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‘Set aside politics’ to protect Cebuano lives, says Cimatu rep
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu is urging officials in Cebu to set aside political differences and work together to address the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda emphasized that unified action is crucial to effectively combat the virus and prevent confusion among the public.
Antiporda highlighted the need to reconcile discrepancies in COVID-19 data between local and national health offices to formulate better solutions.
Cimatu is expected to submit recommendations to President Duterte regarding Cebu City's quarantine status after June 30.
Antiporda assured that Cimatu's initiatives in Cebu are subject to the approval of the Inter-agency Task Force (IATF).
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Senate President Vicente Sotto III believes that Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu requires a local counterpart to effectively lead the fight against COVID-19 in Cebu City.
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Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has been appointed by President Duterte to lead the COVID-19 response in Cebu City.
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