Elected leaders in Lapu-lapu, Cebu City take their oaths

It has been formally confirmed that Lapu-Lapu City will continue to be led by the Chan administration, as Mayor-elect Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan and Congressman-elect Junard “Ahong” Chan, along with their winning allies, took their oaths of office yesterday afternoon, June 28.

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Just two days before they officially switch positions on July 1, the mayor-congressman tandem of the Chan spouses was sworn in by Judge Nelson Leyco of the Lapu-Lapu City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 during a ceremony held at the Lapu-Lapu City Hoops Dome in Barangay Gun-ob.

In addition, re-elected Vice Mayor Celedonio “Celsi” Sitoy, along with the 12 winning councilors — all from the Chan-led party, Team Kaabag — were also sworn into office.

The Chan-led administration will continue to govern Lapu-Lapu City after Team Kaabag achieved a 15-0 landslide victory in the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.

Taking the podium as the city’s new local chief executive, King-Chan acknowledged that it would be difficult to follow in the footsteps of her husband. However, she vowed to lead with the same courage, determination, and heart—adding that she would do so in her own way, with a leadership anchored on action and service from the heart.

“My leadership will not be one of distance or pride. It will be one of listening, action, and presence. I will be in your barangays. I will walk your streets. I will face your problems with you—because this is our shared journey,” King-Chan said in her speech.

She added that she entered public office having served the city as its congresswoman, a role through which she brought the voices of the Oponganons to the halls of national leadership.

As she assumed her new position as mayor, she vowed to bring national programs and priorities back to the local level—closer to the people who matter most.

“I do not promise perfection, but I promise action. I do not promise ease, but I promise service. I will work not just with hands and mind—but with soul,” she said. "As your Mayor, she envisions a city with healthcare that is “dignified, accessible, and responsive.”

King-Chan promised to improve the services and capacity of the Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital.