Richard Gomez Shines Again: Actor-Public Servant Wins Silver at SEA Games 2025
RICHARD GOMEZ – Actor-public servant Richard Gomez once again proved his versatility as he proudly represented the Philippines and won a silver medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
Richard Gomez proudly celebrated his successful return to the international sporting stage after helping Team Philippines secure a silver medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The multi-awarded public servant was visibly elated as he shared the achievement, marking another milestone in his long-standing involvement in competitive sports.
Gomez won the silver medal in the sporting clays competition together with his teammates, Carlo Baltonado and Jed Rivilla, during the ongoing regional sports event. Sporting clays is a shooting discipline that challenges athletes to hit flying targets made of hardened clay, requiring precision, focus, and exceptional hand-eye coordination.
Photos of the Leyte 4th District Representative proudly showcasing the victory were posted on the official Facebook account of the City Government of Ormoc. The post highlighted the significance of the achievement not only for the athletes but also for the country.
The caption read, “Proud moment for the nation as Team Philippines clinched the silver medal in the Sporting Clays Competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
“The Philippine contingent is also composed of Ormocanons—Leyte 4th District Representative Richard Gomez, Carlo Baltonado, and Jed Rivilla.
“Congratulations, Team Philippines!”
In the first photo shared, Gomez is seen alongside his wife, Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez, who is wearing the silver medal, while Gomez holds a trophy. The image reflects the couple’s shared pride and support for one another, both in public service and personal achievements.
The second photo features Gomez with his teammates Baltonado and Rivilla, along with other members of Team Philippines, competing in the SEA Games 2025. Additional images show Richard and Lucy posing with Filipino spectators who came to watch the games, proudly holding the Philippine flag in support of the national athletes.
For those who may not be aware, this is not Gomez’s first time competing in the Southeast Asian Games. In 2005, he was also part of the men’s epee team that won a gold medal when the SEA Games were hosted in the Philippines. His latest victory further cements his reputation as a dedicated athlete who continues to bring honor to the country both in sports and public service.