The 'Water Queen' of Cebu

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Imagine a city where a 10-minute ride can easily turn into an hour.

That's exactly the case in the Philippines city of Cebu, which has been named by GPS-based traffic app Waze as one of the world's worst urban areas to drive in.

However, amidst the daily traffic congestion, some individuals can turn the dreary commute into a more pleasant experience.

One of them is Jay Kummer S. Teberio, also known as Dodoy, who dresses like a festival dancer complete with makeup and a hat adorned with flowers.

Dodoy selling water on the streets of Cebu. /CGTN Photo

He dances on the congested roads, entertaining commuters while selling water.

Dodoy told Assignment Asia: "I'm popularly known as the 'Water Queen' of Cebu. I'm 22 years old. I am a person who's super confidently beautiful with a heart. Kidding aside, I'm a really energetic person. I don't tire easily. When I sell water, I wear my ID and my bandana to get me excited. That's my effort to grab other people's attention."

Assignment Asia is CGTN's award-winning current affairs program featuring long-form stories and documentaries on some of the most pressing issues in the region. The show airs Saturdays at 1330 and 2130 GMT, with replays every Sunday at 0630, Monday at 0130, and Tuesday at 0530.