THE City Government of Tagbilaran capped the year 2025 with a remarkable string of national and regional recognitions, affirming the city’s strong governance, inclusive development, and people-centered programs under the leadership of Mayor Jane Yap and Vice Mayor Adam Jala.
At the national level, Tagbilaran City was recognized as a 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping Passer by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), reflecting sound fiscal management and transparency.
The city also placed 9th nationwide in the Yearly Growth of Local Source Revenues for FY 2024, as awarded by the Department of Finance.
Further highlighting its contributions to education and skills development, Tagbilaran was named a National Kabalikat Awardee by TESDA for exemplary support to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Among the city’s other notable national honors were the Subaybayan Awards 2025 for outstanding infrastructure governance, the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance, and recognition of the CSO Center for Responsive Citizen Empowerment and Development (CREED) Academy by the DILG.
Local institutions likewise brought pride to the city, including Manga National High School, whose Integrated Diversified Organic Farming System Learning Site emerged as Grand Winner of the National Gawad Saka 2025, and Tagbilaran’s inclusion in the Manila Times PH Model Cities and Municipalities 2025 as a Promising Financial Education Partner, awarded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Regionally, Tagbilaran City garnered a wide array of awards recognizing excellence in governance, health, disaster preparedness, environmental management, and social services.
These included high functionality ratings for local councils, top performance in real property tax assessment and revenue generation, exemplary practices in health and nutrition programs, and multiple accolades for disaster risk reduction and management from national agencies.
The Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility was also honored with regional awards in epidemiology and surveillance, underscoring the city’s strong public health system.
Mayor Jane Yap said the recognitions are a testament to the resilience, unity, and dedication of Tagbilaranons.
“These achievements reflect our collective commitment to good governance and service, even in the face of challenges. As we welcome a new year, we remain inspired to dream bigger and serve deeper for our beloved city,” the mayor shared.
Mayor Yap likewise extended her gratitude to the Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Adam Jala, all the department and office heads, civil society organizations, business sector, stakeholders, and citizens whose cooperation made these milestones possible.
As Tagbilaran moves forward, the City Government reaffirmed its commitment to sustain reforms, strengthen programs, and continue building a progressive, inclusive, and resilient city for all Tagbilaranons.
