By I. Inojales | 09:35 PM November 12, 2026
LOBOC, Bohol — The municipal government of Loboc has ordered the temporary closure of the Joventino A. Digal (JAD) Cultural Center after an inspection found severe cracks in key structural components of the building.
Mayor Raymond G. Jala issued Executive Order No. 50, series of 2026, on Nov. 11, ordering the immediate closure of the facility in Barangay Poblacion Sawang pending a comprehensive structural assessment.
In a report dated Nov. 10, the Municipal Engineering Office documented severe cracks in the building’s columns, beams and floor slab, prompting the municipal engineer to recommend its temporary closure until a qualified structural engineer could conduct a detailed assessment.
Under the executive order, all activities and gatherings inside the cultural center are suspended. Only authorized personnel conducting inspection, safety, repair or emergency work will be allowed to enter the premises.
The Municipal Administrator was directed to coordinate with the Municipal Engineering Office to secure the building’s entrances and post closure notices.
The Office of the Mayor will also issue a public advisory, suspend new reservations and notify organizers with existing bookings so they can arrange alternative venues.
The Municipal Engineering Office was instructed to arrange a detailed structural assessment and coordinate with the building official and the Bureau of Fire Protection in Loboc regarding structural and fire-safety findings.
The cultural center will remain closed until Jala issues a written reopening order based on the building official’s written determination that the facility is safe for public use, taking into account the structural assessment and BFP findings.
