Friday, November 07, 2008 (Philippines)

Upon his return at Cebu City Hall, Mayor Tomas Osmeña is briefed by Councilor Augustus Pe Jr. (right) and behind them City Administrator Francisco Fernandez and South Road Properties manager Nagiel Bañacia. The mayor, wearing an election campaign jacket, later met with the City Hall press.(Sun.star photo/Arni Aclao) CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña will go on indefinite leave starting this Sunday to seek further treatment for his urinary bladder cancer and a possible surgery, after doctors found another lump, this time on his lymph node. But Osmeña said yesterday he does not feel sick and sees no need to resign from his post at this time. Instead of dwelling on his illness, the mayor said he would prefer it if everyone takes advantage of the situation and sees how the City will function without him. [full story]