TAGBILARAN City claimed top honors at the Bohol Competitiveness Summit 2024, held on November 13, 2024 at the Bohol Cultural Center, walking away with seven prestigious awards, including national awardee in the Most Competitive City category.
Mayor Jane Yap personally accepted the awards on behalf of the city, joined by Atty. Vince Louie Raotraot, City Economic Development and Investment Promotions Head, and Ms. Jeanette Busano from the City Planning and Development Office.
These accolades, presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Provincial Government of Bohol, affirm Tagbilaran’s status as a model city in governance and development.
Among the awards Tagbilaran received were National Awardee for Most Competitive City in the Philippines, 1st Place in Resiliency, 1st Place in Government Efficiency, 1st Place in Innovation, 1st Place in Economic Dynamism, 1st Place in Infrastructure, and the Overall Most Competitive City Award.
Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte, and DTI Provincial Director Vierna Ligan presented the awards to Mayor Yap and her team, lauding the city’s outstanding achievements.
In her statement, Mayor Jane Yap expressed deep appreciation for the recognition, stating, “This is a testament to the dedication and collective effort of our city government, the business community, and every Tagbilaranon. We are setting a new benchmark for resilience and growth, showing that Tagbilaran is a city not just of the present but of the future.”
The Bohol Competitiveness Summit, organized by the Provincial Government through the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO), emphasized the critical role of local stakeholders in achieving sustainable economic growth and positioning the province for global competitiveness.
The event gathered leaders from government, business, and economic development sectors under the theme “Recognizing the Local Stakeholders’ Role in Global Competitiveness”, highlighting the importance of partnerships in propelling Bohol’s economy onto the national and international stages.
Tagbilaran City’s achievements send a powerful message of what is possible when innovation, strategic governance, and community engagement come together. With these recognitions, Tagbilaran continues to establish itself as a leading example in economic resilience, efficient governance, and visionary infrastructure, cementing its role as a vibrant city of opportunities for residents and businesses alike.
