By PR | 10:11 AM July 07, 2024
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap on Monday dedicated her second state of the city address (Soca) to the people of Tagbilaran, outlining the achievements using the acronym ‘Tagbilaran’.
Tagbilaran stands for Technology and Digitalization, Advocacy on Education, Good Governance, Business-Friendly Initiatives, Infrastructure Development, Life, Health, and Social Services, Arts, Culture, and Sports, Resilience, Peace, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Agriculture and Livelihood, and Nature and Environment Protection.
“The Charter of Tagbilaran City, established 58 years ago, laid the foundation for governance, development, and civic engagement in our community. It represents the
aspirations and dreams of our forefathers, who envisioned a city built on principles of
democracy, inclusivity, and prosperity,” Yap said in her Soca during the regular session of the 15th Sangguniang Panlungsod and also the city’s 58th Charter Day.
Yap also presented a detailed report on the accomplishments of her administration over the past 12 months.
She also expressed gratitude to different heads and employees and village chiefs for their hard work and dedication as well as to the the provincial government of Bohol, national government agencies, civil society organizations, non-government organizations, international aid agencies, the business sector, and the media for their continuous support in promoting and uplifting Tagbilaran City.
“Every milestone we achieve is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people. Together, we are building a Tagbilaran that is inclusive, sustainable, and progressive,” the mayor said.
Following Yap’s Soca, there was an awarding ceremony to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the city.
A total of 52 City Government Service Awardees were recognized for their dedicated service. This included 1 awardee for 40 years, 4 awardees for 35 years, 1 for 30 years, 6 for 25 years, 25 for 20 years, and 15 for 10 years of service.
The 2024 Top Business Renewal Taxes & Fees Taxpayer Citation was awarded to Alturas Group of Companies, Toyota Tagbilaran City, JT International (Philippines) Inc., Luther Z. Ramiro Medical Center, Inc., and Citi Hardware Bacolod, Inc.
Additionally, the 2024 Real Property Taxpayer Citation awardees included Smart Telecommunications Inc., Alturas Group of Companies, Quality Properties Inc./Bohol Quality Corp., Herbert Malmis, and Globalport Bohol Terminal, Inc.
The Community Service Award was given to the Bohol Chronicle Radio Corporation, City General Services Office, and Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy.
The Distinguished Tagbilaranon Award was presented to Vanessa P. Sarno for her outstanding contributions to the community, while the Centenarian Award was presented to Vicente D. Dela Peña.
A Plaque of Gratitude was given to the Provincial Government of Bohol, while Plaques of Recognition were awarded to the Tagbilaran City People’s Council, Tingog Party List, Gcash, Maya Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines-Tagbilaran City Hall Branch, Pedi App, MacBizz Software Development Services, former Tagbilaran City Chief of Police Lt. Col. Homobuno Sayon and Lt. Col. Reggie Real, PEMS Celso D. Orapa, Bini’s Maria Nicolette Vergara, and Frances Uma Tirol-Espinosa.
