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Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres endorse Marcos Jr. for president
Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez and his wife, Leyte 4th District Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez, have formally endorsed Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s presidential bid.
The couple made the announcement after a lunch meeting with Marcos Jr. on Monday, January 31.
Gomez stated that Marcos Jr. has consistently aided Ormoc City during various calamities, including typhoons Yolanda and Odette, and an earthquake in 2017, noting he was the only candidate to have helped.
However, PressOne fact-checked Gomez's claim, citing instances where Senator Manny Pacquiao and Vice President Leni Robredo also provided aid to Ormoc during disasters.
Gomez previously supported Marcos Jr. in his 2016 vice-presidential bid.
He believes Marcos Jr. is the most popular presidential candidate, which is why he faces significant criticism.
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