3 city livelihood groups begin Shell LiveWIRE Program
Three community-based livelihood associations in Tagbilaran City have officially begun their journey under the Shell LiveWIRE for Community Enterprises program, as the 12-day Training Seminar on the Community Enterprise Development Program (CEDP) kicked off on June 9, 2025.
The initiative is led by the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) in close coordination with the City Government of Tagbilaran through the City Livelihood and Community Development Unit (CLCDU), headed by Ms. Adelfa Salutan.
The participating livelihood groups include the Cogon Women’s Association, J & J Desserts of Barangay Cogon, and the Tagbilaran City Garments Manufacturer’s Association.
These organizations were selected to join the fourth batch of the national Shell LiveWIRE program, which equips grassroots enterprises with essential business skills and offers mentorship and funding opportunities.
Throughout the training, participants will undergo sessions on ideation, business model creation, vision-mission-goal (VMG) formulation, financial planning, basic bookkeeping, and marketing.
At the end of the 12-day program, each group will present their outputs and pitch innovative business ideas.
Selected enterprises will receive grant funding from PSFI to help realize and scale their business plans.
In her message of support, Mayor Jane Yap commended the partnership and encouraged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity.
“This program empowers our local entrepreneurs and community organizations to dream bigger and build stronger. By investing in their growth, we’re also investing in the future of our city’s economy. I thank Pilipinas Shell Foundation for bringing this opportunity to Tagbilaran and reaffirm our city’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development,” she said.
This collaboration underscores Tagbilaran City’s ongoing commitment to supporting local enterprises and creating more economic opportunities at the grassroots level.
Ms. Ligaya Razo, President of the Cogon Women’s Association, presents their group’s workshop output during the Shell LiveWIRE Community Enterprise Development Program (CEDP) training in Tagbilaran City. The association is one of three local livelihood groups participating in the 12-day capacity-building initiative, led by Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the City Government of Tagbilaran. Contributed photo
Tagbilaran bags two awards at 2025 DOH Summit
Tagbilaran City was recognized for its exemplary efforts in health promotion after receiving two prestigious awards from the Department of Health (DOH) during the 2025 Regional Health Promotion Summit held on June 10, 2025 at Bai Hotel, Cebu City.
The city was honored with the Good Practices in Health Award for its innovative Fit 4 Life Club program and the Healthy Communities Award under the Independent Component Cities/Municipalities Category.
The awards highlight the city’s strong and sustained commitment to building healthier, more resilient communities through people-centered and inclusive health programs.
The awards were received on behalf of the City Government by City Health Officer Dr. Jeia Pondoc and Mr. Robin Culpa of the Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility (TCPCF), who played key roles in implementing the city’s health and wellness programs.
In her congratulatory message, Mayor Jane Yap expressed pride and appreciation for the city’s health frontliners and partners.
“These awards reflect our collective effort to place health and well-being at the heart of governance. I commend our TCPCF employees led by Dr. Pondoc, our barangay health workers, barangay officials, and health advocates and partners for making this possible. We remain committed to creating a healthier Tagbilaran where every citizen has access to quality care and opportunities for a better life,” she said.
The Fit 4 Life Club, one of the city’s flagship health initiatives, promotes active lifestyles and preventive care through organized fitness and wellness activities targeting various age groups.
Meanwhile, the Healthy Communities Award affirms Tagbilaran’s comprehensive approach to public health—integrating education, environmental sanitation, community participation, and equitable service delivery.
The recognition from the Department of Health underscores Tagbilaran City’s growing reputation as a model for local health governance in Central Visayas.
Photo shows (from left – right): Mr. Rolly Villarin, RN of DMO V Cebu North; Dr. Sofia Mancao, Assistant Regional Director of DOH-CVCHD; Dr. Jeia Pondoc, Tagbilaran City Health Officer; Robin Culpa, Public Health Nurse Supervisor; Mrs. Ruth Cecilia Del Prado, DMO IV PDOHO Bohol; and Engr. Miguel Gerson, DMO V Cebu South during the awarding ceremony of the 2025 Regional Health Promotion Summit held on June 10, 2025, at Bai Hotel, Cebu City, where Tagbilaran City received the Good Practices in Health Award and the Healthy Communities Award for its outstanding health programs. Contributed photo