Tagbilaran Vice Mayor Atty. Adam Jala was elected regional president of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VMLP) for Central Visayas for the 2025-2028 term, the league announced on Thursday.

In a statement, Jala expressed gratitude to his fellow vice mayors for their support, noting their collective commitment to enhancing government processes and collaboration to improve constituents.

Other elected officials include Vice President Margarita Frasco of Liloan, Secretary General Juliet Dano of Sevilla, Bohol, Assistant Secretary General Alphonsine Gonzalez of San Remigio, Regional Treasurer Esteban Angilan Jr. of Catigbian, Auditor Elmer Ali Abucay of Daanbantayan, and Public Relations Officers Danilo Bandala of Corella, Leonardo Querubin Jr. of Bien Unido, Jinky Anica of Moalboal, and Froilan Quiño of Compostela.

The regional board of directors comprises Dave Evangelista of Talibon, Derrick Virtudazo of Jagna, Victor Tago III of Cordova, and Joan Aligado of Consolacion.

Tagbilaran Council Probes Flood Control Project

The Tagbilaran City Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) on Tuesday inquired about the status of flood control projects with a representative from the Bohol 1st Engineering District of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), amid scandals over budget cuts for locally-funded projects in next year’s budget.

Julius Caesar Cadao, representing District Engineer John Paul Gascon, updated the council on ongoing projects and outlined steps to continue work. 

Cadao said the DPWH plans to connect the drainage system at Peñaflor to CPG North Avenue by next month. 

He noted that drainage projects along national roads, under the DPWH’s Organizational Outcome 1, aim to reduce flooding, including in front of Bohol Wisdom School.

Reports indicated that funding cuts affected projects such as the drainage system from Manga to Ubujan to Taloto. 

The 1st District Engineering Office requires an additional P50 million pesos to complete the Peñaflor Street flood control project, according to officials.

Tagbilaran Honored for Full Disclosure Compliance

The Tagbilaran City government was recognized for its full compliance with the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Full Disclosure Policy (FDP), according to a Wednesday report.

The FDP mandates local government units to publicly disclose budgets, financial reports, and other documents to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending.

Mayor Jane Yap thanked DILG Bohol for the recognition, crediting Tagbilaran residents for the achievement. 

She reaffirmed the city’s commitment to transparent and participatory governance.