THE City Government of Tagbilaran honored public servants, barangays, businesses, and development partners in a series of recognition ceremonies held on October 14 and 15, 2026, at the Bohol Cultural Center.
The events highlighted their contributions to local governance, economic growth, and community development.
The three ceremonies — Pasidungog, the Barangay Recognition Ceremony, and Sidlak — formed part of the city’s 60th Charter Anniversary celebration.
They recognized individuals and institutions whose service and participation have helped shape Tagbilaran’s development.
Held on October 14, Pasidungog: A Night of Recognition and Excellence honored city government employees who reached significant milestones in public service through the Government Service Awards.
The Mayor’s Special Award was presented to employees for their significant contributions to the city government.
The Legacy Awards honored past and present elected officials for their contributions to Tagbilaran.
On October 15, the Barangay Recognition Ceremony acknowledged the accomplishments and contributions of the city’s 15 barangays in local governance and community development.
On the same day, Sidlak: Investors and Partners Night recognized businesses, institutions, and individuals whose contributions have supported the city’s economic activity and development initiatives.
Awardees included top real property and business taxpayers, local businesses operating for 50 years or more, educational institutions, government agencies, development partners, and partners in the Saulog Tagbilaran.
Board examination topnotchers, individual awardees, and sectoral partners were also recognized.
The awards highlighted the different ways public service, business activity, and institutional partnerships contribute to the city’s development.
Mayor Jane Yap thanked the awardees for their contributions and emphasized the importance of collaboration in sustaining the city’s progress.
She said the recognition went beyond individual accomplishments and acknowledged the collective efforts of government employees, barangay leaders, businesses, and partner institutions in serving the people of Tagbilaran.
She also underscored the need to sustain these contributions as the city pursues its development goals, particularly in improving public services, expanding economic opportunities, and building a more sustainable and resilient community.
The ceremonies were part of the city’s Diamond Jubilee celebration carrying the theme “One Family, One City,” which highlights the shared responsibility of different sectors in shaping the city’s future.
