Tagbilaran moves toward creating first-ever cooperative union in Bohol
The City Government of Tagbilaran, through the City Livelihood and Community Development Unit, successfully held a Cooperative Union Planning Workshop on June 4–5, 2025 at JJ’s Seafoods Village, bringing together leaders from 16 primary cooperatives in the city to begin formal preparations for establishing the first-ever Cooperative Union in both Tagbilaran City and the Province of Bohol.
The activity was facilitated by Dr. Rosalinda Paredes, a development resource speaker who guided participants through the process of crafting a Cooperative Union Development Plan which is a key requirement for registering with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).
The event was also graced by representatives from the Cooperative Development Authority and the Provincial Cooperative Office, who served as resource persons.
According to CDA Memorandum Circular No. 2022-04, Series of 2022, cooperatives are mandated to become members of higher-tier cooperative institutions such as unions, federations, insurance cooperatives, or cooperative banks.
In response, the workshop served as a proactive step toward compliance and long-term cooperative empowerment at the local level.
At the end of the activity, the participating cooperatives were able to formulate the vision and mission statements of the union as well as draft the union’s articles of cooperation and by-laws. All of these are requisites for the registration.
In a statement, Mayor Jane Yap emphasized the importance of strengthening grassroots cooperatives through collaboration and structured support systems.
“The unity of our cooperatives is a major step toward a stronger local economy. With the support of our city government, we are committed to ensuring that no one is left behind, and that all cooperatives—big or small—receive the necessary assistance and knowledge to thrive,” she said.
The cooperatives are now planning to proceed with the registration around August this year.
Once registered with the CDA, the Cooperative Union in formation will be the first of its kind in Tagbilaran City and the entire province of Bohol.
It aims to provide mandatory training, shared services, and policy advocacy for member cooperatives, reinforcing the city’s goal of inclusive and community-based economic development.
The workshop stands as a milestone in the local cooperative movement, demonstrating the City Government’s commitment to enabling sustainable, pro-people economic structures rooted in collaboration.
Leaders and reps from 16 primary cooperatives in Tagbilaran City unite! They gathered for the Cooperative Union Planning Workshop on June 4-5, 2025, at JJ’s Seafood Village. A 2-day workshop organized by the City Livelihood and Community Development Unit, it’s a major step towards forming the 1st-ever Cooperative Union in Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province. The union aims to empower local co-ops through shared services, capacity building, and collective advocacy. Contributed photo
City holds data analytics training
The City Government of Tagbilaran, through the City Human Resource Management and Development Office, successfully conducted a two-day Data Analytics Training on June 9–10, 2025 at JJ’s Seafood Village, Tagbilaran City.
The training was designed for city employees who handle data in their respective offices, with the aim of equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills in data analytics to support data-driven decision-making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.
The training featured a comprehensive lineup of modules facilitated by experts Ms. Marjoie Narca and Ms. Maria Isabel Abucejo, both from Holy Name University.
Topics included Introduction to Data Science and Analytics, Data Maturity Assessment and Planning, Data Mapping and Quality Assessment, Data Processing and Visualization, Security Best Practices and Incident Response, and Data Analytics for Local Government Units.
Each session combined conceptual discussions with hands-on workshops, allowing participants to directly apply what they learned through real-world LGU scenarios, data quality assessments, and the development of data analytics roadmaps tailored to their offices.
Mayor Jane Yap, in a statement, underscored the role of analytics in transforming public service.
“In today’s digital age, our ability to use data wisely defines how effective we are as public servants. Through this training, we are empowering our workforce with the tools needed to deliver services that are not only timely, but truly responsive to the needs of our people,” Mayor Yap said.
Participants also received an orientation on the OCDex Project, a broader initiative to modernize data management and analytics practices in local government units.
This training reflects the City Government of Tagbilaran’s commitment to continuous learning and innovation, and to fostering a culture of evidence-based governance across all levels of public service.
City Government of Tagbilaran officials gather for a group photo during the 2-day Data Analytics Training on June 9-10, 2025, at JJ’s Seafood Village. Organized by the City Human Resource Management and Development Office, the training armed employees with data analytics skills for better decision-making and public service delivery. Contributed photo