City Councilor Cesar “Joban” L. Bañas Jr. listens to Generals in the puroks, asks the hard questions in session, and shows his work.

“Nagsasalita po tayo dahil kung walang magsasalita, walang makikinig at gagawa ng aksyon.”
Councilor Bañas, July 12, 2026

What his first 100 days in office looked like
From his First 100 Days Report, posted November 5, 2025.
What he has been raising
Power and SOCOTECO II
Asking that member-consumer-owners be heard before any deal on their cooperative.
The public market
Asking who pays, and what vendors will get during relocation.
After the earthquake
Day-by-day relief with residents in the puroks since June 2026.
Medicine in health centers
Pressing for supplies in Barangay Health Centers and rural health units.
Garbage collection
Bringing residents’ complaints about missed collection to the council.
Open government
Asking for answers in public when decisions change the city.
From his Page

Council
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