Instead of delivering it on the dot, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival opted to make his first 100 days in office report on October 16, 2025, with only members of the media invited as guests at City Hall.
The Cebu City Information Office confirmed the schedule, noting that while other local chief executives traditionally deliver their 100-day accomplishment reports on time through a State of the City Address (SOCA), Archival saved it for a later date to provide a more comprehensive update on the city’s affairs since assuming office.
The report is expected to highlight Archival administration’s progress on his campaign promises and the programs he outlined when he took office as the city’s top official.
A look back at Archival’s campaign promises
Upon winning the mayoralty race during the May 2025 elections, Archival pledged to fulfill several campaign promises within his first 100 days in office.
Among his top priorities is finding ways to increase Cebu City’s revenue-not by raising taxes, but by improving collection efficiency, which he said is vital for sustaining City Hall’s operations.
He also vowed to streamline City Hall processes to shorten the turnaround time for frontline services, including the implementation of a system allowing business permits to be issued within the same day.
Regarding the highly disputed Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), Archival promised to complete the facility within one year to expand its services and coverage. He emphasized the need for coordination among contractors and consultants and underscored the importance of a construction audit.
Another initiative included in his first 100 days is the installation of public drinking water fountains across the city, part of his campaign to promote the use of refillable tumblers over bottled water. The measure aligns with his environmental advocacy to reduce plastic waste and curb the rising costs associated with disposable bottles.
When he took his oath of office, Archival vowed to make Cebu City ‘number one again.’ In line with this goal, he outlined several priority programs to realize that vision.
Among them is the reopening of the Cebu City Library for 24/7 operations, a project initiated by then-Mayor, now Vice Mayor, Tomas Osmeña during his previous term.
Archival’s administration also plans to open the road network from IT Park to Banilad, in coordination with Cebu Provincial Governor Pamela Baricuatro. With the onset of heavy rains, Archival has directed the Department of Public Services (DPS) to desilt the city’s rivers.
He also aims to address the city’s long-standing garbage collection woes, noting that Cebu City spends around P600 million annually on garbage collection while earning only P100 million in revenue-resulting in a major budget deficit.
To curb this, Archival intends to reduce landfill waste by converting garbage into fertilizer and promoting recycling to lower costs. He said City Hall will serve as the benchmark for segregation and that a cement company has expressed interest in purchasing the city’s recyclable waste. Barangay officials will also be mobilized to enforce segregation policies at the community level.
Archival further plans to promote local food production, pointing out that 60 percent of Cebu City’s food supply comes from outside the city and is mostly imported. He vowed to promote sustainable farming to boost self-sufficiency.
Additionally, Archival wants to expand the city’s scholarship system, shifting from exam-based selection to automatic scholarship grants for all high school graduates.
On October 16, Archival is expected to present updates on these initiatives-highlighting both accomplishments and challenges encountered in the first 100 days of his term.