From being a councilor to becoming the mayor…
From the halls of the City Council to the highest office in Cebu City, Engr. Nestor Dionson Archival has come a long way — not just in politics, but in purpose. Known for his consistent service as a Cebu City councilor since 2007, Engr. Archival has planted a reputation not just as a public servant, but as a visionary with a blueprint for a better Cebu.
Now that he has taken the role of mayor of the Queen City of the South, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: Who is Nestor, really? And what has he done to earn the trust of the Sugboanons?
Kinsa si Nestor?
While many see him as a familiar face in local governance, Engr. Archival is more than just a politician. He is a licensed engineer, a dedicated entrepreneur, and the owner of multiple businesses in the city such as Toniq Juice Bar. His technical background and business experience help shape his practical approach to governance, one that focuses on long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.
Throughout his role as a councilor, he became known for leading environmental initiatives, pushing for waste management reforms, and advocating for sustainable urban planning; policies that often go unnoticed in the middle of political noise.
Blueprint for Cebu: The Archival Approach
It’s a phrase we often hear during election season: “A better Cebu ahead.” But for Engr. Archival, it isn’t just a slogan. It’s a vision founded in sustainability, innovation, and care for the community.
Unlike the usual political promises, Archival’s plans involve sustainable infrastructure, accessible healthcare, and environment-first city planning. With the eyes of an engineer and the heart of a public servant, he brings a problem-solving mindset to the city’s most challenging issues, from urban flooding and waste disposal to traffic management and public health services.
But What Does an Engineer Know?
It’s a good question—what does an engineer really know about leading a city?
For Engr. Archival, the answer is clear: precision, discipline, and building solutions from the ground up. Engineers are trained to find the most efficient and sustainable ways to solve problems. In politics, this connects to designing systems that don’t just work for the present, but are built to last for generations.
His engineering mindset gives him a unique perspective on Cebu’s challenges. He focuses on identifying root causes, optimizing resources, and leading policies that are not only scalable but truly sustainable for Sugboanons.
For example, he emphasized that to increase city revenue, there must be more efficient tax collection and financial management. To ease traffic congestion, Cebu needs additional parking spaces alongside the completion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. And when it comes to waste management, a problem costing the city millions of pesos, he believes proper delegation and implementation at the barangay level must be a top priority.
By the Sugboanon, for the Sugboanons
Leadership is not just about ideas, but about execution. Over the years, Archival has consistently walked the talk, especially on issues many politicians shy away from — like solid waste management, renewable energy, and disaster resilience.
So, when someone asks you, “Kinsa diay ang bag-ong Mayor?,” you can simply answer, “Our new mayor is the engineer of sustainable change and a leader who builds not just projects, but trust.” With one well-laid plan at a time, maybe Engr./ Mayor Archival is exactly what our city needs to move forward.
