President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to visit Cebu this Friday, November 7, following the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino. The typhoon’s torrential rains left parts of Metro Cebu submerged, taking the lives of at least 92 people and displacing hundreds more.
Initially, the President was scheduled to lead the long-awaited inauguration of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a project that had been years in the making. However, the event has been postponed indefinitely as the province reels from the aftermath of the storm.
The People’s Questions: Help or Accountability?
While Cebuanos welcome any sign of national attention, the President’s visit has stirred mixed emotions online. Many netizens are asking: What will the visit truly bring? Will it be genuine relief, or just another round of political appearances and promises?
Cebu’s fighting spirit is well-known, from typhoons to earthquakes, the province has always risen with resilience. But as the floodwaters recede, another tide is rising: the public’s growing frustration.
Some netizens wonder, why does he has to be here or question the existence of the president. Others echoed similar sentiments, asking whether the problem lies not in the disaster itself, but in years of unaddressed corruption and poor infrastructure planning.
Between Hope and Doubt
As President Marcos Jr. sets foot in Cebu, he will not only face a province devastated by a natural disaster, but also a people demanding clarity. Cebuanos are known for their strength and unity, but they are also known for their discernment. For now, the island braces not only for the President’s arrival but for what his visit will symbolize: help, healing, or a reminder of promises long overdue.
