Maybe not in the strict sense of the word, but they blew the whistle, exposing alleged irregularity or anomaly, right before the Cebu City Council: 1. Benito Aratea’s allegation of cash payoffs to five city officials in connection with his road-opening project. 2. Crisologo Saavedra Jr.’s allegation of rigged bidding at City Hall on P249.3M traffic lights, CCTV project.