Manila Bulletin
Cebuano should work with Cimatu -- Sotto
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.
Sotto explained that Cebuanos tend to be distant towards individuals from Manila, suggesting that a local representative would be more readily accepted.
President Duterte appointed Cimatu to devise an action plan for Cebu City amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Duterte acknowledged that Cimatu cannot solve the problem alone and will need to make recommendations for action.
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