
CITY Mayor Jane Yap received an “Excellent” +90 net satisfaction rating in the latest Bohol Poll 2026 conducted by the Holy Name University Center for Research and Publications, with results showing strong public approval of her performance as city mayor.
According to the recent survey, 9 out of 10 Tagbilaranons, or 93 percent, said they were satisfied with Yap’s performance, while 4 percent were undecided and only 3 percent were dissatisfied, resulting in an excellent net satisfaction rating of +90.
The poll, conducted from March 28 to April 21, 2026, also showed that Yap posted a 99 percent awareness rating.
The latest figures also reflected a sharp rise from the mayor’s previous ratings.
Her net satisfaction score stood at +79 in April-May 2023, remained at +79 in March-April 2024, dipped to +65 in March 2025, and then climbed to +90 in the latest round of polling.
Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala also posted strong numbers in the same survey, receiving an excellent +76 net satisfaction rating, with 96 percent awareness and 79 percent satisfaction ratings.
Mayor Yap said the survey results reflected the trust and confidence of the people and credited the outcome to teamwork within City Hall and the support of Tagbilaranons.
“We are deeply grateful for the trust and confidence of the people of Tagbilaran,” Yap said.
“This recognition is not mine alone.
This is the result of the collaborative efforts of the city government, our dedicated public servants, and the unwavering support of the Tagbilaranons.
We are truly thankful, and this inspires us to work even harder, stay focused on programs that respond to the needs of our communities, and continue delivering public service with sincerity and results.”
Beyond the mayor’s personal ratings, the Tagbilaran City Government also received favorable marks in several governance areas in the same poll.
The city government scored +83 in implementing class suspensions during typhoons and other weather disturbances, +82 in ensuring adequacy of drinking water, +76 in protecting life and property, and +71 in protecting the environment.
The latest poll results came as the city government continued to implement programs on crisis response and local economic support in the midst of the global energy crisis.
