Tagbilaran City hosts sports events for Saulog Tagbilaran 2025
As part of the ongoing Saulog Tagbilaran 2025 celebration, the City Government of Tagbilaran, through the Tagbilaran City Sports Office, successfully held a series of sports activities on April 5-6, 2025.
The weekend featured intense competition, with a soccer open tournament at the CPG Sports Complex and a sepak takraw tournament at City Central Elementary School, bringing together athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the city.
These events add to the growing list of completed sports competitions under the Saulog celebration, which has already seen the successful conduct of the:
* 2nd Digital Inter-school Quiz Bee on March 22
* the Swimfest on March 29-30
* the Chess Tournament on March 29-30
* the Ultimate Frisbee on March 29-30
* the Age Group Tennis Tournament on March 29-30
* the Billiard Tournament on March 27-30
* the Weightlifting Championship on March 29-30
* and the Futsal Open Tournament on March 30-31.
With more events lined up, Saulog Tagbilaran 2025 continues to offer a vibrant mix of cultural, sports, and entertainment activities.
Among the highly anticipated highlights are the Mutya sa Tagbilaran Talent Night on April 12 at the Bohol Cultural Center and the Saulog Tagbo sa Tagbi Night Market from April 20 to May 6 at the City Hall grounds.
There are three events on April 23; the Mutya sa Tagbilaran Grand Coronation Night at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym, Kumbira sa Tagbilaran at the Dao Integrated Bus Terminal and Wrenley’s Solane Night featuring Elias TV.
Other exciting events include the Saulog Festival King and Queen on April 25, the Saulog Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown Competition on April 27, the Himog Huni Songwriting Competition on April 28, and the Saulog Fluvial Parade on April 29.
The St. Joseph Novena will also be held from April 22-30, while the Kiss Saulog Street Party will take place on April 30 at City Square.
Music lovers can also look forward to DuEkSam Night featuring Zack Tabudlo, Al James, and Tropa Vibes on May 1, followed by the Maoy sa Mayo Saulog Concert featuring TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan on May 4.
More sports activities are also set to take place, including the Aquamania and Aquascaping Contest on April 19-26 at Island City Mall, Motocross on April 24 in Barangay Cabawan, and the Arnis League Competition on April 25-28 at Alturas Mall.
Additionally, Karatedo will be held at the CPG Sports Complex, while Taekwondo will take place at Alturas Mall on May 3-4. Athletics competitions are scheduled at the CPG Sports Complex on May 5-6, followed by the Mobile Legends and Badminton Tournaments on May 10-11.
The Aquathlon is set for May 18, while the Baseball Tournament will take place on May 17-18 at the CPG Sports Complex. A Table Tennis Tournament is also slated for May 17-19 at the Saulog Gym, and Dancesport will be featured on May 24 at the Bohol Cultural Center. The Softball Tournament will round out the sports festivities on May 24-25 at the CPG Sports Complex.
The City Government of Tagbilaran is grateful to Saulog Tagbilaran 2025 Co-Presentors: Provincial Government of Bohol, Du Ek Sam/DES Marketing, Gaprotec Security Inc., Ibex, Bohol Tropics Resort, Save N’ Earn (Honor, Hatasu, Skyro), T3CK Group and Alturas Group of Companies.
We express our gratitude to the Saulog 2025 Platinum Sponsors – Bohol Light Company Inc., Atlantic Erectors Engineering and Construction, Gail Construction and Supply, Sagility, C & E Adaptive Learning Solutions, Copier Source Enterprises, Mega Speed ICT Solutions, Inc., Val Anthony Construction, Globe, GCash, Lite Shipping Corporation, Oro China, Bohol Quality Corporation, Nodal Electric Trade and Services, Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., Solane/Wrenleys, DITTO Telecommunity, Abeevac Distributors Inc., Talk N Text, Southern Star Bus Company and Island City Mall.
The Diamond Sponsors are Bohol JL Distribution, Inc., Cocolife, Smoque, Fortune Real Properties, Weld Power Tools and Construction Corporation, Prime Link Pharmaceutical, Bohol Water Utilities, Inc./SPC Island Power Corporation, Autokid Truck Solutions, AH Shopper’s Mart, First Consolidated Bank, Toytrucks Inc., Archon Philippines, Davcom Consumer Goods Trading, Nissan Bohol, Grab Philippines, Grundstein Construction and Development Corporation, Land Bank of the Philippines, Nature’s Spring, Singtern Pharmaceuticals Distributor, Philippine Airlines, Byro Pharma Corporation and PLDT/Smart.
We are also thankful to our media partners- The Bohol Tribune, Bohol Chronicle, Bohol Times, Bohol Balita Daily News, Bohol News Today, Bohol Island News, CDN Digital, DYTR, DYRD, Kiss 102.3 FM, 91.1 Balita FM and Bee FM 927.
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap shares a warm moment with a young chess enthusiast at the Saulog Festival 2025 Chess Tournament. This event is part of the City Sports Events, a flagship program of Saulog Festival 2025 that highlights Tagbilaran’s dedication to fostering sportsmanship, youth development, and community spirit through diverse athletic competitions. Contributed photo
Tagbilaran holds mobile blood donation drive
The City Government of Tagbilaran through the Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility (TCPCF) will be conducting a series of mobile blood donation drive throughout the month of April, bringing life-saving blood donation services closer to the community.
The donation drive will be held in the covered courts of the following barangays: April 7 in Cogon, April 9 in Poblacion II, April 23 in Manga, and April 28 in Tiptip.
City Health Officer Dr. Jeia Pondoc encouraged eligible residents to take part in the initiative, emphasizing that blood donation is a simple yet impactful way to help those in need.
Donors must meet the following criteria:
* should be aged 18 to 59 years old
* should weigh at least 50 kilos
* should not be under medication
* should be in good physical/health condition
* should pass the initial blood sampling screening
* should be well-rested and properly hydrated before donation.
Tagbilaran City’s unwavering commitment to voluntary blood donation has earned top recognition.
The Provincial Government of Bohol, the Provincial Health Office, and the Department of Health recently honored the city for its exemplary performance in ensuring an adequate and safe supply of blood.
The city received the highly coveted Platinum Award, making it one of only two awardees and the sole LGU honoree for its outstanding efforts.
In 2023 alone, Tagbilaran conducted 24 mobile blood donation drives, collecting a record-breaking 614 units of blood—the highest in the province.
Additionally, the city bagged the Silver Award for achieving a remarkable blood donation rate of 0.870%, further highlighting its vital role in strengthening the province’s blood supply network.
Mr. Robin Culpa of TCPCF invites the public to take part in this noble cause, emphasizing that a single blood donation can save multiple lives. “This initiative is not just about donating blood; it is about giving hope and a second chance at life to those who need it most,” he said.
With this month-long blood donation drive, Tagbilaran City reaffirms its commitment to public health and urges more residents to participate in this life-saving mission.
The City Government of Tagbilaran intensifies its efforts to promote voluntary blood donation through a month-long mobile blood donation drive this April. Led by the Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility (TCPCF), the initiative brings life-saving services closer to residents in various barangays, reinforcing the city’s commitment to accessible healthcare and a reliable supply of blood. Contributed photo