The Cebu City Government recognized and honored outstanding individuals and institutions during the 89th Cebu City Charter Day Testimonial Dinner and Awarding Ceremony on February 24, 2026, held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.
In his Charter Day message, Mayor Nestor Archival expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the awardees for their unwavering support and invaluable contributions to the city.
“To the individuals, organizations, and institutions we honor tonight, this testimonial dinner is for you. Thank you for your quiet sacrifices, your sleepless nights, your courage in times of crisis, and your faith in our beloved city,” Mayor Archival said.
He emphasized that the city’s achievements are the result of collective effort and strong partnerships.
“As your Mayor, as an engineer who believes in building things that last, and as a fellow Cebuano, my heart is full of gratitude. Every bridge we build, every classroom we open, every family we help—these are not achievements of government alone. They are the result of partnership, trust, and love for our city,” he added.
The mayor also conveyed his deepest appreciation to the former mayors of Cebu City who, in their time, carried the heavy responsibility of leading the people and shaping the city’s direction and destiny, laying the foundation for the progress Cebu City continues to build upon today.
Among the highlights of the evening was the recognition of Nilo Ferrater Rusiana and Elreen Ann Ando as Outstanding Individuals.
For the Outstanding Institutions category, awards were presented to Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE), Mayari Animal Rescue Organization Inc, Municipality of Haarlemmermeer, and Roble Shipping Inc..
Posthumous Awards were likewise given in honor of Max Sherwin T. Limpag, Errol “Budoy” Marabiles, Rosario Chua, and Dr. Rosa Carmen P. Tenazas, in recognition of their lasting contributions to the community.
Special recognition through the Mayor’s Special Award was also extended to several individuals and organizations, including Cebu Province Governor Pamela Baricuatro, Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña, John Lloyd Ople, the teen who bravely rescued three individuals during the Binaliw landfill trash slide, Biyaya Animal Care Foundation, and Safehaven Recovery Village.
The testimonial dinner formed part of the weeklong celebration of Cebu City’s 89th Charter Day, highlighting the collective achievements, resilience, and shared commitment of individuals and institutions dedicated to the city’s continued growth and development.