Rep. Vincent “Duke” Frasco of Cebu’s fifth district has issued a statement urging Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro to prioritize governance and assistance to affected areas, rather than engaging in political maneuvering.
Frasco’s statement highlights the lack of support from the Provincial Government of Cebu to Liloan, a municipality in need of urgent assistance following recent calamities.
“Hunong na, sakto na ang sige’g pamulitika! Stop politicking and start governing, Governor of Cebu! This is the time for us Cebuanos to come together and help one another,” Frasco stated.
“Gov, we don’t need your cameras or your social media teams’ attacks. What we need are your excavators, payloaders, bulldozers, and backhoes to help us on the ground. We need your help. Asa naman mo?”
According to Frasco, since November 5, the DPWH, LGU, and private sector have immediately deployed all available resources, and clearing operations have been ongoing. However, the Province of Cebu has not sent a single piece of heavy equipment or any clearing assistance to Liloan.
“Liloan urgently needs help. Despite our political differences, Liloan is still part of Cebu and the Liloanons are Cebuanos, too. Tabangi ang Liloan, Gov, ayaw daug-dauga tungod lang sa politika kay ang tawo ang mag-antos,” Frasco emphasized, urging the Governor to set aside political differences and provide the necessary assistance to the people of Liloan.
