THE remarkable leadership of Mayor Jane Yap and Vice Mayor Adam Jala in Tagbilaran City has earned the city a total of 17 prestigious national awards in 2023.
This recognition spans a diverse range of categories, showcasing Tagbilaran City’s exceptional achievements in governance, innovation, public service, and various other fields.
Mayor Yap expressed her gratitude and pride in the collective efforts of the city government, stating, “These awards are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of the entire Tagbilaran City government- all its city officials, barangay officials, department heads and employees.
Each recognition represents a milestone in our journey towards a more competitive, resilient, and people-centered city.”
Among the notable accolades is Tagbilaran City’s award as one of the Top 10 Most Competitive Innovation Component Cities – an award that attests to its commitment to fostering innovation and competitiveness in the country.
Additionally, Mayor Jane Yap’s leadership has been recognized by the RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc., naming her one of the Top 2 City Mayors in Central Visayas.
Tagbilaran City has also been distinguished with the Most Business-Friendly LGU Award by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at the City Level 3 – Component City category, emphasizing its dedication to creating a conducive environment for businesses. In the realm of public service, the city achieved a notable rating of 88.17% in the 2022 Child Friendly Local Governance Audit, underlining its commitment to child-friendly governance.
Recognized for financial excellence, Tagbilaran City received the Top Revenue Generation and Local Assessment award from the Bureau of Local Government Finance & Association of Local Treasurers and Assessors Region 7.
Moreover, the city’s exemplary practices in health governance were acknowledged with the 2022 LGU Good Practices in Health Award by the Department of Health Region 7.
The commitment to public health was further underscored by being among the Top 5 LGUs with the Highest Coverage of the 2023 Measles Rubella and Bivalent Oral Poliovirus Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity Campaign, recognized by the Department of Health Region 7.
Demonstrating commitment to the anti-drug campaign, Tagbilaran City’s Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) was lauded for its high functionality, garnering an impressive 93 points during the ADAC Performance Audit.
Maintaining peace and order, Tagbilaran City’s Peace and Order Council received recognition during the 2022 Peace and Order Council Performance Audit. The city’s dedication to transparency and openness was acknowledged with the 2023 Freedom of Information Award in the Local Government Unit category, presented by the Office of the Presidential Communication Office.
In the realm of digital innovation and empowerment, Tagbilaran City received a National Recognition for Excellence in Digital Innovation & Digital Empowerment from GCash.
The city’s disaster risk reduction and management efforts were highlighted with the Gawad Kalasag Seal of Excellence Awardee by the National Disaster Risk & Management Council.
Mayor Yap and Chief of Staff John Geesnell Yap II were both honored with the distinguished Outstanding Public Servant award by World Class Philippines 2023.
The collective efforts of the City Government of Tagbilaran were acknowledged with the city being named Outstanding and Business Friendly City in the Philippines by the World Class Philippines 2023.
Additionally, the city received the 2022 Green Banner Seal of Compliance (Year 1) from the National Nutrition Council, along with recognition for having the City Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar in 2022.
Furthermore, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Tagbilaran City secured the 1st Runner Up spot under the Component City Category in the Local Legislative Awards Region 7 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine Councilors League.
These accolades reflect the city’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and service, positioning Tagbilaran City as a beacon of exemplary governance in the Philippines.
