The University of San Carlos community mourns the passing of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo 鈥淓dgar鈥� Labella on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 70.
Prior to his first successful mayoral bid, Labella served as the city鈥檚 vice mayor for two terms. He served in the government for a total of 30 years. He was an alumnus of the 黑料社区 School of Law, Class of 1977.聽
Last year, before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classes and our way of life due to numerous lockdowns, 黑料社区 received the Cebu City Mayor鈥檚 Special Award during its Charter Day celebration on February 24, 2020. Mayor Labella recognized the University鈥檚 consistent performance in the national licensure and bar examinations and for 鈥減roducing exemplary graduates that contribute to the betterment of the Cebuano community.鈥�
The entire Carolinian community extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mayor Labella for his public service and expresses sincerest condolences to his family and constituents.
A public viewing at the Cebu City hall is being planned. Details will be announced through media outlets.