TAGBILARAN City College (TCC) needs to expand as student enrollment continues to rise, prompting the City Government to build a new academic wing that will accommodate more than 2,000 additional students and help prevent deserving learners from being turned away due to lack of classrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The groundbreaking for the new wing was held on July 22, 2026, as part of Tagbilaran City’s 60th Charter Anniversary celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony was led by City Mayor Jane Yap, who chairs the TCC Board of Trustees, and First District Congressman John Geesnell “Baba” Yap II, TCC’s founder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were joined by Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala, TCC President Dr. Del Mark A. Cagatin, members of the 16th Sangguniang Panlungsod, officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, students, and other stakeholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TCC President Cagatin welcomed the guests and stressed the importance of the expansion in meeting the growing demand for quality public higher education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A project overview was presented by Architect Wilfredo Flores, representing DPWH First District Engineer John Paul Gascon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In her message, Mayor Jane Yap said the project reflects the city government’s commitment to ensuring that no deserving student is deprived of a college education due to inadequate facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“As we celebrate the 60th Charter Anniversary of Tagbilaran City, we continue investing in projects that create lasting opportunities for our people,” Mayor Yap said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This new academic wing will enable more young Tagbilaranons and Boholanos to pursue quality higher education and build a better future for themselves and their families,” she added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Established in 2019 with only 849 students, Tagbilaran City College has grown to 3,866 enrolled students and has already produced four batches of graduates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new academic wing is expected to provide additional classrooms to address the institution’s increasing enrollment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony concluded with the ceremonial groundbreaking and capsule laying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event marked another milestone in the city’s continuing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and expand access to affordable, quality higher education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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