LGU Tagb celebrates CSC month

Personnel from the Barangay Affairs and Constituency Unit Office pose as they wear their Filipiniana and indigenous people’s attire. The photo was taken during the 2nd day of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) month celebration. From left, front row, are Jim Windel Rose Anoba, Melmon Palomas, Rosalina Udtohan, Alvin Luis Acuzar, Marife Dahab, Richard Pancho and Jane Alfe Oracion; from left, back row, are Jims Jun Lanzaderas, Gieline Escartin, Analyn Ensendencia, Princess Campaciño, Flores Mae Luberio, Mary Jean Buhay, Amelyn Sol, and Kim Anub. Contributed photo

Every September, the City Government of Tagbilaran joins other civil servants in the celebration of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) month and this year is no exception. 

The city media bureau reported that the CSC is celebrating its 122nd year founding anniversary with the theme: “Transforming Public Servants Toward Resiliency”.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, the city government employees showcased the rich culture the country has by wearing different Filipiniana costumes and indigenous people’s attire to express love for country, the Philippines.

In addition, the various city hall offices posted their photos with the official hashtag #PCSA2022 in their respective social media pages.

During the flag raising ceremony on Sept, 5, 2022, City Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala delivered a message to formally usher in the month-long CSC anniversary celebration.

Mayor Jane Yap also expressed full support to the efforts of the City Hall personnel who are celebrating the anniversary of the CSC.

The Tagbilaran City Human Resource Management Office has prepared series of activities, helping employees become more resilient, productive, and responsive civil servants.

Japan’s Consul General visits Tagb

Japan’s Consul General Hideki Yamaji (extreme left) is with Architect Gloria Balili (center) and City Tourism Officer May Hope Arcenal (extreme right) as they pose at the façade of the Balili Ancestral House. Contributed photo

Japan’s Consul General Hideki Yamaji paid Tagbilaran City a visit and was toured to one of the capital’s historical landmarks.

The Japanese diplomat thanked Architect Gloria Balili, the youngest child of the late industrialist Eladio Balili, for the access to the Balili home which is part of the heritage tour circuit of the Tagbilaran.

 The consul general was in awe seeing the grand Balili ancestral house, which was built in 1934 by Eladio Balili, reports say.

The said Balili residence was occupied by the Japanese Armed Forces in March of 1942 at the height of World War II.

According to historical records, the house served as the command center of the Japanese soldiers during the war.

The Balili ancestral house is currently being operated as a budget hostel. It is also the place where the historical artifacts are preserved and kept well by the descendants of Eladio Balili.

The Balili ancestral house is a perfect example of an adaptive reuse based on City Ordinance C-256. 

Prior to the consul’s visit to the famed heritage house, Yamaji made a quick visit to the Dalareich Chocolate House where he saw fantastic chocolate-based products made in Bohol.

The diplomat also paid a courtesy call to City Mayor Jane Yap where the two discussed possible partnerships between Japan and Tagbilaran City.

The Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), assisted Tagbilaran City in various projects, including the upcycling project involving unemployed women of the city.

The Japanese government is also helping in the formation of a livelihood project, this time involving the out-of-school youths.