OUTGOING MAYOR GARCIA: New political alliances at City Council possible

While no clear majority has emerged among Cebu City's incoming council members, outgoing Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia disclosed that talks are already underway ahead of the inaugural session, acknowledging the possibility of new political alliances—including potential realignments by councilors affiliated with his party.

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The current set of councilors will continue serving until noon of June 30, 2025 while the incoming set of council members will take their oath on July 1, marking the start of a reorganization period. Unlike the outgoing body, which was split between two parties, the incoming council will be composed of members from three different political groups.

Specifically, the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) and the Partido KUSUG-Panaghiusa coalition each secured six council seats, while Partido BARUG won four.

Garcia, standard-bearer of Partido KUSUG, acknowledged the need for coalition building following his unsuccessful mayoral bid. He pointed out that the formation of alliances is likely during the inaugural session, when council members are expected to elect a new set of officers, including the majority floor leader, minority floor leader, and chairpersons of the 24 standing committees of the city council.