Nestor Archival
Mayor of Cebu City since 2025
Nestor Dionson Archival Sr. (born June 2, 1958) is a Filipino politician, electrical engineer, businessman and environmentalist serving as the 29th Mayor of Cebu City since 2025. Before being elected mayor, he served as a member of the Cebu City Council for the first district since 2019, a seat he previously held from 2013 to 2016, 2001 to 2010, and 1995 to 1998. Archival is a longtime member of the Osmeña-founded political party Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK).
Early life and education
Archival was born on June 2, 1956 in Sirao, Cebu City to farmer Epifanio Archival and public school teacher Brigida Dionson. After his family moved to Talamban in 1965, Archival was active in the Boy Scout during his elementary years, serving as a scout leader. He completed his secondary education at Abellana National High School and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of San Carlos (USC), where he also served as vice president of the USC Supreme Student Council (SSC).
After graduating from the University of San Carlos, Archival passed the licensure examination for electrical engineers, placing 16th nationwide. He is a registered professional electrical engineer and a member of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.
Early career
Archival is the founder and owner of N.A. Systems Inc., a Cebu City-based electrical construction company.
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