Mayor Rama acted on them or how. Kons Archival resolution could’ve long led to slashing by half Veco’s P14M-P16M monthly bill.
EXPLAINER: Public hearing on Cebu City budget spotlights Sanggunian dilemma: screen expenses or raise taxes first. On P50 billion 2023 outlay, Vice Mayor Garcia says, So what? Risky for treasurer, bad for City Council, say Councilors Pesquera, Archival.