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Cindi reports achievements
The Freeman
|October 23, 2025
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan marked her first 100 days in office with a comprehensive report on her administration’s achievements in health, education, tourism, infrastructure, and social services—underscoring her vision of a compassionate and united government.
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Speaking before city officials and employees at the session hall yesterday, October 22, Mayor Chan thanked her predecessor and husband, former mayor and now Lapu-Lapu City Representative Junard “Ahong” Chan, Vice Mayor Celsi Sitoy, and the City Council for what she described as a “smooth and seamless” transition of leadership.
“We remain one administration—united in mission, direction, and purpose, which is to serve Lapu-Lapu City with compassion, integrity, and commitment,” she said.
MEDICAL SERVICES
In a 50-minute speech, Mayor Chan reported that the city has expanded medical services at the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital with the hiring of additional specialists, including orthopedic and oncologic surgeons, and new obstetrician-gynecologists.
The hospital also opened the Lapu-Lapu City Eye Center, which offers free cataract and pterygium operations. From July to October, 211 beneficiaries have undergone successful cataract surgeries, including a six-year-old girl who regained her sight after a congenital cataract operation.
The Malasakit Center also assisted 4,100 patients amounting to over P21 million in aid, while the Project Smile initiative provided free dentures to 30 beneficiaries. The city likewise established lactation rooms and signed agreements with private hospitals to ensure access to specialized care.
Chan said Lapu-Lapu is the only LGU in Metro Cebu that now offers weekend services for its City Social Welfare and Development Office and Animal Bite Treatment Center, ensuring 24/7 accessibility for urgent cases.
The city also intensified its mental health programs, providing counseling and awareness sessions in schools and barangays. Following the recent earthquake, she directed schools to conduct psychological first aid for students affected by trauma and anxiety.
EDUCATION
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