THE Sixteenth Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Tagbilaran formally opened its legislative work for Calendar Year 2026 during its First Regular Session on January 6, 2026, setting a positive tone for the term with complete attendance and a strong sense of cooperation and public commitment among council members.
In the course of the proceedings, the City Council, under the leadership of Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Atty. Adam Relson Jala, officially welcomed Hon. Joseph Arat Sagaral of barangay San Isidro was formally acknowledged as the President of the Liga ng mga Barangay and Hon. Mafe Noreen Dote Climaco of Barangay Ubujan as the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President.
The recognition highlighted the continuing importance of youth and barangay representation in the city’s legislative process. Both officials were thereafter confirmed as Ex-Officio Members of the Sixteenth Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Tagbilaran, effective January 1, 2026.
They officially assumed their posts following former Liga ng mga Barangay President Alberto R. Puagang and former SK Federation President Marcel Mae V. Adiong, who completed their respective terms.
City leaders expressed confidence that the participation of the new SK Federation and Liga ng mga Barangay presidents will enhance coordination between the City Council, barangay governments, and the youth sector as the legislative body moves forward with its agenda for 2026.
