Congressman's Urgent Plea for Flood-Hit Liloan
Cebu Fifth District Representative Duke Frasco has publicly called upon Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro to set aside political differences and provide immediate assistance to areas devastated by recent flooding, with a particular focus on the town of Liloan. In a strongly-worded statement posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the congressman emphasized that the affected residents are still waiting for help from the Provincial Capitol.
A Call for Unity and Concrete Action
Frasco's appeal was direct, urging the governor to "stop politicking and start governing." He stressed that the situation demands practical, on-the-ground support rather than political maneuvers. "This is the time for us Cebuanos to come together and help one another," Frasco stated. He explicitly outlined what is needed, saying, "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? (Where are you now?)"
Alleged Lack of Provincial Support
The congressman provided a specific timeline, revealing that since November 5, coordinated efforts involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), local government units, and the private sector have been underway to conduct clearing operations. However, he claimed that the Cebu Provincial Government has not sent "a single piece of heavy equipment or any clearing assistance to Liloan." This alleged lack of support has hampered recovery efforts in one of the hardest-hit communities.
Frasco concluded with an emotional appeal in Cebuano, reinforcing that political rivalries should not dictate the distribution of aid. "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 (Help Liloan, Gov, don't let it suffer just because of politics, because it is the people who will bear the pain)," he added. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between provincial and district leaders during a time of crisis.
