IN response to the national government’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency under Executive Order No. 110, City Mayor Jane Yap has issued an executive order establishing the Tagbilaran City Crisis Management Committee (TCCMC) to address potential energy-related challenges.
Mayor Yap said the move is part of a whole-of-city approach aimed at ensuring energy efficiency, continuity of essential services, and coordinated action across all sectors.
“We act early. We act together. We act decisively”, Yap emphasized, calling on the private sector, educational institutions, and other organizations to actively partner with the city government in implementing energy conservation measures.
The mayor underscored that the energy situation presents a unique challenge, noting that nearly all aspects of daily life—transportation, food supply, and livelihoods—are dependent on energy and fuel.
“Unlike COVID, this is a different kind of challenge because almost everything we rely on depends on energy and fuel. This affects us all,” she said.
As part of the city’s response, the local government will prioritize support for vulnerable sectors, including fisherfolk, farmers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and low-income wage earners, to help protect livelihoods and sustain the local economy.
Mayor Yap also urged residents to take part in the collective effort by conserving electricity and using energy responsibly.
“This is a call for all of us to act—to conserve electricity, to use energy wisely, and to do our part,” she added.
The City Government of Tagbilaran is encouraging unity, discipline, and cooperation among Tagbilaranons as it prepares for potential impacts of the energy situation.
