Ernest H. Weigel, Jr.
City Mayor
Lapu-lapu City

Lapu-lapu City, being the Birthplace of Filipino Nationalism is known for its tourism activities. From once a dying city now became the most booming city in Cebu Province.

Honorable Mayor Ernest H. Weigel, JR. of Lapu –lapu City is serving the city for two consecutive terms since 1992 up to this present.

Born on May 28, 1933 at Pajo, Lapu-lapu City, Mayor Weigel spent his elementary days at Opon Central School and graduated at 1947. During his secondary and tertiary days, he became well known because of his active participation of of school activities at Cebu School of Arts and Trade. Graduated on 1963, Weigel is a licensed Chief Marine Engineer.

Governor E. Osmena appointed Mayor Ernest Weigel as Deputy Governor 6^th District of Cebu from 1988 to 1992. A director of Mactan- Cebu International Airport Authority from 1990 to 1992. A former director of YMCA and former president of JAYCEES in Lapu-lapu Chapter. As of this present, Mayor Weigel is not only the Lapu-lapu mayor but aside from this he is a member of Executive Committee at Mactan International Airport, Board member of RDC, Director of MCDP, Regional Chairman of Peace and Order, and Director of Mactan Cebu Bridge Management Board, MCBMB.

For Mayor Weigel, Mactan plays a crucial role in the province of Cebu. For him, his goals and objectives for the city are to continue the modernization and use of the airport as its primary economic base, to enhance the attractiveness of the island and further maximize its potential as one of the country’s primary tourism areas. Also to explore further the potential of the island for further optimization of its export industries, and to promote a more harmonious physical development of the island which allow for the most efficient and integrated development of its limited space for various uses.

Presently, Weigel is the mayor of Lapu-lapu City who is well loved by the Oponganons.

By Lim, Monette
STC Masscom Intern