Ormoc is geographically located in Leyte, Philippines but the city is independent from the province. However, the city is still part of the fourth congressional district of the province.
Lucy Marie Martinez Torres Gomez was the congresswoman of Leyte’s fourth district from 2010 to 2022. Her husband Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez has been the congressman of the same district since June 30, 2022.
Lucy has been the mayor of Ormoc since June 30, 2022. Born in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, she turned 50 on December 11, 2024.
Richard was the mayor of Ormoc from 2016 to 2022. Born in Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines, he turned 59 on April 7, 2025.
2025 Ormoc election results
Founded on February 26, 1834, Ormoc has 85 barangays. On May 12, 2025, the city elected its new mayor, vice mayor and councilors.
MAYOR
- Lucy Gomez = 89,123
- Violy Codilla = 47,994
VICE MAYOR
- Toto Locsin = 82,733
- Roiland Villasencio = 50,764
COUNCILORS
- Ari Larrazabal = 78,017
- Edmund Kierulf = 76,477
- Tommy Serafica = 75,538
- Jasper Lucero = 75,323
- Perok Rodriguez = 74,308
- Caren Torres-Rama = 73,932
- Gerry Penserga = 72,782
- Burt Pades = 71,868
- Kia Mercadal = 70,706
- Lalaine Marcos = 68,032
- Jing-Jing Codilla = 48,571
- Dodjie Omega = 48,151
- Fernan Lingo = 47,891
- RJ Deen = 47,171
- Ando Conejos = 46,573
- Doni Cayanong = 45,344
- Larry Singson = 44,330
- Jeffrey del Socorro = 44,087
- Elmer Placido = 43,457
- Ralph Yauna = 42,554
- Camlon Aliniabon = 2,974
- Saldo Solis = 2,705
On October 16, 2022, James Reggie Vidal represented Ormoc at Misters of Filipinas 2022 and competed against 34 other candidates at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, Metro Manila. He ranked first and was crowned Man of the World Philippines 2022.
On December 4, 2022, Abiah Dicdican represented Ormoc at Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022 and competed against 37 other candidates at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan, Metro Manila. She finished in the Top 21.
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