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Arrest order out; Rama posts bail
The Freeman
|April 02, 2025
The nepotism case that led to the dismissal and perpetual disqualification of former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama from public service has escalated, resulting in the issuance of a warrant for his arrest, for which he posted a P270,000 bail.
Rama revealed this development during a news forum on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He stated that his legal team discovered an arrest warrant online, issued from San Carlos, Negros Occidental, for a violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act related to his nepotism charges.
When asked why the warrant originated from another region, Rama admitted he was unsure.
"I have no idea," said Rama.
He mentioned that he did not need to travel to San Carlos to post bail, opting instead to surrender at a court in Cebu City. His legal team found the electronic warrant online, prompting his immediate action.
"I went to the court and said, what's next?" Rama recounted upon learning about the warrant.
Former Cebu City Administrator Lawyer Collin Rosell, also one of Rama's counsels, stated that the warrant was issued on March 11, 2025, the same day bail was posted.
This story is from the April 02, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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