Ahong delivers final SOCA

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan delivered his final State of the City Address (SOCA) on Wednesday, March 26, at the Hoops Dome, marking the culmination of his six-year tenure as the city’s chief executive.

- Jonnavie Villa

As he sets his sights on a congressional seat, Chan reflected on the key programs and accomplishments achieved under his administration.

He began his speech by recalling his historic inauguration on July 1, 2019, which ended nearly two decades of the previous administration’s rule.

“It was a historic day for us Oponganons, for after 19 long years of stagnation, we finally sworn in a new mayor to chart our city’s future...Together, as one Oponganon people, we embarked on a flight towards the realization of our vision, ang dugay na nato nga gipangandoy nga kausaban sa kalambuan sa dakbayan,” Chan emphasized.

Among the achievements he highlighted was the Chan Cares Bayanihan Project, which facilitated the concreting of roads and walkways without using government funds.

“Kaniadto kon adunay moduol sa kanhi administrasyon aron mopadangat sa ilang yangongo kabahin sa lapok nga agianan, igo ra gyud silang tubagon nga ‘wa tay mahimo ana kay sa pribado man na nga luna,’” Chan stressed.

Chan noted that collaboration with private sectors and local residents led to the completion of 287 infrastructure projects.