THE Saulog Tagbo sa Tagbi Food and Goods Bazaar generated P8.6 million in total sales from April 8 to April 25, 2026, reflecting strong public turnout and steady spending during the city’s Saulog festival.
Data from the City Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (CEDIPO) showed that the bazaar posted an average daily sales of P450,000, with the highest single-day sales reaching P556,000, said Atty. Vincent Louie Raotraot, CEDIPO Head.
The bazaar hosted 62 food concessionaires and 13 non-food concessionaires, all of whom benefited from sustained foot traffic and consumer spending throughout the celebration.
The figures pointed to the growing role of Saulog Tagbilaran not only as a cultural and religious event but also as an economic driver for local vendors and small businesses.
Other major festival events also posted encouraging sales based on the city’s monitoring team.
During the Saulog Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown on April 26, 2026, 20 concessionaires at the CPG Sports Complex recorded combined sales of P161,580.
Meanwhile, during the Saulog Festival King and Queen event on April 22, 2026, 15 concessionaires posted sales of nearly P100,000 on one evening alone.
Mayor Jane Yap said the sales performance showed that the city’s decision to continue key Saulog events had delivered economic benefits to local entrepreneurs and vendors.
She is also grateful for the eager support and trust extended by the private sponsors who helped staged this year’s Saulog Tagbilaran.
“Saulog is not only a celebration of faith and culture.
It is also a platform for livelihood and local enterprise,” Yap said.
“These numbers show that when people gather, our small businesses, food vendors and even our transport sector also benefit.”
She added that the City Government of Tagbilaran would continue supporting activities that stimulate the local economy while creating opportunities for small and medium enterprises.
