SOME 18 municipal mayors made it to Bohol’s best top 10 performing local chief executives (LCEs) during the 4th quarter of 2024, based on an independent and non-commissioned survey conducted on December 12-23, 2024 by Bayan at Kaunlaran Advocate for Participatory Governance and Accountability (BSK Advocates).
Three (3) mayors made it number one spot: Pres. CPG Mayor Fernando Estavilla, 92.155%; Calape Mayor Atty. Julius Caesar Herrera, 92.10%; and Valencia Mayor Dionisio Neil Balite, 92.05%.
2nd place: Getafe Mayor Cary Boy Camacho, 91.40%; and Buenavista Mayor Atty. Dave Duallo, 91.30%; Third: G-Hernandez Mayor Jess Baja, 89.75% and Talibon Mayor Janet Garcia, 89.75%. Fourth: Sagbayan Mayor Junjun Suarez, 89%.
Fifth: San Isidro Mayor Atty. Diosdado Gementiza, 88%; and Dimiao Mayor King Ang, 88%. Sixth: Tubigon Mayor William Jao, 87.05%; and Sevilla Mayor Juliet Dano, 87.05%; 7th: Anda Mayor Angelina “Inday” Simacio, 86%; and Jagna Mayor Joseph Ranola, 86%; 8th: Loay Mayor Atty Boyet Ayuban, 85.20%; 9th: Ubay Mayor Constantino Reyes, 84.50; and 10th place: Loon Mayor Elvi Relampagos, 83.70; and Lila Mayor Atty. Jed Piollo, 83.70%.
The ratings and rankings are greatly dependent on their job performances. The expectations and duties of the mayors are extensive that encompasses several roles being the local chief executive – supervise and implement all policies and programs, projects, and services of the LGU, enforce all laws and ordinances in relation to the governance of the municipality, initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and use these for implementing plans. Most importantly, addressing and responding to the problems and challenges of their respective towns —- those who ranked no. 1, 2 and 3 in their province should be recognized and commended for performing well.
The “BSK ADVOCATES Public Satisfaction Survey” conducted by an INDEPENDENT and NON-COMMISSIONED Bayan Serbisyo at Kaunlaran Advocates for Participatory Governance and Accountability regional survey and performed per district/municipality in entire province with a total of 7,500 respondents and were asked, “Do you approve or disapprove of the way [name of Mayor/Vice Mayor] is handling his/her job as (Mayor/Vice Mayor )?”
By highlighting the accomplishments of local leaders, BSK ADVOCATES “TINGOG SA KATAWHAN” initiative remains an essential tool in fostering transparent governance and encouraging progress across the region and nation in general, the report said. (RVO)
