IN A solemn and meaningful ceremony, the newly elected officials of Tagbilaran City led by Mayor Jane Yap took their oaths of office on May 29, 2025.
The day’s events began with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Ubujan Monastery.
This was followed by the formal oath-taking ceremony held at the City Mayor’s Office.
The ceremony served as a powerful expression of the people’s trust in their elected leaders and underscored the continuity of the city’s development under the banner of the “Asenso Pa More” team.
Mayor Jane Yap, Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala and the ten councilors took their oath of office before Executive Judge Lindecita Arcamo. First District of Bohol Congressman-elect John Geesnell “Baba”Yap II also took his oath of office before Judge Arcamo.
Mayor Jane Yap was joined by her husband, Congressman-elect Baba Yap, their daughters Janah and Jaby, and family members during the ceremony.
The moment reflected both personal significance and public service, as the Yap family’s commitment to the city continues into another term.
Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala and ten city councilors were likewise sworn into office, forming the core leadership team that will guide Tagbilaran’s progress in the coming years.
The city councilors include Jose Floro “Plong” Ringca, Gian Besas, Jose Esteban Timoteo “Tim” Butalid, Nerio “Butchie” Zamora II, Leonides “Edi” Borja, Fausto “Bebot” Budlong, Agustinus “Dodong” Gonzaga, Merick Blanco, Charles Cabalit, and Gemma Inting.
In her message, Mayor Jane Yap expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Tagbilaran for their overwhelming trust and continued support.
She underscored the importance of collaborative leadership, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing that these values would remain central as it pursues its development agenda for the city.
The ceremony followed a historic victory in the 2025 National and Local Elections held on May 12, 2025, where the Asenso Pa More slate made a complete sweep, delivering a resounding 15-0 win.
Their victory reflects the strong trust and confidence of the Tagbilaranons in their leadership and the governance direction they continue to champion.
