Friday, March 14, 2008 (Philippines)

MAYOR CORTES. Councilors believe that it’s time to raise the issue between them and the Mandaue mayor to the courts. (Sun.Star File) MANDAUE City’s councilors are getting ready to file criminal and administrative complaints, as well as a civil suit, against Mayor Jonas Cortes for ordering city officials to disregard an approved ordinance. City Administrator Briccio Boholst welcomed the councilors’ move, saying he is confident the councilors will be proven wrong in this issue. After trading barbs with the mayor through memos and letters, the City Council passed a resolution “condemning in the strongest possible terms the illegal act of Mayor Jonas Cortes.” [full story]