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Rappler Talk: Cebu Mayor Mike Rama on ‘One Cebu,’ choosing Marcos Jr twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NOW: What do Cebuanos look for in a national candidate and what did Rama consider in endorsing the Uniteam tandem? Rappler sits down with Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama.

#RapplerTalk:

Why Bongbong-Sara? Rama: Who else? Is there anyone else who can bring prosperity? #RapplerTalk:

Rama explains 'One Cebu Island': It includes the Cebu province, the independent cities (Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City).... I really pushed Cebu City to be involved in issues...we can't be isolated from the issues in Cebu. No man is an island.

Rama: The concern of Cebu City is the concern of the province and the other independent cities, and vice versa. #RapplerTalk:

Rama enumerates progress on vaccination plans in Cebu City as part of the government's economic recovery plan. #RapplerTalk

Rama shares other plans for Cebu City: Providing lighting for households, strengthening police force, infrastructure, solid waste management.

Rama is running for Cebu City mayor in the local elections. #RapplerTalk

Rama on bus rapid transit project: It's already in motion. #RapplerTalk

Rama: I want Cebu City to be lighted after #OdettePH. We can't afford the city to be in darkness. #RapplerTalk

Rama: My vision for the city is to fully pay the debt from the SRP.... I will push for it before end of June. #RapplerTalk

What are Cebuanos looking for in a national candidate? Rama: Infrastructure, good governance, jobs, leadership.

Does Rama believe Marcos-Duterte possess these? He says yes. #RapplerTalk

Rama brushes off Supreme Court ruling of Marcos theft: The Supreme Court can never be supreme. #RapplerTalk

Rama on political dynasties in Cebu: Why should you blame the names?... The Ramas has always been in the devotion of public service. #RapplerTalk

Would Rama encourage his children to join politics despite the challenges? He says yes, "but I'm not going to dictate, just going to influence.... It's a very fulfilling job." #RapplerTalk

Rama on his vision for Cebu City: Immortality is what we do not have, but legacy is something we can leave behind.... I want Cebu City to be globally competitive, highly urbanized, a smart city, environment-friendly, and disaster-resilient. #RapplerTalk

Rama on resettlement and housing: Integration is what I wish, not balik-probinsiya. These people decide to be in Cebu City, why bring them back? #RapplerTalk

And that's a wRap! Watch the full #RapplerTalk interview here: rappler.com/nation/electio…