CEBU CITY — A tense standoff unfolded at Cebu City Hall on Monday, Dec. 2, as former mayor Michael Rama stood beside incumbent Mayor Raymond Garcia during a flag-raising ceremony that sent the city hall employees in an uncomfortable situation.
Rama and Garcia have remained in virtual tug-of-war even as the latter had been installed as mayor after the former's suspension had altogether resulted in a perpetual disqualification from holding public office.During the ceremony, Rama declared himself the rightful mayor and stood alongside Garcia in a show of defiance.
Former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama exchanges words with City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia during a flag-raising ceremony in Cebu City on Dec. 2, 2024. City Administrator Kristine Joy Batucan was among the city hall employees who attended the ceremony. Behind her is former city administrator Collin Rosell .
The city hall employees that included city administrator Kristine Joy Batucan witnessed the encounter. Unfazed by his suspension and dismissal, Rama stood his ground and was seen conversing with Garcia during the ceremony.Former city administrator Collin Rosell also attended the ceremony and was seen behind Batucan.
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