ADDITIONAL PCR TESTING KITS IN TAGBILARAN. The City Government, under the leadership of Mayor John Geesnell “BABA” Yap II, is able to purchase 3,100 additional PCR test kits (please see photo above). Out of the 21 positive cases in Tagbilaran City, 20 cases are without symptoms, hence, it is mandated by the city government that aside from the 14-day quarantine, all the LSIs, APOR, and OFWs undergo free PCR testing. This practice has proven itself beneficial in the containment of the COVID-19 virus.
FREE RABIES VACCINATION.The City Agrivet Office, under Dr. Genette Egos continues to administer free rabies vaccination the pets of 15 barangays. Photo shows the free rabies vaccination in Brgy. Booy during its celebration of Foundation Day.
The Tagbilaran City Hall
Tagbilaran extends deadline of business tax payments for the 2nd time
Tagbilaran City is being inclusive in its measures against COVID-19. City Mayor John Gessnell “BABA” Yap is supporting the resolution sponsored by City Councilor Joseph Bompat extending the deadline of payment for the Business Taxes from July 20 to September 30, 2020 for the 3rdquarter of 2020 without interest and surcharges. The 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod led by City Vice-Mayor Jose Antonio Veloso has approved the resolution sponsored by City Councilor Bompat.
The move is to ensure that Tagbilaranons will be given all the assistance they need in their stand against the threat of the COVID-19. In fact, Mayor Yap has launched various initiatives to alleviate the burden of this contagious disease upon the Tagbilaranons.
Other city initiatives to fight the Covid virus are: the positioning of thermal scanners and alcohol in key structures around Tagbilaran; the strict implementation of curfew; the disinfection drive; the delivery of food packs; and the total execution of the strategic Executive Orders mandated by both the Provincial and National Government.
The extension of payments is another pro-active stance by the Tagbilaran City Government, ensuring that Tagbilaranons will stay focused in keeping themselves safe and healthy during this critical time.