The party was formed in response to the Sugbuak, or the failed Cebu-split movement, in time for the 2007 general elections.

[7] One Cebu broke ties with UNA in March 2016, and instead supported Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's presidential campaign.

[citation needed] In the local level, the party has the backing of 31 out of 53 city and municipal mayors throughout Cebu.

[8] In the 2010 national elections, One Cebu strongly campaigned for the candidacy of Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro, Jr., the standard bearer of the now-merged Lakas-Kampi-CMD party.

[11] The former vice governor was against the inclusion of Suezo's group after they allegedly failed to maintain the peace and order situation in the town.

[16] On April 2, 2016, One Cebu has announced that they will support the presidential candidacy of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

After several months, Gwen Garcia officially endorsed the tandem of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte for upcoming 2022 presidential elections.

[24] PJ Garcia returned as secretary general, and will run for reelection seeking final term.