Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez is a Leyte 4th District Representative who has been at the center of political controversy following the shooting of mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa in Albuera, Leyte. He dismissed Espinosa's allegations linking him to the attack as false and questioned Espinosa鈥檚 credibility during their exchange. The investigation into the incident continues with seven Ormoc City police officers under scrutiny despite negative paraffin tests.

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Last updated at April 15, 2025.

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7 cops in Albuera mayoral shooting test neg but probe continues

Seven police officers who are persons of interest in the shooting of Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa have tested negative in paraffin tests according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday.
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Espinosa wounded in Leyte rally, implicates Rep Gomez

Self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa was seriously wounded during a campaign event in Barangay Tinag-an, Albuera, Leyte on Thursday, April 10.
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Petition filed to disqualify Rep Richard Gomez over false election claims

A petition was filed with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday to disqualify Leyte 4th District Representative Richard Gomez from the May 12 midterm elections.
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POC appoints officials for major games, approves PHP35M budget

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) appointed key officials during its first general assembly on Wednesday in Paranaque City, including Ricky Vargas as chef de mission for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Al Panlilio for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
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Tolentino re-elected POC president for third term, wins 45 out of 61 votes

Abraham Tolentino secured his position as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for a third term after winning 45 out of 61 votes in Friday's election at East Ocean Garden Restaurant in Para帽aque City.
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Torres-Gomez, Gomez file for re-election

Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez and her husband, Leyte Fourth District Rep. Richard Gomez, filed their certificates of candidacy on Wednesday to seek re-election in the 2025 elections.
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'Dear Satan' ban upheld; 'Alipato at Muog' reclassified to R-16

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has upheld its decision to ban 'Dear Satan,' an upcoming film starring Paolo Contis and Sienna Stevens, from public viewing due to its positive portrayal of Satan which it considers as violating Presidential Decree No. 1986 by attacking religious beliefs.
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Richard Gomez's daughter graduates cum laude from UP

Richard Gomez's daughter, Juliana Torres-Gomez, has graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in Public Administration.
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House approves Absolute Divorce Act, 131-109

The House of Representatives approved the Absolute Divorce Act for a second time on Wednesday during its final reading with 131 votes in favor, 109 against, and 20 abstentions.
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40 lawmakers join POC Golf Cup for athletes' fund

At least 40 legislators from the House of Representatives are set to participate in the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup II on Wednesday at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Cainta, Rizal.
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