Police continue to secure Cebu City Hall amid rumors of a takeover

Police will continue to protect Cebu City Hall from possible disruptions following reports that fired Mayor Michael Rama has sent a letter to the Ombudsman indicating that his six-month suspension has ended and he plans to return to work to go.

Police Lt. Col. Maria Theresa Macatangay, deputy city director for Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) operations, stated that the police have complied with all official legal orders from government agencies such as the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding Rama’s relocation will follow. .

Because there is no order yet, the police remain inside and outside City Hall.

Macatangay also emphasized that they will strictly enforce the “no permit, no rally” policy outside City Hall.

Tensions flared at City Hall last Friday when former city manager Collin Rosell, an ally of Rama, tried to resume his job but was handcuffed by police on charges of usurping power. (AYB, TPT)