Actress turned politician Lucy Torres takes lead in Ormoc mayoralty race
Lucy Torres, an actress turned politician, is making significant strides in the mayoral contest for Ormoc City in Leyte. She currently leads her rival, Violy Codilla, by a wide margin. Torres has secured 94,023 votes, surpassing Codilla’s 53,895 votes by over 40,000 votes. This strong lead highlights the growing support for the actress turned politician in the city’s political scene.
Vice mayoral race sees Toto Locsin ahead
Meanwhile, the competition for vice mayor also shows a clear frontrunner. Toto Locsin holds the lead with 87,457 votes, maintaining a comfortable gap of around 30,000 votes over his closest rival, Roiland Villaseco, who has 56,682 votes. This substantial lead indicates a solid backing for Locsin in the vice mayoral race.
Richard Gomez tops Leyte 4th District representative race
In the race for Leyte’s 4th District representative, actor-turned-politician Richard Gomez is ahead with 91,866 votes. He is followed by Ching Veloso, who has received 55,997 votes. Gomez’s popularity and political influence continue to resonate strongly with voters in the district.
Election vote count update and turnout
As of 11:24 p.m., the Commission on Elections has processed 151,196 votes out of 161,281 registered voters. This shows a high voter turnout and active participation in the local elections. The ongoing count is crucial in determining the final winners in this highly contested political landscape.
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