Mike Rama
Mike Rama | |
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Official Portrait, 2022 | |
| 26th Mayor of Cebu City | |
| In office November 20, 2021 – October 3, 2024 Suspended: May 8 – October 3, 2024 | |
| Vice Mayor | Dondon Hontiveros (2021–2022) Raymond Alvin Garcia (2022–2024) |
| Preceded by | Edgardo Labella |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Alvin Garcia |
| In office June 30, 2010 – May 17, 2016 Suspended: December 11, 2015 – February 8, 2016 | |
| Vice Mayor | Joy Young (2010–2013) Edgardo Labella (2013–2016) |
| Preceded by | Tomas Osmeña |
| Succeeded by | Margarita Osmeña (acting) Tomas Osmeña |
| 16th Vice Mayor of Cebu City | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – November 19, 2021 | |
| Mayor | Edgardo Labella |
| Preceded by | Edgardo Labella |
| Succeeded by | Dondon Hontiveros |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Mayor | Tomas Osmeña |
| Preceded by | Renato V. Osmeña Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Joy Young |
| Member of the Cebu City Council from the 2nd (South) district | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Lopez Rama October 28, 1954 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Party | Barug (local; 2012-present) PDP (national; 2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | BO-PK (1992–2011) PROMDI (until 2004) Lakas (2004–2009) Liberal (2009–2012) UNA (2012–2019) |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives | Rama family |
| Education | Velez College (BS) San Beda College (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | HRD manager, Lawyer |
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Michael Lopez Rama (born October 28, 1954) is a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the 26th Mayor of Cebu City from 2021 to 2024, and previously from 2010 to 2016. He also previously served as the 16th Vice Mayor (2001-2010, 2019-2021) and City Councilor from the 2nd (South) District (1992-2001).
In October 2024, the Ombudsman dismissed Rama as mayor and permanently disqualified him from public office after finding him guilty of nepotism and grave misconduct. Rama was dismissed and permanently disqualified a second time on January 3, 2025 due to illegally awarding garbage collection contracts without going through the legally-required bidding processes.
Rama is the father of Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama and the uncle of Cebu City South District Rep. Eduardo Rama Jr.