Ormoc residents back merging 28 barangays into 3

Ormoc City residents voted on October 8 in favor of merging 28 barangays into just three, with 89.34% voting 'yes', while only 10.08% voted against it.

The merger will consolidate Barangay Districts 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 26 into Barangay West; Districts 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 25, and 28 into Barangay East; and Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 23, and 27 into Barangay South.

Additionally, Barangay 29 will be renamed Barangay North.

The city government hopes the merger will improve governance efficiency and ensure better delivery of basic services.