ORMOC CITY— Re-elected Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez vowed to sustain the city’s momentum of progress and development as she formally began her second term in office.
In her inaugural address on June 30, Gomez thanked the people of Ormoc for their trust and support, calling the city “better, brighter, more progressive, and more beautiful” than ever before. She reflected on the achievements of her first term and reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to inclusive growth.
“Development is always in the context of physical spaces and people,” Gomez said, stressing that the city’s development plans prioritize families, especially senior citizens and the youth.
She laid out her vision for Ormoc under four pillars, namely, empowering citizens by helping Ormocanons grow into the best versions of themselves; improving lives by ensuring no one goes hungry or homeless; economic opportunities by creating meaningful, well-paying jobs, especially for the youth; and family time by promoting work-life balance so families can enjoy weekends together.
Gomez also praised the strength of the local government unit, crediting its well-organized structure and effective coordination with barangays. She thanked the Ormoc Development Team and barangay leaders for their dedication and unity.
“We are the ODT,” she declared. “And we will hit the ground running.”
The mayor closed her speech with a message of unity and purpose, expressing confidence in Ormoc’s continued rise in the years ahead.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
