Wednesday, June 13, 2007 (Philippines)

Pupils of the Lahug Elementary School celebrate Independence Day with a flag ceremony against the backdrop of a torn-down schoolbuilding, which represents the controversy that rocked Cebu City for several weeks — all for Mayor Tomas Osmena’s “ploy.” (Sun.star photo/Amper Campaña) AS A POLITICAL solution to the worsening conflict between Cebu City and Capitol officials, Mayor Tomas Osmeña proposed to amend the City’s Charter and make the city part of the Province. This way, he said, “Gwen can be the boss.” “There has been so much conflict and I think a viable solution to this is to amend the City Charter so we can vote for the governor as well. She (Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia) has raised the issue on sincerity; let’s see if the governor is sincere about One Cebu. Let’s talk about this issue and see if there’s resistance from the Province,” Osmeña told a news conference yesterday. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage [full story]