Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 16) — After just days in office the new mayor of Manila is already drawing comparisons to President Rodrigo Duterte.

Speaking to media Tuesday, Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said he was "honored" by such observation.

"I am honored. Isang malaking karangalan. I am just one of 1,630-plus LGU (local government unit) local chief executives. There are about 1,600 mayors — more or less — in the country. I am honored, with all humility," he said.

However, Moreno said what he has done cannot come close to Duterte's accomplishments.

"Kumbaga, truck-truck na bigas pa ang kakainin ko bago ko matularan una, yung naabot ni Pangulo bilang mayor ng Davao (City). Especially during the troubled times...during the uncertainty of Davao in the late 80s and early 90s, we all know that," he added.

[Translation: I will have to do a lot more before I reach the President's achievements as mayor, especially during the troubled times...during the uncertainty in Davao in the late 80s and early 90s, we all know that.]

Moreno also said not much has changed from the time he was younger to his current status as mayor.

"This is me. Kung kaklase ko kayo, kung kababata ko kayo sa Tondo — kaklase ko kayo nung elementary, nung high school, kapitbahay ko kayo, barkada — eto na 'yun... Wala naman nagbago, posisyon lang,"

[Translation: This is me. If we were classmates, if we grew up together in Tondo — if we were classmates in elementary, high school, if we were neighbors, good friends — this is me... nothing has changed, just my job.]

'Kusina ni isko' not publicly funded

Moreno also cleared up any misconception that a food truck bearing his name may be receiving funds from the government.

On July 14, a food truck bearing a drawing of Moreno's face and the name "Kusina ni Isko" was seen at the Bonifacio Shrine where the mayor led a flag-raising ceremony.

A netizen called on the mayor to know whether government money was used to fund it.

On Monday, the Manila Public Information Office said on Twitter that it was a project by "friends and supporters" of Moreno.

"Nevertheless, we thank them for the food they provided during the flag ceremony," said the tweet.

Moreno said he was thankful for the effort made by supporters, and that it was all privately funded.

He also said he spoke to those behind the food cart privately and asked his name and likeness be removed from it.

"They may have good intentions, maganda naman, napapakinabangan naman, pero may konting epal do'n e. Yung caricature ko, andoon yata... I called that group of people, sabi ko una, maraming salamat, of course I appreciate it... sabi ko, 'Pare, pwede ba makisuyo? Ilagay mo na lang, Kusina ng Maynila, o Kusina ng Batang Maynila, ganon na lang,'" he said.

[Translation: They may have good intentions, it was good, people benefitted from it., but there may be something inappropriate. My caricature may have been there... I called that group of people and said thank you, of course I appreciate it... I said, "Sir, may I ask a favor? Maybe you can just say Kusina ng Maynila, or Kusina ng Batang Maynila, that wuld be better."]

Moreno also thanked the netizen who pointed out the issue, saying she had a point.

"I would like to thank the netizen (for) this type of observation, I always wanted to make it appear that the new government of the City of Manila is a receptive government.," he said.