CEBU CITY, Philippines – A few hours from now, Cebu will welcome a new year. After facing and surviving the twin crises – the COVID-19 pandemic and Typhoon Odette – Cebuanos look forward to
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia during a press interview on Feb. 8, 2022. | CDN Digital File Photo
Not even a pandemic can stop Cebuanos from exercising their right to vote. As the country’s most vote-rich province, with over 3 million voters, Cebu played host and witnessed a colorful election period – from the filing of Certificate of Candidacy to the proclamation of winners. This year’s Presidential Election was a historic one as it became the first election that took place amid a pandemic.
The island province, once regarded as a hallmark of anti-Marcos movements, elected now President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator. Cebu delivered over 2 million votes for President Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.Singapore-like Cebu CityCebu City Mayor Michael Rama clinched another term to lead the Queen City of the South. This time, he has a vision of transforming a city of 900,000 people like Lion City, Singapore.
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