Edgardo Labella Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Edgardo C. Labella
Office:Mayor of Cebu City
Term Start:June 30, 2019
Term End:November 19, 2021
1Blankname:Vice Mayor
1Namedata:Mike Rama
Predecessor:Tomas Osmeña
Successor:Mike Rama
Term Start2:December 11, 2015
Term End2:February 8, 2016
1Blankname2:Vice Mayor
1Namedata2:Nestor Archival
Predecessor2:Mike Rama
Successor2:Mike Rama
Office3:Vice Mayor of Cebu City
1Blankname3:Mayor
1Namedata3:Mike Rama (2013–2016)
Tomas Osmeña (2016–2019)
Term Start3:June 30, 2013
Term End3:June 30, 2019

Predecessor3:Joy Augustus Young
Successor3:Mike Rama
Office6:Member of the
Cebu City Council
from the 1st district
Term Start6:June 30, 2004
Term End6:June 30, 2013
Suboffice6:Majority Leader
Subterm6:2010–2013
Term Start7:June 30, 1998
Term End7:June 30, 2001
Birth Name:Edgardo Colina Labella
Birth Date:May 22, 1951
Birth Place:Cebu City, Philippines
Death Place:Cebu City, Philippines
Party:
Spouse:Joycelyn Nicolas Labella
Children:2
Signature:Edgardo Labella Signature.png
Nickname:Edgar Labella
EdLab

Edgardo Colina Labella (in Tagalog ɛdˈɡaɾdo laˈbɛlja/; May 22, 1951 – November 19, 2021) was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Cebu City from 2019 until his death in 2021. Prior to becoming mayor, he was the city's vice mayor from 2013 to 2019 and was a member of the Cebu City Council from 1998 to 2001 and again from 2004 to 2013.

Before entering politics, he was a lawyer for the Office of the Ombudsman.

Early life and education

Labella is a native of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.[1] [2] His father, Eugene Labella, was a director of Visayan films and had served as regional director in Central Visayas of the Ministry of Public Information. His mother, Esterlina Colina Labella, was an actress.[3] He completed his elementary education at Mabolo Elementary School in 1963 and secondary education in 1967 at the University of the Visayas where he also earned his bachelor's degree in political science in 1971. He then took up Bachelor of Laws at the University of San Carlos from 1973 to 1977, and was admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 1978.[2] [4]

Legal career

Labella started as an associate of Cabahug Law Office in 1978 and later became a legal officer of the Complaints and Investigation Office under the Office of the President. He was then promoted to Junior Presidential Staff Officer in the same office and concurrently became a legal consultant of the National Institute of Science and Technology.

In March 1980, Labella was designated as legal officer in the Office of the Tanodbayan and was promoted to trial attorney in September 1983. He then became a Special Prosecutor from April 1983 to November 1986. He was appointed Director of the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas from 1994 to 1998.[2]

Political career

Councilor, 1998–2001 and 2004–2013

Labella started his political career as a councilor for the Cebu City 1st (north) district in the Cebu City Council in 1998. He ran under Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK). He then returned to his old post in 2004 and served until 2013 where he also became the Majority Floor Leader in the 12th Sangguniang Panlungsod.[5]

Vice mayor, 2013–2019

On February 28, 2012, Labella, together with two other Cebu City councilors Jose Daluz III and Ronald Cuenco, declared their support to then Mayor Mike Rama who left BOPK in 2011. He accepted the offer of Rama to be his candidate for vice mayor in the 2013 elections where he defeated the incumbent vice mayor Joy Augustus Young of BOPK by 184 votes.[6] [7]

First term (2013–2016)

As presiding officer of the 13th Sangguniang Panlungsod, Labella started with only four allied councilors namely Mary Ann de los Santos, David Tumulak, Nendell Hanz Abella and James Anthony Cuenco.[8] Several months after the 2013 barangay elections, Tisa barangay captain Phillip Zafra was elected as president of Liga ng mga Barangay-Cebu City Chapter making him an ex-officio member in the Cebu City Council.[9]

Labella became acting mayor of Cebu City on December 11, 2015, after Mayor Mike Rama was placed under 60-day preventive suspension from the Office of the President in relation to the 2014 demolition of a concrete island and lamppost project in Barangay Labangon.[10] [11] Then-councillor Nestor Archival became acting vice mayor of Cebu City.[12]

Labella ran for re-election in the 2016 elections and won by a wider margin of 29,864 votes against Archival of BOPK.[13]

On May 17, 2016, he was suspended, together with Rama and 12 councilors, for "grave abuse of authority" in relation to the release of calamity assistance in 2013.[14]

Second term (2016–2019)

Labella's running mate Rama lost to Tomas Osmeña in the 2016 elections. On June 30, 2016, he and his 10 allied councilors took their oath of office before Adlaon barangay captain Nieves Narra at Rama Compound.[15] With the new administration's refusal to participate in Mega Cebu project by the Metro Cebu Development and Coordinating Board (MCDCB), Osmeña warned Labella not to represent Cebu City in the said undertaking.[16]

He joined the ruling party PDP–Laban on August 26, 2016, together with some political allies.[17]

Mayor, 2019–2021

In July 2018, Labella, who does not come from a political family, officially declared his intention to run for mayor of Cebu City against incumbent mayor Tomas Osmeña while former mayor Mike Rama also signified his intention to reclaim his old post.[18] [19] [20] It was feared that if both Labella and Rama had run for the same position, this would have split their group, BARUG Team Rama.[21] On August 30, 2018, Rama officially announced his decision to run for vice mayor and gave way to Labella who was then the incumbent vice mayor. They were later endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte as PDP–Laban's official candidates in Cebu City.[22] [23] Labella went on to defeat Osmeña by 18,925 votes in the 2019 elections.[24]

He was elected as the national chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) on July 19, 2019.[25]

After calling Isla dela Victoria, a proposed integrated resorts and casino project of Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc. (UHRI) in Kawit Island, as "disadvantageous" to Cebu City when he was still vice mayor, he reversed his position when UHRI decided to increase its investment in the joint venture project with the city from PHP 18 billion to PHP 25 billion. He has indicated that he would not stop the development since the cases filed to stop it were already dismissed. However, he has not allowed UHRI to reclaim the adjacent shore of the site since it would make the reclaimed area a property of UHRI.[26] [27] [28]

Similar to what incumbent vice mayor Rama did during his term as mayor, Labella occupied the ground floor of the Cebu City Hall annex building as the Mayor's Office saying that "it will be easier for the Cebuanos to see" him. Their predecessor, Tomas Osmeña, previously occupied the 8th floor of the said building.[29] [30] [31]

He was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Central Visayas October 28, 2019.[32]

Controversies

Sinulog 2019 fiasco

On August 23, 2019, through an executive order, he created the Sinulog Governing Board which aims to oversee the cultural and religious activities for Sinulog, an annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City.[33] This prompted vice mayor Rama, who was serving as Chairman of the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. (SFI), to question the creation of the said body as it would threaten the autonomy of SFI.[34] Rama eventually resigned as its chairman on October 29, 2019.[35]

When the news broke out about the restriction of live video coverage for the Sinulog grand parade and showdown after SFI entered into a -worth agreement granting MyTV exclusive broadcast rights, Labella immediately ordered its cancellation and assured other media groups that there will be no exclusivity to the said event.[36] [37] [38]

Labella had to also clarify that other food companies were allowed to sell their products along the Sinulog grand parade route after it was reported that SFI entered into another exclusive agreement worth with San Miguel Food Inc. (SMFI).[39] [40]

Detention of Bambi Beltran

On April 18, 2020, local artist Maria Victoria "Bambi" Beltran posted a satirical Facebook status about the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in Cebu City: "9,000+ new cases ... in one day. We are now the epicenter in the whole solar system." Labella responded, calling her post "fake news", and added: "Just wait Ms. Beltran, you'll soon be caught by the PNP Cybercrime Unit. You'll really be thrown in prison." Beltran deleted the post but was arrested without a warrant later that night. Labella visited Beltran in detention but denied he had anything to do with the arrest.[41]

Beltran was charged with violating the Cybercrime Prevention Act and the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act for allegedly "spreading false information" about the COVID-19 pandemic. She was released on bail after three nights in detention, and then countersued Labella and the police officers for allegedly violating the Custodial Investigation Law (R.A. 7438) by arresting her without a warrant.[42] Human rights advocates, including Human Rights Watch and the Commission on Human Rights, expressed concern over the incident. The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) called for the government to "respect the freedom of expression".[43] In September, a Cebu City court dismissed all charges against Beltran, ruling that her satirical post was a form of speech protected by the constitution. The court also ruled that Beltran's arrest violated her constitutional rights. Labella respected the decision of the court.[44]

COVID-19 response

In June 2020, Cebu City's inadequate management and response to COVID-19 led to more than 5,500 cases which resulted in it being called the epicenter of COVID-19 in the Philippines.[45] [46] This led President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretary Roy Cimatu to oversee the government response in Cebu City.[47] Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr., chief implementer of the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19, bared that Cebu City was the new COVID-19 epicenter.[48]

Cimatu called out the local government's response led by Labella such as the existence of barangay isolation centers which he suspected to have caused the increased community transmission[49] [50] and the proposal on constructing a new burial site for COVID-19 deaths.[51]

On June 23, 2020, upon the pronouncement of the Central Visayas police[52] and order from the Department of the Interior and Local Government,[53] Labella cancelled all existing quarantine passes used in Cebu City with the aim of reducing the number of people roaming around the city.[54] New quarantine passes were later issued by the city government[55] but had several issues such as their size, their non-functional unique QR code and residents who have not received their quarantine pass.[56] [57]

After getting the public and private support, Labella led a major revamp in addressing COVID-19 in the city and finally flattening the curve.[58] [59] Cebu City has closed 49 village isolation centers.[60] As of October 2020, the city registered zero COVID-19-related deaths.[61]

Personal life

Labella was married to Joycelyn Nicolas Labella. They have two sons: Edgardo II ("Jaypee") and Eugene Philippe.[62] [63]

Labella was one of the survivors of the 1998 sinking of the passenger ferry MV Princess of the Orient that sailed from Manila to Cebu during Typhoon Vicki where 150 of the 388 passengers perished. He stayed afloat for 36 hours clad in a life vest until he was found by rescuers.[64] [65] [66]

He was also a regular runner at the Cebu City Sports Center as a member of the Walk and Talk Club.[67]

Illness and death

Labella was diagnosed with prostate cancer around 2009. He underwent surgery and treatment, and the cancer was declared "under control".[68] In 2021, he was hospitalized four times and went on medical leave seven times.[69] [70] [71] In January, he was treated for an ear infection.[72] In May, he was admitted due to "slight pneumonia" and was later diagnosed with sepsis. He later divulged that he "almost died" that time.[73] [74] In July, he underwent intensive care due to another bout of pneumonia, and in August, he suffered a mild stroke.[75] [76]

On September 20, Labella filed for a sick leave scheduled to end on October 7. However, on October 8, his leave became indefinite.[77] He was then admitted to a hospital on October 30 due to pneumonia and minor sepsis and was put under intensive care.[78] [79] Labella died at Perpetual Succour Hospital on November 19 at the age of 70. The cause of death was septic shock secondary to pneumonia.[80] [81]

Labella had a seven-day wake, with the last three days held at Cebu City Hall for public viewing.[82] [83] He was buried with full military honors on November 26 at Golden Haven Memorial Park in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City.[84]

Awards

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charlene Cayetano Street . The Freeman . Clarence Paul Oaminal . May 25, 2015 . September 2, 2019.
  2. Web site: Hon. Edgardo C. Labella – Career and Education . July 12, 2010 . September 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140511184016/http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/cityofficials/legislative/94-hon-edgardo-c-labella?start=1 . May 11, 2014.
  3. News: Macasero . Ryan . Labella on arrest of Cebu artist Bambi Beltran: 'It's nothing personal' . November 19, 2021 . Rappler . April 20, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201023113635/https://www.rappler.com/nation/labella-response-cebu-artist-bambi-beltran-arrest-nothing-personal . October 23, 2020.
  4. News: Oaminal . Clarence Paul . Charlene Cayetano Street, Cebu City . November 20, 2021 . . May 25, 2015.
  5. Web site: Hon. Edgardo C. Labella – Committees and Chairmanship . July 12, 2010 . September 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140511184016/http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/cityofficials/legislative/94-hon-edgardo-c-labella?start=2 . May 11, 2014.
  6. News: Labella confirms joining Mike; Daluz, Cuenco also sign up . CDN Digital . Doris C. Bongcac . February 29, 2012 . September 2, 2019.
  7. News: Osmeña, Young withdraw recount petition for 473 contested precincts . SunStar Cebu . Princess Dawn H. Felicitas . July 23, 2015 . September 2, 2019.
  8. News: Rama and the barangay captains . CDN Digital . November 1, 2013 . September 15, 2019.
  9. News: ABC barangay president adds one more voice in Cebu City Council . Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Peter L. Romanillos . CDN Digital . December 19, 2013 . September 15, 2019.
  10. News: RAMA LETS GO . Jose Santino S. Bunachita . CDN Digital . December 12, 2015 . September 15, 2019.
  11. News: LABELLA FITS IN AS CARETAKER . Jose Santino S. Bunachita . CDN Digital . December 15, 2015 . September 15, 2019.
  12. News: Archival assumes as acting vice mayor . Jose Santino S. Bunachita . CDN Digital . December 16, 2015 . September 15, 2019.
  13. News: Osmeña is Cebu City's mayor-elect . Rappler . May 10, 2016 . September 2, 2019.
  14. News: Rama takes a break; Labella, others comply with order . Jose Santino S. Bunachita . CDN Digital . May 17, 2016 . September 15, 2019.
  15. News: Leaner staff, more efficient systems for Cebu City . Nestle L. Semilla . CDN Digital . June 30, 2016 . September 15, 2019.
  16. News: Labella should not represent Cebu City in Mega Cebu: Tom . CDN Digital . July 18, 2016 . September 15, 2019.
  17. News: PDP–Laban swears in 300 Cebu politicians . Carmel Loise Matus, Nestle L. Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva . CDN Digital . August 27, 2016 . September 15, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181127001414/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/103103/pdp-laban-swears-in-300-cebu-politicians . November 27, 2018.
  18. News: Labella declares he's running for mayor . Rona Joyce T. Fernandez . SunStar Cebu . July 1, 2018 . September 2, 2019.
  19. News: Labella offers loyalty, integrity . SunStar Cebu . May 11, 2019 . September 2, 2019.
  20. News: Rama: I will run for mayor in 2019 . The Freeman . May 20, 2018 . September 2, 2019.
  21. News: Rama candidacy seen to split Barug Team Rama coalition . Rosalie O. Abatayo . CDN Digital . May 21, 2018 . September 2, 2019.
  22. News: It's Official: Rama to run as vice mayor . Morexette Marie B. Erram . CDN Digital . August 30, 2018 . September 2, 2019.
  23. News: Duterte throws support behind Rama, Garcia . SunStar Cebu . February 25, 2019 . September 2, 2019.
  24. Web site: Labella proclaimed Cebu City mayor PNA. pna.gov.ph. September 2, 2019.
  25. Web site: City mayors pick Labella as new national chair PNA. pna.gov.ph. September 2, 2019.
  26. News: Isla dela Victoria project a hot topic in Cebu City's campaign scene . September 19, 2019 . Delta Dyrecka Letigio . CDN Digital . March 21, 2019.
  27. News: Labella changes stance as firm hikes investment: Kawit deal now reaches P25B . September 19, 2019 . Jean Marvette A. Demecillo . The Freeman . September 12, 2019.
  28. News: Cebu City grants building permit to Gokongwei's UHRI; P25-B 'Isla dela Victoria' now a go . September 19, 2019 . Jean Marvette A. Demecillo . CDN Digital . September 12, 2019.
  29. News: Rama prefers to hold office at the ground floor . September 29, 2019 . Rene U. Borromeo . The Freeman . May 25, 2010.
  30. News: Osmeña's City Hall office blessed . September 29, 2019 . Nestle L. Semilla . CDN Digital . July 21, 2016.
  31. News: After three months of waiting: Labella to finally occupy new mayor's office on Monday . September 29, 2019 . Delta Dyrecka Letigio . CDN Digital . September 29, 2019.
  32. News: Labella heads Regional Peace and Order Council . November 6, 2019 . SunStar Cebu . October 30, 2019.
  33. News: Delta Derycka C. Letigio . Labella signs EO to create Sinulog Governing Board . March 4, 2020 . CDN Digital . August 27, 2019.
  34. News: Luel Galarpe . Cebu City vice mayor questions creation of Sinulog Board . March 4, 2020 . Philippine News Agency . August 28, 2019.
  35. News: Rama resigns as SFI chairman . March 4, 2020 . SunStar Cebu . October 30, 2019.
  36. News: Delta Dyrecka Letigio . MyTV gets exclusive rights to air Sinulog 2020 . March 4, 2020 . CDN Digital . January 14, 2020.
  37. News: Mildred V. Galarpe . Philip A. Cerojano . Live video coverage of Sinulog at grandstand restricted . March 4, 2020 . SunStar Cebu . January 15, 2020.
  38. News: Ryan Macasero . Labella defuses Sinulog 2020 exclusive broadcast rights backlash . March 4, 2020 . Rappler . January 15, 2020.
  39. News: Delta Derycka C. Letigio . Another exclusive contract: SFI sells right to sell food, drinks at the Sinulog 2020 parade route to San Miguel Foods . March 4, 2020 . CDN Digital . January 17, 2020.
  40. News: Mary Ruth R. Malinao . Other food companies can sell during Sinulog: City not part of SFI deals . March 4, 2020 . The Freeman . January 18, 2020.
  41. News: Macasero . Ryan . Cebu film writer arrested over Facebook post about coronavirus in Sitio Zapatera . November 20, 2021 . Rappler . April 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201025082638/https://www.rappler.com/nation/cebu-film-writer-arrested-coronavirus-facebook-post-sitio-zapatera . October 25, 2020.
  42. News: Mascardo . Iris Hazel M. . Malinao . Mary Ruth R. . 'Bambi' strikes back, to file raps vs Labella . November 19, 2021 . The Freeman . April 22, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200507145957/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2020/04/22/2008942/bambi-strikes-back-file-raps-vs-labella . May 7, 2020.
  43. News: Macasero . Ryan . Human rights orgs urge gov't to drop charges vs Cebu artist Bambi Beltran . November 20, 2021 . Rappler . April 23, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200919203705/https://www.rappler.com/nation/human-rights-orgs-drop-charges-cebu-artist-bambi-beltran . September 19, 2020.
  44. News: Letigio . Delta Dyrecka . Cebu City court dismisses charges against Bambi Beltran . November 20, 2021 . CDN Digital . Inquirer Group . September 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200919055807/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/340002/cebu-city-court-dismisses-charges-against-bambi-beltran . September 19, 2020.
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  46. Web site: July 7, 2020. Cebu City hits 7K-mark in COVID-19 cases. October 13, 2020. INQUIRER.net. en.
  47. News: Yumol . David Tristan . Duterte appoints Cimatu to lead COVID-19 fight in Cebu City . November 13, 2020 . . June 23, 2020 . June 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200629045308/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/22/duterte-appoints-cimatu-lead-covid-fight-cebu-city.html . dead .
  48. Web site: June 28, 2020. Cebu City new COVID-19 epicenter – Galvez. October 13, 2020. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  49. News: Cimatu finds lapses in isolation centers in Cebu City hotspots . November 13, 2020 . . June 26, 2020 . June 27, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200627223731/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/26/Cebu-City-isolation-centers-Cimatu-.html . dead .
  50. News: Letigio . Delta Dyrecka . Cimatu suspects BICs may have caused community transmission, recommends ECQ extension . November 13, 2020 . CDN Digital . June 30, 2020.
  51. News: Cimatu orders transfer of cemetery project . November 13, 2020 . . July 14, 2020.
  52. News: Central Visayas police cancel all Cebu City quarantine passes . November 13, 2020 . . June 23, 2020.
  53. News: Pelayo . Marje . DILG cancels all quarantine passes in COVID-19 hot spot Cebu City . November 13, 2020 . . June 24, 2020.
  54. News: Aguilar . Krissy . Cancellation of quarantine passes in Cebu City a 'good move,' Palace says . November 13, 2020 . CDN Digital . June 24, 2020.
  55. News: Labella issues new quarantine passes to Cebu City residents . November 13, 2020 . . June 26, 2020.
  56. News: Perez . Annie . New quarantine passes in Cebu City draw flak . November 13, 2020 . . June 30, 2020.
  57. News: Cebu City's 'giant' quarantine passes inspire memes from netizens . November 13, 2020 . . June 28, 2020 . June 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200630082947/https://cnnphilippines.com/regional/2020/6/28/Cebu-City-quarantine-passes-memes.html . dead .
  58. Web site: How Cebu City almost became the Philippines' coronavirus epicenter. October 13, 2020. Rappler. October 7, 2020 . en.
  59. Web site: August 21, 2020. DOH: Cebu City showing signs of flattening curve. October 13, 2020. Sunstar. en.
  60. News: Saavedra. John Rey . Cebu City closes 49 village isolation centers as 'curve flatten'. October 13, 2020. Philippine News Agency.
  61. Web site: Zero COVID-19 deaths in Cebu City so far in October. October 13, 2020. Rappler. October 9, 2020 . en.
  62. Web site: Hon. Edgardo C. Labella – Profile . July 12, 2010 . September 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140512024419/http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/cityofficials/legislative/94-hon-edgardo-c-labella . May 12, 2014.
  63. News: Cebu City Mayor Labella passes away . November 20, 2021 . SunStar Cebu . November 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211120213203/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1913536/Cebu/Local-News/Cebu-City-Mayor-Edgardo-Edgar-Labella-passes-away-due-to-pneumonia . November 20, 2021.
  64. News: Labella: Don't give up on passengers . CDN Digital . August 18, 2013 . September 3, 2019.
  65. Web site: Cebu mayor pushes for stricter rules on smaller sea transport PNA. pna.gov.ph. September 3, 2019.
  66. News: Ship sinkings have cost 6,000 lives, millions in losses . Elias O. Baquero . SunStar Cebu . August 20, 2013 . September 3, 2019.
  67. News: Limpag: Ateneo's Ignatius Run: Forever 25 . SunStar Cebu . July 2, 2019 . September 4, 2019.
  68. News: Labella's family admits mayor had cancer . November 20, 2021 . SunStar Cebu . SunStar Publishing Inc. . November 2, 2021 . https://archive.today/20211120185538/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1911934/Cebu/Local-News/Labellas-family-admits-mayor-had-cancer . November 20, 2021.
  69. News: Israel . Dale . Cebu City mayor hospitalized again for pneumonia, sepsis . November 20, 2021 . CNN Philippines . November 2, 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105123622/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/regional/2021/11/2/cebu-city-edgardo-labella-hospitalized.html . November 5, 2021.
  70. News: Cerojano . Philip A. . Labella goes on medical leave again . November 20, 2021 . SunStar Cebu . SunStar Publishing Inc. . September 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210922104259/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1907848/Cebu/Local-News/Labella-goes-on-medical-leave-again . September 22, 2021.
  71. News: Gom-os . Mae Fhel . Labella 'kept close to his heart the people he served' . November 20, 2021 . CDN Digital . November 19, 2021 . https://archive.today/20211120192145/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/412574/labella-kept-close-to-his-heart-the-people-he-served . November 20, 2021.
  72. News: Cordova . Calvin . Labella not in coma, but just recovering from ear infection . November 20, 2021 . Manila Bulletin . January 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210215023452/https://mb.com.ph/2021/01/27/labella-not-in-coma-but-just-recovering-from-ear-infection/ . February 15, 2021.
  73. News: Macasero . Ryan . Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella admitted to hospital for pneumonia . November 20, 2021 . Rappler . June 1, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210714082255/https://www.rappler.com/nation/cebu-city-mayor-edgar-labella-admitted-hospital-may-2021 . July 14, 2021.
  74. News: Malinao . Mary Ruth R. . Mayor on medical leave for the 4th time in 2021 . November 20, 2021 . The Freeman . Philstar Media Group . July 15, 2021 . https://archive.today/20211120195642/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2021/07/15/2112692/mayor-medical-leave-4th-time-2021 . November 20, 2021.
  75. News: Malinao . Mary Ruth R. . Labella recovering from pneumonia . November 20, 2021 . The Freeman . Philstar Media Group . July 24, 2021 . https://archive.today/20211120201201/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2021/07/24/2114844/labella-recovering-pneumonia . November 20, 2021.
  76. News: Son: Mayor Labella suffered stroke . November 20, 2021 . SunStar Cebu . September 15, 2021 . https://archive.today/20211120203206/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1907400/Cebu/Local-News/Son-Mayor-Labella-suffered-stroke . November 20, 2021.
  77. News: Letigio . Dyrecka . Labella now on indefinite leave . November 20, 2021 . CDN Digital . Inquirer Group . October 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105201344/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/404882/labella-now-on-indefinite-leave . November 5, 2021.
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  79. News: Malinao . Mary Ruth R. . Labella in ICU; Son, Rama ask for prayers . November 20, 2021 . The Freeman . Philstar Media Group . November 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211102233303/https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/bottom-article-list/2021/11/02/2138398/labella-icu-son-rama-ask-prayers . November 2, 2021.
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