Nestor Archival marks first year as mayor confronting Cebu City crises

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One year after voters catapulted him to Cebu City Hall, Mayor Nestor Archival said his first year in office tested his leadership through a succession of disasters, fiscal challenges, and political battles that forced his administration to respond to crises while pushing long-term reforms. Archival, who took his oath of office on June 26, 2025, inherited a city grappling with a multibillion-peso budget deficit, unfinished infrastructure projects, worsening traffic, flooding concerns, and mounting pressure on public services. READ: Cebu eyes 8 new dams to combat river flooding following Tino Within months of assuming office, his administration […]... Keep on reading: Nestor Archival marks first year as mayor confronting Cebu City crises