Lucy Torres files COC for Ormoc mayor, husband eyes congressional seat
Leyte 4th District Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez filed her certificate of candidacy for Ormoc City mayor on Friday, October 8, turning down senatorial nominations.
Torres-Gomez was accompanied by her husband, incumbent Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez, who also filed his COC on Wednesday, October 6, seeking to replace her in Congress.
Both spouses aim to swap positions: Torres-Gomez will run for mayor while Richard Gomez seeks the congressional seat of Leyte's 4th district.
Richard Gomez plans to push legislation focused on youth and sports development, anti-drug initiatives, and protection against fake news if elected.
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