By Junex Doronio
CEBU CITY — In what could be the preview of the 2025 local elections, Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and Mayor Mike Rama openly clashed over the venue of the Sinulog Grand Parade.
Garcia and several mayors in the province preferred the event to be held at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) while Rama stood firm that it should be at the South Road Properties (SRP).
Sinulog is an annual Catholic festivity ala-Mardigras in Cebu in honor of its patron saint Sto. Niño.
Local political observers told Maharlika NuMedia that there will be a three-cornered mayoralty race in this city involving Garcia, Rama, and former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz.
Rama again contradicted Garcia on the traffic plans, saying he would not meddle.
Garcia earlier said she would not allow the closure of the Cebu South Bus Terminal for the Sinulog.
The governor explained that she does not want Cebu province constituents, especially those coming from the south of Cebu island province, to be affected.
Cebu province contingents, particularly the winners of the Sinulog sa Lalawigan last January 14, did not register to join the Sinulog grand parade on Sunday, January 21.
(el Amigo/MNM)